Well that was a waste of time. After a rumor-fueled summer thus far, LeBron James is apparently shutting down any trade or buyout talk, at least for the near future: according to The Athletic's Dan Woike and Joe Vardon,

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart is sick of the Pittsburgh Pirates and wants Major League Baseball to force a Paul Skenes trade.

Damian Lillard's unexpected departure from the Milwaukee Bucks has opened doors, with the New York Knicks surprisingly emerging as a potential suitor. Recovering from an Achilles rupture, Lillard could benefit from the Knicks' renowned medical team.

Giannis Antetokounmpo gave a rare glimpse into his mindset toward the future — and the Knicks are prominently involved.

There are still teams who eagerly await the day when Giannis Antetokounmpo may request a trade away from the Milwaukee Bucks. The New York Knicks should be near the top of that list. The Knicks are being given a golden opportunity for the 2025-26 season.

Josue Pavon is an Associate Editor and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat writer for ClutchPoints. Josue got his start as a credentialed media member writing about the Boston Celtics for WEEI.com. He grew into a local on-camera NBA reporter and podcast host for CLNS Media, where he is the co-host of the Cedric Maxwell podcast.

Speculation is rife about a potential NBA trade sending LeBron James to the New York Knicks. A proposed swap involves Karl-Anthony Towns heading to the Lakers. The Knicks' president, Leon Rose, has ties with James,