Summary: The New York Knicks, LLC has initiated legal proceedings against Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment LTD. (Toronto Raptors), Darko Rajaković, Noah Lewis, Ikechukwu Azotam, and John Does 1-10. The Knicks assert that Azotam, their former employee, breached his employment contract by illicitly obtaining and sharing proprietary information with the Raptors, a rival NBA team. The proprietary information allegedly stolen includes scouting reports, play frequency reports, a prep book, and access to a third-party licensed software, Synergy, which is used for analyzing digital video content of basketball games. The Knicks maintain that this information is integral to their scouting operations and provides them with a competitive edge. The Knicks contend that the Raptors not only directed Azotam's actions but also knowingly reaped the benefits of his unlawful conduct. They further allege that Azotam began unlawfully obtaining and misusing the Knicks' confidential and proprietary data in early August 2023, under the guidance of the Raptors' head coach, Rajaković, and the Raptors organization. The Knicks are pursuing legal action for breach of contract, misappropriation of trade secrets, tortious interference with contractual relations, and conversion. They are seeking compensation for actual losses, unjust enrichment, and a reasonable royalty for the misappropriation. Additionally, they are seeking a permanent injunction to prevent further damage and disclosure of their trade secrets. The Knicks accuse Azotam of violating his employment contract by sharing confidential information with the Raptors and not returning all confidential information upon his termination. The Raptors are accused of knowingly interfering with Azotam's contractual obligations to the Knicks. The Knicks argue that this unauthorized access and dissemination of information contravened the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) and the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA). They are seeking compensation for the unauthorized access and misuse of their proprietary information, which they claim has resulted in significant losses. The exact amount of these damages will be determined at trial. The lawsuit includes counts of unfair competition and unjust enrichment, asserting that the defendants have unfairly competed and profited from the Knicks' information without compensation. The Knicks also request the court to declare the defendants' actions as willful and malicious.