Hawks’ Trae Young Leaves Klutch Sports, Signs With CAA

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Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young is making moves — and not on the basketball court. While there has been a lot of speculation about Young’s future in Atlanta, especially with the emergence of DeJounte Murray.

Now that the Hawks have won the NBA draft lottery, things are about to get interesting.

Young has been with Klutch Sports agency since 2021. At a recent playoff game, Young was seen walking courtside with Klutch Sports owner Rich Paul, a considerable force in world of NBA agents.

Young recently posted on social media that the signing was “another day, another opportunity,” which his signature saying

Despite an injury-plagued season, Young still posted superstar numbers, including career highs:

  • 25.7 PPG
  • 10.8 APG (Career High)
  • 1.3 SPG (Career High)
  • 37% 3PT
  • All-Star

Reports have been flying around that Young may end up with the Los Angeles Lakers, alongside LeBron, who is with Klutch Sports.

Klutch Sports Group is a sports agency founded by Paul in 2012. It represents a number of high-profile NBA players, including LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Ben Simmons, and John Wall, among others.

While we don’t know what was behind Young’s departure, we know that Klutch Sports is known for its representation of top basketball talent and its ability to negotiate lucrative contracts for its clients. Young obviously feels that he can get that elsewhere.

Enter, CAA: Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is a talent and sports agency based in Los Angeles, California, and is known to get its clients in movies, TV shows and the like.

AA represents a wide array of clients in various fields, including film, television, music, and sports. In the sports realm, CAA Sports represents athletes in contract negotiations, marketing opportunities, and other aspects of their professional careers. CAA is known for its significant presence and influence in the entertainment and sports industries.

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