Managers Strike Back? What Sports Organizations Need to Know as Misconduct Accusations Lead GMs to Team Up

By Joshua Nadreau, of Fisher Phillips The recent termination of Portland Trail Blazers General Manager Neil Olshey has brought workplace culture and bullying to the forefront of professional sports’ front offices nationwide. As shown in the Olshey case, teams need to be able to react swiftly to allegations of misconduct, particularly from high-ranking officials. But it appears that the NBA’s general managers may want to push back on the scrutiny that is sure to be directed at sports organ