The NBA trade deadline isn’t until Feb. 5, but trade season intensifies on Dec. 15 when a large group of players become eligible to be moved. The Phoenix Suns

Here's a look at who is and isn't eligible to be traded by the Milwaukee Bucks as the first NBA transaction window opens on Dec. 15.

NBA trade season is officially here, having crossed the date of December 15th, meaning most trade restrictions have been lifted for players around the league to allow for potential roster shifts to take place over the coming days to weeks––which, for the Utah Jazz, presents an opportunity to make some moves.

The 2025-26 NBA season, still in its early stages, has seen a captivating mid-season twist with the ongoing Emirates NBA Cup tournament. As the league navigates the opening of the trade season, the spotlight has been firmly on the two teams who have defied expectations and injuries to reach the final: the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.

By how the NBA defines pace, which is a bit of a flawed stat, the Knicks aren’t playing that much faster. They’re still bottom-five in that category. Their secondary assists and passes per game aren’t much improved, if at all.

Maxey and Cunningham are among the most ball-dominant players in the NBA this season, with Maxey leading the league in touches by a mile. But Maxey has more shot-creation support than Cunningham, who ties together a group that's a bit more specialized.

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