In the News: Chris Deubert Authors Sports Litigation Alert Article on NBPA Agent Regulation Changes

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Constangy senior counsel Chris Deubert authored an article for Sports Litigation Alert analyzing recent amendments to the National Basketball Players Association’s (NBPA) agent regulations and the broader implications for player representation in professional basketball. The article examines how the changes were prompted in part by litigation involving NBA player agent Daniel Hazan and Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley, which raised concerns about the NBPA’s oversight of agent marketing activities and financial arrangements with players.

Chris explains that the September 2025 amendments represent a significant shift in the NBPA’s approach to regulating agents, including new restrictions designed to better protect players and strengthen accountability within the agent certification system. He outlines the NBPA’s authority to regulate agents, the rationale behind the revisions, and the practical impact the new rules may have on agents, players, and the broader sports representation industry.

The article also explores how the revised regulations fit within the evolving legal and labor framework governing professional sports, emphasizing the role player unions play in safeguarding athlete interests while overseeing agent conduct.

To read the full article, click here. 

Chris Deubert advises clients across the sports industry, including professional teams, leagues, athletes, and agents, on labor and employment matters, litigation, league compliance, sports betting, intellectual property, and corporate governance. He brings more than 15 years of experience in law firms, in-house roles, and academia, combining practical, business-minded solutions with deep legal expertise. Chris previously served as General Counsel for D.C. United of Major League Soccer, overseeing legal, operational, and HR matters, and has managed global employment disputes for Hilton Hotels & Resorts. He has also published extensively on sports law and provided commentary for Forbes.com.

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