Bill Duffy, Ari Emmanuel Buy WME's Basketball Representation Business

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Bill Duffy, Ari Emmanuel Buy WME's Basketball Representation Business 

Post#1 » by RealGM Wiretap » Fri May 2, 2025 3:35 pm

WME will divest its basketball representation business into an independent venture owned by Ari Emanuel, Mark Shapiro, and Bill Duffy due to conflicts of interest following the agency's take-private by Silver Lake. The conflict stems from Michael Dell's family office investing in the deal while Dell maintains an ownership stake in the San Antonio Spurs.


The new independent company will include key executives Duffy, Carlos Fleming, Bret Just and Karen Brodkin. WME Basketball represents several NBA stars including Lakers' Luka Doncic and Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards.


The agency acquired BDA Sports Management, Duffy's company, in 2023 before the current restructuring.

Via Alex Weprin/Hollywood Reporter

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