How The FIBA Agent Fee Rule Will Reshape Overseas Hoops
Starting July 1st, 2024, a major shift is coming to overseas basketball. With FIBA’s new ruling, the responsibility for paying agent commission fees will no longer fall on teams but instead on the players themselves. This change may seem like just a financial technicality, but it will have huge ramifications for teams, players, and the […]
The Truth About Overseas Hoopers & Taxes: No, Your Money Isn’t Tax-Free
There’s a long-standing myth in overseas basketball that your salary is tax-free. Let’s go ahead and kill that lie once and for all—because it’s TOTALLY false. Maybe back in the early days of overseas hoops, players got away with it, but in today’s world, Uncle Sam and European tax offices are always going to get […]
The Truth About Overseas Hoops Salaries
If you’ve spent any time researching overseas basketball, you’ve probably come across stories of players earning six-figure salaries, living in luxury apartments, and traveling the world for free. While this dream scenario is possible for some, the reality is far more nuanced. Overseas basketball salaries are as varied as the leagues and countries themselves, and […]
What GMs and Coaches Value Beyond the Stats
It’s easy to assume that your stats will speak for themselves. Points per game, rebounds, assists—these numbers are often the first things coaches and general managers (GMs) look at when evaluating players. But make no mistake: stats alone don’t secure contracts or keep you on a roster. The truth is, many players with solid stats […]
Why the Letter of Clearance is Essential for Player Transfers
When you’re moving from one team to another, a seamless transition isn’t just ideal—it’s necessary. A vital piece of the puzzle in any transfer is the Letter of Clearance, an official document that lets your new team register you and put you on the court. Essentially, the Letter of Clearance confirms that your former team […]
Hidden Perks of Your Overseas Basketball Contract
I occasionally post job offerings which are sent to me by trusted sources. Today I posted one which had the salary of $1500. While that particular job is seen as an entry level job for a rookie, some may see the end salary and think it is very low. This is a narrow minded approach. […]
Introducing the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal’s New Payment Order Procedure
Unbeknownst to many, as of February 1, 2024, the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) launched an innovative Payment Order Procedure (POP) as part of its updated Arbitration Rules. While this is a significant change, it has flown under the radar-until now. In layman’s terms, this change makes it easier, faster and more affordable for hoopers to […]
The Unspoken Reality: Why Import Players Frequently Change Teams in Overseas Basketball
As a former player and coach overseas and deeply rooted in team dynamics, I understand the value of camaraderie and collective achievement. However, in overseas basketball, import players face a distinct reality shaped by short-term contracts and transient team dynamics. Factors Contributing to Frequent Team Changes -Short-Term Contracts: Unlike other professional sports leagues where players […]
Season Almost Over…Now What?
As we step further into May, basketball seasons across Europe are either drawing to a close or have recently concluded. It’s a pivotal time for players and agents, marked by the culmination of intense competition on the court and the onset of critical decisions off it. The offseason is a critical time. It’s a period […]
Player Transfers and Rumors: European Basketball Off-Season
As the current European basketball season draws to a close, players, coaches, GMs, and fans are turning their attention to the upcoming off-season with great anticipation. Among the most exciting aspects of this period is the player transfer market, where teams from across the continent aim to strengthen their rosters in preparation for the challenges that […]