Boston Celtics: 5 buyout candidates who could strengthen playoff roster

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4. Tyler Johnson

A player who has had some success against the Boston Celtics in the past is Phoenix Suns wing Tyler Johnson.

Averaging just 16.6 minutes per game, the 6-foot-4 Johnson is a player is a buyout candidate who could be an asset for a contending team as a 3-and-D option off the bench.

With a salary of over $19 million, Johnson is another player like Evan Turner who is being paid basically to sit on the bench. Also, like Turner, Tyler Johnson would give the Celtics some depth in the backcourt and also some end of the bench scoring.

But, is he better than what the team currently have with Brad Wanamaker?

In his best season with the Miami Heat, Johnson averaged 13.7 points per game primarily playing point guard. That kind of production could be a value to the Boston Celtics going down the stretch, especially if the injury bug continues and players like Kemba Walker and Marcus Smart need rest.

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