[thefactor]

This has nothing to do with freedom of speech. An dit does not matter that the recording was made illegally. The NBA contracts inculdes clauses about making the NBA, a private entity, look bad.

Privtae companies can put whatever they want in their contracts. And you are free to not sign them if you'd like. The 'rule of law' holds no jurisdiction.

[circlecity]

"The NBA contracts inculdes clauses about making the NBA, a private entity, look bad."

And just what is the specific language of the franchise agreement at issue? If it is just a vague "detrimental conduct" clause then Sterlinlg has a strong lawsuit.