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The trade deadline has passed, but it doesn't mean the league's roster changes are over. The team will continue to reshuffle the roster after the trade deadline and cut players who are not tied to the team well enough to have a chance to fill the hole elsewhere.
There are two types of this. The first is that a team must cut a player to complete a trade, such as the Pistons needing to cut on deadline dayJoe Harris, to take over from the 76ersHouse。The second is that when a veteran is no longer in the team's future plans, the team will let him go, either by cutting him immediately or agreeing to a buyout. For example, the piston deadline is exchangedHouseHe was immediately laid off.
When we talk about a "buyout", what usually happens is that the player agrees to take only a portion of the original full contract and then sign with another team. Generally speaking, the team and the player's agent will negotiate the amount of a veteran's base salary, which is just enough to match the amount of his contract for the rest of the season, so the player will not make any money after the season.
In conclusion, the key date of this year is March 1. Any player who is cut before this date is eligible for the playoffs, so while many players will be laid off and claimed from this Sunday, the market will continue to roll over the next three weeks.
Also, if you look at the squad of the teams, they will definitely have some moves. Among the teams that are hopeful for the playoffs, the Celtics, Bulls, Cavaliers, Mavericks, Lakers, Heat, Bucks, Pacers and Kings all have a roster vacancy; The Warriors, Pelicans, Thunder and Timberwolves all have two open spots; The Knicks and 76ers have three open spots.
If they fill all the vacancies, there will already be 23 slots, and there could still be more between now and March. These players are barely game-changing, and many aren't even rotation-caliber players, but these are options that teams can look at when filling their roster for the playoffs.
Finally, note that the terms of the buyout are now more stringent. Players who have been on contracts for more than the full mid-range exception ($12.4 million) before being cut cannot sign for teams that exceed the No. 1 line (the payroll is almost 1.).72.3 billion, or 7 million more than the luxury tax line. ）
You can call them the Tyrant Seven:Celtics, Nuggets, Warriors, Heat, Bucks, Suns and Clippers。The next player with an asterisk after his name is not eligible to sign with these seven teams.
Here's a list of the top players who have entered the buyout market, or who are likely to enter the market, and here counts all the players who may have been laid off before March 1.
1. Dinwiddie*, cut by the Raptors:Dinwiddie's strange reluctance to shoot this past month was one of the many reasons the Nets were happy to see him go, but he's a talented offensive player and has a good attendance. He is only 30 years old and has a career PER of 153. There is a body type that can switch defenses and multiple positions, and you can develop offense in the second lineup. The local tyrant seven-man group can't sign him, but teams like the Lakers and Mavericks who need backcourt are reportedly interested in him.
2. Wright, Wizards:The Wizards didn't trade him for a second-round pick on the deadline, which I'm actually quite surprised because he's unlikely to return to the team next year, but this year's deadline, it's not good to trade an expiring contract for a valuable asset. Wright is 31 years old, and his low-frequency three-point shot limits his ability to pull space, but he is still a useful defender with the ball, and at 1.95m, he can direct offense or play off the ball.
3. Troy Brown, Pistons:I don't think it's going to be possible for him to get into the buyout market because he has one year left on his reasonable contract next season ($4 million non-guaranteed) and the Pistons need some players of that type. However, if he's not in the Pistons' future plans, Brown is a good picker at the end of the rotation because he can defend and shoot from open positions (36.).9%, career 355%）。He fell out of the rotation with the Timberwolves this year and with the Lakers last year because of his lack of offensive firepower, but the high-level stats think he's a decent player.
4. Lowry*, Wasps:Lowry's foul shooting moves are starting to be increasingly ignored by the referees, and at the age of 37 this season, his shot development ability has also fallen off a cliff. However, he may still have a bit of fuel in his body and can play as a "3D" point guard without the ball to a team that has enough ball-handling and shooting ability on the wing. At this point in time, his reunion with Morey and Nurse in the 76ers seems to be an expected ending.
5. Marcus Morris*, cut by the Spurs:Morris qualifies to return to the 76ers because he was sent to the Spurs in a three-way trade, not in a row, to the Pacers and then to the Spurs. He can't go back to the Clippers because the Clippers belong to the local tyrant seven. He's certainly not the same Morris he used to be, but as a substitute No. 4 or small-ball No. 5, he's certainly not the worst option because of his potential to pull up space. Will he be able to reunite with his twin brother Markieff at the Mavericks?
