As Bargaining Deadline Looms, N.B.A. and Players’ Union Enjoy Friendly Ties

As Bargaining Deadline Looms, N.B.A. and Players’ Union Enjoy Friendly Ties

The connections between team owners and players are stronger now than in previous years. A deadline to opt out of the current collective bargaining agreement offers a test of that relationship.
4 People Accused of $13 Million in Pro Athlete Fraud Schemes

4 People Accused of $13 Million in Pro Athlete Fraud Schemes

Prosecutors said the people, including a former N.B.A. agent, took money from professional basketball players and spent it on luxury goods and home renovations.