Towns, Porzingis and Bronny James swirl in trade chatter

The Knicks halted extension talks ahead of the season, fueling speculation Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart could become trade candidates.

Golden State's Kristaps Porzingis remains away from camp with an unidentified illness, and his non-guaranteed second-year salary makes him a theoretical trade chip, though a genuine deal looks unlikely given the lack of tanking incentives around the league.

One executive said rival teams have taken notice of Bronny James, raising the idea the Lakers could flip him for a second-round pick or two rather than simply waive him to clear a roster spot.

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