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BDA Sports has signed Los Angeles Lakers forward Earl Clark. BDA NBA player agent Kevin Bradbury will represent him. Clark was formerly represented by Relativity Sports. It is not clear why he switched agents, but BDA represents three of Clark’s teammates on the Lakers — guard Steve Nash, forward/center Jordan Hill and guard Chris Duhon. Sports Business Daily

Los Angeles Lakers, Agents, Earl Clark, Bill Duffy 

Bill Duffy: “I am thrilled to welcome Joakim to the BDA Family. He is, without a doubt, the most complete center in the game today and off the court exemplifies the exact caliber of athlete and human being compatible with BDA’s ideals. Joakim’s commitment to philanthropic and humanitarian works is impressive and we look forward to working with him in his future endeavors.” BDA Sports

Chicago Bulls, Joakim Noah, Agents, Bill Duffy 

Sam Amick: Agent for Rajon Rondo, Bill Duffy, tells USAT that Boston GM Danny Ainge assured him today the Celtics PG won't be traded. Story to come. Twitter @sam_amick

Boston Celtics, Trade, Rajon Rondo, Danny Ainge, Bill Duffy 

Bucks guard Brandon Jennings recently switched agents, leaving Bill Duffy of BDA Sports Management, as reported by Sports Business Daily. It is expected Jennings will join the clients of Jeff Schwartz and Excel Sports Management when the 15-day waiting period for signing with a new agent expires. It was a bit of a surprising move because Jennings has been represented by Duffy since 2009, when the Bucks guard was selected 10th overall in the NBA draft. Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Milwaukee Bucks, Brandon Jennings, Jeff Schwartz, Agents, Bill Duffy 

Jennings called his agent switch "a family decision" and thanked Duffy for all he had done for him over the past four years. Jennings is extremely close to New York Knicks center Tyson Chander, who also is represented by Excel Sports Management. So are a number of other NBA stars, including Boston's Paul Pierce, Minnesota's Kevin Love, Brooklyn's Deron Williams and Milwaukee native Devin Harris, now with the Atlanta Hawks. Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Milwaukee Bucks, Brandon Jennings, Jeff Schwartz, Agents, Bill Duffy 

Liz Mullen: SBD: Brandon Jennings terminated contract w agent Bill Duffy last Saturday. 15 days until he can sign with new agent under NPBA rules. Twitter @SBJLizMullen

Milwaukee Bucks, Brandon Jennings, Agents, Bill Duffy 

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Brandon Jennings is dropping agent Bill Duffy, and two people familiar with the situation told CBSSports.com Monday that the soon-to-be restricted free agent will sign with New York-based Jeff Schwartz. Duffy confirmed that he and Jennings have parted ways in a statement to the Sports Business Journal. The two people with knowledge of Jennings' plans said the point guard will sign with Schwartz once the 10-day waiting period for switching agents has elapsed. CBSSports.com

Milwaukee Bucks, Brandon Jennings, Jeff Schwartz, Agents, Bill Duffy 

Jennings will be one of the top restricted free agents on the market this summer, and his hiring of Schwartz could be ominous for the Bucks. After failing to receive a multi-year extension by the Oct. 31, 2012 deadline, the 2009 first-round pick said, "I'm doing my homework on big-market teams." CBSSports.com

Milwaukee Bucks, Brandon Jennings, Jeff Schwartz, Agents, Bill Duffy 

Liz Mullen: Bill Duffy: "He has the prerogative to surround himself with whom he chooses and we fully respect that. We wish him nothing but the best." Twitter @SBJLizMullen

Milwaukee Bucks, Brandon Jennings, Jeff Schwartz, Agents, Bill Duffy 

Nevertheless, Prince is assured the Pistons won’t field trade offers for him, and the two sides have “never” discussed dealing Prince, agent Bill Duffy told RealGM. RealGM

Detroit Pistons, Trade, Tayshaun Prince, Agents, Bill Duffy 

“I know there are a lot of contending teams that I can help,” Prince told RealGM. “But right now, this is the team I have to help. Everybody wants to be in the position where they have a chance of winning a championship every year, but obviously it doesn’t work that way.” RealGM

Detroit Pistons, Trade, Tayshaun Prince, Agents, Bill Duffy 

Jason Quick: Agent Bill Duffy confirms report by @Gery Woelfel that former Blazers center Joel Przybilla has reached verbal agreement to sign with Bucks Twitter

Milwaukee Bucks, Free Agency, Joel Przybilla, Bill Duffy 

The Joel Przybilla era might not be over in Portland. According to his agent, Bill Duffy, the Portland Trail Blazers, Dallas Mavericks, and the Milwaukee Bucks are the three teams that have shown the highest level of interest in signing the free agent center. CSNNW.com

Dallas Mavericks, Milwaukee Bucks, Portland Trail Blazers, Free Agency, Joel Przybilla, Bill Duffy 

The Lakers remain in negotiations with Jordan Hill, who averaged 4.7 points and 4.4 rebounds in seven regular-season games with L.A. after being acquired from the Houston Rockets at the trade deadline in March. Hill's agent, Bill Duffy, told ESPNLosAngeles.com on Wednesday that there was still some distance between the two sides, but he planned to circle back with Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak before Hill made his final decision. The Lakers hold partial Bird rights to Hill and can offer him a maximum of $3,632,450 per season for up to five years. ESPN.com

Los Angeles Lakers, Free Agency, Mitch Kupchak, Jordan Hill, Bill Duffy 

Marc J. Spears: Nash gets 3-year guaranteed $27 million deal, his agent Bill Duffy tells Y! "He's ecstatic. He gets to be close to his children," Duffy said Twitter

Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, Free Agency, Trade, Steve Nash, Bill Duffy 

Marc J. Spears: Agent Bill Duffy says new Lakers G Steve Nash was choosing between NYK & TOR before LAL stepped up offer to become real option two days ago. Twitter

Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, Free Agency, Trade, Steve Nash, Bill Duffy 

Marc J. Spears: With short flight to kids, chance to play with Kobe, Pau & Bynum, Duffy says Nash wanted to be a Laker when it was a real option 2 days ago. Twitter

Los Angeles Lakers, Free Agency, Steve Nash, Bill Duffy 

Ken Berger: Agent Bill Duffy had told suitors he was looking for a deal starting at $12M for Nash, and Raptors' offer Sunday expected to be in ballpark. Twitter

Toronto Raptors, Free Agency, Steve Nash, Bill Duffy 

"It's coming up," Jennings said of being able to sign an extension. "It's up to Bill Duffy and the front office. At the end of the day it's out of my control. "That's why I hired an agent. He takes care of that for me. All I do is go out and play basketball." Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Milwaukee Bucks, Brandon Jennings, Bill Duffy 

The Bucks have yet to have any in-depth discussions with Bill Duffy about extending Brandon Jennings’ contract. Duffy represents the Bucks’ starting point guard. Racine Journal-Times

Milwaukee Bucks, Brandon Jennings, Bill Duffy