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• NBA World Mourns Brandon Clarke After Tragic Death at 29
The NBA world is in shock after Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke passed at age 29. The Grizzlies, the NBA and Clarke’s agency, Priority Sports, all confirmed the devastating news on Tuesday morning. Details surrounding his death remain limited publicly, although LAPD sources told ABC News that Clarke was found dead Monday inside a home […] The post NBA World Mourns Brandon Clarke Aft...2026
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• Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at 29
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died, the team, his agency and the NBA said Tuesday. Neither the Grizzlies nor Clarke's agency, Priority Sports, immediately provided any details about when, where or how Clarke died....2026
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• Grizzlies’ Brandon Clarke Dies At Age 29

Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died, according to an announcement from his agency, Priority Sports (Twitter link). Clarke, who has spent the past seven seasons in Memphis after being selected with the 21st pick in the 2019 draft, was 29 years old. “We are all beyond devastated by the passing of Brandon Clarke,” his agency’s […]...2026
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• Kerr agrees to 2-year deal to stay with Warriors
Steve Kerr has agreed to a two-year contract to return as head coach of the Golden State Warriors, Dan Eveloff and Rick Smith of Priority Sports told ESPN on Saturday....2026
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• Steve Kerr To Remain With Warriors On Two-Year Contract
Steve Kerr has agreed to a two-year deal to return as Warriors head coach, agents Dan Eveloff and Rick Smith of Priority Sports tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). No details on the new contract have been released, but Charania hears that Kerr will continue to be the NBA’s highest-paid coach (Twitter link). More to […]...2026
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• Steve Kerr Meeting With Media Agents Ahead Of Warriors' Decision

Steve Kerr has been meeting with media agents as his Golden State Warriors contract approaches expiration, with broadcasting, front office work, and a return to coaching all remaining possibilities, sources told Front Office Sports. Kerr has not yet settled on a next step. A spokesperson for his coaching agency, Priority Sports, declined to comment. Sources indicated the media meetings have taken ...2026
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• Clippers’ Bradley Beal To Undergo Season-Ending Hip Surgery
Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal has a fracture in his hip and will undergo season-ending surgery, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Wednesday. Bradley Beal Expected To Have A Full And Complete Recovery Beal’s agent, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports, told Charania that the former first-rounder will have a “full and complete recovery” after […] The post C...2025
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• Assessment of Day 4 of free agency for the Arizona Cardinals

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Scoops on Dalvin Tomlinson, an OL signing and a UFA CB visit The speculation from local and national pundits is that the Arizona Cardinals are not looking to make any other splash signings in free agency after landing DE Josh Sweat and DT Dalvin Tomlinson to multi-year deals. I would say after addressing the need for DL help with the signings of Josh Sweat an...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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• Giants news, 11/20: Dexter Lawrence on Jones benching, Tommy DeVito, Joe Schoen, more headlines

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images New York Giants news for Wednesday Good morning, New York Giants fans! From Big Blue View 1-on-1 with New York Giants star Dexter Lawrence: Daniel Jones, giving back ... and some fun stuff New York Giants signing offensive lineman fans have clamored for all season 5 ‘things I think’ after New York Giants replace Daniel Jones with Tommy DeVito 11 potential Dan...2024
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• Knicks bring back Taj Gibson on a nonguaranteed deal for rest of season
The New York Knicks agreed to a free agent deal with veteran center Taj Gibson, who is joining the club on a nonguaranteed contract for the rest of the 2023-24 season, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports announced Wednesday. Gibson, 38, joins the Knicks in the aftermath of starting center Mitchell Robinson requiring left ankle surgery […] The post Knicks bring back Taj Gibson on a nonguarant...2023
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• Why Rams should retire Kurt Warner’s number and why Warner disagrees
H. Darr Beiser via Imagn Content Services, LLC Warner is perhaps the greatest QB in franchise history, but says that he wants Stetson Bennett to wear it proud For some, the number 13 is bad luck. In some places of the world, like Italy, it is actually considered good luck. To others, it can have religious meaning. 13 is a prime number, there are 13 cards for each suit in a deck of playing ...2023
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• Nets' Harris to have ankle surgery, out 4-8 weeks

Nets guard Joe Harris will have surgery on his injured left ankle and is expected to miss four to eight weeks, with optimism he can return on the shorter end of that timeline, his agent, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports, told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski....2021
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• Nuggets' Porter Jr. to undergo back surgery

Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. will undergo a surgical procedure on his lower back and miss an indefinite period, his agent Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports told ESPN....2021
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• Lance Stephenson to Pelicans: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
2016

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• David Lee to Spurs: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
2016

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2026
"Free agent Taj Gibson has agreed to a two-year deal to join the Memphis Grizzlies, his representative Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports told ESPN's Shams Charania."

2025
"The deal was confirmed by agent Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports."

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
"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."

