Kirsten Simmons is a certified National Basketball Players Association Agent. Simmons received her Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management from the University of South Carolina-Columbia and currently works at Thread Sports Management in Toronto, Canada. D’Bria Bradshaw: What made you pursue a career as a sports agent? Why Basketball? Kirsten Simmons: Growing up in Canada, sports […]
Despite retiring over four years ago, Peyton Manning continues to cash in on a successful 18 year career in the National Football League. According to the NFLPA’s annual report filed with the Department of Labor and as reported by The Athletic, Manning pocketed $3.4 million last year from marketing and royalties, besting Super Bowl MVPs […]
Cleveland Browns tight end (TE) David Njoku has hired Drew Rosenhaus as his new agent. The former first round pick is looking for a change of scenery and his new agent has requested a trade on his behalf. Rosenhaus has experience in facilitating trades for his clients from the Cleveland Browns. Last August, Rosenhaus successfully […]
VaynerSports Chairman Gary Vaynerchuk has announced that the dynamic sports agency, known for its presence in the football world, will make an expansion into baseball. Veteran baseball agent Greg Genske and the GEM Agency will join VaynerSports as of today. The new division, to be known as VaynerBaseball, will be led by Genske and GEM […]
“SHOW ME THE MONEY!” Leigh Steinberg must be one happy agent after helping his client Patrick Mahomes ink the largest contract in NFL history. Steinberg, the President of Steinberg Sports & Entertainment, who is often credited as the real-life inspiration for Tom Cruise’s character in the movie Jerry Maguire, sure showed Mahomes the money. Mahomes […]
Former Vanderbilt Commodores player and current Windy City Bulls Center Simisola Shittu signs with Young Money APAA Sports for representation. Shittu played all 40 games in the 2019-20 season averaging 12.3 points and 6.4 rebounds. Shittu shown impressive versatility and flashes over the season, with the most memorable being his 29 point, 18 rebound performance […]
In another sponsorship move since signing with Miami-based marketing firm Distinction Agency, Wheeler has agreed to terms as an official Brand Ambassador with technology company FITLIGHT®. FITLIGHT® designs innovative exercise and training environments utilizing light sensors for customized scenarios to help players with reaction time, agility and reflexes. Being an undrafted free-agent, Wheeler has had […]
Justin Anderson, who is represented by Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports & Entertainment has agreed to terms with the Brooklyn Nets ahead of the potential restart “bubble” season. Anderson was named All-NBA G-League Third Team averaging 20.6 points, 6.6 rebounds per game. His point averages was 17th best during this season. Anderson is familiar with […]
IMG has signed 21-year old tennis player Denis Shapovalov to a worldwide marketing and management agreement. IMG Senior VP/Tennis Clients Max Eisenbud will represent him. Shapovalov is the No. 16 ranked player in the world. He turned pro in 2017 and did not previously have any representation. The Canadian won the Stockholm Open in 2019 […]
Excel Sports Management will be representing a star-studded group of athletes for its 2020 NBA Draft class. Potential No. 1 overall pick, James Wiseman, highlights the class. Wiseman signed with Excel back in December, giving up his remaining college eligibility shortly into the season. Wiseman opted to leave Memphis for the NBA, instead of facing […]