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Chris Broussard: Jennings said, "That is not true'' about his supposed discontent with the Bucks organization. "That stuff never came out of my mouth.'' Twitter @Chris_Broussard

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"That is not true," Jennings said in a text message when asked if his relationship with the Bucks is beyond repair. "Just because I got a new agent doesn't mean anything. That stuff never came out of my mouth. They're just reaching for a story since I changed my agent [to Jeff Schwartz]." ESPN.com said it stands by its reporting. ESPN.com

Milwaukee Bucks, Brandon Jennings 

"As long as I'm in a Bucks uniform, I'm going to play every night for the Bucks," Jennings said while seated at his locker before the game against the 76ers. "I'm trying to get out of this shooting slump that I'm in. Every player goes through it. "Look at the Lakers. Look at Boston in the beginning, the Brooklyn Nets. I guess we just hit our slump for a minute and this is the time it's over with." Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Milwaukee Bucks, Brandon Jennings 

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

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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 

Jennings has, according to one source, "irreconcilable differences" with Milwaukee. He's frustrated, according to sources, that the two sides weren't able to work out a long-term extension this summer. In addition, he feels as though he doesn't get the attention he deserves and wants a bigger market to take his talents to. ESPN.com

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Marc Stein: Mavs, I'm told, do have interest in Brandon Jennings and will be in mix for him if Bucks opt to make RFA-to-be available b4 Feb. 21 deadline Twitter @ESPNSteinLine

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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 

I don't know all that went into Brandon Jennings' decision to drop BDA for Excel as his representation, but it's shocking in light of all that it appeared BDA did for him -- a deal in Italy that paid him $500,000 rather than going to college for a year, being drafted 10th even though he didn't play all that well overseas and landing one of the top five shoe deals for point guards with Under Armour. Whispers are that not making the All-Star team and anxiety about being one of the few guards in his class not to lock up an extension last summer drove Jennings' decision. Sulia

Milwaukee Bucks, Brandon Jennings, Agents 

Eric (Wisconsin) The Bucks have a ton of pieces to move. None are superstars, but still a ton of pieces. Talented players and expiring contracts. Do you think they'll make a move? Chad Ford (1:10 PM) Hearing they are VERY active right now. Marc Stein reported today that Samuel Dalembert is one guy that they are actively talking about (and what an incredible game he had last night trying to show his value). But he's not the only one -- Monta Ellis, Ersan Illaysova, Beno Udrih are all available. Even Brandon Jennings at the right price. ESPN.com

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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 

In talking with Bucks.com, Hammond said that is not the plan. “We like our team, we really like Brandon and Monta. We like them playing together, we think they are a dynamic backcourt. And our hope is we can keep that back court together.” NBCSports.com

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Brandon Jennings was snubbed for an all-star berth Thursday night. The Milwaukee Bucks point guard admitted he was disappointed not to be chosen for the Eastern Conference reserves but sounded ready to move ahead as his team finishes the first half of the season Friday night against Cleveland. "Yeah, I was a little disappointed," Jennings said after the team shootaround at Quicken Loans Arena. "I'm not going to sit here and front and act like I wasn't. "But Jrue Holiday and Kyrie Irving are two great young players. Of course, Kyrie with his numbers and Jrue Holiday the things he's been doing and his career averages with the 76ers have been amazing. Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Milwaukee Bucks, Brandon Jennings, All Star Game 

Smith, in particular, was brutal. Bucks guards Brandon Jennings and Monta Ellis administered the equivalent of a public wedgie on Smith, twice swiping his pass, and once stripping him of his dribble. All three turnovers resulted in fast break layins. “Rough stretch,’’ Smith said after the game. “Really rough stretch. I’ve gotta take care of the ball. I’ve gotta put it behind me.’’ Oregonian

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Yet, in an informal poll of seven NBA officials — two general managers, an assistant general manager, two advance scouts and two players — Irving and Holiday received more votes than either Jennings or Ellis. Irving and Holiday were two of four guards chosen in the poll for the Eastern Conference team. The others were Boston’s Rajon Rondo and Miami’s Dwyane Wade, who were chosen as starters in fan voting. Joining the four backcourt players on the Eastern team were eight frontcourt players, including Miami’s LeBron James and New York’s Carmelo Anthony, who were also voted as starters by the fans. Racine Journal-Times

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Robert Horry laid into former teammate Kobe Bryant while speaking at the ninth Lakers All-Access event at Staples Center. "[When] Kobe is on the weak side, he needs to start paying attention to where the ball is and not be flying around, thinking he's some stealth bomber where he can get steals nonstop," said Horry. The Lakers (17-21) have struggled this season as a team to play defense, and Horry put a sizable share of the blame on Bryant. "That's the only reason you won two games, you solved the problem," continued Horry, speaking of Bryant's move to covering point guards Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Brandon Jennings of the Milwaukee Bucks. Los Angeles Times

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Kevin Ding: More Jennings on @Kobe Bryant: "For the whole game, I don't think I've ever seen a guard put that much pressure on a point guard full-court." Twitter @KevinDing

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Dave McMenamin: Bucks interim coach Jim Boylan: "Kobe changed the complexion of the game with his pressure in the back court" Twitter @mcten

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