# Top 50 NBA Trade Candidates for 2026-27 Season

> NBA trade deadline candidates list reveals Anthony Davis, Zion Williamson and others as potential moves for 2026-27 season.
- Title: Top 50 NBA Trade Candidates for 2026-27 Season · CBS Sports
- Summary: NBA trade deadline candidates list reveals Anthony Davis, Zion Williamson and others as potential moves for 2026-27 season. The NBA has identified 50 players…
- Keywords: nba, trade, anthony davis, zion williamson, 2026-27 season, wizards, 76ers, warriors, celtics, spurs, kings, pelicans
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nba/news/top-50-nba-trade-candidates-2026-27-season
- Published: 2026-10-14T13:04:45+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: nba, trade, anthony davis, zion williamson, 2026-27 season, wizards, 76ers, warriors, celtics, spurs, kings, pelicans
## NBA trade season starts now
NBA trade season has started because it never ends, with Karl-Anthony Towns swapping for Julius Randle before training camp.
## Top 50 trade candidates list
The list includes players like Anthony Davis, Zion Williamson, and others who could be traded before the 2026-27 season begins.
## Anthony Davis, Wizards
Davis earns $58,456,566 in 2026-27 and could be traded to Golden State if he stays healthy.
## Joel Embiid, 76ers
Embiid earns $57,985,752 and may be traded due to injuries and the 76ers' need for a more reliable center.
## Jimmy Butler, Warriors
Butler earns $56,832,773 and could be traded to teams with more cap space after health issues.
## Paul George, Celtics
George earns $54,126,380 and could help Boston build a post-Jaylen Brown team.
## De'Aaron Fox, Spurs
Fox earns $49,488,300 and may be traded if the Spurs can find a better fit for him.
## Zach LaVine, Kings
LaVine earns $48,967,380 and is a potential trade candidate for teams needing a deep-position player.
## Domantas Sabonis, Kings
Sabonis earns $45,472,000 and could be traded to Toronto for their defensive needs.
## Zion Williamson, Pelicans
Williamson earns $42,166,510 and may be traded due to defensive incompatibility with Derik Queen.
## Michael Porter Jr., Nets
Porter earns $40,806,150 and could be traded to Detroit for their offensive needs.
## Jalen Duren, Pistons
Duren earns $40,160,643 and may be traded to Utah for their defensive needs.
## Kyrie Irving, Mavericks
Irving earns $39,491,282 and could be traded to Houston for a potential reunion with Kevin Durant.
## Jalen Green, Suns
Green earns $36,251,166 and may be traded to Memphis for their developmental needs.
## Jrue Holiday, Blazers
Holiday earns $34,800,000 and could be traded to teams needing a versatile guard.
## Tyler Herro, Bucks
Herro earns $33,000,000 and may be traded to Detroit for their offensive needs.
## Jalen Suggs, Magic
Suggs earns $32,400,000 and may be traded to the Lakers for their defensive needs.
## Andrew Wiggins, Heat
Wiggins earns $30,169,644 and could be traded to teams needing a 3-and-d defense.
## RJ Barrett, Raptors
Barrett earns $29,616,071 and may be traded to Golden State for their offensive needs.
## Jarrett Allen, Cavaliers
Allen earns $28,000,000 and may be traded to Utah for their center needs.
## Key takeaway

The NBA has identified 50 players who could be traded before the 2026-27 season begins, including Anthony Davis and Zion Williamson.