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• Ty Jerome Could Sign For Full Midlevel Exception

The market for Ty Jerome in free agency could reach the full midlevel exception starting at $14.1 million in Year 1. Jerome was on a $2.5 million deal for the 2024-25 season with the Cleveland Cavaliers and finished third in Sixth Man of the Year voting. The Cavaliers are motivated to re-sign Jerome and hope to get him to return on a discount slightly below the full midlevel as they navigate the s...2025
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• Zach Edey To Miss Start Of Next Season After Ankle Stabilization Surgery

Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey will undergo surgery to re-stabilize his left ankle. As a result of the surgery, Edey is expected to miss the start of the 2025-26 season. Edey recently re-sprained his left ankle in an offseason workout. That injury led to the decision to have the surgery. "After consulting with the Grizzlies and multiple specialists, we decided this is the best approach for Zac...2025
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• Pelicans Sign Mo Bamba To 10-Day Contract
Free agent center Mo Bamba has agreed to a 10-day contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports and Greer Love told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday. New Orleans Pelicans Are Mo Bamba’s Fifth NBA Team Bamba, 26, was selected No. 6 overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2018 NBA draft […] The post Pelicans Sign Mo Bamba To 10-Day Contract appeared first o...2025
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• Mo Bamba To Sign 10-Day Deal With Pelicans

Free agent center Mohamed Bamba is signing a 10-day contract with the Pelicans, agents Mark Bartelstein and Greer Love tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). As our roster count tracker shows, New Orleans currently has an opening on its 15-man roster, which means no corresponding move will be necessary to add Bamba. Bamba, 26 […]...2025
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• Pelicans Signing Mo Bamba To 10-Day Contract

The Pelicans are signing veteran free agent center Mo Bamba to a 10-day contract, NBA agents Mark Bartelstein and Greer Love told Shams Charania of ESPN. Bamba, 26, was traded from the Clippers to the Jazz ahead of last month’s deadline but was released by Utah shortly after. He has been a free agent since early […] The post Pelicans Signing Mo Bamba To 10-Day Contract appeared first on...2025
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• Doc Rivers Defends Bobby Portis In Wake Of Suspension
Speaking to reporters before Thursday’s game, Bucks coach Doc Rivers offered a spirited defense of veteran forward Bobby Portis, who was suspended for 25 games earlier in the day for violating the NBA’s drug policy, writes Eric Nehm of The Athletic. Portis’ agent, Mark Bartelstein, explained that his client accidentally took a pain medication called […]...2025
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• Zach Edey To Miss Start Of Next Season After Ankle Stabilization Surgery
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• Doc Rivers Defends Bobby Portis In Wake Of Suspension
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• Bobby Portis’ Rep Reacts After 25-Game Suspension For Positive Test
The NBA has suspended Bobby Portis for 25 games for violating the league’s anti-drug policy, the league announced Thursday, sidelining him for almost the rest of the season. The Bucks forward tested positive for the drug tramadol, a medication used to treat severe pain among adults. It is an instance that his representative, Mark Bartelstein of […] The post Bobby Portis’ Rep Reac...2025
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• Bucks’ Bobby Portis Suspended for Anti-Drug Policy Violation
The NBA has suspended Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis for 25 games after he tested positive for Tramadol, a prescription painkiller banned under the league’s anti-drug policy, per an official announcement Thursday. The suspension will keep the 2021 NBA champion sidelined for most of the regular season’s remainder. Portis’ agent, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports, […] The post Bucks’ B...2025
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• Bobby Portis Jr. Suspended 25 Games For Taking Banned Substance

Bobby Portis Jr. has been suspended for 25 games by the NBA for taking a banned substance. Portis has appeared in 46 games with the Milwaukee Bucks this season and is averaging 13.7 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 25.2 minutes. The Bucks currently have a 29-24 record and have 29 games remaining in the regular season. Mark Bartelstein, agent for Portis, released the following statement to E...2025
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• Bradley Beal Would Have More Trade Value If Next Team Didn't Contend With No-Trade Clause

Bradley Beal hasn't been as effective of a player since being traded to the Phoenix Suns in 2023 and he has continued to have injury issues, but he remains an effective player on the floor despite the $110 million he is owed over the next two seasons. Beyond the money, Beal's no-trade clause is impacting his trade value for the Suns as much as anything. One executive told ESPN that Beal would be a...2025
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• Huerter to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, per agent

