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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 […]

Per the Athletic’s Marcus Thompson, Anthony Davis’s agent Rich Paul was speaking with Warriors GM Bob Myers and Kevin Durant. Agent Rich Paul (who reps Anthony Davis) getting a lot of attention sitting next to Warriors bench. KD and Myers spent a while chatting with him — Marcus Thompson II (@ThompsonScribe) January 17, 2019 Davis […]

New Orleans Pelicans superstar big man Anthony Davis reportedly hasn’t had any substantial discussions with his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, about his future, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Davis’ future in New Orleans has been a hot topic around the NBA ever since the star signed with Rich Paul before the 2018-19 […]

LeBron James has been out with a groin injury since the Los Angeles Lakers’ victory on Christmas Day against the Golden State Warriors. While the best-case scenario was a three-week recovery, agent Rich Paul revealed to Sam Amick of The Athletic that a worst-case scenario was six weeks. Paul noted that LeBron suffered a Grade […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have missed the services of superstar LeBron James since he suffered a groin injury in the third quarter of the Christmas Day game against the Golden State Warriors. According to reports, James will be missing at least two more games. Unfortunately for the Lakers, those games will be against Oklahoma City […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James and his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, “don’t give a sh*t” what people on the outside are saying about The King’s groin injury and when he should return to action. James suffered a Grade 2 strain of the left groin on Christmas Day against the Golden State […]

The allegations regarding Los Angeles Lakers main man LeBron James and his supposed tampering with New Orleans All-Star Anthony Davis just won’t go away. This time around, an unnamed NBA general manager has labeled James as a mob boss along with agent Rich Paul. “I’m not worried about James tampering to the media about AD. […]

New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis has been the talk of the town of late. Rumors pertaining to his alleged move away from New Orleans continue to pick up steam. Now, an anonymous NBA executive has stated that a trade deal is imminent, and that the Pelicans will ultimately have the final say on the […]

LeBron James decided to take his talents to Hollywood in the offseason, joining the Los Angeles Lakers after four straight trips to the Finals with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The King signed a four-year, $153.3 million contract with the Lakers, but according to his agent and long-time friend, Rich Paul, his decision wasn’t based on money […]

With New Orleans Pelicans centerpiece Anthony Davis recently signing with Rich Paul and Klutch Sports, the rumors of a potential exit for the 25-year-old star inevitably came into the picture. The fact that Paul also represents LeBron James has even made some speculate about Davis’ intention to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers within the […]

Los Angeles Lakers second-year small forward Kyle Kuzma is considering signing with Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, according to Darren Heitner of Heitner Legal. Paul represents Kuzma’s teammates LeBron James and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and just signed New Orleans Pelicans superstar power forward Anthony Davis. Kuzma is currently represented by Zach Kurtin of Priority Sports and Entertainment. […]

The Klutch Sports Group and Rich Paul have brand new members in Washington Wizard’s forward Markieff Morris and Boston Celtics swing-man Marcus Morris. The twin brothers recently signed with the flourishing agency a year before they become unrestricted free agents next summer. This has made Lakers talent LeBron James happy. Washington's Markieff Morris and Boston's […]

Rich Paul, LeBron James’ agent, dished out on what James’ decision means — saying that it’s different from his previous two free agency moves. Speaking on NBA TV, Paul said that James’ move to the Los Angeles Lakers was a basketball decision. He noted that the move to Miami was all about winning a championship. […]

LeBron James is fresh off makinghis third Decision of his career, this time bolting for the Los Angeles Lakers after a four-year stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Each of his prior two decisions has had the NBA on tilt, as his first one and most memorable saw him take his talents to South Beach, causing a […]

With his team leading by a wide margin in the fourth quarter of Sunday night’s 127-113 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations and NBA legend Magic Johnson stopped for a brief chat with LeBron James’ business associates, Maverick Carter and Rich Paul, who were both seated courtside. Lakers exec […]

More and more details are slowly being revealed about the whole Eric Bledsoe situation in the wake of his recent trade demand from the Phoenix Suns. One such detail Suns general manager Ryan McDonough shared was that Bledsoe’s camp turned hostile when extension talks with the Suns during the offseason didn’t go as they had […]

Phoenix Suns general manager Ryan McDonough has started to question the leadership of prized point guard Eric Bledsoe, who reportedly requested a trade dating back to last season, wanting out of the rebuilding process for good. McDonough sent Bledsoe home on Monday after meeting with him and believes he’s played his last game in the […]

With still a lot of uncertainty regarding his contract situation, Dallas Mavericks center Nerlens Noel has opted to switch agents with the hopes of securing the max contract he’s been seeking since the start of free agency. According to Michael Scotto of Basketball Insiders, the 23-year-old Kentucky product will now be represented by Rich Paul of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had a busy summer. Their roster is going to look wildly different next season. First, they traded away their former second pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, D’Angelo Russell, to the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets sent center Brook Lopez and the 27th selection in the 2017 NBA Draft to the […]