The Thomas Walkup case: Why it matters beyond one player and one club (Vid)
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The dispute surrounding Thomas Walkup, Olympiacos and Dubai BC is developing into something much broader than a transfer story. It raises questions about contractual stability, a player’s right to terminate an agreement, international transfer rules and the limits of recruitment between EuroLeague clubs. Olympiacos’ position is clear: Walkup remains under contract through the summer of […]

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