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Kings Hire Joe Dumars In Advisory Role

Hall of Fame Guard Joe Dumars will once again play a role in shaping the NBA as he joins the front office of the Sacramento Kings. Dumars has already proven himself worthy as both a player and executive. He played the entirety of his 14-year NBA career with Detroit, winning two championships. He then went […]

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BDA, CAA, Octagon And Wasserman Land 2 Top-10 Picks Each In The 2019 NBA Draft

Top Agencies of the 2019 NBA Draft CAA – 8 picks Priority Sports – 7 picks Wasserman/BDA Sports/Octagon – 6 picks Highlights 4 agencies (CAA, BDA Sports, Wasserman and Octagon) represented 8 of the first 10 picks in the 2019 NBA Draft. CAA became the 1st agency with 2 clients selected — #1 overall Zion […]

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Ahead Of Free Agency, Kyrie Irving, Agent Part Ways

Kyrie Irving has parted ways with his longtime agent Jeff Wechsler and has reportedly signed with Roc Nation Sports. Irving opted out of his $21.3M deal to play for the Celtics next season and will become a free agent for the first time in his career this summer. Wechsler has represented Irving since he was […]

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Zion Williamson Signs With CAA Sports

After every agent and agency pursued the presumed No. 1 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, Zion Williamson has signed with CAA Sports. “This is going to be one of the most marketable players off the court who has come into the league since LeBron James,” said Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN’s Senior NBA Insider. “Possibly a […]

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Four Major Predictions for the NBA 2019/2020 Season

Although it has only been several days since Toronto Raptors were crowned champions, we are already looking forward to the NBA 2019/2020 season. If you are an NBA fan or an agent that is a part of the basketball business, you may be interested in reading predictions related to the upcoming season. Here are some […]

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Wasserman Launches 2019 NBA Draft Preparation Program

Last week, Wasserman announced Wasserman Connect, a unique strategic partnership network around the agency’s 2019 NBA Draft Preparation Program. The goal of the program is to provide unmatched opportunities for athletes and brands. “Wasserman Connect provides exclusive resources and opportunities to our clients in terms of physical training, nutrition, mental wellness, entertainment, transportation and original […]

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Taurasi Stars in New BODYARMOR Commercial

In the new third installment of BODYARMOR’s recent campaign, Diana Taurasi will star in a commercialthat is also narrated by Kobe Bryant. With the Women’s NCAA Final Four starting this Friday, we will be seeing the TV spot air today and through the whole weekend.  Taurasi in the commercial describes how she strives to continue to […]

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Harrison Gaines, In ‘His Own Words’

Early on April 5, it was reported that Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball and his player agent Harrison Gaines ended their contractual relationship. Ball provided a statement that Gaines served as a trusted advisor and close friend, while Gaines thanked Ball for the opportunity of working with him. Harrison Gaines was willing to answer […]

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Lonzo Ball Parts Ways with Agent Harrison Gaines; Lavar Ball Still in Charge

Lonzo Ball and agent Harrison Gaines of SLASH Sports mutually agreed to part ways, ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne reported. While this news arrived amid reports that Lonzo is suing his former financial manager Alan Foster for at least $2 million in damages, Lonzo insisted Gaines had nothing to do with that. “Harrison has always had my […]

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Ja Morant Signs With Agent Jim Tanner and Tandem Sports

Murray State point guard Ja Morant has chosen to be represented by agent Jim Tanner, president of Tandem Sports and Entertainment. Morant just completed an electric sophomore season, averaging an impressive 24.5 points, 10.0 assists and 5.7 rebounds before putting up a triple-double in the first round of the NCAA March Madness Tournament against Marquette. […]