Sentence examples for leverage for players from inspiring English sources

The threat of decertification is leverage for players.

Feldman said it could be "just another ploy to gain leverage" for the players and a "major weapon in collective bargaining".

"The ability to be a free agent is the ultimate leverage for the player," Levinson said.

*Changing the eligibility for college players in the draft from players in their junior seasons to those in their senior seasons, taking away the leverage of players who threaten to return to school.

Although Strickland is widely considered a risk because of his problems off the court, the interest he is receiving since being waived illustrates how talent creates leverage for a National Basketball Association player, even one deemed unwanted by several general managers less than 10 days ago.

"It's an area that's very vulnerable to these players using leverage for their own interest," he said.

James, 30, could sign a new contract as early as July 9, but waiting could help him leverage the Cavaliers' front office into possibly pushing for players he would like to see back on the team.

They believed owners have most of the leverage in negotiation and viewed decertification as a way for players to take control.

This was a huge issue for players and their agents, because the proposed restrictions could have severely undermined a player's leverage in free agency.

Leveraging the iPhone's locating abilities, the game turns real city streets into a virtual battle zone for players.

But if Doty awards substantial damages, it could sway leverage toward players.