The 2016-17 NBA season is heading into only its third week, but we're already seeing trade buzz crop up surrounding names who have seemingly been on and off the market all offseason.
DeMarcus Cousins, Nerlens Noel and Brook Lopez spearhead the latest group of rumors, which should come as a surprise to exactly no one. Cousins has been on and off the block seemingly since the moment he was drafted. Noel has long been the likeliest of the Philadelphia 76ers' big men to bounce. Lopez is a good player being wasted on a team that's a half decade away from being competitive.
As with every season, the trade winds won't open up until Dec. 15. That's the first date players signed during the offseason can be moved, provided they signed before Sept. 15. While teams rarely trade major free-agent signings a couple months into their tenures, there is a lot of mid-tier cap fodder that will become eligible for a departure in December.
For now, though, let's check in on the status of the three big men making trade waves around the league.
Cousins Has '50-50' Shot of Being Traded
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NBA Trade Rumors: Latest on DeMarcus Cousins, Nerlens Noel and Brook Lopez
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