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5 Most Likely Landing Spots For Ty Lawson If He’s Waived By Houston Rockets

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Just last season Ty Lawson was playing All-Star caliber basketball, and now his stock has fallen so far that the Houston Rockets couldn’t even move him at the trade deadline. They are reportedly going to buy out the contract of the 28-year-old point guard and cut ties for good. With all that said, Lawson could still be a calculated risk for a lot of teams. These are the five likeliest places that he could end up once he is a free agent.

5. Chicago Bulls

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Ty Lawson could not play with Derrick Rose, but the former MVP could use someone to lead the second unit. The Bulls are 23rd in bench scoring, so they could use a serious lift from a player like Lawson.

Ty Lawson could not play with Derrick Rose, but the former MVP could use someone to lead the second unit. The Bulls are 23rd in bench scoring, so they could use a serious lift from a player like Lawson.

4. Los Angeles Clippers

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The Clippers have been searching for a legitimate backup to Chris Paul since Darren Collison left in 2014. Ty Lawson could pay off huge for the Clippers and has the lowest risk factor.

The Clippers have been searching for a legitimate backup to Chris Paul since Darren Collison left in 2014. Ty Lawson could pay off huge for the Clippers and has the lowest risk factor.

3. Boston Celtics

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This one may seem a little out there, but Celtics boss Danny Ainge is always on the lookout for pieces to add. The Celtics' up-tempo offense is a good fit for Lawson. Yes, they have Isaiah Thomas, but I don't trust Marcus Smart.

This one may seem a little out there, but Celtics boss Danny Ainge is always on the lookout for pieces to add. The Celtics' up-tempo offense is a good fit for Lawson. Yes, they have Isaiah Thomas, but I don't trust Marcus Smart.

2. Washington Wizards

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The Washington Wizards are in desperation mode. They are somehow out of the playoff race despite another All-Star season from John Wall, but Ty Lawson could be able to help them with their failed small ball experiment.

The Washington Wizards are in desperation mode. They are somehow out of the playoff race despite another All-Star season from John Wall, but Ty Lawson could be able to help them with their failed small ball experiment.

1. Indiana Pacers

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The Indiana Pacers make the most sense of any team in the NBA. They need point guard help, as they are just 25th in the league in assist ratio. If Lawson can help ease any of the tremendous load off Paul George or Monta Ellis, he'll be a positive.

The Indiana Pacers make the most sense of any team in the NBA. They need point guard help, as they are just 25th in the league in assist ratio. If Lawson can help ease any of the tremendous load off Paul George or Monta Ellis, he'll be a positive.

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