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Boston Celtics: 5 buyout candidates who could strengthen playoff roster

By Tarringo Basile-vaughan

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 13: Tristan Thompson #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers warms up before the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on January 13, 2020 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 13: Tristan Thompson #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers warms up before the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on January 13, 2020 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Tristan Thompson (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)
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1.  Tristan Thompson

Will the Cleveland Cavaliers free Tristan Thompson?

Well that is going to be the million-dollar question over the next week or so as Thompson was hoping to be traded at the NBA Trade Deadline.

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As of now the Cavaliers claim they will keep Thompson for the remainder of the season even with Andre Drummond added to the mix.  The team is reportedly hoping to shop a sign-and-trade for the center over the summer as he will be an unrestricted free agent following the center.

But this is the NBA, and teams and players are known to change their minds seemingly over night when it comes to players and contracts.

So, yes, a Tristan Thompson buyout can still happen and if it does, the Boston Celtics are expected to be in on him as well as other contenders.  Averaging 11.9 points and 10.4 rebounds, Thompson is a big man who could put the Celtics over the top.

Just ask former Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce who is already making a plea for Tristan Thompson.

"“Tristan, you are the one player who can put the Boston Celtics over the top,” Pierce said on Thursday’s episode of The Jump.  “Taking a couple extra less millions is worth it.  I’m telling you, it’s worth it.”"

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If Thompson wants to play for a contender this season, losing some money by entering the buyout market should intrigue him.  If it does, why not Boston?

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