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NBA Trade Rumors: Big Names Already on the Market

By Maxwell Ogden

Nov 27, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center Josh Smith (5) dribbles the basketball against New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson (33) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center Josh Smith (5) dribbles the basketball against New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson (33) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /
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It’s only December, but some big names have already surfaced in NBA trade rumors. Who might your team be able to acquire?

Nov 27, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center Josh Smith (5) dribbles the basketball against New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson (33) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center Josh Smith (5) dribbles the basketball against New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson (33) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

Less than two months into the 2015-16 regular season, trade rumors have begun to surface. That may come as a surprise, but it falls in line with a date that’s absolutely vital to the future of the 30 NBA franchises.

On Tuesday, December 15, players who signed contracts as free agents before September 16 will become eligible to be traded.

There are exceptions, such as players signed under bird rights, but generally speaking, all players will be available come next Tuesday. Thus, the rumors have begun and potential trade targets have emerged.

Surprisingly, a number of the names being thrown around in trade discussions are recognizable.

These aren’t necessarily household names, but if you follow the NBA, you know who they are. They’ve been somewhere along the lines of key players on postseason teams and stars on your fantasy basketball roster.

The question is, which big names are already in the discussion to be moved?

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