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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (7/30/2010)

I hope that part of my life is behind me.  Taking the Florida Bar Exam was quite an interesting experience, but one that I wish to never have again in the future.  I celebrated finishing the exam two nights ago, and I think that I am just now recovering from it all.  I have a […]

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Xavier Henry Still Not Signed With The Grizzlies

Article VIII of the NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), explains how the Rookie Scale works for players selected in the first round of the NBA Draft.  Each contract is good for two seasons of play, followed by a club option for the 3rd season and a club option for the 4th season, should the club […]

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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (7/16/2010)

I am smack in the middle of my last full-length Florida Bar Practice Exam.  Today, the focus is Day 2 of the exam – the Multistate Portion, which is a whopping 6 hours of 200 multiple choice questions.  Envy me yet?  I know I have been bitching a lot about this test; hopefully I haven’t […]

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A Deeper Look at Dan Gilbert’s Letter

This is a special contribution from Dynasty Athlete Representation‘s Human Resources Director, Justin Herzig. What you do know: Lebron left Cleveland. What you may not know: Owner Dan Gilbert made a rather unexpected response.  I suggest you read his letter before continuing on with this post. The immediate reactions to this letter have undoubtedly been […]

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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (7/2/2010)

Friday really crept up on me!  I had no idea it was Friday until a couple of hours ago and then realized that I needed to churn out the weekly Friday Wrap-Up.  With so much going on in my personal, professional, and scholastic lives, I guess my forgetfulness is somewhat justified.  Anyway, big time congratulations […]

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INTRODUCING: The Sports Agent Directory

The Sports Agent Directory is the most comprehensive sports agent directory in the world.  Sure, we provide links to various agency websites in our Sports Agencies feature, but the Sports Agency Directory, which is offered by Sports Agent 411, LLC provides everything you could possibly need in terms of information regarding athletes and their agents. […]

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Interview With The Agent: Odell McCants

After a long hiatus, Interview with the Agent is back.  And boy do we have an interesting subject.  Odell McCants is a new entrant into the sports agent profession, and he plans to make quite a splash with the representation of his first client: Patrick Patterson.  With the NBA Draft only 3 days away, you […]

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2010 NBA Mock Draft 2.0 (First Round)

Washington Wizards: John Wall/Kentucky- After being argueably the best in college basketball for an entire season, he will rightfully go first overall. Philadelphia 76ers: Evan Turner/Ohio State- Even though Philly’s new A.I. keeps the sixers afloat, Turner is too good to pass up. Either Iguodala and Turner mesh, or they ship Iguodala away for a […]

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People Involved In/Affected By LeBron James’ Decision

On May 4, the Chicago Bulls fired coach Vinny Del Negro.  Yesterday, the Cleveland Cavaliers fired coach Mike Brown.  There are a lot of rumors that the Miami Heat is thinking of replacing coach Erik Spoelstra.  The Bulls have reached out to Phil Jackson, the Heat may be thinking of bringing back Pat Riley, and […]

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The NBA: You Have To Pay To Play

Are you surprised that both of the teams that look like they will be playing each other in the NBA finals are at numbers 1 and 3 on the NBA team payroll list?  The Los Angeles Lakers top the list with a payroll of $91.4 million while the Boston Celtics paid their players $86.5 million this […]