This has a chance to be one of the most exciting NBA offseason periods in recent memory. There are plenty of teams that could be looking to make big moves and some players that could want out of their current situation. Once the postseason is over, it is game on for teams looking to make some deals.

This will start with some of the biggest names in the league. Teams could be interested in shedding cap this offseason or adding that big name in hopes of competing right away.

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Either way, there will be some moves made. Teams like the New York Knicks or Chicago Bulls, just to name a couple, could be interested in adding a star. Here, we will focus on certain players and not the teams as a whole.

This year, we saw many big-name players traded such as James Harden and Victor Oladipo. This is something that we could see more of. If a player is unhappy with their current situation, they could attempt to request a trade and force their way out of town.

This is a strategy that has worked in the past and it could be at a premium this offseason. Sometimes, it’s a necessary step in order to spark the kind of change needed in a player’s career after being in a situation that hasn’t quite translated to desired results.

When looking at the free-agent class and the trading block, these four players could be next to force their way out of town. Let’s take a look at four stars that should be interested in requesting a trade.