Paul has emerged as an NBA lightning-rod with his own Sports Illustrated cover story and high-profile clients such as LeBron James, Anthony Davis, John Wall and Ben Simmons. He pushed for Davis’ trade from New Orleans to the Lakers — a saga that essentially sabotaged last season for both teams — and recently secured a max deal for Simmons in Philly. Still, he has never had a player in New York, and it will remain that way after the separation with Morris.