Golden State Warriors: 18 realistic buyout targets Golden State should consider

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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 3: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors handles the ball during the game against Jeremy Lin #7 of the Atlanta Hawks on December 3, 2018 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Kent Bazemore

One of the more unlikely buyout targets, Bazemore would see interest by numerous teams if the Hawks bought him out. The Hawks are one of the teams expected to firesale their veterans.

Bazemore is having a career year with the Hawks. It’s too bad the Hawks are one of the East’s worst teams because Bazemore has been balling this season. Averaging over 13 points per game, Bazemore has found a rhythm offensively.

With good size at 6-foot-5, Bazemore is athletic enough to get by defenders and can, at the same time, shoot over many smaller defenders. 29, Bazemore still has quite a big of guaranteed money left on his contract, one reason he may not be bought out.

Bazemore has seen terrific success as a main go-to option on Atlanta. Given his contract, it’s unlikely he’s bought out though.