Top Agencies of the 2018 NBA Draft CAA – 11 picks BDA Sports – 8 picks Octagon/Wasserman/Priority Sports – 4 picks Highlights Two of the first three picks are represented by BDA Sports (Deandre Ayton and Luka Doncic, respectively). Nima Namakian of BDA Sports represents number one overall pick, Ayton, and is just 31 years […]
According to SBJ, ICM has signed former NBA player Bruce Bowen to represent him in his broadcasting career. The 14-year NBA veteran played for four teams (Miami, Boston, Philadelphia and San Antonio) throughout his career where he made his name as a defensive stalwart. Bowen was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team five times […]
Per Terry Lefton of SBJ, the National Basketball Players’ Association has announced the creation of National Basketball Players Inc. (“PI”) to handle commercial activities such as merchandising, sponsorship, events and content. PI will act as a separate business unit and was established as a for-profit company with its own payroll. It will be led by […]
Below is the first contribution from new Sports Agent Blog contributor Christian A. Carter. Carter is a 2nd Year, MBA Candidate at the College of William & Mary and graduate of Seton Hill University where he served as Captain of the Football Team and SAAC President. Carter is also the curator of “Carter’s Call” a new […]
Not only will your team’s success reflect the number of fans coming in the building, but it will now likely tie directly to the added revenue from your jersey sponsor. The Cleveland Cavaliers announced this week that they have teamed up with Goodyear and will feature their iconic winged foot logo on their jerseys next […]
San Antonio point guard Patty Mills’ contract expires at the end of the 2016-17 NBA season, and he becomes a free agent. The 28 year-old Australian has garnered a larger role in the Spurs’ lineup this season, suggesting that he could handle being a starter. This makes his next contract much more intriguing. Let’s take […]
The NBA recently announced they will begin selling jersey sponsorships for the 2017-2018 season in the form of jersey patches. In order to examine the reach and value of the sponsorships, the Los Angeles Lakers have chosen Hookit to analyze the effectiveness of companies owning space on the players’ jerseys. Hookit will use their Hookit […]
The NBA announced on Thursday that the 2017 All-Star game will not occur in Charlotte, citing North Carolina’s House Bill 2 as the reason for the move. House Bill 2, also known as HB2 or the Public Facilities Privacy and Security Act, is an anti-LGBT legislation passed in March which forces transgender people to use public bathrooms […]
Top 5 Agencies of the 2016 NBA Draft Excel Sports Management CAA ASM Sports Wasserman Priority Sports Honorable Mention: Roc Nation Sports Top 5 Agents of the 2016 NBA Draft Mike Lindeman – Excel Sports Management (4 players drafted, 1 in the first-round) Rob Pelinka – Landmark Sports (2 players drafted, both in the top-ten) Mike George […]
My friend Michael Schottey just published a mock draft for the 2016 NBA Draft scheduled to take place on June 23. Mock drafts never provide a completely accurate position on where players are picked, especially because teams are prone to trade slots and selections prior to and during the draft. Additionally, it is impossible to […]