Goodbye, NBA trade deadline.
Hello, buyout season.
The Association will still play host to a frenzy of player movement now that the trade deadline has passed. Teams will look to cut dead and unwanted weight, and those waived before March 1 will have the opportunity to be eligible for their next squad's potential playoff push.
Needle-nudging acquisitions aren't typically available in excess this time of year, but the 2016 buyout market is an anomaly. There are plenty of available names capable of making an impact at their next stop—provided it's the right fit.
Done Deal
David Lee
David Lee's departure from the Boston Celtics became a formality as soon as the trade deadline passed, according to Mark Murphy of the Boston Herald. His days of being a featured offensive option are over, but he's a post-deadline pickup who can move the needle.
Hence the Dallas Mavericks' interest, per The Vertical's Shams Charania:
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Article written by Dan Favale