Several dozen players around the NBA became eligible to be traded on Monday for the first time since signing as free agents this offseason. The majority of those players won't be dealt this season, and most of the ones who are traded won't be moved until close to the February 5 deadline.
Still, it's not uncommon for teams to complete deals on or shortly after December 15. That doesn't mean we'll see a flurry of action before Christmas, but it's entirely possible the first in-season trade of 2025/26 will be agreed upon this week.
Here are newly trade-eligible players who are worth keeping a close eye on in the coming days and weeks:
