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Per NBA insider Jake Fischer, Memphis' Ja Morant, Atlanta's Trae Young, Charlotte's LaMelo Ball, Cleveland's Darius Garland and Los Angeles Clippers' James Harden "all are being monitored in various front offices" in case they are made available.

While the Cleveland Cavaliers are struggling to get their feet underneath themselves, front offices around the league have been inquiring about the availability

As far as the Los Angeles Lakers are concerned, it is well-known that they would love to acquire Herbert Jones of the New Orleans Pelicans and/or the Sacramento Kings ' Keon Ellis. It doesn't appear that either team is very eager to move either player right now, but plenty can change between now and the beginning of February.

Amid NBA trade rumors of a rebuild, we highlight four potential trades that could help the Sacramento Kings retool.

Other defensive wings might be available — Derrick Jones Jr. (Clippers), Terrance Mann (Nets), Andrew Wiggins (Heat) — but the Lakers can trade one first-round pick, one second and find a matching salary (likely starting with Gabe Vincent), and the question becomes, will that be enough?

The latest NBA trade intel and notes on the Bulls, Bucks, Cavaliers, and more coming out of the G League Winter Showcase.

Roughly one quarter of the 2025-26 NBA season is done, enough of a sample to raise an important question about the most significant trades of the offseason.

It’s the unofficial start of NBA trade season. As of today — Monday, Dec. 15 — 79 players who signed or extended their contracts last summer became eligible to be traded. That means the options have greatly expanded for front offices trying to match salaries and develop trade packages that work for both sides.