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Kristaps Porzingis Sticks With Brother For Representation

In the wake of his former agent, Andy Miller, giving up his NBPA agent certification, New York Knicks superstar Kristaps Porzingis has made a decision regarding his representation. He doesn’t have to look any further than his own family tree, as his brother Janis, will continue representing him, according to Liz Mullen. Janis, a NBPA-certified […]

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NBPA Tabs Antonio Davis To Lead New Player Program

Per Liz Mullen of SBJ, the National Basketball Players Association has hired former NBA player, union president and ESPN broadcaster Antonio Davis to lead a program intended to help prepare players for life after basketball – “Off the Court.” So far, he is the only person working for the program and his title is to […]

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NBA Agent Andy Miller Gives Up Certification Amidst FBI Probe

Adrian Wojnarowski is notorious for dropping his “Woj Bombs” on Twitter breaking NBA news regarding trades, free agents, personnel moves, etc. This morning, he dropped the following:   The NBPA sent out a memo to players that ASM Sports president Andy Miller has “relinquished his NBPA agent certification.” He was representing Kristaps Porzingis and Kyle […]

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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (7/10/15)

Shalom ladies and gentlemen! I hope everyone enjoyed their 4th of July weekend and had chance to watch the U.S. Women’s National Team bring home their third World Cup title. For those living under a rock, Carli Lloyd had an incredible 1st half hat trick with the third goal coming from midfield. In the social […]

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NBA Agent Dues Set To Increase

Per Darren Heitner, NBA Agent annual dues will likely increase during the 2015-2016 season. NBPA Deputy General Counsel Ramya Ravindran and the Board of Player Representatives have discussed and preliminarily approved raising NBA agent dues beginning with the upcoming NBA season.  The expected increase in agent dues would be as follows: Agents with 0-9 players: […]

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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (6/12/15)

We are four games through the NBA Finals and they certainly have not disappointed. ESPN  announced today that this year’s NBA Finals is the most watched and highest-rated ever on ABC through four games. Last week Saturday, history was made as American Pharoah won  the Belmont Stake. He became the first horse in 37 years to […]

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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (3/6/15)

It is currently 75° in sunny South Florida and I can’t help but feel bad for Darren who, somehow, flew into Laguardia Airport this morning. While I’m sure he had to endure many delays, there were a plethora of stories this week to pass the time. The Eagles and Bills made a blockbuster trade sending LeSean […]

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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (11/21/2014)

Not many Shabbat Shalom wrap-ups before the start of a new year.  Where did the time fly?  But before a new year comes a wealth of football, including some Thanksgiving Thursday match-ups next week.  I was at UNC-Chapel Hill last weekend to celebrate their homecoming.  Beautiful place, but boy was it cold outside!  Stay in South […]

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First Woman NBPA Executive Director Discusses New Role

After 18 months without an Executive Director, the NBPA recently hired Michele Roberts to lead the union.  A University of California (Berkeley) law graduate, Roberts now becomes the first woman to lead a major U.S. sports union.  The Bronx, New York native chatted with SportsBusiness Journal’s labor and agent reporter, Liz Mullen, about her new […]

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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (11/22/2013)

The winter months are supposed to bring a natural slowing down to business, but I cannot remember a time that I have ever been busier.  Believe me, that is not a complaint.  If the NFL season ended today, the Dolphins would make the playoffs … and Richie Incognito’s grievance hearing would still be stayed.  Thanksgiving […]