There were a lot of rumors this NBA offseason about All-Star and All-NBA caliber players that could be on the move via trade. Nothing ended up coming to fruition, as Russell Westbrook was the biggest name player that ended up being traded.
We are still waiting for the Ben Simmons saga to come to an end. At this point, despite the best efforts from the Philadelphia 76ers, it seems as if it is a matter of when not if, Simmons is traded out of town.
While we wait for that to happen, there is a chance that other blockbuster trades are discussed behind the scenes. Numerous teams are looking to make strides during the 2021-22 season.
If things start off slowly, there could be some big moves made during the season.
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Some players may want to be in a new situation despite having plenty of years left on their contract, such as Simmons. Some players could also become free agents next summer, complicating things for teams as they try and hammer out long-term commitments.
Which players could be on the move next? Here are four stars to monitor for a trade if their respective teams struggle out of the gate during the 2021-22 season.