NBA agent Omar Wilkes has left Octagon after eight years and will become the new Head of Basketball for Klutch Sports. Wilkes’ new role with Klutch Sports will allow for Rich Paul to expand his role as CEO as Klutch looks into expanding into more sports. Wilkes clients include NBA all star Trae Young, Cam […]
Zion Williamson’s former marketing agents who filed a lawsuit against him in circuit court in the State of Florida have been given a small gift. While their case against Williamson in that jurisdiction remains stayed as Williamson’s similar case against the agents (pending in federal court in North Carolina proceeds), they are now free to […]
NBA players are on the clock to decide whether or not they will participate in the conclusion of the NBA season. Many are currently discussing with their agents the pros and cons of traveling to Orlando, FL and being part of the “bubble” in Walt Disney World. It should come down to a personalized decision […]
After two years at the University of Kentucky, Immanuel Quickley has declared for the 2020 NBA Draft and signed with Roc Nation. The 6’3” guard averaged 16.1 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists for the Wildcats last season. He evolved as one of the nation’s top scoring threats being named SEC Player of the Year […]
As reported by Liz Mullen of Sports Business Journal the Los Angeles Lakers Guard Quinn Cook has switched representation. NBA Agent Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports & Entertainment will now take over representation responsibilities. Quinn Cook averaged just under five points per game with limited action with the Lakers, but Cook has proven that with […]
Washington Huskies’ forward Jaden McDaniels has decided to remain in the draft and forgo his remaining college eligibility. McDaniels was a highly touted recruit and finished his freshman year with an impressive 13 points and 5.8 rebounds per game, shooting 40.5% from the field. His most notable game coming in a win against Arizona in […]
In a post on his social media page, Georgia forward Rayshaun Hammonds has decided to forgo his remaining college eligibility by signing with agent Billy Davis of Family of Athletes. Hammonds averaged 12.9 points and 7.4 rebounds per game as a junior last season, making him the second leading scorer on the team and leading […]
Mike Naiditch of Beyond Athlete Management has signed Jared Butler, Ryan Daly and Tyrell Terry in preparation for the 2020 NBA Draft. Naiditch is one of the 23 NCAA-certified agents, meaning all players have the option to maintain their collegiate eligibility if they decide to return. Jared Butler was an unanimous First Team All-Big 12 […]
The Sports & Entertainment Group, PLLC led by Adisa Bakari, Jeff Whitney, and Edward Dent have been quite busy during this off season securing new contracts for their NFL veteran clients like Stefon Diggs heading to the Bills; George Fant to the Jets; and Eric Murray to the Texans. The trio also had a great […]
As a freshman with Auburn, Isaac Okoro made quite an impression. A former four-star recruit, Okoro averaged 12.9 points, 4.4 rebounds his freshman season and was named to the SEC All-Defense, SEC All-Freshman and second team All-SEC teams. Okoro was often called upon to hold the opposing teams’ best offensive players and proved extremely capable. […]