The 15th of December is a pivotal day in the NBA season. On that day, teams may begin trading for players who have signed new contracts throughout the offseason. Until then, all transactions involving those players are prohibited. This day is marked on the calendars of every general manager in the league since it marks the unofficial beginning of the trading season, which continues until the trade deadline on Thursday, February 9.
There’s a good reason why not many deals have happened thus far this season. The timing was important because it would allow the front offices to begin collecting more moving pieces. The Lakers might make a splash at the trade deadline this year to strengthen their squad around LeBron James and Anthony Davis in preparation for a postseason run.
It has been claimed that the New York Knicks are prepared to trade away Derrick Rose, Immanuel Quickley, Evan Fournier, and Cam Reddish because of the team’s poor start. As the event approaches, more teams may emerge as contenders. Listed here is every player in the league that may be moved as of December 15, broken down by teams. * These players would have a say in whether or not a deal is made.
Atlanta Hawks
• Aaron Holiday
• Frank Kaminsky
Boston Celtics
• Danilo Gallinari
• Sam Hauser
• Luke Kornet
• Justin Jackson
• Noah Vonleh
Brooklyn Nets
• Kessler Edwards *
• Patty Mills
• Markieff Morris
• Edmond Sumner
• T.J. Warren
• Yuta Watanabe
Chicago Bulls
• Goran Dragic
• Andre Drummond
• Derrick Jones Jr. *
Cleveland Cavaliers
• Robin Lopez
• Raul Neto
• Ricky Rubio
Dallas Mavericks
• JaVale McGee
• Theo Pinson *
Denver Nuggets
• Bruce Brown
• DeAndre Jordan
• Davon Reed
Detroit Pistons
• Marvin Bagley III
• Kevin Knox
• Rodney McGruder *
Golden State Warriors
• Donte DiVincenzo
• JaMychal Green
Indiana Pacers
• James Johnson
• Jalen Smith
Los Angeles Clippers
• John Wall
Los Angeles Lakers
• Troy Brown
• Thomas Bryant
• Damian Jones
• Juan Toscano-Anderson
• Lonnie Walker
Miami Heat
• Udonis Haslem *
• Caleb Martin
Milwaukee Bucks
• Jevon Carter *
• Serge Ibaka *
• Joe Ingles
• Wesley Matthews *
Minnesota Timberwolves
• Kyle Anderson
• Bryn Forbes
• Nathan Knight
• Austin Rivers
New York Knicks
• Jalen Brunson
• Isaiah Hartenstein
• Jericho Sims
Oklahoma City Thunder
• Mike Muscala *
Orlando Magic
• Bol Bol
Philadelphia 76ers
• James Harden *
• Montrezl Harrell
• Danuel House
• P.J. Tucker
Phoenix Suns
• Bismack Biyombo *
• Damion Lee
• Josh Okogie
Portland Trail Blazers
• Drew Eubanks *
• Gary Payton II
Sacramento Kings
• Matthew Dellavedova
• Chima Moneke
• Malik Monk
• KZ Okpala
San Antonio Spurs
• Gorgui Dieng
Toronto Raptors
• Justin Champagnie *
• Juancho Hernangomez
• Otto Porter Jr.
Utah Jazz
• Simone Fontecchio
• Collin Sexton
Washington Wizards
• Taj Gibson
• Anthony Gill
• Delon Wright
