On this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) is joined by Tarun Sharma (@tksharmalaw) to break down a packed week in sports law and beyond.
The duo leads off with the NBA’s investigation into Kawhi Leonard’s alleged $28M “no-show” endorsement deal with Aspiration and the potential salary-cap circumvention implications for the Clippers. They dive into precedent from the Joe Smith/T-Wolves case and the WNBA’s Aces punishment to highlight how severe league discipline could be.
They then tackle the shocking viral video of Raja Jackson, son of Rampage Jackson, brutally assaulting a pro wrestler during an independent show. Dan and Tarun debate assumption of the risk in sports, possible criminal charges, and where the line between entertainment and criminal conduct gets crossed.
College sports take next, as the College Sports Commission releases its first NIL Go platform data. 28,000+ athletes registered, 8,300+ deals cleared, and nearly $80M in approved contracts.
Finally, the guys react to the shutdown of illegal streaming hub StreamEast, just days before NFL kickoff. They discuss the impact on fans, leagues, and why UFC & WWE have signaled the end of the PPV era.
What to Watch For: Dan tells the tale of his family’s “nanny carousel” while also unveiling his Bet of the Year on rookie Travis Hunter’s receiving yards, and Tarun weighs in on whether the line is really that soft.
Let us know your thoughts!
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Host: Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust)
Featuring: Tarun Sharma (@tksharmalaw)
Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)
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