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After getting Nerlens Noel and Alec Burks from the New York Knicks, some might think the Detroit Pistons would waive or trade them as they continue to collect more future assets. However, that is not the case. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Pistons plan to use both Noel and Burks in the 2022-23 […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are eyeing more than one Kentucky stud this offseason. After the recent news on former All-Star John Wall potentially making the move to LA, now it appears the team wants to swing a trade with the New York Knicks for center Nerlens Noel. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Clippers have […]

The New York Knicks doubling down on their 2020-21 core has backfired horribly. They nabbed Kemba Walker and Evan Fournier in free agency and brought back their key bench pieces in the hopes that it would work out. Now, Walker is away from the team and those three reserves they brought back have been disappointing. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had a horrendous season and will need to make moves in the 2022 offseason. Despite having a roster with three stars and some solid role players, Los Angeles sits in ninth place in the Western Conference. LeBron James has been the only consistent presence for the Lakers, but even he […]

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel’s lawsuit against his former agent Rich Paul, has turned into something much bigger. The Athletic writer Mike Vorkunov reported that not only is Noel going after his former agent, but the National Basketball Players Association as well. Nerlens Noel initially sued Rich Paul over the summer, trying to recover […]

The New York Knicks have just announced that center Nerlens Noel will not return versus the Philadelphia 76ers. Noel is dealing with right knee soreness and the Knicks are not going to take any chances. The Knicks made this decision at halftime. New York leads the depleted 76ers, 58-44. Noel was having a nice game, […]

Veteran Taj Gibson has accepted his role as a back-up big man as the New York Knicks bank on the services of the younger Nerlens Noel. Despite being sidelined to date due to a knee injury, Nerlens  Noel is expected to make his return soon. The 27-year-old has yet to make an impact in the […]

Julius Randle and Evan Fournier earned the headlines after the New York Knicks’ season-opening win against the Boston Celtics in double overtime at Madison Square Garden, and rightly so — both scored over 30 points and provided some critical clutch shot-making down the stretch. One underrated storyline to emerge from New York’s big win was […]

Nerlens Noel of the New York Knicks has been making headlines this offseason as he boldly goes head-to-head with NBA power broker Rich Paul. Noel has accused Rich Paul of mismanagement as the Knicks big man was a client under Paul’s Klutch Sports, the same group that handles LeBron James and several other prominent stars […]

With just a few days before the start of the new NBA season, the New York Knicks are still having some issues with their big men. Nerlens Noel is expected to sit out opening week due to his ankle injury while Mitchell Robinson is still not 100 percent after recovering from his foot fracture. Robinson, […]

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel recently filed a lawsuit against Rich Paul and Klutch Sports alleging he lost $58 million in salary from 2017-20, when Paul was his agent. Paul and Klutch responded by submitting a grievance of their own claiming Noel hadn’t paid $200,000 in commission on his 2020-21 contract, but now Noel’s […]

Nerlens Noel has been in headlines recently more than he has ever been for his on-court play. The New York Knicks big man challenged one of the most prominent background figures in the NBA and longtime ally of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, Rich Paul. There has been a lot of back-and-forth on the issue […]

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine is reportedly closing in on signing with Klutch Sports Group as his representation. For what it’s worth, the agency is founded by Rich Paul and manages several NBA stars like Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. KC Johnson of NBC Sports first broke the news, noting that LaVine is expected […]

The accusations against NBA power agent and Klutch Sports mogul Rich Paul have brought to light some of the industry’s inner workings. Paul, who is famously associated with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, was challenged by New York Knicks big man Nerlens Noel over his alleged mismanagement and false promises that led to losses […]

Earlier this week, New York Knicks big man Nerlens Noel sued NBA super-agent, Rich Paul, after he cost him over $58 million in losses in possible contracts. Of course, Kendrick Perkins chimed in and gave his two cents, claiming that he was lying about the whole situation with Paul. Well, that clearly irked Nerlens Noel […]

Much has been made of the success garnered by Rich Paul, the man who rose to prominence alongside LeBron James as an NBA sports agent. But with the latest news of Nerlens Noel’s lawsuit against him, the very fabric of how power agents like him seem to operate has been coming to light like never […]

New York Knicks big man Nerlens Noel made headlines on Tuesday after it was revealed that he had filed a $58+ million lawsuit against Klutch Sports and superagent Rich Paul. Apparently, there’s more to this issue than what’s on the surface, with reports now emerging that this lawsuit was actually a countermove by Noel in […]

Rich Paul, founder and CEO of Klutch Sports and the agent of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, is being sued by his former NBA client in New York Knicks big man Nerlens Noel. According to the lawsuit (via Sports Agent Blog), Noel is blaming Paul for his past NBA free agency moves that cost […]

The Brooklyn Nets had championship aspirations in 2020-21, but after losing James Harden (he came back but clearly wasn’t 100%) and Kyrie Irving to injuries, they lost against the Milwaukee Bucks in a thrilling seven-game series. Even Kevin Durant’s 48-point masterpiece was not enough to save the Nets’ season. Despite getting eliminated early on, oddsmakers […]

The New York Knicks are looking to build on their stirring run last season, as they hope to find more firepower to help the young pair of Julius Randle and RJ Barrett. But the Knicks might want to start on their own backyard first before looking elsewhere. They need to appease Mitchell Robinson with an […]

