Predicting 7 NBA trade block candidates most likely to get moved before December

There could be a flurry of NBA trades early on into the regular season.
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Jordan Clarkson, Utah Jazz

The Utah Jazz have tried to trade Jordan Clarkson, according to recent reports, and the reason he's ultimately still on the roster is because of a limited market - not because they aren't interested in exploring a deal. Considering there wasn't a huge market for Clarkson during the offseason is not that big of a surprise. It doesn't make much sense for a team to make such a move before they even know what their rosters look like. However, I do believe that sentiment could quickly change once the season begins. Once a contender realizes they need added depth in the backcourt or more scoring punch off the bench, that's when a market for Clarkson could develop.

That's why I wouldn't count out the Jazz finding a fair trade market for Clarkson after the first few weeks of the regular season. If a team like the Denver Nuggets or Philadelphia 76ers does get desperate for backcourt depth, perhaps a player like Clarkson could make a ton of sense.

Even though the Jazz may want to compete for a playoff spot this season, Clarkson is not a great fit as they look to develop some of the young guards on their roster.