It’s the unofficial start of NBA trade season. As of today — Monday, Dec. 15 — 79 players who signed or extended their contracts last summer became eligible to be traded. That means the options have greatly expanded for front offices trying to match salaries and develop trade packages that work for both sides.

The Los Angeles Lakers could already be planning for a blockbuster Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, as rumors persist on their reported interest.

A new mock trade outlines the package the Lakers would likely need to send to New Orleans in order to land Herb Jones.

Which brings us to the latest reports that the Bucks are telling teams they want to be buyers, not sellers, at the trade deadline. The first report came from the well-connected Eric Nehm, who covers the Bucks for The Athletic.

The Los Angeles Lakers are exploring the trade market. According to one report, they have one specific wing at the top of their wishlist.

Austin Reaves was named as a surprising trade asset as the Lakers continue to explore roster upgrades ahead of the deadline.

Amid the ongoing struggles by the Los Angeles Clippers, star guard James Harden is reportedly considered a potential trade candidate.