Top 5 NBA Extended Players who had their Trade Restrictions Lifted
NBA trades could happen in full swing with the trade deadline (Feb 9th, 2023) fast approaching. Several top names have been mentioned as trade candidates.
Some of these players signed extensions this past summer. However, they are still eligible to be traded before the deadline on February 9th, 2023.
Here's a look at Top 5 NBA Extended Players who had their Trade Restrictions Lifted
Zach LaVine
LaVine signed a 5-year $215 extension with Bulls this summer. But it hasn't taken him long to be mentioned in rumors again. The Bulls are struggling and there are rumblings they could breakup their roster.
Bradley Beal
Beal signed a 5-year $251 million extension with Wizards. Contending teams didn't have the space to sign him. But Beal now could demand a trade. He has been mentioned in rumors and is now eligible for a trade.
Deandre Ayton
Ayton was reportedly on the trade block as part of sign-and-trade deal. However, the Suns matched the Pacers' offer sheet and re-signed the center. He was ineligible to be traded until January 15th.
Anfernee Simons
Simons signed a 4-year $100 million extension with Trail Blazers. He was listed as a free agent target, but Portland has always seemed to keep him for the long run. He is now eligible for a trade, though.
Nicolas Claxton
Claxton was rumored to be on the trade block but the Nets will likely take a u-turn on that possibility. Claxton has emerged as one of the best bigs this season after signing a 2-year $17 million contract past offseason.