An important milestone in the 2025-26 NBA season is just days away. Starting on Dec. 15, players who signed a new contract in the offseason are eligible to be traded, which will open up a new world of possibilities for general managers looking to make some moves ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline.
Nothing that happens this season will be as stunning as last February's Luka Dončić for Anthony Davis swap between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers , but there could be some league-altering deals over the next few months.
Most notably, Giannis Antetokounmpo 's future with the Milwaukee Bucks is up in the air, and the two-time MVP could be on the move this winter. Davis, too, has been mentioned as a possible trade candidate as the Mavericks consider their path forward, and

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