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Before the calendar turns to 2026, the NBA's 30 teams and their front office executives, coaches and players trek toward two important dates.

On Monday, 82 players signed in the offseason will become trade-eligible, which means 90% of the league can be moved. Then, team officials will descend upon Orlando, Florida, for the G League Showcase from Dec. 19-22, serving as the NBA's version of MLB's winter meetings.

"This is the unofficial start to having real, high-stakes conversations," one top team executive said this week.

As franchises reach the 25-game mark, front offices have evaluated their rosters enough to determine whether they're a contender and the

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