Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton continues to be mentioned in trade rumors, but he isn't bothered by the reports. Claxton told the New York Post's Brian Lewis that the rumors are just part of the business. "I've almost been traded before," Claxton said. "That's for my agents to take care of. I'm just here as long as I'm here."

The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors have seen a few teams consistently mentioned as realistic options for his next team. Franchises like the Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks and Miami Heat all believe they have a good chance to add the superstar.

Bojan Bogdanovic, right, shooting against Miami Heat forward Okaro White, is expected to add scoring punch off Washington’s bench. (Peter Foley/EPA)

It wasn’t long ago that both fear and anxiety had the New York Knicks in a headlock. The team with championship aspirations was spiraling,