Kings guard Kevin Huerter will undergo season-ending surgery, his agent Mark Bartelstein told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Friday....2024
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• Kevin Huerter To Undergo Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery
Kevin Huerter‘s 2023/24 season will come to an early end due to his left shoulder injury, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter link). The Kings‘ wing will undergo surgery to repair a torn labrum, agent Mark Bartelstein tells Wojnarowski. The expectation is that Huerter will make a full recovery this offseason and will be ready […]...2024
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• Grading Bradley Beal trade to Suns for Chris Paul in NBA’s first blockbuster deal of summer
Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Let’s grade the trade sending Bradley Beal to the Suns from both sides. Bradley Beal is leaving the Washington Wizards for the first time in his career. Beal has been traded to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Chris Paul, Landry Shamet, second round picks, and pick swaps, according to insiders Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania. Beal joins a loa...2023
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• Grizzlies’ Brandon Clarke Lost for Season After Achilles Tear
Grizzlies power forward Brandon Clarke will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a torn left Achilles tendon, agent Mark Bartelstein told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Grizzlies confirmed the injury in a press release, saying that Clarke will be out “indefinitely.” Clarke, 26, is 6-foot-8 and has been the ultimate energy guy in Memphis, […] The post Grizzlies&#...2023
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• After Tough Childhood, Bobby Portis Has Become Draft's Most Intriguing Sleeper
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2025
"The Philadelphia 76ers are converting Jared Butler’s two-way contract into a standard deal and promoting him to their 15-man roster, agent Mark Bartelstein told NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN."

2024
"McConnell have agreed to a four-year, $45 million contract extension that takes him through the 2028-29 season, Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman of Priority Sports told ESPN on Friday."

2023
"Free agent guard Max Strus has agreed on a four-year, $63 million deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, his agent, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports, told ESPN on Saturday morning."

2022
"Bucks forward Bobby Portis is sticking with Milwaukee after agreeing to a 4-year, $49M contract, his agent Mark Bartelstein told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Thursday."

2021
"have agreed on a five-year designated max extension that could be worth up to $207 million, Porter's agent Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski."

2020
"Beal’s agent, Mark Bartelstein, however, vehemently denied the “Beal sweepstakes” or any desire to be traded by the Wizards, […] The post Bradley Beal’s agent fires back at rumors of trade to Nets from Wizards appeared first on ClutchPoints."

2019
"The agent for new Wizards forward Bobby Portis, Mark Bartelstein, clarified his client’s comments about being traded in an interview with K."

2018
"“It’s something that he played through last year and it affected him for sure,” said his agent, Mark Bartelstein."

2017
"Mark Bartelstein says Utah led for Hayward after its meeting with him"

2016
"Free agent forward David Lee has come to terms on a two-year pact with the San Antonio Spurs, according to his agent Mark Bartelstein."

2015
"com's Brian Windhorst, citing Williams' agent Mark Bartelstein."

2014
"His agent, Mark Bartelstein, confirmed the news to ESPN's Adam Schefter."

• Pelicans Sign Mo Bamba To 10-Day Contract
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• Mo Bamba To Sign 10-Day Deal With Pelicans
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• Pelicans Signing Mo Bamba To 10-Day Contract
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• Doc Rivers Defends Bobby Portis In Wake Of Suspension
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• Grizzlies Sign Lamar Stevens To 10-Day Contract, Waive Johnny Davis
The Memphis Grizzlies are signing forward Lamar Stevens to a 10-day contract, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports told ESPN’s Shams Charania. Stevens is in his fifth NBA season and has played for the Motor City Cruise of the G League after attending the Detroit Pistons’ training camp. Lamar Stevens Played For The Memphis Grizzlies Last […] The post Grizzlies Sign Lamar Stevens To...2025
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• Sixers Make NBA History After Promoting Recently Acquired Jared Butler

The Philadelphia 76ers are converting Jared Butler’s two-way contract into a standard deal and promoting him to their 15-man roster, agent Mark Bartelstein told NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. The Sixers later confirmed the move. Butler, 24, is 6-foot-3 and will receive a two-year contract at the minimum salary. He was traded from the […] The post Sixers Make NBA History After Promoting ...2025
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• Sixers Promoting Jared Butler To Standard Roster

