According to SBJ, free agent point guard Ty Lawson has made a change in his representation. He will now be represented by Larry Fox of Fox Sports Management both on and off the court. Lawson was selected by the Denver Nuggets with the 18th pick of the 2009 NBA Draft after a three-year career at […]
Category: NBA Players
Rosenhaus Sports Representation has hired Bobby Petriella, a 34-year-old basketball agent based in Las Vegas, as its first director of basketball. Petriella has represented players in the NBA D League and pro players overseas, but has not yet signed a player on an NBA roster. When asked how his position with RSR came about, Petriella […]
NBA/ NBPA Age Minimum Negotiation
The following is a guest contribution by Noah Goodman. Goodman is a Labor and Employment Associate at Ballard Spahr in Philadelphia and he frequently writes about collective bargaining issues in professional sports. Goodman can be reached via LinkedIn. The NBA and the NBPA should agree to raise its age minimum from 19 to 20 in exchange […]
Per a press release by Berk Communications, today, Roc Nation Sports announced the signing of Florida State University guard and 2017 NBA Draft prospect Dwayne Bacon. Bacon’s freshman season at Florida State saw him lead the Seminoles in scoring (15.8 points per game) and rebounding (5.8 rebounds per game), becoming the first freshman in Florida […]
Per a Tweet by Jeff Goodman, former Kentucky guard De’Aaron has signed with NBA agent Happy Walters for his representation in the 2017 NBA Draft. In his sole season as a Kentucky Wildcat, the 6’3″ 187 pound Fox averaged 16.7 PPG, 4.0 RPG, and 4.6 APG and helped lead the Wildcats to the Elite Eight of the 2017 […]
Per a press release from Berk Communications, yesterday Roc Nation Sports announced the signing of Villanova University guard, Naismith Award finalist and 2017 NBA draft prospect Josh Hart. A key contributor to the program from the moment he stepped on campus, Hart played an indispensable role in Villanova’s 2016 NCAA championship season, recording 15.5 points per […]
Per a press release by the company, Independent Sports & Entertainment (ISE) has announced that two-term Mayor of Sacramento and former NBA All-Star, Kevin Johnson will begin working with ISE on corporate vision and strategy, serving as a vice chairman. Johnson will work on corporate manners and be available to current and prospective ISE clients […]
Top Five NBA Free Agents In 2017
All the money entering the NBA over the next few years will greatly enrich franchise owners and stakeholders, allowing them to drive garbage trucks full of money to the doorsteps of the finest ballers in the association. Compared to the other major leagues in the United States, the free agent market for basketball promises fascinating […]
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 […]
Per a press release from Berk Communications, Roc Nation Sports announced the signing of Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay and guard Ty Lawson. The 8th overall pick in the 2006 NBA Draft out of UConn, Rudy Gay is currently in his 11th NBA season. With previous stints in Memphis and Toronto, Gay is in his fourth season with […]