Major Sports Agency Rebrands Amid Epstein Ties

A prominent sports agency unveiled a new identity on Monday, driven by concerns over its founder’s connections to Jeffrey Epstein and some provocative emails exchanged with Epstein’s associate, Ghislaine Maxwell.

Founded in 2002 by Casey Wasserman—a significant Democratic donor, fundraiser for the Clinton family, and chair of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics Organizing Committee—the Wasserman Media Group has transformed into a major player in sports, marketing, and entertainment. Its roster includes numerous athletes across MLB, NHL, NBA, NFL, as well as global music stars like Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, and Travis Scott.

However, revelations of emails between Wasserman and Maxwell from the early 2000s resurfaced during the Justice Department’s release of Epstein-related documents in late January. This prompted Wasserman’s departure and the rebranding effort. The company announced on its website, “As of today, Wasserman is rebranding as THE TEAM. For 24 years, this company has been shaped by our work, our people, and our unifying belief in the power of sports, music, and entertainment. That philosophy remains the foundation of who we are—and where we are going. We go forward as we always have: Together.”

In the decade-long email exchanges, Wasserman and Maxwell discussed everything from personal meetings to risqué banter. In one notable 2003 email, Wasserman quipped to Maxwell, “I think of you all the time. So, what do I have to do to see you in a tight leather outfit?”

Maxwell, in turn, proposed that she could provide a massage that would “drive a man wild,” and hinted at a possible future visit with Wasserman, touching on his ability to “float naked down the beach” without being seen.

Wasserman confirmed he once traveled on a 2002 trip with a delegation from the Clinton Foundation aboard Epstein’s infamous “Lolita Express.” Passengers included his then-wife, various Clinton aides, and several unidentified young women, per reports.

Although Wasserman has denied any personal or business ties to Epstein, he expressed regret over his communications with Maxwell.

Following a client exodus in February, Wasserman indicated plans to sell his agency and concentrate on the upcoming Olympics, even as he faced pressure to resign from his organizing committee post. Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, while noting she lacked the authority to dismiss him, and others including city council members, have urged his resignation. A resolution put forth in February sought a thorough review of Wasserman’s involvement with Epstein-related matters.

The vote on this resolution was delayed until March 13. If passed, it would be forwarded to key stakeholders in the LA28 organizing committee, the International Olympic Committee, and other parties for the upcoming Games.

Meanwhile, the LA28 board continues to support Wasserman, asserting that his connections to Maxwell and Epstein were consistent with what has already been publicly disclosed.

Wasserman, the son of the late talent mogul Lew Wasserman, received a substantial inheritance upon turning 21. As for whether rebranding to THE TEAM can salvage his reputation, only time will tell.