2023 NBA buyout candidates who would fit with the Celtics
The NBA trade deadline has passed and now we enter buyout season. The deadline for players to get waived and retain playoff eligibility is March 1. Here’s who I think…

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 11: Head coach Brad Stevens of the Boston Celtics attends a game between the Celtics and the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2019 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 11, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Celtics defeated the Grizzlies 113-87. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
The NBA trade deadline has passed and now we enter buyout season. The deadline for players to get waived and retain playoff eligibility is March 1. Here's who I think the Celtics might sign.
Danny Green
David Butler II-USA TODAY SportsDec 20, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Danny Green (14) moves the ball against Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) in the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Kevin Love
David Butler II-USA TODAY SportsDec 22, 2021; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) in the half quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Terrence Ross
Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY SportsJan 2, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Orlando Magic guard Terrence Ross (31) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) during the second half at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Gordon Hayward
Brian Spurlock/USA TODAY SportsApr 19, 2019; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward (20) brings the ball up court against the Indiana Pacers during the third quarter in game three of the first round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Serge Ibaka

Feb 26, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka (9) dunks against Boston Celtics center Robert Williams (44) during the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
Dewayne Dedmon
Jim Rassol-USA TODAY SportsMay 19, 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams (12) defends Miami Heat center Dewayne Dedmon (21) during the first half of game two of the 2022 eastern conference finals at FTX Arena. Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
Frank Kaminsky
Will Barton
Nerlens Noel
Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY SportsJan 23, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Nerlens Noel (9) pulls down a rebound against the Milwaukee Bucks in the third quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports
Patrick Beverley
Reggie Jefferson
George Hill
Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 06: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics defends George Hill #3 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2019 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on May 06, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bucks defeat the Celtics 113-101. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
RJ Hampton
Damian Jones
Justin Holiday
David Butler II-USA TODAY SportsJan 10, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Justin Holiday (8) shoots against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) in the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Derrick Rose
Elsa/Getty ImagesBOSTON - APRIL 18: John Salmons of the Chicago Bulls nabs the loose ball from Rajon Rondo of the Boston Celtics as Derrick Rose of the Bulls defends in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 18, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Chicago Bulls defeated the Boston Celtics 105-103 in overtime. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)





