Sports International Group, Inc. (SIG), a Maryland based-sports agency specializing in basketball player representation, has acquired Nashville-based football agency Integrated Sports Management. SIG has placed many men’s basketball players with teams outside of the United States. Michael Lelchitski, SIG’s Men’s Basketball Executive Director, represents two players that were selected in the 2011 NBA Draft – Ater Majok […]
I have a new column up at Forbes that talks about the Ohio State Bar Association’s recent stance on agents acting in the capacity of lawyers and possibly engaging in the unauthorized practice of law. Please click here to read the in-depth article, which brings back memories to Andrew Oliver’s litigation. Here is a small section of […]
Yesterday, it was announced that C. Lamont Smith has established a new sports management company named, Above the Rim Management. “Above the Rim Management represents the next chapter in my career, and I am excited about the future,” exclaims C. Lamont Smith. The new sports management firm will focus on professional basketball players and coaches as the sister […]
The Courier Mail is reporting that the Australian Football League Player’s Association (AFLPA) has decided to join the AFL in combating gambling. After much discussion, all accredited AFL Agents will be banned from betting on AFL matches. However, there is a twist. Instead of the AFL itself handing down the penalties for the breaches, Agents […]
What: 2012 NBA Summer League Basketball Career Conference When: July 20-21, 2012 Where: Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion on University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus This is an opportunity to network and gain valuable insight into a variety of sports business careers from those working at the highest level in basketball. This event will offer unique panel discussions, […]