To some NBA agents, the media is a buffer between their client and an NBA organization, especially during free agency. Media’s role in NBA trade rumors, for instance, could create some soft-served tension that rushes a team toward an executive decision. Is there really any benefit to this conduct? In late-July, 12 NBA “secret agents” […]
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 […]
Bloomberg Business of Sports reporter Scott Soshnick has revealed that ISE CEO Hank Ratner will step down and continue as an adviser at ISE for the next month. This news comes just two years after Ratner left Cablevision in 2016 for an executive slot at ISE, which boasts offices in New York City, Los Angeles, […]
Former NBA star and current ABC/ESPN NBA analyst Jalen Rose has signed with Roc Nation Sports for his branding and marketing endeavors, the agency announced. The Detroit-native burst onto the basketball scene as a member of the University of Michigan’s “Fab Five” that reached the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship in both the 1992 and 1993 […]
Wasserman has announced the signing of professional basketball player Chris Singleton for his representation. The former Florida State Seminole and 18th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft (Washington Wizards) is currently a power forward/center for Panathinaikos of the Greek Basket League and the Euroleague. Although he was drafted in the 2011 NBA Draft, the […]
According to a Tweet by Adrian Wojnarowski, IMG Academy guard Anfernee Simons has decided to forgo his collegiate eligibility and declare for the 2018 NBA Draft. While this is newsworthy in and of itself, another piece of information is what stands out. The shooting guard has signed with agents Bobby Petriella and Drew Rosenhaus. Yes, […]
San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green announced via his social media accounts (Twitter/Instagram) that he has signed with Roc Nation Sports for his representation. He was previously represented by Bill Duffy. Green, a 6’6” 215-pound North Babylon, NY-native, is in his ninth NBA season. Originally drafted out of North Carolina in the second round of […]
In the wake of his former agent, Andy Miller, giving up his NBPA agent certification, New York Knicks superstar Kristaps Porzingis has made a decision regarding his representation. He doesn’t have to look any further than his own family tree, as his brother Janis, will continue representing him, according to Liz Mullen. Janis, a NBPA-certified […]
These five players, if they opt for free agency, could change the landscape of the in 2018, and with it, most future NBA sports betting plays.
According to various social media posts, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Jeff Green has signed with Roc Nation Sports for his representation. The announcement was made as the Cavs wrapped up a four-game road trip, with a pit stop in New York to take on the Knicks. The deal was likely signed during this stay. He was […]