In the latest judicial decision belonging to the Knicks vs. Raptors saga reported by The Athletic’s Mike Vorkunov on June 28, U.S. District Court Judge Jessica G. L. Clarke resolved the legal clash directing the matter to be settled within the jurisdiction of the NBA rather than in federal court.
The dispute between the New York Knicks and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), owner of the Toronto Raptors, comes from allegations by the Knicks that a former employee, now with the Raptors, illicitly obtained and used confidential team data upon joining the Canadian organization. The Knicks pursued legal action seeking $10 million in damages.