What happened: The New York Times reports the trade deadline picture is coming into focus, with six teams looking poised to sell while several others remain on the edge of a decision. The report frames the market as still fluid with the deadline approaching.

Why it matters: Where sellers land will set the pace for the rest of the market, since teams still weighing a direction often wait to see what the confirmed sellers do first. A six-team seller bloc would be a notably active deadline compared with years when fewer clubs commit to a full sell-off.

What to watch: Watch for the fence-sitting teams to declare a direction as the deadline date approaches.