NBA arbitration procedures under the 2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement

The NBA’s 2023 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which remains in effect through the 2029-2030 season, establishes a complex system for resolving disputes between players, teams, and the league outside of traditional court litigation.

Under this agreement, disputes are categorized into different procedures, including Grievance Arbitration, System Arbitration, and specialized rules for matters such as player discipline, injuries, award eligibility, and prohibited substances. The specific procedure used depends on the nature of the dispute, such as whether it concerns compensation allegedly owed by a team or the interpretation and enforcement of a player contract.