NBA: The 7 best early-season buyout candidates

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NBA Phoenix Suns Jamal Crawford (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Jamal Crawford, Phoenix Suns

Possible Destinations: Utah Jazz, Golden State Warriors, Memphis Grizzlies

Best Potential Roles: Off The Bench Scoring

Best Fit: Memphis Grizzlies

Jamal Crawford is a ageless wonder that continues to baffle basketball defenders every night even in his 19th NBA season. Crawford brings elite scoring and offensive playmaking to any team he dons the uniform of. But being a veteran and having extensive playoff experience makes for crawford being a certain buyout candidate from the NBA’s potential worst team in the Phoenix Suns.

The Memphis Grizzlies as one of the best defensive teams and known for their grind it out style of basketball, could welcome Jamal for his offensive skills and versatility.

Crawford could be a viable piece off the Grizzlies bench like the recent addition of Center Joakim Noah was as the Grizzlies push to return back to Western Conference post-season play.