Judge Orders Knicks-Raptors Trade Secrets Dispute to NBA Arbitration

Federal court rules that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver should resolve the Knicks' allegations against the Raptors over stolen proprietary information.

The Knicks accuse former employee Ikechukwu Azotam of sharing confidential files with the Raptors.
Judge Jessica Clarke emphasized the NBA constitution's arbitration clause in her ruling.
The Knicks argue Silver has a conflict of interest due to his ties with Raptors' minority owner Larry Tanenbaum.
The Raptors claim the lawsuit is a publicity stunt and that the information was publicly accessible.
If the NBA finds the Raptors guilty, potential penalties include fines or loss of draft picks.