Players Who Can’t Be Traded Until January 15

As we detailed in a separate article, players who signed new contracts as free agents during the 2026/27 league year can’t be traded for three months or until December 15, whichever comes later. That means that nearly every team has at least one player – and often more than one – who won’t become trade-eligible until mid-December. Listed below are the players who meet this criteria and can’t be traded any earlier than January 15, 2027. Players who have the ability to veto trades in 2026/27 are marked with an asterisk (*). Charlotte HornetsDenver NuggetsHouston RocketsLos Angeles ClippersLos Angeles LakersMilwaukee BucksMinnesota TimberwolvesNew York KnicksPhoenix Suns