Over the past few weeks, we've heard a lot of rumors regarding several top players potentially being moved ahead of the NBA trade deadline.
We are still unsure which players will actually get traded and which will stay put, but aside from only the stars, several other talented players could be traded, who haven't been the center of discussion in recent weeks.
7 NBA trade candidates 'who could absolutely be moved' before the deadline
In a recent Q & A on X, NBA insider Brett Siegel revealed seven players who haven't been talked about too frequently, but could very well be on new teams in the next couple of weeks.
Jrue Holiday
Holiday was acquired by Portland in the offseason, yet he could find himself on his way out already.
He's on an unfavorable contract that he could be tied to until he turns 37.
Injuries have limited his playing time this season, and he doesn't exactly fit the Blazers' timeline, so they could look to dump his contract or use it to go after a star player.
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RJ Barrett
A common theme with trade candidates is that they are assets that can be used to build a trade package for a star player.
The Raptors are one of those teams looking to do that, as they are a move away from being an even more serious threat in the East, after having a bounce-back season so far.
Barrett's playing well enough for teams to find him desirable in a trade package, as Toronto can afford to move on from him as they're in search of a center or impact player.
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Lonzo Ball
Ball is on an expiring contract with a team option for next season, which makes him a quality rental option.
He's not having a great year statistically, but he's a cheaper contract that teams could take on, as he's played a fairly small role with a Cavs team that hasn't lived up to its standards to this point.
Goga Bitadze
Bitadze has overperformed during his time in Orlando and is on a cheap contract that lasts until next summer.
He has a 67.6 FG% this season and could be a player that teams inquire about, as he could serve as a quality backup center on most teams.
Ayo Dosunmu
Dosunmu is on an expiring contract that makes him viewed as more of a rental, with the opportunity to sign him in the offseason if a team chooses to keep him.
$7.5 million for a backup guard is a price many teams can afford to absorb, as the Bulls are looking to offload players like Dosunmu, so there's a high chance a team sweeps him up from Chicago.
Day'Ron Sharpe
The Nets have an influx of centers and Sharpe is set to have a team option on his contract for next season.
At just $6.25 million, teams will be calling Brooklyn's front office asking about Sharpe, as well as other players, due to their financial flexibility and rebuild status.
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Dorian Finney-Smith
Finney-Smith will be under contract for a while, which makes him a quality long-term addition for teams looking for a veteran wing.
The Rockets realize how tight the West is, and might look to be active ahead of the deadline, which could mean Finney-Smith's contract will be used to add a more impactful player to the roster.
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