NBA trade season Team-by-team guide to the deadline

Was the Jimmy Butler trade a precursor to an active trade season?

With most free-agent signing restrictions set to be lifted on Dec. 15, that question will be answered over the next two months leading up to the Feb. 7 trade deadline.

We break down what to watch for all 30 teams and what kinds of moves they can make.

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