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The most important question is, did Kim Kardashian influence Kris Humphries decision at all? The decision was to fire Dan Fegan of Lagardère Unlimited who used to be Humphries’ agent. In Fegan’s place is Marc Cornstein of Pinnacle Management. Cornstein is tasked with helping Humphries earn enough money to support himself in case he divorces Kardashian (while doing a Google search on Humphries I found a story that the two are signing a prenuptial agreement). Sports Agent Blog

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This is what Cornstein said about the signing of Humphries: “We’re obviously really thrilled. He’s a tremendous player and even a better person. He’s the exact kind of player you want to work with. We’re excited for the free agency process to start. I hope it can start July 1 like it typically does. We have to wait and see.” Sports Agent Blog

New Jersey Nets, Dan Fegan, Kris Humphries, Agents, Marc Cornstein, Kim Kardashian 

Kris Humphries continues to make news and changes this off-season. His latest move won’t get him on the cover of People like he was after proposing to reality star Kim Kardashian a few weeks back. But it will impact Humphries’ professional life and finances. He changed agents Monday from Dan Fegan to Marc Cornstein, who is now responsible for getting Humphries a lucrative contract after his career season with the Nets and after just paying $2 million on Kim’s ring. “We’re obviously really thrilled,” Cornstein said. “He’s a tremendous player and even a better person. He’s the exact kind of player you want to work with. We’re excited for the free agency process to start. I hope it can start July 1 like it typically does. We have to wait and see.” Bergen Record

New Jersey Nets, Dan Fegan, Kris Humphries, Agents, Marc Cornstein, Kim Kardashian 

Cornstein isn’t ready to talk dollars and cents yet because this is his first day as Humphries’ agent and no one really knows what the collective bargaining agreement will allow teams to spend. But Humphries is in a good place. He’s coming of a season in which he averaged 10.0 points and 10.4 rebounds, was the Nets’ best defender and became a fan favorite as well as a favorite of coach Avery Johnson’s. Cornstein said the Nets will have every chance to retain Humphries. Bergen Record

New Jersey Nets, Dan Fegan, Kris Humphries, Agents, Marc Cornstein, Kim Kardashian 

The intriguing aspect of the Vazquez saga is that his American agent is Marc Cornstein. (Vazquez also is represented by two agents overseas.) Cornstein had a public falling out with the Magic, particularly General Manager Otis Smith, in 2007 after the club did not re-sign PF Darko Milicic. Cornstein says he and Smith have put their nasty feud behind them, adding that he would help facilitate Vazquez' move to the Magic if he decides to come over. "One (Milicic's issues) would have nothing to do with the other," Cornstein said. "Otis and I are fine. We've seen each other. It was years ago. It was an emotional time. I was less than thrilled way it was handled. It's past history." Orlando Sentinel

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