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On To The Next One (Again): Kris Humphries

As was first reported last week by Scott Soshnick of Bloomberg, Brooklyn Nets power forward Kris Humphries has terminated his relationship with basketball agent Dan Fegan and signed with Arn Tellem of Wasserman Media Group.  The change follows the recent news that Fegan separated from Lagardère Unlimited and rumors that Fegan is likely to join fellow basketball agent Happy Walters at the newly created Relativity Sports.

While the shift of Fegan’s business from one company to presumably another agency in the near future may have had some role in Humphries’ decision to move on, the forward’s best friend and business manager, Josh Ketroser, has indicated that the main concern for Humphries is that he wanted an agency that could be a one-stop shop for his needs, including providing assistance with his social media efforts and his foundation (The Kris Humphries Foundation).  Most importantly, Humphries wanted a company that could not only effectively negotiate his professional contracts, but also an agency with deep connections for marketing opportunities.

Humphries, a former #14 overall pick by the Utah Jazz, has shifted representation quite a few times in his eight year career.  In fact, this is not even the first time that he has fired Dan Fegan.  Last year, Humphries left Fegan and hired Marc Cornstein of Pinnacle Management.  It was not long before Humphries left Cornstein and went back to Fegan.  Now he is once again on to the next one.  But will this be his last one?

By Darren Heitner

Darren Adam Heitner, Esq., is a preeminent sports attorney and the founder of Heitner Legal, P.L.L.C., a Fort Lauderdale-based law firm specializing in sports law, contract negotiations, intellectual property, and arbitration. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2010 and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, magna cum laude, from the University of Florida in 2007, where he was named Valedictorian of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Admitted to practice in the state bars of Florida, New York, and the District of Columbia, as well as multiple federal courts, Darren also serves as a certified arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association.

As an adjunct professor, Darren imparts his expertise through teaching Sports Law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) at the University of Miami School of Law in the Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law LL.M. program. His scholarly contributions include authoring several books published by the American Bar Association, such as How to Play the Game: What Every Sports Attorney Needs to Know, and numerous articles in prominent publications like Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and Above the Law. His thought leadership in NIL has earned him recognition as one of the foremost experts by The Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, and On3, and he has been lauded as a “power player in NIL deals” by Action Network and a “top sports trademark attorney” by Sportico.

Darren’s passion for sports law led him to establish Sports Agent Blog on December 31, 2005, initially titled “I Want To Be A Sports Agent.” The platform, created as a New Year’s resolution, has grown into a cornerstone of the sports agency community, offering in-depth analysis of industry trends, legal disputes, and agent-player dynamics. His commitment to the field is further evidenced by his representation of numerous athletes and sports agents, as well as his prior role as an Adjunct Professor at Indiana University Bloomington, where he developed and taught a course on Sport Agency Management from 2011 to 2014.

Darren’s contributions have been recognized with prestigious honors, including the University of Florida’s 40 Under 40 Award, the University of Florida Levin College of Law’s Outstanding Young Alumnus Award, and designation as the best lawyer in Fort Lauderdale by Fort Lauderdale Magazine. He remains an active voice in the sports law community, sharing insights through his weekly NIL newsletter and his X posts, engaging a broad audience on legal developments in sports.