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The NCAA’s new provision in the wake of high school players once again being given the freedom to choose whether to go to college or go pro has had its share of criticism. Rich Paul, founder and CEO of Klutch Sports Group and Head of Sports at United Talent Agency, found himself excluded — the […]

The NCAA has continued to receive more criticism after releasing new certification requirements for player agents. The latest person to step out and criticize the NCAA is Rich Kleiman, Kevin Durant’s manager, as he took to Twitter to criticize the decision while praising Rich Paul in the process: I didn’t finish one semester of college…I […]

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal was one of the many NBA players chiming in on the NCAA’s decision to only let certified sports agents with a bachelor’s degree represent those who hope to forego their college eligibility and take on the NBA. Rich Paul of Klutch Sports was the most prominent agent without a […]

The NCAA released a statement after drawing flak on the new certification requirements that they established for player agents who wants to handle collegiate players entering the NBA Draft. The NCAA recently released a memo that agents should have a bachelor’s degree, NBPA certification for at least the last three years, and professional liability insurance. […]

FOX Sports 1 analyst Chris Broussard issued a forceful critique of the NCAA’s new rules regarding player agents on Tuesday, saying the policy is “flat-out racist” and calling on young, black athletes to take action against it by attending historically black colleges. “They’re calling it the ‘Rich Paul rule,’ which is appropriate, but I’m gonna […]

The NCAA recently announced that it would require certain criteria for agents who wish to represent NBA hopeful student-athletes. One of the requirements is that agents should have a bachelor’s degree. The announcement did not sit well with Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, who believed this was a direct shot at his agent and […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is not a soft-spoken man. On Tuesday, that was exemplified once again when he reacted to the NCAA’s recent rule about agents who will represent student athletes. On Tuesday evening, “the NCAA has officially added criteria for agents who wish to represent student athletes testing the waters for the […]

Rich Paul, agent and founder of Klutch Sports, says Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis just felt it was time to leave the New Orleans Pelicans. Paul says Davis has profound respect for Pelicans owner Gayle Benson. By requesting a trade, Davis actually helped the Pelicans since they were able to get a […]

New York Knicks forward Marcus Morris is shedding light on his decision to part ways with agent Rich Paul after reneging on his deal with the San Antonio Spurs. Morris had initially agreed to a two-year, $20 million deal with the Spurs, but he backed out of the agreement after the Knicks offered him a […]

Knicks forward Marcus Morris had a wild offseason. The former Celtic turned down offers from both the Los Angeles Clippers and the San Antonio Spurs before finally landing in New York. Rumors swirled that Morris’ former agent Rich Paul wanted him to sign with San Antonio, and reject both the other options. One fan tweeted […]

Markieff Morris is denying a report which claimed agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports told his brother, Marcus Morris, not to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers because of LeBron James’ presence on the Los Angeles Lakers. The New York Post reported Paul advised Marcus not to sign with the Clippers because he didn’t want […]

Rich Paul is broadening his business horizons. According to reports from Joe Vardon of The Athletic and Marc Stein of The New York Times, United Talent Agency is making “a significant investment” in Paul and his company, Klutch Sports Group. Via Marc Stein of The New York Times: United Talent Agency, one of the leading […]

Agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports reportedly preferred small forward Marcus Morris to stick to his original agreement with the San Antonio Spurs, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post. Morris backed out of his agreement with the Spurs and decided to sign a one-year deal with the New York Knicks worth $15 […]

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, […]

Marcus Morris and Nerlens Noel have reportedly fired agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, according to Stefan Bondy of The New York Daily News. Paul, of course, is mostly known for representing Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, as well as Anthony Davis, John Wall, Ben Simmons and Eric Bledsoe. Paul also represents Marcus’ brother, […]

Klutch Sports agent Rich Paul has faced plenty of backlash for two of his high-profile clients joining forces with the Los Angeles Lakers, as the pairing of LeBron James and Anthony Davis has been largely believed to be a goal of his, as Davis entered the 2018-19 season. So much so, that Paul has been […]

Without even having played a single minute of action in the NBA, Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Darius Bazley already has quite a buzz surrounding him. The intrigue appears to be reaching another level, with reports now stating that there appears to be more than meets the eye with regards to the 19-year-old’s plans to skip […]

Los Angeles Lakers second-round pick Talen Horton-Tucker is dealing with a stress fracture in his right foot and will not participate in the team’s California Classic games in Sacramento, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reports. McMenanim adds the stress fracture was discovered during the NBA’s Draft Combine and that the swingman will be re-evaluated during Summer League […]

After being unable to get Monty Williams or Tyronn Lue to sign on the dotted line to be Luke Walton’s successor, the Los Angeles Lakers were eventually able to bring in Frank Vogel to be their new head coach. Although it took a bit longer than expected, the team has its new leader on the […]

Rich Paul, agent of New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis, has warned the Boston Celtics about trading for his client. In an interview with Sports Illustrated’s S.L. Price, Paul said that should the Celtics pursue a trade for Davis, his client will only spend one year with the team before hitting free agency in 2020. […]

