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Free agent guard Jannero Pargo is still considering a return to the Hawks, his agent said. “Something we have talked about, but talking to a number of teams,” agent Mark Bartelstein wrote in a text message. “Will know more in next few days.” Pargo is close friends with Johnson, his former teammate at Arkansas. Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Atlanta Hawks, Free Agency, Mark Bartelstein, Jannero Pargo 

Asked about the Bucks’ interest in Landry, Mark Bartelstein, Landry’s agent, said: “We’ve talked to them. We’ll see.” Racine Journal-Times

Milwaukee Bucks, Free Agency, Mark Bartelstein, Carl Landry 

Steve Novak's agent, Mark Bartelstein, tells @SNYtv "about a dozen" teams have expressed interest in Novak, an unrestricted free agent. Novak has expressed a desire to return to the #Knicks, but Bartelstein previously told @SNYtv, "He’ll be a free agent and we’ll jump into this thing." Sulia

New York Knicks, Free Agency, Mark Bartelstein, Steve Novak 

The former New Orleans power forward will be another pricey option. He earned $8.5 million last season. Said Bartelstein: “We’ve talked about Carl, and we talked about him last year, too. We’ll see. A lot of teams are calling". Boston Herald

Boston Celtics, Free Agency, Mark Bartelstein, Carl Landry 

Dave McMenamin: Other teams to look into Nick Young are New Orleans, Indiana, Boston and Brooklyn, according to Young's agent, Mark Bartelstein Twitter

Boston Celtics, Indiana Pacers, Brooklyn Nets, New Orleans Hornets, Free Agency, Mark Bartelstein, Nick Young 

New Orleans is also interested in re-signing power forward Carl Landry. Landry’s agent, Mark Bartelstein said he spoke with Demps on Saturday night just after the free-agent negotiating period began at 11:01 central time. Landry said last month that he wants to return. He signed a one-year, $9 million deal with the Hornets before last season. New Orleans Times-Picayune

New Orleans Hornets, Free Agency, Mark Bartelstein, Carl Landry 

Brian T. Smith: Mo Williams' agent, Mark Bartelstein, has strong ties to Jazz. Represents four players on Utah's 2011-12 roster. Twitter

Los Angeles Clippers, Utah Jazz, Trade, Maurice Williams, Mark Bartelstein 

Williams, the third-highest-paid player on the team, has until Saturday to inform the Clippers whether he plans to pick up the option on his contract. His agent, Mark Bartelstein, said Wednesday that Williams hadn't made his decision yet. "If he can find a place where he can be a starter, we may want to do a long-term deal someplace," Bartelstein said. "There's a lot of things that we'll be looking at." Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Clippers, Free Agency, Maurice Williams, Mark Bartelstein 

Agent Mark Bartelstein said Wednesday that backup center Ronny Turiaf will wait until his Saturday deadline to decide on his $1.2 million Heat option clause for 2012-13. That could impact the Heat's decision with backup center Dexter Pittman, with the Heat having until Saturday to decide whether to guaranteed Pittman's 2012-13 salary. Sulia

Miami Heat, Free Agency, Mark Bartelstein, Ronny Turiaf, Dexter Pittman 

Agent Mark Bartelstein said client Dahntay Jones “excited’’ on today officially picking up Indiana player option ($2.9 million) for next season. “He had a great time the last year,’’ Bartelstein said of the guard being on a team that won a playoff series for the first time in seven years. “We’ll see what the future holds. He’s excited.’’ Jones made $2.7 million in 2011-12. Sulia

Indiana Pacers, Free Agency, Mark Bartelstein, Dahntay Jones 

Mary Schmitt Boyer/Tom Reed: Agents Mark Bartelstein says Bradley Beal will work out for the #Cavs on Saturday. He's not working out for any teams below the No. 4 Cavs Twitter

Cleveland Cavaliers, Draft, Mark Bartelstein, Bradley Beal 

Florida's guard Bradley Beal -- who's considered a top 10 pick -- will not be one of the players working out for the Trail Blazers. His agent, Mark Bartelstein tells CSNNW.com that Beal will only workout for the teams at the top of the draft. CSNNW.com

