Even though the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers are the prohibitive favorites to again advance out of their respective conferences in 2016-17, everyone technically has a chance. Even the Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers get to begin the year tied atop the standings.
But not every team is equal. Some quickly emerge as buyers, looking to strengthen their rosters for a run at an impressive seed and the ensuing postseason run. Others don't take long to assert themselves as sellers, offering established players for youthful contributors and future draft picks.
A few aren't quite sure of their direction yet.
Either way, they have certain pieces they're most likely to dangle as trade bait during the season's opening salvo. And to be clear, we're only talking about the very beginning of the campaign, when players who were acquired in free agency or re-signed still can't be moved—a restriction that lifts Dec. 15.
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Breaking Down Each 2016-17 NBA Team’s Early-Season Trade Bait
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