Published 14:00 IST, July 2nd 2020

Trae Young's blockbuster deal with Klutch Sports sparks Lakers trade rumours

Almost a week ago, Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young left sports agency Octagon to sign with Klutch Sports – which manages LA Lakers' LeBron James and Anthony Davis

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Almost a week ago, Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young left sports ncy Octagon to sign with Klutch Sports – which mans Los Angeles Lakers' star duo, LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Since Klutch Sports work closely with James, rumours about a Lakers and Trae Young trade have w started to gar pace. rumours were also linked to Anthony Davis, who is among Klutch Sports Clients.

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Klutch Sports clients: Trae Young joins Klutch Sports after leaving Octagon sports ncy, Trae Young trade speculations rise

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Before Young, his nt Omar Wilkes also joined Klutch Sports. With both of m at sports ncy founded by Rich Paul, fans have started to speculate if Young will end up with Lakers in a few years. However, Young is still on his rookie contract with Hawks, which will be available for an extension two years later. Even if trade takes place, Lakers have thing to give to Hawks. During 2019 trade with New Orleans Pelicans, Lakers traded Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart, and three first-round picks (including ir . 4 overall in 2019 Draft) for Anthony Davis. Apart from James and Davis, Klutch Sports also man Markieff Morris, Dion Waiters and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. 

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Trae Young joins Klutch Sports: Trae Young's far addresses Lakers and Trae Young trade rumours

During a recent interview with  Athletic, Trae Young's far Rayford Young addressed Trae Young Lakers speculation. Rayford said that he wished people would look at his son's history. He explained that Young has never been a follower. As per Rayford, when Hawks star won  Nike EYBL Peach Jam, he could have gone to a super team and turned down an opportunity to go to Oak Hill Academy, one of best prep schools in country.

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Young averd 44 points during his senior high school year, when he was told he would never be a top recruit if he went to a local high school in rman, Oklahoma. Rayford furr revealed that Young was asked to go to Kentucky, but he stayed in Oklahoma. He added that many people mand by Klutch Sports are t playing for LA Lakers. NBA stars like Ben Simmons, Washington Wizards' John Wall, Milwaukee Bucks' Eric Bledsoe and LA Clippers' Montrezl Harrell are also among Klutch Sports clients listt.

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(Im source: NBA official site)

14:00 IST, July 2nd 2020