Here's a look at all the players who have been or are expected to be bought out, along with their next destination. We'll continue to update the post as more news emerges. Up next:. Carmelo Anthony, Robin Lopez headline list of top players likely to join playoff teams.
Carmelo Anthony, Robin Lopez headline list of top players likely to join playoff teams The trade deadline has passed, but playoff teams can still bolster their rosters through the buyout market by Colin Ward-Henninger ColinCBSSports Feb 14, at 4: NBA buyout candidates. Wesley Matthews Robin Lopez Wayne Ellington Markieff Morris 0. Enes Kanter Jeremy Lin Carmelo Anthony Michael Beasley 0. Nik Stauskas Shelvin Mack Ben McLemore Zach Randolph 0. Marcin Gortat Greg Monroe 0. Alex Abrines Still, Clippers are another team holding onto cap space and assets for summer free agency.
So far, Clippers haven't made an offer on Davis, sources said. The Knicks are unlikely, however, after moving Kristaps Porzingis to Dallas. Last Friday, Davis made it clear to reporters that he had not disclosed a list of preferred trade destinations to the Pelicans. Davis Sr.
As part of that swap, Mavs veteran shooting guard Wesley Matthews was sent to the Knicks. He made his New York debut on Sunday, scoring five points on 2-for-8 shooting in 28 minutes in a loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.
However, Matthews may not be with the Knicks for long, it seems. In addition, other suitors are hoping Matthews gets bought out, too. The Knicks are exploring the trade market for Wes Matthews before Thursday's 3 PM deadline, league sources say, but there are also several antsy suitors hoping Matthews makes it to the buyout market. Among them: The deal is now official Rodney Hood has been dealt to the Blazers.
A trade call was held Monday morning, per Chris Fedor of Cleveland , clearing the way for the deal to go through. The Blazers are currently the fourth seed in the West. Just a little over two weeks ago, the Memphis Grizzlies made it known they were listening to offers for franchise stalwarts Mike Conley and Marc Gasol. Since that news was made public, though, there has been little in terms of updates on whether one or both of the players will be moved.
Per Brian Mahoney of The Associated Press, the pair remain in that holding pattern about their future:. But the Grizzlies have been on the road, with plenty of time alone in hotel rooms where the mind tends to wander.
Whether or not that happens, though, is anyone's guess. Lauri Markkanen and rookie Wendell Carter Jr.
That means general manager Gar Forman and vice president of basketball operations John Paxson have identified two keepers in the second year of the rebuild. The rest of the roster is up for debate with 29 games left. For much of the season, they've held that lofty perch and have hopes to make their first Finals run.
That all said, should Toronto consider a major move before the Feb. The Hang Time Podcast duo of John Schuhmann and Sekou Smith take a closer look at the Kristaps Porzingis trade last week and figure out how all the pieces will fit in Dallas going forward Where The Buzz Began 6: