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NBA Trade Market explodes: 79 Players Available After December 15th
As the NBA season progresses,the landscape of potential trades dramatically shifts. December 15th marks a pivotal date, effectively “breaking the lock” adn transforming previously untouchable players into viable trade assets.This year, a staggering 79 NBA players became eligible for exchange, considerably broadening the possibilities for teams looking to reshape their rosters before the February 5, 2026, trade deadline.
The influx of available talent is expected to “inflate the packages” offered and “restart the trade machine,” according to sources. more matchable contracts mean more creative deal structures, and a definitive end to speculation as teams move toward concrete negotiations.
A Franchise-by-Franchise Look at Available Players
Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of players now available via trade, organized by their current team:
Atlanta Hawks
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker
- N’Faly Dante**
- Luke Kennard
Boston Celtics
- Chris Boucher
- Luka Garza
- Josh Minott
Brooklyn Nets
- Cam Thomas*
- Day’Ron Sharpe
- Ziaire Williams
Charlotte Hornets
(No players listed)
Chicago Bulls
(No players listed)
Cleveland Cavaliers
(no players listed)
Dallas Mavericks
- Dante Exum
- Kyrie Irving
- D’Angelo Russell
Denver Nuggets
- Bruce Brown
- Tim Hardaway Jr.
Detroit Pistons
- Javonte Green
- Caris LeVert
- Duncan Robinson
Golden State Warriors
(No players listed)
Houston Rockets
- Clint Capela
