Full list of 50 players reportedly available ahead of NBA trade deadline

Unlike last year, there isn't a player of Kevin Durant's ilk available ahead of the Feb. 8 NBA trade deadline. Yet, there's no shortage of quality role-players and fringe All-Stars on the market who could prove to be the missing piece of the puzzle for a title contender.

The Athletic has ranked the 50 players who can be traded for before 3 p.m. ET on Thursday. The list makes it a point to exclude Bulls guard Zach LaVine, who recently underwent season-ending surgery. Also, Rockets guard Jalen Green — previously believed to be available — is off the market.

It's worth noting that the list prioritizes trade value more than the caliber of the player, which would explain why Alex Caruso (and his bargain contract) ranks ahead of former All-Stars such as Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell and Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins. Similarly, a player such as Miles Bridges — averaging a career-high 21.3 points — is ranked last due to his complicated contract situation.

1. Dejounte Murray (Hawks)

Projected asking price: First-round pick and a prospect
Contract situation: Four-year, $114 million extension kicks in next season
Teams linked with: Lakers, Warriors, Heat, Nets, Knicks, Magic, Pelicans

2. DeMar DeRozan (Bulls)

Projected asking price: First-round pick
Contract situation: Expiring $28.6 million contract
Teams linked with: Lakers, Heat, Sixers

3. Kyle Kuzma (Wizards)

Projected asking price: First-round pick and a prospect
Contract situation: In Year 1 of a four-year, $90 million contract
Teams linked with: Kings, Heat, Mavericks

4. Alex Caruso (Bulls)

Projected asking price: First-round pick and a prospect
Contract situation: In Year 3 of a four-year, $37 million contract
Teams linked with: Warriors, Mavericks, Bucks, Pacers, Thunder, Sixers

5. Quentin Grimes (Knicks)

Projected asking price: First-round pick
Contract situation: Restricted free agent in 2025
Teams linked with: Hawks, Sixers, Bucks, Cavaliers

6. Bogdan Bogdanovic (Hawks)

Projected asking price: First-round pick and an expiring salary
Contract situation: $18.7 million salary, will be a free agent in 2026
Teams linked with: Lakers, Cavaliers, Heat, Magic

7. Bruce Brown (Raptors)

Projected asking price: First-round pick
Contract situation: Team option of $23 million for 2024-25
Teams linked with: Thunder, Kings, Sixers, Knicks

8. Kevin Huerter (Kings)

Projected asking price: First-round pick, matching salary  
Contract situation: In Year 2 of four-year, $65 million contract
Teams linked with: Raptors, Magic, Wizards

9. Bojan Bogdanovic (Pistons) 

Projected asking price: First-round pick
Contract situation: Only $2 million is guaranteed for 2024-25 season
Teams linked with: Grizzlies, Cavaliers, Magic

10. Dorian Finney-Smith (Nets)

Projected asking price: First-round pick
Contract situation: $13.9 million salary, has a player option in 2026
Teams linked with: Lakers, Thunder, Kings

From 11 to 20: Daniel Gafford (Wizards), Malcolm Brogdon (Blazers), P.J. Washington (Hornets), De’Andre Hunter (Hawks), Luke Kennard (Grizzlies), Tyus Jones (Wizards), Clint Capela (Hawks), D’Angelo Russell (Lakers), Kelly Olynyk (Jazz) and Gordon Hayward (Hornets).

From 21 to 30: Chris Paul (Warriors), Buddy Hield (Pacers), Bobby Portis (Bucks), Jae'Sean Tate (Rockets), Royce O'Neale (Nets), Gary Trent Jr. (Raptors), Dennis Smith (Nets), Nick Richards (Hornets), Monte Morris (Pistons) and Markelle Fultz (Magic).

From 31 to 40: Spencer Dinwiddie (Nets), Andre Drummond (Bulls), Alec Burks (Pistons), Davion Mitchell (Kings), Grant Williams (Mavericks), Kyle Lowry (Hornets), Delon Wright (Wizards), Kyle Anderson (Timberwolves), Marcus Morris (Sixers) and Harrison Barnes (Kings).

From 41 to 50: Gabe Vincent (Lakers), Pat Connaughton (Bucks), KJ Martin (Sixers), Talen Horton-Tucker (Jazz), Andrew Wiggins (Warriors), Jock Landale (Rockets), Joe Harris (47), Davis Bertans (Thunder), Evan Fournier (Knicks) and Miles Bridges (Hornets).  

With barely 24 hours left until the trade deadline, it remains to be seen which teams truly swing for the fences. In recent history, the most impactful trade-deadline deals include Marc Gasol to Raptors in 2019, Aaron Gordon to the Nuggets in 2021 and Wiggins to the Warriors in 2020. All three transactions led to championships, with the Raptors winning in the same year they made the deal.