Knicks’ Case Against the Raptors Involving Trade Secrets Bounced From Court to Arbitration

By Jeff Birren, Senior Writer In August 2023, the New York Knicks, LLC sued the Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment LTD, d/b/a Toronto Raptors, alleging that the Raptors lured a Knicks employee to jump to the Raptors, absconding with trade secrets. Additional defendants included alleged perpetrator Ikechukwu Azotam, the head of video and player development assistant, head coach Darko Rajakovic, assistant video coordinator and player development coach Noah Lewis, plus ten John Doe’s, all â