6. Osman, Spurs:Because the Spurs can do something with his birdie rights this summer (keep him, or sign and trade), I don't think it's likely that he will be bought out with the Spurs. The Spurs are losing like crazy every night, and Osman is certainly not a player who can make a difference, especially on the defensive end, but he's a good wing with a 37-point shooting percentage5%。
7. Fournier*, Piston:Since Thibodeau's unhappy affair with Fournier in late 2022, Fournier has spent most of the past two years frozen in the Knicks bench. The French defender has played just 13 minutes this season, despite being fit all year long. However, at just 31 years old, he looks like he's going to have a lot of energy, averaging 14 points per game for France at the World Cup.
8. Milton, Pistons:Milton, 27, had a decent four years with the 76ers, but his 38-game run with the Timberwolves was unexplainably bad and the Timberwolves traded him for Monte Morris on deadline day. After the Bucks acquired Beverley, Milton's reunion with former coach Doc Doctri Doctrinal Rivers with the Bucks may be less likely, but if the Pistons decide to make the backcourt less crowded and choose to part ways with Milton (he has a $5 million non-guaranteed contract next season, and the Pistons could cut him in June to create more salary space), there should be a market for him.
9. House, cut by the Pistons:House is 30 years old and has not performed well in the last five years, but an athletic wing with decent shooting ability is still very popular, and there are not many wing talents on the market.
10. Otto Porter, Sir :Potter, who is often injured, fits the type of player with size + goalscorer, but has only played 15 games this season, with none of them scoring in double figures. Even when he can play, his game impact may be much smaller than his championship trip with the Warriors two years ago.
11. Thaddeus Young, cut by the Nets:Young has started a few games with the Raptors recently and could still impact the game with his passing ability and odd runs in the elbow zone with one-handed shots and throws. At only 2.03m, he can't protect the rim anymore, but he is an active defender, with an active defensive action in his hands, and a PER of 16 in the limited time of the season0。He's a weird type of player who won't be compatible with all teams, but at 35 he can still play.
12, Metu, cut by the Grizzly Bears:I was surprised that the Grizzlies cut him and signed GG Jackson, a two-way contract player, to a four-year contract because I felt that Metu had played a decent amount of playing time with the Suns as an interior swingman this season. Metu is a bit stuck in the middle of the two positions on the inside, he is only 2.06m, and he doesn't have a good enough projection ability to play four, unless there is a space type five next to him. However, he was a useful substitute under both the Suns and Kings and can bring positive value in the right circumstances.
13. Muscala, Piston:This buyout feels unlikely. First of all, the Pistons love their new veteran because he needs to lead the Pistons to 10 wins in a season and avoid a historic disaster. Muscala has a PER value of 8 this season5. The Celtics have been pressing him to the bottom of the bench since the Celtics got him at the deadline last spring, so he may not have the appetite to leave a team where he can play consistently.
14. Biyombo, cut by the Grizzlies (January):Let's not forget Biyombo, as a traditional punching frame + block type center, he brought some good time to the Grizzlies at the beginning of the season; The Grizzlies cut him entirely because the season was completely out of order, and it was time to focus on next season. Sure, he doesn't shoot at all, and his handwork may be the worst in the league, but you can't get his rim protection from any other center in the garbage.
15, Gallinari, cut by the Pistons:As a 2.08m spatial five, Gallinari's defense has reached the point where he can be blown up everywhere, but he still provides enough space pulling ability and the ability to score alone in the second team, so it is valuable with the right team configuration.
16. Gibson, 10-day short contract after the Knicks expire:The Knicks have three roster openings and need another interior player when Mitchell Robinson is injured. Get ready for Thibodeau's smiling memes.
17, Cillian Hayes, cut by the Pistons:On Thursday's deadline, the day Monty Williams started Hayes for 30 minutes, the Pistons cut Hayes, and the internet was full of memes.
When Hayes was still with the Pistons, whether it was the playing time of other players or his own lack of projection, it would make an already congested space even more lethal. Regardless of which team takes him in the future, the key for the team will be to fix the 45 career true shooting percentage6% of players have projection problems.
