
Several experienced NBA players are reportedly on the trade market and available for second-round draft pick compensation as the trade deadline approaches. According to NBA insider Marc Stein on Substack, Jonas Valanciunas, Malcolm Brogdon, Kelly Olynyk, Bruce Brown, and Jordan Clarkson are among the veterans who could be moved in the coming weeks.
Valanciunas, currently playing for the Washington Wizards, has been a consistent presence in the paint this season. The 32-year-old is averaging 11.5 points, 8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 19.9 minutes per game. Valanciunas is in the first year of a three-year, $30 million contract, which makes him a cost-effective option for teams looking to bolster their frontcourt.
Brogdon, another Wizards veteran, is drawing interest as a versatile guard. The 32-year-old is averaging 14.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.6 assists in 25.1 minutes per game. Brogdon’s expiring two-year, $45 million deal could make him an attractive addition for contending teams seeking backcourt depth.
Olynyk, now with the Toronto Raptors, brings size and floor-spacing to the table. The 33-year-old is averaging 7.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 17.3 minutes per game. Olynyk’s two-year, $26 million contract gives potential suitors a cost-controlled option for a versatile big man.
Brown recently returned from knee surgery and has already shown flashes of his value. The 28-year-old scored 12 points and grabbed 3 rebounds in his season debut against the Atlanta Hawks. Brown is also on an expiring two-year, $45 million deal, which could appeal to teams looking for a defensive-minded forward with playoff experience.
Clarkson, playing for the Utah Jazz, is another name reportedly on the trade block. The 32-year-old guard is averaging 15.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 4.1 assists in 26.3 minutes per game. Clarkson’s first year of a two-year, $28.4 million contract provides flexibility for teams in need of scoring and playmaking off the bench.
With the trade deadline just 39 days away, teams around the league are evaluating these veterans as potential upgrades.