The world of top sports agents is a high-stakes game of big-money negotiations. The most powerful agents deliver top contracts for their clients, with success measured in dollars. In the NBA, only the best agents secure max contracts and lengthy megadeals. Rich Paul's Klutch Sports Group boasts a strong roster, featuring LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and John Wall. Excel Sports Management, led by Jeff Schwartz, handles stars like Nikola Jokic, Kevin Love, and Khris Middleton. Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports also represents top NBA talent. Check out this list of the most powerful NBA agents and vote for the one you'd want in your corner.
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Agency: Klutch Sports ManagementKlutch Sports Management.
2021-22 salary totals: $390,213,719$390,213,719.
Top clients: John Wall, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Ben SimmonsJohn Wall, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Ben Simmons.
Also ranks #4 on Most Powerful Sports Agents
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Agency: Excel Sports ManagementExcel Sports Management.
2021-22 salary totals: $450,394,008$450,394,008.
Top clients: Nikola Jokic, Brandon Ingram, Jamal Murray, Khris Middleton, Kevin LoveNikola Jokic, Brandon Ingram, Jamal Murray, Khris Middleton, Kevin Love.
Also ranks #8 on Most Powerful Sports Agents
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Agency: Priority Sports & EntertainmentPriority Sports & Entertainment.
2021-22 salary totals: $267,141,977$267,141,977.
Top clients: Gordon Hayward, Kyle Lowry, Bradley Beal, Tim Hardaway Jr.Gordon Hayward, Kyle Lowry, Bradley Beal, Tim Hardaway Jr.
Also ranks #15 on Most Powerful Sports Agents
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Agency: BDA Sports ManagementBDA Sports Management.
2021-22 salary totals: $150,555,140$150,555,140.
Top clients: Luka Doncic, Goran Dragic, Nikola Vucevic, Deandre AytonLuka Doncic, Goran Dragic, Nikola Vucevic, Deandre Ayton.
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Agency: CAACAA.
2021-22 salary totals: $179,788,400$179,788,400.
Top clients: Andrew Wiggins, Chris Paul, Mike ConleyAndrew Wiggins, Chris Paul, Mike Conley.
Also ranks #37 on Most Powerful Sports Agents
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Agency: Glushon Sports ManagementGlushon Sports Management.
2021-22 salary totals: $156,322,691$156,322,691.
Top clients: Jrue Holiday, Jaylen Brown, Al HorfordJrue Holiday, Jaylen Brown, Al Horford.
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Agency: CAACAA.
2021-22 salary totals: $213,323,074$213,323,074.
Top clients: Paul George, Julius Randle, D'Angelo RussellPaul George, Julius Randle, D'Angelo Russell.
Also ranks #30 on Most Powerful Sports Agents
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Agency: CAACAA.
2021-22 salary totals: $267,921,614$267,921,614.
Top clients: Zion Williamson, Donovan Mitchell, Jaren Jackson Jr., Kyle KuzmaZion Williamson, Donovan Mitchell, Jaren Jackson Jr., Kyle Kuzma.
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Agency: : Family First Sports Firm: Family First Sports Firm.
2021.-22. salary totals: $28,566,129.
Top clients: De'Aaron FoxDe'Aaron Fox.
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Agency: Roc Nation SportsRoc Nation Sports.
2021-22 salary totals: $200-400 million (est.)$200-400 million (est.).
Top clients: Kyrie Irving, LaMelo Ball, Rudy GayKyrie Irving, LaMelo Ball, Rudy Gay.
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Agency: Excel Sports ManagementExcel Sports Management.
2021-22 salary totals: $129,601,075$129,601,075.
Top clients: Blake Griffin, CJ McCollum, Harrison BarnesBlake Griffin, CJ McCollum, Harrison Barnes.
Also ranks #23 on Most Powerful Sports Agents
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Agency: Excel Sports ManagementExcel Sports Management.
2021-22 salary totals: $140,405,455$140,405,455.
Top clients: DeAndre Jordan, Ivica Zubac, Tyler HerroDeAndre Jordan, Ivica Zubac, Tyler Herro.
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Agency: CAACAA.
2021-22 salary totals: $68,102,263$68,102,263.
Top clients: Will Barton, Richaun Holmes, Davion MitchellWill Barton, Richaun Holmes, Davion Mitchell.