18, Pokushevsky, Thunder:Pokusevski is a free agent after the season, and it is certainly not suitable for the Thunder, will the Thunder let him go and use a roster vacancy to get a veteran who needs more immediate power? If that's the case, he's worth a gamble on a rebuilding team.
19. Flynn, Piston:The Raptors have tried to use him as a rotation player this season, but he really doesn't work, and the Pistons may have too many guards to fit him in. That means his chance to stay may be gone, but he may still have a chance to go to a rebuilding team and get a steady 20 minutes a night to try and prove himself.
20, Kayla Lewis, Sir :Lewis is only 22 years old and has only played 720 minutes in the past three years; We don't really know what he's like, we just know that his coach really doesn't like to use him. His stats in the Development League for the past two years are mediocre, indicating that his potential may just not be enough, and the Jazz have too many guards in front of him, and he may not have a chance with the Jazz.
21, Brooknet, cut by the Wasps:His departure represents the end of the Hornets' 2021 draft, a complete disaster, and now only Saul is barely staying on the team, but with new management in place, Saul's departure after the season is inevitable (right?!). The Hornets got Bookknight in exchange for a future first-round pickKay Jones, and then got Thor with the 35th pick; Since then, the Hornets' roster depth has been a constant problem. Bookknight may need to start from the bottom and put in a bit of a show in the Development League to get his chances back on another NBA team.
22、p.j.Tucker, Clippers:Tucker is extremely unlikely to part ways with the team unless he gets a lion's share of the 11.5 million player option next season. Once Tucker executes the option, he'll be the June trade chip.
23, Robin López, cut by the king:The 35-year-old may be at the finish line of his career, and he is no longer eligible to return to the Bucks, having played just 65 minutes this season. However, as the NBA's number one mascot finisher and everyone's favorite guy in the locker room, he may remain in the league as the 15th man on the roster.
24. Korkmaz, cut by the Pacers:Korkmaz is a so-called shooter, but he's shot just 35 from three-point range in his seven-year career5%, the defensive end will continue to be targeted, and the next contract could come from Europe.
25, Knox, Jazz:I'll just put it this way: I don't think the Jazz traded Fontaeo to give Knox a try. He can occasionally tug at people's heartstrings with the combination of size + technique, and the Pistons seem to have a strange crush on him. But at this point in time, we already have a lot of data to prove that he is a substitute at best.
26, Joe Harris, cut by the Pistons:Maybe that's the end of his career, and his NBA journey is good enough. He doesn't look like he's going back to what he used to be since he had ankle surgery two years ago, playing just 15 games with the Pistons this season.
27. Stevens, Grizzlies:Stevens' tough defense has a place for the Grizzlies, but he won't shoot (28.).5%), making his appeal very limited.
28, Ish Smith, Hornets:Smith has played for a record 13 teams. After 15 years in the league, can he increase that number to 14 before he retires? He's 35 years old, can't shoot, and has a PER value of 6 this season7. Having played too much time in the miserable Hornets lineup.
29, Mills, Eagles:One way the Hawks can free up playing time for Kobe Bif is to leave Snyder without the Mills option; The 35-year-old defender has played 202 minutes this season and has a PER of 65。
30. Garrison Matthews, Eagles:One way the Hawks can free up playing time for Griffin is to leave Snyder without the option of Matthews; The veteran flank has played 447 minutes this season with a PER of 70。Matthews has one year left on his non-guaranteed contract after playing this season.
31. Wesley Matthews, Eagles:One way the Hawks can free up playing time for Seth Lundy is to leave Snyder without the Matthews option; The 37-year-old defender has played 232 minutes this season and has a PER of 55。
32, Landell, Rocket:Landale barely plays and has $8 million in non-guaranteed contracts next year that can be used in the trade market, so the Rockets probably won't cut him right now.
33. Marjanovic, Rocket:The Serbian giant is largely unavailable (just 48 minutes this season), but with everyone in the league loving him, he may have avoided being cut.
34, Archidiacono, cut by the Pistons:The 29-year-old can't return to the Knicks this season, so he'll likely wait until training camp begins next season to reunite with the Knicks' Villanova College Gang.