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This process is akin to an escrow arrangement, where funds are held by a third party. It also resembles the procedures in other sports leagues, such as baseball, where suspended players continue to receive their wages.
The Players Union’s Response and Legal Nuances
The NBA Players Union is now publicly scrutinizing the league's approach. Their primary concern is that placing Terry Rosier on unpaid leave, without paying into the escrow, violates the terms of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The union argues that, regardless of the investigation's outcome, Rosier should continue to receive his salary during the suspension.