"For most players who sign during the offseason, they become trade eligible on Dec. 15. That was the case for Heat guard Dru Smith. However, there are exceptions. The most popular one is a player re-signing with his current team - as an Early Bird or full Bird free agent - for at least 120 percent more than his previous salary. If that's the case, it gets pushed back to Jan. 15."
"In Mitchell's case, he re-signed a two-year, $12 million deal with the Heat last offseason - more than twice the amount he was previously making during his rookie contract. While Mitchell has continued to make strides as a passer, he hasn't been as efficient or as aggressive offensively with Miami in 2025-26. Through 38 games, he's averaging 9.1 points and a team-high 7.3 assists, shooting 47.8 percent from the floor and 39.8 percent from 3-point range."
The 2025-26 NBA Trade Deadline is 22 days away and not all players are immediately trade-eligible. A group of recently-signed free agents became eligible on Dec. 15, while certain re-signings push eligibility to Jan. 15. The most common exception applies when a player re-signs as an Early Bird or full Bird free agent for at least 120 percent more than his previous salary. Davion Mitchell re-signed a two-year, $12 million deal that more than doubled his prior rookie pay, making him trade-eligible on Jan. 15. Mitchell averages 9.1 points and 7.3 assists and is noted for elite point-of-attack defense and team leadership.
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