Portland Trail Blazers, Draft, Mark Bartelstein, Agents, Bradley Beal 

While Miller has been in relentless pursuit of Steve Kerr, the TNT analyst and former Suns general manager has turned the Blazers down twice and it appears that answer is final this time. "Steve thinks the world of the Blazers, and Larry was great in their conversations [about the job], but he wants to continue watching his kids grow up and he loves the job at TNT," his agent, Mark Bartelstein, told SI.com this week. "Steve's not looking to do anything [different]." SI.com

Portland Trail Blazers, Steve Kerr, Mark Bartelstein 

Gary Washburn: Former Florida guard Bradley Beal, projected as a top 5 pick, has signed with agent Mark Bartelstein and Priority Sports according to source Twitter

Draft, Mark Bartelstein, Agents, Bradley Beal 

Blazers president Larry Miller met with TNT analyst Steve Kerr in San Diego on Saturday, but nothing came out of the meeting in regards to the team's general manager job, Kerr's agent Mark Bartelstein told HoopsHype. "The media guys in Portland are getting ahead of themselves with this story," Bartelstein said. "Steve (Kerr) has a good relationship with Larry Miller and met with him, but nothing specific was addressed and no offer was made. Steve is very happy with his job at TNT and his life right now, being able to be around his children and spending time with his family. A unique set of circumstances would have to happen for Steve to give up on that. He's not actively looking for anything." HoopsHype

Portland Trail Blazers, Steve Kerr, Larry Miller, Mark Bartelstein 

On March 23, 2012, National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) certified player-agent Aaron Mintz resigned from Priority Sports & Entertainment. Soon thereafter, Mintz signed an employment agreement with rival Creative Artists Agency (CAA). I had reported that Mintz seemed extremely excited about the change of employment. A Complaint was filed by Mintz against Mark Bartelstein & Associates, Inc., d/b/a Priority Sports & Entertainment on the same day that Mintz resigned from the company. The Complaint for Declaratory Relief was filed in Federal Court in California by the law firm of Proskauer Rose LLP. Sports Agent Blog

Law, Mark Bartelstein, Agents, Aaron Mintz 

I reached out to Mark Bartelstein, CEO and Founder of Priority Sports for his comments regarding Mintz’s departure; however, he refused to comment at the moment. I have heard from credible sources that people at Priority Sports feel betrayed by Mintz’s actions. Sports Agent Blog

Leon Rose, Mark Bartelstein, Agents, Aaron Mintz 

Mike Wells: Rush's agent Mark Bartelstein, "I appreciate Larry (Bird) and David Morway doing the trade so Brandon has an opportunity to play elsewhere." Twitter

Indiana Pacers, Trade, Mark Bartelstein, Agents 

Mark Bartelstein, the agent for former No. 1 pick Kwame Brown, told FOX Sports Ohio that Brown is generating “lots of interest” on the free agent market. “He had a terrific year,” Bartelstein said. “We’re talking to a number of teams.” Bartelstein speaks the truth as Brown did a nice job last season in Charlotte. The 6-foot-11 center averaged nearly 8 points and 7 rebounds, and was just generally a hustler. The Bobcats were impressed, and word is they would love to have him back. FOXSportsOhio

Charlotte Bobcats, Free Agency, Mark Bartelstein, Kwame Brown 

Pierce is represented by Jeff Schwartz, who has been among the leaders of a group of seven agents from six of the most influential agencies who've long disagreed with the union's bargaining and legal tactics. Those agents, including Arn Tellem, Dan Fegan, Mark Bartelstein and Bill Duffy, believe the players should've voted to decertify back in July and sued for antitrust violations much earlier in the process. Garnett is represented by agent Andy Miller, who has had no association with the dissident agents and was not aware of his client's involvement, sources said. Rob Pelinka, who represents Kobe Bryant and union president Derek Fisher, also is said to be among the group of insurgents, sources said. CBSSports.com

Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant, Derek Fisher, CBA, Dan Fegan, Mark Bartelstein, Billy Hunter, NBPA, Arn Tellem, Jeff Schwartz, Andy Miller, Agents, Bill Duffy