All-NBA big men, dominant forces on the rise and borderline All-Stars—the rumor mill isn’t reserved for the obscure. The following stars and those close to it are being mentioned in trade talks.

Tuesday, Dec. 15 was one of the most important days of the 2015-16 NBA season. As of that date, players signed without Bird rights before Sept. 15 became eligible to be traded.
Thus, it comes as no surprise that the basketball community has been flooded with trade rumors. What should catch the basketball community by surprise is which players have shown up in said conversations.
Not only are there big names, but stars are beginning to surface.
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Household names, All-NBA big men and productive playmakers are garnering attention on the trade market. Some are being shopped around, while others are drawing the interest of teams around the Association.
One way or another, these stars are making their rounds in trade rumors.
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