NBA Trade Rumors: 3 players in the Eastern Conference that could be traded next week

#1 Wayne Ellington - Miami Heat

2018 JBL Three-Point Contest

The Miami Heat have an aging roster of players, and after years of underperforming, the team could be heading towards a rebuild this summer. Nevertheless, the Heat are open to trading away talent before the February trade deadline, and Wayne Ellington could be among the players that leave.

Ellington has featured in just four of the Heat's last ten games, and his absence has coincided with his team recently returning to form, as the Heat have won 7 out of their last 10 games.

Despite this, the 31-year-old is attracting interest from teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers. Ellington's contract will expire in 2019, so he will be available for little in return, and the veteran will be an offensive help to nearly every team battling for a playoff place. Ultimately, there is no doubt that there will be intense competition for Ellington's signature in the few weeks.