NBA trade candidates: 75 players, split up among 12 categories, who could be moved this summer

One of the major lessons of the last handful of NBA offseasons has been that basically any player in the NBA is available for the right price. Nobody thought Jrue Holiday was a trade candidate last offseason. But Milwaukee wanted Damian Lillard and had to give somebody up to get him. Paul George’s 2019 trade was only possible because Kawhi Leonard demanded it. The list goes on and on. The NBA has become a trades league. Short of prime MVP candidates on championship contenders with multiple years of team control remaining, basically anyone can get moved.

Of course, some players are likelier than others. Even as the 2024 playoffs were held, rumors began to fly about who might be moved in the coming months as the majority of the league prepares for the 2024-25 season. Below are 75 players who, for some reason or another, are viable trade candidates this offseason. Not all of them will be traded. Notable players not listed below will be dealt. The lesson, ultimately, is that basically anyone is theoretically available. Still, these 75 players sorted into the following 12 categories are the most important names to watch.

Category 1: Stars that seem very available

The following stars have actively featured in trade rumors so far this offseason.

1. Jimmy Butler, Heat: Butler reportedly wants a max, two-year extension. The Heat, thus far, have not appeared willing to give him one. Other teams, including the Philadelphia 76ers, reportedly are willing to pay him. Trading away a star would be uncharacteristic for the Heat, but if they want the assets to go get a younger one, they might need to move Butler to reload.2. Trae Young. Hawks: Atlanta’s backcourt has failed spectacular over the past two seasons, and Young, given his resume and youth, seems to have the higher trade value of the two big-name Hawks guards on the market. Interest thus far has appeared tepid, but 25-year-old three-time All-Stars almost always manage to drum up a significant market.3. Darius Garland, Cavaliers: Garland’s representatives at Klutch Sports will reportedly speak to the…


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Author : Sam Quinn

Publish date : 2024-06-03 15:50:22

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