Most free agents can be traded on Dec. 15. However, a small group has to wait an extra month. Those are the free agents who re-signed with their original team using Bird or Early Bird Rights, make more than the minimum and who got a raise greater than 20% over their salary from last season. That list includes 11 players:

Chris Paul is in attendance at the NBA cup contest between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs, is this a sign?

The Los Angeles Lakers, enjoying a strong 15-5 start, are reportedly pursuing a trade for elite defender Herb Jones from the New Orleans Pelicans. This potential deal would send Maxi Kleber, rookie Dalton Knecht,

Christmas is on Dec. 25, but it comes 10 days early for NBA fans every year. That's because Dec. 15 marks the unofficial start of trade season.

The Sacramento Kings could get involved in a blockbuster trade to land their next franchise point guard.

Monday is when contracts signed in free agency become trade-eligible, meaning team executives will have much more flexibility than before.

The Giannis Antetokounmpo situation is one many NBA fans have been keeping an eye on. The Milwaukee Bucks are off to a poor start, currently sitting at 11-15. Trade speculation around the Greek Freak has been relentless.