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Looking Ahead: Buyout Candidates and Future Trades
As the dust from the trade deadline settles, attention now turns to potential buyout candidates. Individuals like Dennis Schröder and Ben Simmons have emerged as intriguing options as teams look to maximize their rosters before playoff pushes. Teams are actively clearing roster spots to prepare for the buyout market, suggesting that while the trades have ended, the movement isn't over yet.
Interestingly, the Memphis Grizzlies’ trade of Marcus Smart also created waves, as it indicates a shift in strategy not only for Memphis but for teams looking at salary management as they eye future extensions and acquisitions.