Day: July 12, 2026

Jaylen Brown Explains Why He Skipped Hiring an Agent for the NBA Draft

Brandon King

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is once again challenging conventional thinking about the business of basketball. During a recent interview, Brown revealed that he entered the 2016 NBA Draft without hiring a traditional agent, instead relying on the resources provided by the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA). Brown said the decision came down to one thing: the numbers. “When I entered the draft, I didn’t have an agent. I’m probably the highest-picked selection ever that didn’t enter with an agent.” After meeting with several agents during the pre-draft process, Brown…

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Colin Kaepernick Steps In to Fund Independent Autopsy for Nolan Wells

Brandon King

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick is helping Nolan Wells’ family in their search for answers by paying for an independent autopsy following the 18-year-old’s death in Mississippi. During a Friday press conference, civil rights attorney Ben Crump announced that Kaepernick will cover the costs of an independent forensic examination, while filmmaker Tyler Perry has agreed to pay for Wells’ funeral expenses.   The Wells family requested an independent autopsy after expressing concerns about the official investigation into Nolan’s death. Authorities have said they have found no evidence of foul play…

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