Injury Buyout Negotiations-Having An Agent
I always say that a player never knows how good their agent is until they are either injured or fired When a player is injured and unable to finish the season, negotiations between agents and teams in overseas basketball can be complex. In such cases, agents typically focus on several key aspects: Ultimately, negotiating with […]
Things You Will Never Know, Until You Know In Overseas Basketball
Hi teammates…Both those who have played overseas and those who have never ventured beyond their home country, often find themselves wondering about the unknown aspects of overseas basketball. I will try to shed light on some of the things players may never know about their experiences abroad, catering to both audiences. From the diligence of […]
Handling Not Having An Overseas Basketball Contract Yet
I want to address a topic that many aspiring players face: the pressure of not yet securing an overseas contract. It’s natural to feel uneasy when players around you are signing deals while you’re still waiting for your opportunity. In this blog post, I’ll share some insights on handling the questions and situations that arise […]
Agent Steering…Part 2
Straight off the heels of my last blog about agents steering players to camps, tours or summer leagues, I have a new blogpost with a similar topic. This time it is about certain agents who are steering players to Leagues that have no FIBA accreditation nor are they backed by the NBA such as the […]
Agent Steering…Part 1
It has come to my attention that there seems to be a new “scheme” going around that will surely give agents a bad name. I have spoken with 4 players who have told me the same thing about different agents/agencies. I am sad to say that all 4 agents were based in the USA, which […]
Protecting Yourself Against Scammers
I have made many a post about Scammers, yet players are still hitting me up and asking if the same scammer is legit or not. And especially now between seasons, it is the time when scammers are the most activel I have witnessed the unfortunate reality of players being scammed by fraudsters who are becoming […]
Pros And Cons Of A Non-Exclusive Agent Contract
As a prospective overseas basketball player, finding the right agent can be crucial to your success. However, deciding whether to sign an exclusive or non-exclusive contract with an agent can be a difficult decision. According to FIBA rules, you are allowed to have more than one agent. Whether or not it makes sense to have […]
Renegotiations Without An Agent
As an overseas basketball player without an agent, it can be tempting to accept the first contract offer from your current team for next season. Especially if you had a good season and like the team you played for, you will be flattered that the team has offered you a contract to stay for the […]
THE FIVE CARDINAL SINS: MISTAKES OVERSEAS PLAYERS DON’T EVEN KNOW THEY ARE MAKING-Written by Lauren Neaves
Every season, I have to negotiate multiple contract terminations and exit packages for players who, for one reason or another, were not up to the team’s expectations. A team’s expectations…what are those exactly? Many would assume that would be prolific scoring, dominating performances, etc. They wouldn’t be wrong, indeed players must have a strong impact […]