As it’s been for a number of years now, players who signed as free-agents in the previous offseason usually have trade restrictions until they are lifted on 12/15. Certain players remain ineligible to be traded until 1/15 which is two Sundays from now. Championship caliber teams are trying to make upgrades to their roster before the final trade deadline on 2/9 and other teams are looking ahead to the future trying to gain assets in picks. With that being said, there are a number of players who have been rumored in trades all season and could be on the move soon.
The next month or so is when the trade market is really going to start heating up. We always see blockbuster trades like last years swap between the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers in crunch time. Other teams may be interested in shaking up trades a bit earlier than normal.
One things for sure, the trade market is full of top talent that could improve those championship caliber teams down the line. NBA betting sites have the Celtics with the lowest odds at (+375) to win the Finals this season.
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Top 10 players who could be traded before the 2/9 deadline
10. Mo Bamba
The seven-footer’s role has decreased for the Magic this season as rookie sensation Paolo Banchero see’s significantly more minutes than Bamba. Additionally, Bol Bol is having a breakout year for the Magic and he to is playing more than the sixth-overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft. He’s making $10.3 million this season and has a non-guaranteed $10.3 on the books for next season. Orlando has been experimenting with bigger lineups this season which has benefited Bamba, but it’s unclear whether he’s apart of their long-term future plans with the team.
9. Eric Gordon
Eric Gordon is 34 years old and is a valuable veteran in this league, especially on the Rockets as they continue to get to younger and younger each season. His name has been on the trade market for years now in Houston yet he’s in his seventh season with the franchise. Their asking price for him has been a first-round pick along with players that can match his $19.6 million salary. He’s got a non-guaranteed $20.9 million next season, but trading him now might be the right move for both sides. Gordon is averaging 12/2/2 this season.
8. Evan Fournier
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