Could NBA players under contract flee to Europe during a lockout? That depends on whether the league cancels the entire season, and what the courts have to say about the NBA’s monopoly power.
European Exodus By Dirk Nowitzki, NBA Players Relies On Lockout Canceling Entire Season
But as Pro Basketball Talk’s Kurt Helin noted this morning, that’s easier said than done.
That’s mostly right: A player under contract in the NBA would need a letter of clearance to play in a FIBA-sanctioned league. But an investigation of international and NBA rules and a chat with FIBA officials reveals that the idea NBA players could move to Europe or other locations isn’t entirely far-fetched.
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