Few Likely Sellers Could Drive NBA Trade Deadline Market
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The NBA’s trade season is moving toward its key date, with the league’s deadline set for February 5. While several clubs sit well below the .500 mark, many of those struggling teams are not expected to unload veterans, creating an unusual shortage of obvious sellers.
League sources indicate that the Bucks, Clippers, and Pacers—despite their current records—plan to keep established players in an effort to chase a late-season surge or preserve their core for 2026-27.
Other likely lottery participants, such as the Jazz and Wizards, have rosters dominated by young talent and a few untouchable veterans. Utah is reportedly not entertaining offers for Lauri Markkanen, and Washington is taking the same stance with Trae Young.
With 20 postseason or play-in spots available and several bottom-tier teams opting against major sell-offs, the market could be shaped by a small group of clubs willing to move proven contributors. The report points to five organizations that appear well positioned to benefit if they choose to make deals in the coming weeks.
Source: Hoops Rumors
