When the Boston Celtics traded for Mike Muscala, they did so by sending Justin Jackson to the Oklahoma City Thunder, thus protecting the open roster spot they created when they traded Noah Vonleh to the San Antonio Spurs in early January.
The thinking behind that deal was simple: keep some flexibility for when the buyout market begins to heat up and look for an additional wing should one shake free. Well, as it happens, several wings are projected to become free agents in the coming days. While Terrence Ross is likely headed to the Phoenix Suns and Will Barton is garnering flirtatious looks from the Dallas Mavericks, there still appears to be plenty of value available.