Starting Dec. 15, the vast majority of players in the league will be eligible for the trade. Just today, the American media "Sporting News" took stock of the 10 stars in the league that must be traded, of which Ben Simmons is the most famous, and Sabonis Jr., Le Vere, Hield, Grant, Gordon and other popular candidates in the trading market are also on the list. It is worth mentioning that Nets star Irving did not appear on this list. It seems that the US media is not optimistic that the Nets can send Irving away.
1. Ben Simmons, 76
It's no secret that the 76ers have been exploring Ben Simmons' deal for the past few months. They are asking for a high price and want a top 25 star in the league. At present, 76 people have not found a suitable trading partner. Ben Simmons' deal will certainly be slow, but he will definitely leave the 76ers.
2. Little Sabonis, Turner choose one, Pacers
The Pacers have decided to rebuild, and they're willing to send one of the team's two big men (Sam and Turner) away. A two-time All-Star, Sam Is a brilliant scorer, rebounder and passer, and Turner offers a unique combination of three-point shooting and blocks in the center position.
3. Le Vere, The Walker
In addition to sending away one of the twin towers, LeVert was also the subject of the Pacers' purge. Le Vere's stats have dropped this season, and he has a long history of injuries, but it turns out he's a gifted scorer when he's healthy. In the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons (92 games), he averaged 19.5 points per game.
4. Buddy Hield, King
Hield has become one of the league's most feared shooters. He's shot 40.1 percent from three-point range in his career — no one in the first five seasons of his career has made as many three-pointers as Hield. Hield's trade rumors have been around for a long time, and he's made a whopping $23.1 million this season. However, his salary fell for the next two seasons, falling to $21.2 million in 2022-23 and $19.3 million in 2023-24. This gives him a certain appeal in the trading market.
5. Marvin Bagley, Kings
As the top pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, Bagley has only played 131 games in his career so far, most of which are due to injuries. To his chagrin, Bagley dropped out of the Kings' rotation at one point at the start of the season. It wasn't until after Wharton left class that Bagley was reused. This season, Marvin Bagley averaged a career-low 19.6 minutes per game. The Kings want to pack up and send Hield and Bagley away.
6. Thaddeus Young, Spurs
Last season, Thaddeus Young spent one of the best seasons of his career with the Bulls, filling a gap in the Bulls' bench as a small-ball center. He hasn't been reused at spurs this season. The Spurs want to trade him to a competitive team for the resources to rebuild. At the end of the season, he will be an unrestricted free agent.
7. Gordon, Rockets
Gordon has been a key figure for the Rockets. He started off the bench this season but has started in the last 12 games, averaging 17.0 points and 3.9 assists per game, shooting 48.3 percent from the field and 44.0 percent from three-point range. Gordon has three points to organize and defend, and he's the standard championship puzzle. Ahead of this season's trade deadline, he will draw a fierce pursuit from title-contending teams.
8. Dragic, Raptors
Dragic has left the Raptors, and he may be bought out by the Raptors, giving him the freedom to choose the team. But his $19.4 million contract could help the Raptors match contracts in the deal.
9. Terrence-Rose, Magic
The Magic hope to trade Terrence Rose for draft picks. Terrence Rose's scoring has declined this season, but it turns out that he is a qualified bench scorer. He was fifth in the 2018-19 Sixth Man of the Year selection, when he averaged 15.1 points on the bench.
10. Grant, Pistons
With 22.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game, Grant finished second in last season's fastest improving player vote, behind Randle. This season, Grant has played well, but he has been injured. However, Grant is still a good food on the trading market. His three-point shooting percentage and defensive skills have made many teams that need flanks crazy to show him.