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
"The Detroit Pistons agreed Friday to a three-year, $25 million deal with center Mason Plumlee, his agent Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, and a two-year deal with Jahlil Okafor, according to sources."

2019
"Hunter’s agency, Priority Sports, first announced (via Twitter) that the shooting guard would be returning to Boston."

2018
"Veteran guard/forward Lance Stephenson has agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Lakers, Priority Sports & Entertainment announced Sunday."

2016
"Lee's agency, Priority Sports, announced the signing on Twitter."

2015
""There's no question, the norm is not the norm anymore," said Mark Bartelstein, the chief executive of Priority Sports, which represents more than 30 NBA players."

2014
"So after speaking to Evans' receivers coach at A&M, Deryk Gilmore of Priority Sports and Darren Jones of Maven Sports developed an offseason plan to accelerate his learning curve."

• Grizzlies’ Brandon Clarke Dies At Age 29
2026

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• Kerr agrees to 2-year deal to stay with Warriors
2026

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• Steve Kerr To Remain With Warriors On Two-Year Contract
2026

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• Steve Kerr Meeting With Media Agents Ahead Of Warriors' Decision
2026

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• Payton Sandfort Joining Thunder On Two-Way Deal
The Thunder will sign Payton Sandfort to a two-way contract, agents Ross Aroyo and Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). The 23-year-old guard inked an Exhibit 10 deal with OKC in October after going undrafted out of Iowa. He was waived the next day and has been playing for Oklahoma […]...2026
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• Kings’ Keegan Murray Agrees To 5-Year, $140M Rookie Extension
Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray has agreed to a five-year, $140 million rookie contract extension with the team, representatives Mark Bartelstein and Kyle McAlarney of Priority Sports told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Wednesday. Keegan Murray Entering Fourth NBA Season Murray, the No. 4 pick in the 2022 NBA draft, has been healthy for most of […] The post Kings’ Keegan Murray ...2025
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• Former Ivy League Player Of Year Caden Pierce To Transfer After Taking Gap Year At Princeton

Caden Pierce, the 2023-24 Ivy League player of the year, officially enters the transfer portal Wednesday after sitting out his senior season at Princeton to preserve his eligibility. The 6-foot-7 wing is expected to receive interest from major programs across the country. Pierce is spending this academic year at Princeton as a non-athlete to complete his economics degree before transferring to a p...2025
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• Cavaliers Sign Thomas Bryant To 1-Year Deal
The Cleveland Cavaliers and free agent center Thomas Bryant have agreed to a one-year deal, Mark Bartelstein and Zach Kurtin of Priority Sports told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday. Bryant played a key reserve role during the Indiana Pacers’ playoff run last season. The 6-foot-10 big man now enters his ninth NBA season. The 28-year-old […] The post Cavaliers Sign Thomas Bryant T...2025
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• Pelicans Signing Bryce McGowens Via Two-Way Deal
The Pelicans are signing free agent guard Bryce McGowens to a new two-way deal, his Priority Sports agents Kyle McAlarney and Mark Bartelstein tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). McGowens had spent split his three previous NBA seasons with the Hornets and Trail Blazers. The Nebraska alum enjoyed a bigger role with Charlotte from […]...2025
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• Suns Add Jared Butler, Fill Roster With Latest Moves

The Phoenix Suns have agreed to a one-year deal with free agent guard Jared Butler, per a report from Shams Charania of ESPN. NBA agents Mark Bartelstein and Kieran Piller of Priority Sports confirmed the signing. Butler, 24, hit the market when the Philadelphia 76ers declined his $2.35 million team option for the upcoming season. […] The post Suns Add Jared Butler, Fill Roster With Latest M...2025
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• Bamba signs 1-year deal with Raptors, agents say
Mo Bamba, who averaged 16.5 points and 12 rebounds with the G League's Salt Lake City Stars this season, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Toronto Raptors, his representatives, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports and Greer Love, told ESPN on Sunday....2025
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• Keyontae Johnson, Hornets Agree To Deal

Keyontae Johnson and the Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a contract, per Johnson's agency of Priority Sports. It's unclear what type of contract Johnson is signing with the Hornets at this time. Johnson spent his rookie season on a two-way contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He saw action in only nine NBA game, but started in all 38 G League games he played with the Oklahoma City Blue. Johns...2024
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• Pacers sign veteran forward James Johnson to a one-year deal
The Indiana Pacers are bringing back veteran forward James Johnson on a one-year deal, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports announced Thursday. Johnson, 36, made only 18 appearances with Indiana last season. He averaged 2.8 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 9.0 minutes per game while shooting 44.9% from the floor and 50% at the foul line. Johnson […] The post Pacers sign veteran forward James Johnson...2023
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• Good Morning San Diego: Padres ‘too focused’ on standings, not offense, says Bob Melvin
Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Everything you need to know about MLB news and your San Diego Padres for Friday, July 22, 2023. San Diego Padres News Padres News: Bob Melvin Doesn’t Want Team’s Record to be Main Priority (Sports Illustrated) MLB power rankings: Timing is everything (San Diego Union-Tribune) Dodgers Broadcaster Preaches Something Padres Fans Need to Hear and Accept (Spor...2023
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• Lance Stephenson to Pelicans: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
2016

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• David Lee to Spurs: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
2016

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• Brandon Rush to Sign with Timberwolves: Latest Contract Details, Reaction
2016

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• Jason Smith to Wizards: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
2016

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• Ramon Sessions to Sign with Hornets: Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
2016

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• Report: Leuer signs 4-year, $42 million deal with Pistons
With the surge in the NBA salary cap this year, a number of mid-level players are being paid like stars. The latest: former Wisconsin star forward, who has reportedly inked a four year deal with the Detroit Pistons worth $42 million. Priority Sports, the sports management company representing Leuer, announced the deal on Twitter. We are so happy to congratulate our guy @JonLeuer30 on his new 4 ye...2016
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• Former Ivy League Player Of Year Caden Pierce To Transfer After Taking Gap Year At Princeton
2025

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• Assessment of Day 4 of free agency for the Arizona Cardinals
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• Takis snacks and Browns LB Sione Takitaki: A match made in naming heaven

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images From Mexico to Cleveland, Taki(taki)s are loved! The chip-related category of the snack business is a $10.8 billion industry. And now Cleveland has a slice of that pie. Or should we say, corn masa flour processed with lime with iodized salt, citric acid, soy protein, sugar, onion powder, hot chili pepper, sodium bicarbonate, yeast, and ...2024
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• Good Morning San Diego: Padres ‘too focused’ on standings, not offense, says Bob Melvin
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• Villified, Vindicated, Victorious: La'el Collins Is a Man on a Mission
2015

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• La'el Collins Undrafted: How One Team Faced Puzzle of Talent, Fairness, Murder
2015

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• How Do NFL Players, Teams Prepare for Tag Process?
2015

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• Turmoil and Triumph: How Mike Evans Has Emerged as the NFL's Next Great Receiver
2014

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• David Lee to Spurs: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
2016

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• David Blatt Fired by Cavaliers: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
2016

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• Forget Everything You Know About Free Agency, Because It's All About to Change
2015

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• Villified, Vindicated, Victorious: La'el Collins Is a Man on a Mission
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• Turmoil and Triumph: How Mike Evans Has Emerged as the NFL's Next Great Receiver
2014

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

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• Strus, Cavs agree to 4-year, $63M sign-and-trade

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• Cavaliers Sign Thomas Bryant To 1-Year Deal
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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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• Giants news, 11/20: Dexter Lawrence on Jones benching, Tommy DeVito, Joe Schoen, more headlines
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• Suns To Sign Frank Kaminsky To Camp Deal

The Suns are set to bring back free agent center Frank Kaminsky, his agency Priority Sports tweets. Per Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports (Twitter link), it’s a training camp deal. Exact terms of the agreement have yet to be divulged, but it is likely to at least have Exhibit 9 and potentially Exhibit 10 language. […]...2024
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• Pistons To Sign Lamar Stevens To Camp Deal

Free agent forward Lamar Stevens has agreed to a contract with the Pistons, according to his agency, Priority Sports (Twitter link). Omari Sankofa of The Detroit Free Press reports (via Twitter) that Stevens is signing a training camp deal, which means it will be a one-year, minimum-salary contract that is non-guaranteed and won’t against the […]...2024
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• Pistons Signing Lamar Stevens To Camp Deal

The Pistons and former Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff are bringing in former Cavaliers forward Lamar Stevens on a training camp contract, per NBA writer Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press. NBA agency Priority Sports confirmed Stevens’ signing on social media. Stevens’ career began in Cleveland in 2020 and he played for Bickerstaff in […] The post Pistons Signing Lamar S...2024
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• Knicks bring back Taj Gibson on a nonguaranteed deal for rest of season
2023

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• Wizards sign guard Jared Butler to a two-way contract
The Washington Wizards have signed free agent guard Jared Butler to a two-way contract, announced agent Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports. Butler, 22, was selected 40th overall by the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2021 NBA Draft out of Baylor University. Ahead of training camp, New Orleans dealt Butler to the Memphis Grizzlies, and then […] The post Wizards sign guard Jared Butler to a two-w...2023
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• Jazz sign forward Luka Samanic through the 2023-24 season
The Utah Jazz are signing forward Luka Samanic through the 2023-24 season, according to agents George Roussakis and Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports. In late March, the Croatian basketball star inked a 10-day contract with Utah. His new deal includes guaranteed money and trigger dates. Samanic, 23, was selected 19th overall by the San Antonio […] The post Jazz sign forward Luka Samanic th...2023
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