"And with Monday marking the unofficial start of trade season -- nearly 90% of the players are eligible to be moved -- those questions will begin to be answered. Along with identifying the trade season focus for all 30 teams, we're breaking down the important information -- the apron status, trade exceptions to watch, most valuable first-round picks and big expiring contracts -- that could help define which direction each franchise takes in the coming months."
"Front office focus: After a full season to evaluate the roster, is Charlotte's new front office comfortable building around LaMelo Ball? After four straight seasons over 23 points per game, Ball is down to 19.4 but with a career-high 8.5 assists. He has also missed time because of a right ankle injury this season and has eclipsed 47 games played just twice in his career. The Hornets have not reached the playoffs with Ball on the roster."
The unofficial start of NBA trade season arrives with nearly 90% of players eligible to be moved before the Feb. 5 trade deadline. High-profile questions include whether the Dallas Mavericks will trade Anthony Davis and what package would be required to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo should the Milwaukee Bucks open talks. Teams will evaluate apron status, trade exceptions, valuable first-round picks and expiring contracts to inform decisions. Front offices will decide roster directions, such as Charlotte determining whether to build around LaMelo Ball after his scoring decline, injury history and limited playoff experience. Conditional picks and cap-space strategies will influence moves.
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