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Top 10 Post-Deadline Remaining NBA Free Agents/Buyout Candidates

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10) Cam Reddish, Charlotte Hornets
Cam Reddish is another talented player who was dealt before the deadline as the Lakers and Rob Pelinka continued to shake up their roster. The former lottery pick lands in Charlotte, where first-year head coach Charles Lee could take on the reclamation project and tap into his potential. However, in a numbers game for the Hornets, it wouldn't be a shock to see the versatile player waived. Nonetheless, as a top-10 pick in 2019, the former Duke star would likely find a new team rather quickly.

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1) Ben Simmons, Brooklyn Nets
Ben Simmons became the top free agent on the market on Friday morning after he and the Brooklyn Nets agreed on a buyout. The former No. 1 overall pick has already gained interest from multiple contending teams, and he'll likely be the top target for all teams not over the second apron.

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2) Lonnie Walker IV, Zalgiris
In the offseason, Lonnie Walker IV signed with the Boston Celtics on an Exhibit-10 deal. The talented guard showed out in the preseason, and the Celtics tried everything they could to explore avenues to keep the guard. Still, the penalty for doing so with the financial restrictions was too much for general manager Brad Stevens to overcome. Walker was cut and went overseas, where he's averaging 13.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists with Źalgiris in the EuroLeague. It's been reported that the Miami product has become a likely candidate to be bought out of his overseas deal and return to an NBA roster for the back stretch of the season.
3) Bojan Bogdanovic, Brooklyn Nets
Bojan Bogdanovic has yet to play this season for the Nets as he recovers from left foot surgery. However, the forward seems to be inching closer to a return, but it may not be with the Nets. The 35-year-old has plenty to offer contending teams, but considering that Brooklyn decided to buy out Ben Simmons, it would make sense for them to cut their ties with the veteran as well. If he is bought out, expect a robust market for Bogdanovic.
4) Seth Curry, Charlotte Hornets
Seth Curry was dealt to the Charlotte Hornets last season, and he seemed content suiting up for his father, Dell Curry's old team. However, the guard's role is not significant enough to stay put in Charlotte, especially as his career slowly approaches an end. The 34-year-old could benefit contending teams as a spot-up shooter off the bench.
5) Reggie Jackson, Washington Wizards
Reggie Jackson was the odd man out at the NBA trade deadline when the Philadelphia 76ers dealt him to the Washington Wizards for a younger guard. The Wizards quickly waived the veteran after the team struggled to find a separate deal for the playmaker. Now, on the open market, he can select a team with which to continue his NBA journey.
6) Tre Jones, Chicago Bulls
Tre Jones is a young guard who showed plenty of flashes with the San Antonio Spurs. The former Duke standout spent four serviceable years in San Antonio, but after his minutes were cut this season, the writing seemed to be on the wall for the guard to be traded ahead of the deadline. Jones found himself a part of the blockbuster trade for De'Aaron Fox, which landed him with the Chicago Bulls. However, considering the Bulls' loaded backcourt, the 25-year-old could be in a position to hit the market again, where he could land with several teams considering how effective he can be as a backup point guard.
7) Daniel Theis, Oklahoma City Thunder
Daniel Theis was dealt to the Oklahoma City Thunder so that the New Orleans Pelicans could shed some salary. The Thunder quickly waived the big man, sending him to the open market to evaluate his options. Although Theis may not be a star center, he's a quality depth piece that could add value to numerous playoff teams.
8) Josh Richardson, Utah Jazz
Danny Ainge and the Utah Jazz spent the deadline as facilitators for multiple blockbuster trades. Utah landed multiple new faces at the deadline, including wing Josh Richardson. The veteran hasn't suited up much this year, playing in only eight games, but when healthy, he has plenty to offer as part of a playoff rotation. Although he hasn't hit the buyout market yet, it seems things may be trending that way for the 31-year-old.
9) Jalen Hood-Schifino, Utah Jazz
Jalen Hood-Schifino landed with the Jazz as part of the blockbuster trade between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers. Utah shockingly waived the guard shortly after the deadline passed on Thursday, and he'll likely have plenty of options. The Indiana product is only 21-years-old, and as a former first-round pick in 2023, there's plenty of potential to convince teams to take a flier on the young prospect.
10) Cam Reddish, Charlotte Hornets
Cam Reddish is another talented player who was dealt before the deadline as the Lakers and Rob Pelinka continued to shake up their roster. The former lottery pick lands in Charlotte, where first-year head coach Charles Lee could take on the reclamation project and tap into his potential. However, in a numbers game for the Hornets, it wouldn't be a shock to see the versatile player waived. Nonetheless, as a top-10 pick in 2019, the former Duke star would likely find a new team rather quickly.

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1) Ben Simmons, Brooklyn Nets
Ben Simmons became the top free agent on the market on Friday morning after he and the Brooklyn Nets agreed on a buyout. The former No. 1 overall pick has already gained interest from multiple contending teams, and he'll likely be the top target for all teams not over the second apron.

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