Anthony Davis’ trade request was the news that shook the New Orleans Pelicans to their core and turned the NBA trade deadline into the juiciest two weeks in the midst of the season. However, the abrupt nature of it and the way it was handled by former GM Dell Demps is something Davis’ agent, Rich […]

Tuesday’s bombshell story about the sheer dysfunction in the Los Angeles Lakers organization was one that shook the core off NBA circles, even at this stage of the NBA playoffs. Among the nuggets mentioned was how Rich Paul, notably LeBron James’ childhood friend and agent, talked to NBA commissioner Adam Silver and told him how […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson says he allowed LeBron James’ agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, to fly on the team plane once this season. Johnson says Paul told him he was in Brooklyn and the team just so happened to be there as well. Paul represents James and Lakers […]

During the 2017-18 season, Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope served a 25-day jail sentence for violating the terms of his probation stemming from a DUI charge. Caldwell-Pope was allowed to leave the Detention Center to attend practice and games as part of a work-release program, but he wasn’t allowed to travel outside the […]

Last season was anything but smooth sailing for the Los Angeles Lakers. A report has now surfaced that Rich Paul, the famed agent of LeBron James, was/is allegedly one of the major sources of contention within the team. According to ESPN’s Baxter Holmes, Paul rode with the team in their chartered plane on more than […]

Luke Walton’s former job as the coach of the Los Angeles Lakers was one that only had the illusion of safety from the time LeBron James landed in La La Land after signing a four-year, $154 million deal last summer. According to ESPN’s Baxter Holmes, James’ longtime friend and agent, Rich Paul, approached NBA Commissioner […]

Despite the recent wave of good luck in the NBA Draft Lottery, the New Orleans Pelicans are not expected to be quite as lucky when it comes to keeping franchise star Anthony Davis. Even after speculation of the potential of him coming back to play along consensus top pick Zion Williamson, it’s likely that Davis’ […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, told Chris Broussard of Fox Sports that James hasn’t been in contact with Kawhi Leonard and wasn’t in Philadelphia recently recruiting him to the Lakers. Leonard becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer once he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Toronto […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are still finalizing a compelling offer for soon-to-be head coach Tyronn Lue. However, according to reports, neither LeBron James nor his agent/business partner Rich Paul were part of the decision. This despite having had recent conversations over the course of the last few weeks, according to Joe Vardon of The Athletic. […]

Freshly hired New Orleans Pelicans Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations David Griffin has great for the franchise moving forward, including keeping its disgruntled star, Anthony Davis. Griffin said he recently spoke to Davis’ agent, Rich Paul, to discuss the future of the All-Star forward. David Griffin on Anthony Davis: "We have a long successful […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, called owner Jeanie Buss to clear the air over the Anthony Davis trade drama, according to Ric Bucher of Bleacher Report. Buss was under the impression that Paul was the one who leaked the Lakers’ trade interest in Davis to the media. Once […]

The Pelicans are resting Anthony Davis in tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers in New Orleans. Davis played 19 minutes in the Pelicans’ 126-111 loss to the Pacers in Indiana last night. Pelicans star Anthony Davis will sit tonight’s back to back against the Los Angeles Lakers due to rest. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) […]

With just two seasons remaining in his current 5-year, $82 million deal with the Golden State Warriors, versatile forward Draymond Green is reportedly on the brink  of hiring Rich Paul as his agent. This new bit comes from Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports: Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is close to hiring Rich Paul […]

LeBron James has come to the defense of agent Rich Paul, who has come under fire as of late for being what James considers a “threat” to others in the business. In the same interview where he tossed bouquets at Duke’s Zion Williamson, James told ESPN that he doesn’t feel that his longtime friend has […]

Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans seemed to have avoided the worst. From a public-relations perspective, though, how the stranded superstar left his team’s game on Friday night will undoubtedly put an untenable situation on even shakier ground than before. Davis injured his left shoulder late in the second quarter against the Oklahoma City […]

The entire NBA was shocked to its core when New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis publicly demanded a trade two weeks ago. Everybody thought that he would end up with the Los Angeles Lakers to play alongside LeBron James, as both players are being represented by agent Rich Paul and Klutch Sports group. The Lakers […]

New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis shocked the world when he requested the team to trade him halfway into the season. The All-Star forward made this request via his agent, Rich Paul. The Pelicans front office quickly sought the help of NBA officials to investigate any tampering violation committed by Davis and Paul. As per […]

The New Orleans Pelicans reportedly tried to steer their star big man Anthony Davis from hiring Rich Paul of Klutch Sports before signing with him last fall, according to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated. Once Davis parted ways with his former agent Thad Foucher and consequently signed with Paul, a lifelong friend of LeBron James […]

The recent news of Anthony Davis seeking his way out from the New Orleans Pelicans has shocked teams across the league with only 11 days before the Feb. 7 trade deadline. Agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports said his client decided to so in hopes of transparency with the franchise. “Anthony wanted to be honest […]