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Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (left) and teammate Bobby Portis are among several players rumored to be on the trading block early in the 2017-2018 NBA season. Who else might be on the move? Here's a look at the names who may be in play as the season progresses..

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Bobby Portis, Chicago Bulls forward

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Portis has been suspended for Chicago's first eight games of the season after punching teammate Nikola Mirotic. Chicago has some options regarding Portis, who is trade eligible immediately, but his value is low. The Bulls could waive him or shed simply shed his contract because of his violent act against Mirotic according to the NBA's collective bargaining agreement, but they would have to wait until Oct. 31. That's the date where they could pick up the fourth-year team option of Portis' contract. Or not.

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Nikola Mirotic, Chicago Bulls forward

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Mirotic is out four to six weeks and was hospitalized after a getting punched in the face by teammate Bobby Portis. He has said he'd like to stay in Chicago but added recently that he'd be open to a trade if the Bulls keep Portis. He can't be traded until January because he was a free agent last season and he'd have to waive his no-trade clause, but he's an attractive prospect due to his size and reliable shooting touch.

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Jahlil Okafor, Philadelphia 76ers center

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Despite still being on his rookie deal, the end of Jahlil Okafor's tenure with the Philadelphia 76ers is rapidly approaching. Philadelphia have been openly exploring trade options with several NBA teams following a Tuesday announcement that the team will not pick up Okafor’s fourth-year, $6.3 million contract option. Following that news, Okafor revealed to reporters that he has requested a contract buyout from the 76ers so that he can quickly move on if a trade partner does not materialize.

At just 21-years-old, Okafor is a young center with a lot of upside. Can another team get the best out of the big man?

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Eric Bledsoe, Phoenix Suns point guard

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Since Bledsoe's "I don't wanna be here" tweet, ESPN.com is reporting that the New York Knicks, Milwaukee Bucks and Denver Nuggets are "in the mix" to add Bledsoe, and he also might be a good fit with the Cavaliers, Pacers and Clippers. But Suns GM Ryan McDonough has steadily maintained there's no timetable to move the Suns' disgruntled guard. There's speculation that Phoenix could wait until Dec. 15, when players who signed as free agents in the offseason are eligible to be traded.

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Tyson Chandler, Phoenix Suns center

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The veteran big man is in his 17th NBA season and his name is bubbling up in trade talks tied to Eric Bledsoe. Chandler told the Arizona Republic that he has heard the rumors, but he's just going about his business, saying "I go out there and do my job until the time somebody tells me different. Then I'll have to address it."

There aren't many teams with the salary cap room available to take on both Chandler and Bledsoe. Chandler as a stand-alone trade prospect still has value, averaging 7.5 points and 9.2 rebounds per game this season. And he has one year left on his deal which could give a team in rebuild mode cap relief following the 2018-19 NBA season.

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Emmanuel Mudiay, Denver Nuggets point guard

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Denver's Mudiay for Phoenix's Bledsoe? ESPN's Chris Haynes reported at the 2017 NBA draft that the Nuggets had spoken to the Suns about a deal for Bledsoe that targeted Mudiay, and more recently, the rumors have included Kenneth Faried in a potential deal.

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Dennis Schroder, Atlanta Hawks point guard

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Shroder's situation is interesting. The Hawks may decide to keep the 24-year-old and build around him over the long term, but there's his attitude, which reportedly is toxic in the locker room. Atlanta could hold onto him this season and hope he develops on the court and builds more trade value with an eye toward next season. Right now, his name is lightly linked with the Bulls and the Pacers.

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Hassan Whiteside, Miami Heat center

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ESPN.com's Jackie MacMullan has said the Heat had tried to move 28-year-old Whiteside "everywhere" in the past. Team president Pat Riley is a creative dealmaker so the big man could be available despite a strong start this season. Once considered to be the franchise pillar of the future, are Whiteside's days in South Beach numbered?

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Enes Kanter, New York Knicks center

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A solid scorer down low and terrific rebounder, Kanter is the Knicks' most tradeable asset if New York still believes in Guillermo "Willy" Hernangomez, who is the odd man out of the rotation right now. After dealing away Carmelo to Oklahoma City in exchange for a deal centered around Kanter, would the Knicks already be willing to give him up?

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Jonas Valanciunas, Toronto Raptors center

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Valanciunas-for-Tyson-Chandler rumors are floating around. ESPN's Zach Lowe recently noted that if that deal gets done: "Toronto gets a win-now veteran and the same years-and-money reduction; Phoenix exchanges a geezer for a 25-year-old."

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Kenneth Faried, Denver Nuggets power forward

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As with so many trade scenarios right now, Faried's name comes up in talks surrounding Eric Bledsoe. Denver reportedly talked to the Suns about Bledsoe on the night of the draft and in any deal, the Nuggets could include Faried to match Bledsoe's salary.

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Malcolm Brogdon, Milwaukee Bucks guard

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In the Suns' dream scenario, Brogdon would be in their backcourt but the Bucks are dangling Matthew Dellavedova for any potential deal instead. Brogdon is the reigning Rookie of the Year and is off to a strong start this season, averaging 15.8 points So don't be surprised if Milwaukee wants to keep Brogdon, whose unselfish play meshes well with star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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Matthew Dellavedova, Milwaukee Bucks point guard

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The Bucks are looking at the Suns' Eric Bledsoe and are dangling Dellavadova, even if Phoenix would rather get Malcolm Brogdon. Dellavadova started 54 games last season, averaging 7.6 points and 4.7 assists. Milwaukee wants to rebuild around Giannis Antetokounmpo. Would Bledsoe be an upgrade over Dellavadova?

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Jared Dudley, Phoenix Suns forward

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The Suns have gotten off to a rocky start this season and are looking to start over. Again. But trading Dudley at this juncture might not make sense. Keeping the veteran might be the best thing to anchor the young roster, though he has drawn trade attention from around the league. Minnesota has shown interest and Dudley could be a good fit there.

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Meyers Leonard, Portland Trail Blazers forward/center

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Leonard has appeared in just two games this season, averaging 5.5 points, 3.0 rebounds in 8.5 minutes per game. His trade value has a new challenge, as he is set to miss at least a month after injuring his ankle playing one-on-one against Zach Collins before a recent practice. Leonard could benefit from a change of scenery while the Blazers would surely love the long term relief of moving his salary. He's only in year two of a 4-year, $41 million deal.