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.

HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel on Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis, Trae Young, Kristaps Porzingis, Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler and LaMelo Ball, among others

For financial reasons, Simons, who is on a $27.7 million expiring contract, has been an obvious trade candidate since the Celtics agreed to acquire him in June. As much as they would miss his scoring and shot-making, they have other players to fill that role — and another great one in Tatum potentially returning later this season.

Cooper Flagg had 23 points and 10 rebounds, Anthony Davis added 15 points and the Dallas Mavericks recovered to beat the Detroit Pistons 116-114 in overtime Thursday night after blowing an 18-point third-quarter lead.

Anthony Davis received an important injury update for the Mavericks' game on Thursday night against the Pistons.

The Dallas Mavericks could be looking to trade away a few veterans to better fit the Cooper Flagg timeline. Most of the chatter surrounds Anthony Davis, who is aging and on a bad contract, which makes a landing spot hard to find for him.

Anthony Davis trade proposals heat up as Spurs and Raptors emerge in bold scenarios to reshape the NBA landscape.

The NBA has been hit hard by calf injuries this season, and there are some critical absentees on the Week 9 injury report.

What better way to kick off the week in the NBA than a few contenders facing off on Monday before a standalone NBA Cup Championship game on Tuesday. Monday’s ac