And even those players who become eligible may not have the leverage to demand a no-trade clause, which significantly limits a team’s flexibility in future trade negotiations. [RELATED: Hoops Rumors Glossary: No-Trade Clause]During the 2026/27 league year, only one NBA player will have a formal no-trade clause in his contract. That player is Damian Lillard, who negotiated a no-trade clause into his deal with the Trail Blazers last summer. That group doesn’t include players on two-way contracts, but it does include players who accept standard (non two-way) one-year qualifying offers. Any player who approves a trade will retain his veto ability on his new team, and would have to consent to any subsequent deal during the 2026/27 season.