Stoudemire: Ads on jerseys 'could be a conflict of interest'

A number of NBA players have already spoken out about the potential CBA ramifications of the league's lucrative new media rights contract. Amar'e Stoudemire has now raised another potential issue.

After it was reported on Monday that jersey ads could be coming to the NBA soon, and that the NBA's television partners could share the revenue, Stoudemire has raised the issue of a potential conflict of interest for some players.

"A lot of players have endorsement deals. So it could be a conflict of interest, if you ask me. It depends on the company I’m in bed with. I could be endorsed by a company that’s not sponsored by the NBA, so that could be a conflict of interest," Stoudemire said Monday, according to the New York Daily News.

“Some guys got deals that are outside the NBA,” Stoudemire added. “You have an exclusive deal, which means you have to stay exclusive to that particular company.”

The NBA's new $24 billion deal with ESPN and Turner is great for all involved with the league, but there are sure to be many talking points for owners and players whenever CBA negotiations begin.