On December 5, Beijing time, 11 days later, that is, on December 16, the NBA will usher in a special day. A total of 86 players across the league will be lifted from trade restrictions on this day and will be eligible to trade. In other words, the NBA's trade market suddenly has 86 more targets to choose from, which also means that the scope and leverage of the team's negotiation has increased significantly, greatly increasing the likelihood of a deal. Among the 86 players who are about to be lifted, there are many names such as James, George, Harden, Paul, Westbrook, and Klay.
Most players signed in the offseason are not eligible to be traded until after this day. As a result, many media outlets have called this day the starting point of the NBA trade season. The specific list of 86 people is as follows -
Eastern Conference (43)
Celtic (3): Kknight, Keita, Tillman
Nets (3): Keon Johnson, Milton, Watford
Knicks (1): Payne
76ers (8): George, Drummond, Gordon, Reggie Jackson, Lowry, Caleb Martin, Oubre, Yabusele
Raptors (2): Fernando, Temple
Bulls (2): Houghton Tucker, Jalen Smith
Cavaliers (1): Tristan Thompson
Pistons (3): Beasley, Fontecchio, Tobias Harris
Pacers (3): Siakam, James Johnson, Wiseman
Bucks (3): Prince, Trent Jr., Dlang Wright
Eagles (2): Krejic, Cody Zeller
Hornets (2): Seth Curry, Gibson
Heat (3): Thomas Bryant, Burks, Love
Magic (4): Pope, Gary Harris, Joseph, Big Wagner
Wizards (3): Saddiq Bey, Jill, Valanciunas
Western Conference (43)
Nuggets (4): Westbrook, Kankar, Jordan Jr., Saric
Timberwolves (3): Dozier, Garza, Ingles
Thunder (1): Hartenstein
Jazz (4): Eubanks, Juzan, Mills, Mikhailiuk
Warriors (3): Lee Kyle, Hield, Melton
Clippers (6): Harden, Bamba, Batum, Dunn, Jones Jr., Porter Jr
Lakers (1): James
Suns (6): Bol Ball, Jones, Damion Lee, Monte Morris, Royce O'Neal, Plumlee
Kings (4): DeRozan, Ryan, McLaughlin, Orlando Robinson
Mavericks (4): Klay, Markieff-Morris, Marshall, Dinwiddie
Rockets (1): Aaron Holiday
Grizzlies (1): Kennard
Pelicans (2): Javonte Green, Theis
Spurs (3): Paul, Bassi, Mamukelashvili
Pioneers (0)
James has been in poor form lately, with 19 consecutive three-point shots, and even if he is eligible for a trade in 11 days, it is believed that the Lakers will not consider trading him. Which of the 86 players do you think will change teams? Feel free to leave a message to express your opinions.