Following a productive season with the New York Knicks, Nerlens Noel is set to be a free agent this summer and will be looking to sign a new deal in the 2021 NBA offseason. With a rather dry market for centers, Noel definitely should be able to cash out on a new team that’s in […]

The New York Knicks went from finishing 24 games below .500 in the 2019-20 NBA season to hosting a playoff series the ensuing season (the Knicks finished the 2020-21 regular season as the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 41-31 record, albeit they lost in five games to the Atlanta Hawks in the […]

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel just punched his name in the nominees for Block of the Year after rejecting Denver Nuggets forward JaMychal Green on Wednesday.  Green thought he had a clear basket in a dunk attempt, but Noel was ready to meet him at the top and make a resounding rejection. Green got […]

The New York Knicks are facing the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, and they had to deal with an early injury scare to Nerlens Noel. With starting center Mitchell Robinson already out, losing Noel too would be a detrimental loss. Lucky, it appears Noel is going to be okay after hurting his hand in the […]

Patrick Ewing. Charles Oakley. Anthony Mason. Derek Harper. John Starks. These are the New York Knicks that made it a nightmare for teams to play at Madison State Garden in the 90s. Their tough, physical, in-your-face defense made opposing players think twice before going up against them. Fast forward to today, New Orleans Pelicans coach […]

The New York Knicks have fully established themselves as a true threat in the East this season. While this has been thanks in large part to the outstanding play of first-time All-Star Julius Randle, the Knicks also actually have one of the most underrated players in the NBA today. 6-foot-11 big man Nerlens Noel has […]

The New York Knicks have managed to continue their momentum even after starting center Mitchell Robinson broke his right hand two weeks ago. With veteran big man Taj Gibson also nursing a sprained ankle, the Knicks are a bit shorthanded in their frontcourt rotation. Amid the Knicks’ health issues, backup big man Nerlens Noel has […]

The New York Knicks are turning to Nerlens Noel after starting center Mitchell Robinson suffered a fractured right hand that would sideline him for several weeks. Noel was eventually named as a starter in their game against the Houston Rockets on Saturday night. After the game, the Kentucky product claimed that he will be ready […]

New York Knicks big man Nerlens Noel recently found himself involved in rumors speculated by an alleged reporter named Vin Fosh on Twitter. According to this “report,” Noel is unhappy in New York and wants a trade. Noel responded and shut it down: Per who?? I’m waiting – Who put you up to this BS […]

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau has nothing but good words to say to his team, particularly to Nerlens Noel and Mitchell Robinson, after their gritty preseason win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday. While preseason games don’t really matter and is just used to prepare the players for the rigorous season ahead, Thibodeau […]

The New York Knicks have agreed to a one-year contract with center Nerlens Noel, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting. Free agent C Nerlens Noel has agreed to a one-year deal with the New York Knicks, sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 22, 2020 A former high lottery pick, Noel has become somewhat of […]

Oklahoma City Thunder big man Nerlens Noel is an unrestricted free agent this offseason and he could sign with his old team, the Philadelphia 76ers. According to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Noel could reunite with the Sixers in free agency after Philly waived Norvel Pelle. Now, sources says, there’s a real chance Noel, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder big man Nerlens Noel is currently in quarantine after forgetting to take his daily coronavirus test. According to NBA protocols, players who miss the test will have to go under quarantine for one day. Noel missed the Thunder’s scrimmage game on Tuesday to observe the protocol. Head coach Billy Donovan noted that […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder were one of the biggest surprises of the 2019-20 season. The team was in fifth place in the rugged Western Conference with a record of 40-24 before the campaign entered a hiatus. After the Thunder traded superstars Russell Westbrook and Paul George in the same offseason, most pundits had OKC rebuilding […]

Oklahoma City Thunder big man Nerlens Noel has undergone a procedure to repair a zygomatic arch fracture in his left cheek, according to Royce Young of ESPN. Young adds that Noel will miss the team’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. Furthermore, his status will be updated next week. In 38 games this season, […]

Rival team executives have noticed significant growth in Nerlens Noel during his consecutive seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Noel, the sixth overall pick in the 2013 draft, seems to have found a home with the Thunder: Thunder center Nerlens Noel entered the NBA with concerns about his […]

There’s a lot of uncertainty surrounding the Oklahoma City Thunder after an action-packed summer saw them blowing up their team and starting from scratch. However, Nerlens Noel and Hamidou Diallo tried to calm fans’ nerves by switching it up and serving as baristas for a day. The two, alongside rookie Luguentz Dort, showed up in […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Nerlens Noel was asked by Erik Horne of The Oklahoman if small forward Andre Roberson has been playing in pick-up games with the team this offseason. Noel had quite the interesting response, saying he’s not sure if he can answer that question. Nerlens Noel, is Andre Roberson playing in any pickup […]

Marcus Morris didn’t fire agent Rich Paul, and Nerlens Noel isn’t leaving Klutch Sports. According to Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News, Morris and Noel allegedly fired Paul. However, Bondy later clarified that Morris didn’t actually “fire” Paul but they mutually agreed to part ways. As for Noel, he remains with the agency, […]