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Agency: Roc NationRoc Nation.
2021-22 salary totals: $40,918,900$40,918,900.
Top clients: Kevin Durant (only)Kevin Durant (only).
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Agency: CAACAA.
2021-22 salary totals: $111,321,339$111,321,339.
Top clients: Andrew Wiggins, Robert Covington, Jonas Valanciunas, Jalen GreenAndrew Wiggins, Robert Covington, Jonas Valanciunas, Jalen Green.
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Agency: WassermanWasserman.
2021-22 salary totals: $118,434,430$118,434,430.
Top clients: Russell Westbrook, Evan Mobley, Norman Powell, Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderRussell Westbrook, Evan Mobley, Norman Powell, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Also ranks #33 on Most Powerful Sports Agents
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Agency: Goodwin Management GroupGoodwin Management Group.
2021-22 salary totals: $67,476,707$67,476,707.
Top clients: Damian Lillard, DeMar DeRozan, Gary Payton IIDamian Lillard, DeMar DeRozan, Gary Payton II.
Also ranks #40 on Most Powerful Sports Agents
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Agency: CAACAA.
2021-22 salary totals: $63,301,200$63,301,200.
Top clients: Devin Booker, Karl Anthony TownsDevin Booker, Karl Anthony Towns.
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Agency: CAACAA.
2021-22 salary totals: $95,007,084$95,007,084.
Top clients: Karl Anthony Towns, Devin Booker, Obi Toppin, Grayson AllenKarl Anthony Towns, Devin Booker, Obi Toppin, Grayson Allen.
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Agency: Excel Sports ManagementExcel Sports Management.
2021-22 salary totals: $69,557,808$69,557,808.
Top clients: Kemba Walker, Andre Drummond, Victor Oladipo, Dillon BrooksKemba Walker, Andre Drummond, Victor Oladipo, Dillon Brooks.
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Agency: WassermanWasserman.
2021-22 salary totals: $87,439,885$87,439,885.
Top clients: Steven Adams, Brook Lopez, Jalen SuggsSteven Adams, Brook Lopez, Jalen Suggs.
Also ranks #36 on Most Powerful Sports Agents
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Agency: Octagon Athlete RepresentationOctagon Athlete Representation.
2021-22 salary totals: $120,685,337$120,685,337.
Top clients: Bam Adebayo, Alec Burks, Josh GiddeyBam Adebayo, Alec Burks, Josh Giddey.
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Agency: WassermanWasserman.
2021-22 salary totals: $76,743,676$76,743,676.
Top clients: Klay Thompson, Domantas Sabonis, Alex CarusoKlay Thompson, Domantas Sabonis, Alex Caruso.
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Agency: CAACAA.
2021-22 salary totals: $145,971,248$145,971,248.
Top clients: Malcolm Brogdon, T.J. Warren, Devonte GrahamMalcolm Brogdon, T.J. Warren, Devonte Graham.
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Agency: Excel Sports ManagementExcel Sports Management.
2021-22 salary totals: $72,175,280$72,175,280.
Top clients: John Collins, Ricky Rubio, Alperen SengunJohn Collins, Ricky Rubio, Alperen Sengun.
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Agency: WassermanWasserman.
2021-22 salary totals: $104,667,629$104,667,629.
Top clients: Bojan Bogdanovic, Clint Capela, Bogdan Bogdanovic.
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Agency:Octagon Athlete Representation.
2021-22 salary totals: $96,015,866.
Top clients: Stephen Curry, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Dennis Schroeder.
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Agency: Roc Nation.
2021-22 salary totals: $71,711,338.
Top clients: Markelle Fultz, Al-Farouq Aminu, Immanuel Quickley.
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Agency: Priority Sports & Entertainment.
2021-22 salary totals: $73,156,466.
Top clients: Doug McDermott, Joe Ingles, Kevin Huerter.
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Agency:Comsport.
2021-22 salary totals:$66,265,740.
Top clients:Nicolas Batum, Rudy Gobert, Evan Fournier.
Also ranks #28 on Most Powerful Sports Agents
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Agency: Priority Sports & Entertainment.
2021-22 salary totals: $65,961,579.
Top clients: Tim Hardaway Jr, Joe Harris, Mason Plumlee.
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