The Sixers are converting Jared Butler‘s two-way contract to a standard deal and will promote him to their 15-man roster, agent Mark Bartelstein tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). According to Charania, Butler is receiving a two-year contract. It will be worth the minimum, since that’s all Philadelphia can offer at this point. Butler, […]...2025
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• Warriors To Promote Quinten Post To Standard Contract

The Warriors are promoting Quinten Post from a two-way contract to a two-year standard deal, agents George Roussakis and Mark Bartelstein tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). The news was expected, as Michael Scotto of HoopsHype recently reported that Golden State planned to convert Post, a rookie big man from the Netherlands who played […]...2025
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• Celtics Sign Torrey Craig On Buyout Market
The Boston Celtics added free agent forward Torrey Craig off the buyout market shortly after the trade deadline Thursday afternoon, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports told ESPN’s Shams Charania. Boston Celtics Traded Jaden Springer, 2030 Second-Round Pick To Houston Rockets In Salary Dump Deal According to MassLive, Celtics president Brad Stevens hinted that the organization […] The p...2025
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• Bradley Beal Would Have More Trade Value If Next Team Didn't Contend With No-Trade Clause
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• Ty Jerome Could Sign For Full Midlevel Exception
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• Zach Edey To Miss Start Of Next Season After Ankle Stabilization Surgery
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• Bobby Portis Jr. Suspended 25 Games For Taking Banned Substance
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• Michael Porter Jr. Sits Fourth Quarter, Overtime Of Nuggets' Win Over Pelicans

Michael Porter Jr. did not play in the fourth quarter or overtime of the Denver Nuggets' win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Porter finished the game with eight points, four rebounds and two blocks amid questions about his effort. Porter emerged in trade rumors this week with the Nuggets looking to upgrade their offense. The Nuggets and Porter also reportedly discussed a contract extension earlier ...2024
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• Corey Kispert, Wizards Agree To Four-Year, $54M Extension

Corey Kispert and the Washington Wizards have agreed to a four-year, $54 million extension. Kispert is represented by agents Andy Shiffman and Mark Bartelstein. In 80 games last season with the Wizards, Kispert averaged 13.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists while shooting 38.3 percent on three-pointers. Kispert was the 15th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft out of Gonzaga....2024
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• Pacers, TJ McConnell Agree To Four-Year Extension

The Indiana Pacers and point guard T.J. McConnell have agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $45 million, agents Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. McConnell, 32, is 6-foot-1, and averaged 10.2 points, 5.5 assists and 2.7 rebounds in 71 games last season, again serving as the floor general off the […] The post Pacers, TJ McConnell Agree To Four-Year ...2024
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• Kyle Filipowski, Jazz Sign Four-Year, $12M Deal

The Utah Jazz used their remaining $3 million in cap space to sign Kyle Filipowski to a four-year, $12 million deal. The deal is the largest for a player selected in the second round over the past two seasons. Filipowski's first year salary is approximately the same as the 22nd overall pick. Filipowski, who is represented by Kyle McAlarney and Mark Bartelstein, was a green room invite and expected...2024
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• Sasha Vezenkov Waived By Raptors, Gives Up Entire $6.6M Salary

The Toronto Raptors have waived Sasha Vezenkov after agreeing to a buyout in which he gave up his entire $6.6 million salary for the 24-25 season. The Raptors acquired Vezenkov in a trade with the Sacramento Kings in June. Vezenkov plans to sign a four-year deal with Olympiacos in Greece. Vezenkov is represented by George Roussakis and Mark Bartelstein. In 42 games with the Kings last season, Veze...2024
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• Joe Ingles, Wolves Agree To One-Year Deal

Joe Ingles has agreed to sign with the Minnesota Timberwolves on a one-year deal. Ingles was previously teammates with Rudy Gobert and Mike Conley with the Utah Jazz. Ingles will essentially replace Kyle Anderson in the Minnesota rotation, but as a better spot-up shooter. Last week, the Orlando Magic declined their $11 million option on Ingles after signing him last offseason to a two-year, $22 mi...2024
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• Thomas Bryant, Heat Agree To One-Year Deal

