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From Malik Monk to Scotty Pippen Jr., check out which 18 players are now eligible for trades ahead of the NBA trade deadline

Restrictions are lifted for 18 players before the February 6 deadline.

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The NBA trade deadline is getting closer, with teams racing to make moves before February 6. While star players like Jimmy Butler and Bradley Beal are at the center of trade rumours, 18 players are now eligible to be traded. This means that 96% of the league is now open to being traded in the window.

What are trade restrictions?

Trade restrictions are rules that prevent players from being traded immediately after signing new contracts, extensions, or receiving certain types of bonuses. The restrictions are usually in place for a specific period (often six months to a year) after the signing. Once that time is up, the player becomes eligible for trade without any limitations.

When are players under trade restrictions?

Trade restrictions are typically triggered for players who sign a veteran extension that locks them into a contract for more than four years. Players who have signed a super-max deal, are also ineligible for trade for one year after signing.

In some cases, like in case of Bradley Beal this season, players have no-trade clauses in their contracts, which prevent them from being traded without their consent.

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According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, restrictions are lifted for 18 players before the February 6 deadline.

Here are the 18 players who are now eligible to be traded:

Brooklyn Nets: Nicolas Claxton
Charlotte Hornets: Miles Bridges
Chicago Bulls: Patrick Williams
Indiana Pacers: Obi Toppin
LA Lakers: Max Christie
Memphis Grizzlies: Scotty Pippen Jr.
Miami Heat: Haywood Highsmith
New York Knicks: OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa
Orlando Magic: Goga Bitadze
OKC Thunder: Aaron Wiggins, Isaiah Joe
Philadelphia 76ers: KJ Martin, Tyrese Maxey
Phoenix Suns: Josh Okogie
Sacramento Kings: Malik Monk
Toronto Raptors: Immanuel Quickley
Utah Jazz: Johnny Juzang

Aaron Wiggins

Malik Monk

Patrick Williams

Scottie Pippen Jr.

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