This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/knicks as Knicks Keeping Eye on LeBron James. The New York Knicks are happy with the team they have, but they are always looking for ways in which they can improve. A dramatic way they can change the future of the franchise is acquiring LeBron James from the Los Angeles Lakers.

LeBron James' future with the Los Angeles Lakers has been a key talking point at NBA Summer League, especially with retirement looming.

Before James pens his next heartfelt "Coming Home" letter, he should know that Cleveland's basketball culture has evolved in his absence.

Despite all the trade talk surrounding LeBron James these days, he is reportedly expected to be with the Lakers when they hold training camp.

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,

Following Bradley Beal’s free agent move to the Clippers, Lakers star LeBron James is the only NBA player with this contract option

At the Lakers' summer league game on Monday, LeBron James was seen greeting members of their coaching staff, and he took a photo with a few teammates.