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Josh Giddey Signs With Octagon Basketball

Octagon Basketball has signed Australian-native Josh Giddey to their client roster. Giddey will be joining Mckinley Wright, Jordan Schakel, and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl who signed earlier this month. The 6’8″, 211-pound guard is from Australia where he currently plays for the Adelaide 36ers in the NBL. Giddey became the first Australian player to be part of […]

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Klutch Sports Group Announces 2021 NBA Draft Class

Before the NBA Draft in July, Klutch Sports has announced six new NBA Draft prospects that will be added to its client roster. Brandon Boston Jr – Kentucky (Guard) Kentucky’s leading scorer for much of the 2020-2021 season. Scored 287 points, hauled in 112 rebounds, 33 steals, and 40 assists. Appeared in all 25 contests […]

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Chris Duarte Signs With Icon Legacy Group

Icon Legacy Group has signed senior Chris Duarte from the University of Oregon, where he will be represented by Icon Legacy Group CEO, Charles Briscoe. Chris will be represented by Icon Legacy Group for his NBA contract needs and all off-court endeavors.  The 6’6”, 190-pound guard is from Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic and attended high […]

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Women In Sports: Ally Redig Fills the Gap

Within an athlete’s realm, there are any number of people and parts in a constant state of motion. Ally Redig wants to help facilitate that movement in a seamless way for her roster of clients. If you are an agent or an athlete, looking to make sure you are capitalizing on every opportunity, Ally Redig, […]

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CAA Basketball Plans to Make Big Splash During Free Agency

NBA Free Agency in 2021 will be a frenzy for CAA Basketball, as 25 players on their client roster will become free agents. The free agency roster, headlined by the likes of Chris Paul, Mike Conley and Carmelo Anthony, currently holds a total of $188,146,097 in AAV with an average annual salary per player at […]

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Interview with Engage: Athlete Sweepstakes for Social Justice

This last year, social justice had a rebirth. There continues to be an outpouring of support for disenfranchised groups, but more importantly, there is action. Engage is taking part in that action. In coordination with Martin Luther King III, athletes and their agencies like CSE Talent, Radegen Sports and Entertainment, MVP Sports Group, Advantage One […]

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Octagon Names New Co-Managing Director of Basketball

In 2015, I attended the “Sports Agent School” conference in Chicago, Illinois, which was a behind-the-scenes look at the NBA sports agent industry. The conference, hosted by ESPN’s Fran Fraschilla, featured a handful of former and current NBA agents and executives as panelists. One of them was Giannis Antetokounmpo’s agent. What stuck with me, among […]

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2020 NBA Draft By The Numbers: Five Agencies Accounted For 32 Out Of The 60 Picks

BY JOSH GOLDBERG AND IVAN HUDSON Top Agencies of the 2020 NBA Draft Excel Sports – 8  CAA – 7, Priority Sports – 7  Roc Nation – 5, BDA Sports – 5 Wasserman – 4 Octagon – 2, Klutch Sports Group – 2, ISE – 2, Dynasty Sports – 2, Pro Talent – 2, Pensack […]

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Agents Voice Displeasure With Rich Paul

Anonymous NBA agents have voiced their grievances after fellow agent Rich Paul hosted a pro day for Klutch Sports NBA draft prospects Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Maxey. The pro day was hosted by Paul and nationally televised on ESPN 2 with several Klutch Sports clients in attendance including LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Trae Young, and […]

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Morris Brothers Sign With Wasserman For Representation

Ahead of the 2020 NBA free agency period, Marcus and Markieff Morris — who are both unrestricted free agents — have signed with Wasserman for representation. Chafie Fields will be the lead agent for the Morris brothers.  Marcus signed a one-year, $15-million deal with the New York Knicks during last year’s free agency period and […]