The dispute between the New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors over an employee transitioning from one franchise to another will proceed through arbitration before the NBA commissioner. This decision was confirmed by a Manhattan federal judge on Friday, who described the Knicks’ attempts to retain the case in court as “an airball.” The judge’s ruling underscores the theater of arbitration for intra-NBA disputes, aligning with the league’s established protocols. For further details, the original coverage can be accessed here.