NBA Rumors: The 5 players with the most potential to be traded in the middle of the 2025/26 season
There is a lot of talk about several superstars from the best basketball league in the world possibly changing teams in the coming weeks.
The NBA is experiencing days of maximum excitement with the name of Giannis Antetokounmpo on everyone's lips. His potential exit from Milwaukee has gained strength after it was revealed that he will engage in discussions with the franchise to assess his future. It has even emerged that a specific incident led him to request a move to the New York Knicks before the start of the season.
However, despite the media buzz, Polymarket, the world's largest prediction market, does not consider the Greek player as the one most likely to change teams.
Kuminga tops the list of candidates to be traded
According to Polymarket, the player with the highest chance of being traded is Jonathan Kuminga, with an 82% probability of being traded.
The Golden State Warriors' small forward has been surrounded by rumors for months, even before Antetokounmpo. His re-signing as a restricted free agent just before the training camp with a two-year contract not only did not stop the speculations but reinforced them. In fact, several reports suggest that his departure is virtually inevitable, and the trade would take place on the same day he can be exchanged: January 15.
Antetokounmpo, second on the list (76%)
Polymarket places Giannis Antetokounmpo with a 76% chance of being traded, ranking second on the list.
A recent proposal has circulated suggesting his move to Los Angeles to form a super trio with Luka Doncic and LeBron James at the Lakers.
Sabonis, Ball, and Morant also appear among the hot names
Domantas Sabonis: 72% odds
In Sacramento, several players are rumored to be on the way out—Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan, among others— but Domantas Sabonis stands out as the one generating the most interest in the market.
LaMelo Ball: 54%
Ball expressed his desire to leave the Charlotte Hornets this season after years marked by losses. However, his intermittent availability impacts his value: he has only played over 47 games in a season once since 2021-22.
Ja Morant: 48%
Despite ongoing internal conflicts within the Memphis Grizzlies, his strained relationship with the coach, and his complicated public image, the chances of him being traded do not go beyond 50%. Rival franchises are cautious about a player with two sanctions for incidents involving weapons and another suspension this year following a confrontation with his coach.
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Anthony Davis, seventh with a 27%
For those wondering about Anthony Davis, Polymarket ranks him seventh with only a 27% chance.
His low market value is explained by his injury history, as well as the two years and nearly $150 million remaining on his contract, factors that deter potential buyers.
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