Los Angeles Lakers guard Jose Calderon has emerged as a potential candidate to join the NBA's annual March buyout market, according to league sources.
Sources told ESPN that it's not yet a certainty Calderon will secure his release from the Lakers in the coming days, but the sides are indeed discussing the options as Wednesday's playoff eligibility deadline nears.
The likes of Calderon and Philadelphia's newly acquired Andrew Bogut must be waived by Wednesday to retain eligibility for this season's playoffs with their next team.
Sources say that Calderon, if he winds up hitting the open market, would instantly become a target for both the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets.