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by Hoops Hype
A new player-agent dispute has emerged in the basketball world, with Hazan Sports Management Group Inc. (HSM) filing a complaint against Detroit Pistons shooting guard Malik Beasley in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The lawsuit alleges breach of contract related to an exclusive marketing agreement and seeks damages in excess of $1 million. … [Read more...] about
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Omari Sankofa II: FINAL: Pistons 100, Knicks 94. Pistons tie the series at 1-1 and have won their first playoff game since May 26, 2008. Had lost 15-straight playoff games. Just huge. This team keeps beating expectations. Cunningham: 33 points, 12 rebounds, 52.4% shooting … [Read more...] about
by Hoops Rumors
After seeing his starters get thoroughly outplayed in the first two games of their first-round series vs. Indiana, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers is considering the idea of tweaking the lineup for Game 3, according to Eric Nehm of The Athletic. Whether it’s the personnel or the approach, something has to change on Friday, Rivers acknowledged. “We’ve gotten off to two poor starts, … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Bucks, Lillard, Pritchard, Holiday, Beasley
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The New Orleans Pelicans have hired Troy Weaver as their general manager, a source told ESPN’s Andscape on Wednesday. Weaver will report to new Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations Joe Dumars, who had an introductory news conference in New Orleans on Tuesday. Weaver is departing the Washington Wizards, having served as a consultant with them. The … [Read more...] about Pelicans hire Troy Weaver as general manager
by Hoops Hype
Mike Vorkunov: Pistons guard Malik Beasley has been sued by his former agent, Daniel Hazan, for at least $1 million. Suit says Hazan Sports Management paid Beasley $650k advance on future marketing revenue + by signing w/ a new agent in Feb. Beasley now owes HSM $1 mil. for breaching the deal. pic.x.com/x3fSVu2EAD … [Read more...] about