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[SleepingHero]

Can someone explain how DJJ signed with LAC despite the agent kerfluffel? I'm sad to see him go, but looking forward to seeing how Marshall and Grimes integrate. Did he continue to use the old agency? Did he just represent himself? Are players required to have an agent or is it just the way it's done?

According to Cato, DJJ used his previous agency to negotiate the current terms with LAC, with Klutch waiving their commission because they didn't want to risk him waiting so long. Dan pointed out that it would be likely that DJJ would have to wait until July 11th before Klutch could negotiate on his behalf because if not, DJJ's previous agency would be getting the commission check. It turns out that was right on the money. 

Mavs also did not want to wait and needed concrete numbers for the Klay thing to happen. 

Also, there is probably a high chance that DJJ did not want to backup Klay.