NBA Rumors: Ranking the 5 best potential buyout candidates

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Tyreke Evans

Tyreke Evans is perhaps the best player on this list and the most interesting one. The Memphis Grizzlies haven’t said that they’re going to buyout Evans, but if he does hit the open market there’s no argument that he will likely be the most sought after player on this list.

Evans is having a superb bounce back season and is on pace to have his best statistical season since his rookie season. Evans is averaging 20 points, five rebounds and five assists on 46 percent shooting from the field and 39 percent from 3-point range.

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Evans will be looking for a big payday this summer, so any team that likely inks him in the buyout market will be making a rental play. Either way, this would be a huge get for any playoff contender.

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