To help highlight what that means, we've ranked the top 10 players already generating trade buzz based on everything from ability and potential impact to age and contract status. Taking things a step further, we've also pieced together hypothetical deals to paint a clearer picture of these players' trade value.

The NBA season is having a strong first month where some teams are contenders and some are pretenders. Many of the better teams will look to make a big move at the trade deadline to improve the roster with greater talent. Struggling teams will be sellers and try to improve their future by moving star players.

Three superstar guards could be swapped in a potential blockbuster deal, shaking up the league and reshaping title races.

Claxton was recently ranked No. 9 on Bleacher Report's NBA big board for trade candidates. The 26-year-old was ranked one spot ahead of Jonathan Kuminga and one behind Ja Morant.

The Dallas Mavericks have to hire a new general manager, and that person may opt to completely overhaul the roster and rebuild. The Memphis Grizzlies are dealing with a frustrated — if not fully disgruntled — star in Ja Morant. The Sacramento Kings ...

It's never too early to start thinking about the NBA trade deadline. And at this point in the season, there's no better way to prepare for Feb. 5 than by taking stock of every team's top assets.

The Brooklyn Nets have some of the most coveted players on the market despite not having any All-Stars on the trade block. That's because contending teams are looking for elite role players who can give solid production at the right price. Lucky for ...

The Boston Celtics could be setting their sights on Phoenix Suns’ center Nick Richards as part of a calculated effort to remain competitive following the high-profile departures of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis. The rumor, which has gained traction ...

Here are three fake LaMelo Ball trades with the point guard ready to move on from Charlotte. LaMelo Ball looked like the franchise player the Charlotte Hornets desperately needed at the start of his career.

From the Bucks drafting Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Luka Dončić trade and Kevin Durant signing with the Warriors, we take a look at this century's top NBA transactions. Illustration: Will Tullos / The Athletic; Photos: Jesse D. Garrabrant / NBAE via ...