Thomas Bryant and the Miami Heat have agreed to a one-year deal. Bryant declined his player option for 24-25 on his two-year, $5.4 million deal signed in 2023. In 38 games last season with the Heat, Bryant averaged 5.7 points and 3.7 rebounds in 11.6 minutes. Bryant is represented by Zach Kurtin and Mark Bartelstein....2024
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• Pelicans release Lance Stephenson, sign Archie Goodwin
NEW ORLEANS (AP) The Pelicans have signed veteran guard Archie Goodwin and waived injured guard Lance Stephenson, whose agent says the move stems from roster constraints and that there are ''no hard feelings.'' Mark Bartelstein says New Orleans general manager Dell Demps ''has gone overboard'' to express how much the Pelicans value his client and would be interested in re-signing Stephenson foll...2016
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• After Tough Childhood, Bobby Portis Has Become Draft's Most Intriguing Sleeper
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• David Lee Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz and Speculation Surrounding Warriors Forward
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• Former Vikings Safety Orlando Thomas Dies at Age 42 After Battle with ALS
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• Former NBA Player John 'Hot Rod' Williams Dies at 53
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• Forget Everything You Know About Free Agency, Because It's All About to Change
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• Spurs Ink David Lee to Two-Year Deal
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• After Tough Childhood, Bobby Portis Has Become Draft's Most Intriguing Sleeper
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• Agent: Porter agrees to max deal with Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets and forward Michael Porter Jr. have agreed on a five-year designated max extension that could be worth up to $207 million, Porter's agent Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski....2021
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• Agent: Portis, Bucks agree on 4-yr., $49M deal

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• Agent: Beal back to Wizards for 5 years, $251M

All-Star guard Bradley Beal has agreed to a five-year, $251 million maximum contract to stay with the Washington Wizards, his agent Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports tells ESPN....2022
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• Strus, Cavs agree to 4-year, $63M sign-and-trade

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• Ty Jerome Could Sign For Full Midlevel Exception
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• Grizzlies Sign Lamar Stevens To 10-Day Contract, Waive Johnny Davis
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• Bobby Portis Jr. Suspended 25 Games For Taking Banned Substance
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• Grading Bradley Beal trade to Suns for Chris Paul in NBA’s first blockbuster deal of summer
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• Joe Harris Expected To Be 100% For Nets Training Camp

Joe Harris is expected to be fully healed in time for Brooklyn Nets training camp, his agent Mark Bartelstein told ESPN. "He's doing great. Feeling great, ready to roll," said Bartelstein. Harris had ankle surgery in late November last season, then underwent another procedure in March. The 31-year-old Harris averaged 11.6 points in 14 games last season....2022
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• Kevin Durant: Celtics will be dangerous in playoffs
The Celtics have been slumping but Kevin Durant says they’ll be dangerous when the playoffs arrive, the Warriors star told a group of reporters, including ESPN’s Nick Friedell. Durant, whose team faces Boston on Tuesday, believes the Celtics are “still getting used to each other” but they’ll be a tough out in the postseason. “They’re right up there at the top,” Durant said. “They’ve been losing a ...2019
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• New York notes: Knicks to address center position; D'Angelo Russell knows he must improve
Despite starting the season with four centers, that could become a position of need for the Knicks this summer, writes Marc Berman of The New York Post. Enes Kanter has signed with Mark Bartelstein, one of the NBA’s most powerful agents, as he ponders whether to opt out of an $18.6MM salary for next season, adds Stefan Bondy of The New York Daily News.Backup center Kyle O’Quinn has a $4.3MM opt ou...2018
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• Pelicans release Lance Stephenson, sign Archie Goodwin
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• Miles Plumlee to Re-Sign with Bucks: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
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• Bradley Beal Re-Signs with Wizards: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
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• Agent For Suns’ Bradley Beal: Trade Rumors ‘Created Out Of Thin Air’

Speaking this week to Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic, Bradley Beal’s agent Mark Bartelstein firmly shot down speculation surrounding his client’s NBA trade preferences. According to Bartelstein, reports linking Beal to specific teams like Miami, Denver, Milwaukee, and Los Angeles are “created out of thin air.” The rumors have been swirling for weeks, especially […] The post...2025
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• Bradley Beal's agent discusses no-trade clause amid trade speculation

Agent Mark Bartelstein shared insight into Beal's perspective amid swirling trade rumors....2025
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• Top Priorities for Golden State Warriors During 2015 Offseason
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