Rich Paul, founder and CEO of Klutch Sports Group, remains one of the most influential figures in modern basketball. Best known as LeBron James’ longtime agent, Paul has been a central figure in multiple high-profile player movements. His client roster now includes a total of 34 NBA players, including James, Anthony Davis, De’Aaron Fox, and so many All-Stars.
Founded in 2012, Klutch Sports quickly grew from a boutique agency into a major power broker within the NBA. But now the NBA landscape is changing with new agency dynamics. Agents like Bill Duffy, who represents Luka Dončić, are gaining influence. Despite this, Paul’s extensive client base continues to anchor Klutch Sports’ importance in front-office conversations throughout the league.
Notable NBA Players Represented by Rich Paul and Klutch Sports
Below is the current list of notable NBA players signed to Klutch Sports, as compiled by Spotrac.
- LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
- Anthony Davis (Dallas Mavericks)
- Zach LaVine (Sacramento Kings)
- Darius Garland (Cleveland Cavaliers)
- Brandon Ingram (Toronto Raptors)
- Tyrese Maxey (Philadelphia 76ers)
- De’Aaron Fox (San Antonio Spurs)
- Jerami Grant (Portland Trail Blazers)
- Dejounte Murray (New Orleans Pelicans)
- Draymond Green (Golden State Warriors)
- Fred VanVleet (Houston Rockets)
- Miles Bridges (Charlotte Hornets)
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Memphis Grizzlies)
- Jusuf Nurkić (Utah Jazz)
- Collin Sexton (Charlotte Hornets)
- Jordan Clarkson (Utah Jazz)
- Keldon Johnson (San Antonio Spurs)
- Moses Moody (Golden State Warriors)
- Derrick Jones Jr. (Los Angeles Clippers)
- Lonzo Ball (Cleveland Cavaliers)
- Bronny James (Los Angeles Lakers)
- Scotty Pippen Jr. (Memphis Grizzlies)
- Dereck Lively II (Dallas Mavericks)
- Noah Clowney (Brooklyn Nets)
- Leonard Miller (Minnesota Timberwolves)
- Will Riley (Washington Wizards)
- Ulrich Chomche (Toronto Raptors)
- Vladislav Goldin (Miami Heat)
- Hunter Dickinson (New Orleans Pelicans)
- Gary Trent Jr. (Free Agent)
- Hansen Yang (Portland Trail Blazers)
- Walter Clayton Jr. (Utah Jazz)
- Khaman Maluach (Phoenix Suns)
- KJ Simpson (Charlotte Hornets)
What Challenge Are Luka Dončić and Agent Bill Duffy Posing to Paul’s Klutch Sports?
During a recent podcast appearance, NBA analyst Andy Kamenetzky pointed out, “Jaxson Hayes has the same agent as Luka Dončić and Deandre Ayton,” and added, “I have no doubt that now that we’re in the Bill Duffy business, there are politics with that as well.”
This highlights how agency affiliations can directly impact team decisions, especially when a rising star like Dončić becomes central to a franchise’s future.
At first, James and Paul had some liberty to make demands from the front office. But with Duffy now heavily involved, Klutch Sports appears to be entering a transitional phase.
Luka Doncic and Nikola Vucevic share an agent (Bill Duffy). Will he take a reduced role to play with his friend in Los Angeles??
If they go big, this is the lineup:
C- Deandre Ayton
PF- Nikola Vucevic
SF- Lebron James
SG- Austin Reaves
PG- Luka DoncicBench:
C- Jaxson Hayes… https://t.co/BlTv754zMA pic.twitter.com/Hpi4JMVjFC
— HeroOfTheDay (@Hero_OfThe_Day) July 5, 2025
Although James opted into his $52.6 million player option for the 2025–26 season, his camp is facing a mismatch within the Lakers’ organizational direction.
If it leads to James’ departure, teams like the Mavericks, Cavaliers, Knicks, and many others may initiate open contract discussions with the four-time NBA champion, per Jovan Buha.
