The 5 best players available on the buyout market

It's been a week since the NBA trade deadline passed, and we can still see many new players in new colors. What a madness! It seems like the stage has been officially set for an exciting end to the season, but there are still some moves that could impact the 2025 playoffs. Let's take a look at the top five NBA free agent and buyout candidates who, realistically, could be available to help contenders complete their roster.

Cam Reddish

Cam Reddish has been an intriguing acquisition target throughout his career. His size and shooting at the small forward position are coveted by any playoff team. That being said, he has never quite lived up to expectations. Over his career, he only shoots 32.2% from three, and this year with the Lakers, he's only shooting 28.9%. Despite this, he has played 31 games averaging 18.1 minutes on a solid playoff team. It might be worth picking him up. While still on the Lakers' roster, he has missed recent games due to personal reasons after a trade to the Hornets fell through.

Josh Richardson

Josh Richardson was recently waived by the Jazz after being traded by the Heat in the Jimmy Butler trade. Richardson has only played eight games this season with the Heat, but last year he played 43 games, averaging 25.7 minutes per game and shooting nearly 35% from three-point range. He is known for being a solid defender and could provide depth to a team in need. Richardson has dealt with injuries this season but could return for the stretch run. If healthy, he could be one of the top NBA free agent candidates.

Mo Bamba

Anyone looking for a big forward? Mo Bamba brings size and shooting at the backup center position. These are two skills that several contenders might need. Bamba has played 28 games with the Clippers this season, averaging 4.6 points and 4.3 rebounds in 12.6 minutes per game. His shooting numbers have dipped this season to just 30% from three, but in his career, he has a 35.7% three-point percentage. Also, he's only 26 years old. He could be a good mid-season free agent.

Reggie Jackson

Reggie Jackson still has fuel left in the tank. Last season, he averaged over 10 points per game while playing all 82 games for a title-aspiring Denver Nuggets team. For a 34-year-old point guard, that's impressive, making him one of the top NBA buyout options for title contenders. This season, the 76ers have used him in a significantly reduced role. So, why wouldn't a team in need of a backup point guard take a look at Jackson? The Wizards recently waived him, and any team needing a veteran leader at the backup point guard position should consider his services.

Marcus Smart

This one is not as clear-cut. The Wizards acquired Marcus Smart in a trade from the Grizzlies, and he is likely the least likely player on the list to be available for a buyout/free agent signing. That said, his place on a rebuilding team doesn't make sense. Smart himself mentioned this in a recent interview. If Smart becomes available, he would immediately rise to the top of the list of top NBA free agent candidates. Smart may not be the DPOY of the past, but he still brings defensive ability and playmaking that could help any team. He has also shown he can contribute to deep playoff runs on contending teams. Given that he is under contract for next season as well, a trade is highly likely to happen this season.

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