The NBA Trade Deadline is now come and gone, meaning that the only real roster movements will be contract buyouts. Many of the trades in this year’s deadline involved expiring contracts, expensive veterans, and second round draft picks. One of the main reasons for the trades is to ship out players with expiring contracts, thus freeing up cap room. Many of these players are eventually bought out by their new teams, as they were moved primarily for cap purposes. This time period is hard on the teams and players, and many veterans find themselves on the free agent market. While you certainly won’t find any stars in the free agent pool, there are still some very talented players who can contribute to a contending team.

Danny Granger – Los Angeles Clippers

For most of his career, Danny Granger has been an impact player for the Indiana Pacers. He provided strong defense, solid rebounding, and a consistent scoring presence. Unfortunately, injuries have been very common for Granger the past two seasons. He has played in a total of 34 games the past two years, and he was become a very inefficient player. While his best days are certainly behind him, Granger can still be very valuable to the Clippers. Assuming he can stay healthy, he can provide solid production of the bench for the Clippers, something they desperately need. More importantly, he will be a stout defender on the perimeter.

Granger has lost value as a scorer as he is only shooting 35 percent on the year. His greatest impact will be on defense. The Clippers have struggled getting production from the wing, and Granger should help nicely. While he certainly doesn’t offer enough to make the Clippers the favorites in the West, he certainly helps their chances.

Glen Davis – Los Angeles Clippers

For the past two seasons, Davis has been a very productive starter for the Orlando Magic. In the last two seasons Davis has averaged 13 points and seven assists. While he won’t be starting for the Clippers, he will provide some depth that the Clippers definitely need. Davis will likely be the first player in off the bench as a front court sub. Unlike Granger, Davis has been healthy and performing at a very high level the past two seasons. He is a big, physical presence and should provide an immediate impact for the Clippers. Davis will make a much greater impact than Granger; however they both bring veteran toughness, something that is invaluable in the playoffs.

Jimmer Fredette – Chicago Bulls

After tearing up the college ranks, Jimmer captured the hearts and attention of the media. Following his reign in college, the Sacramento Kings traded up to draft Jimmer with the tenth pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. Getting drafted by the Kings is always a bad situation, but it’s always more difficult when you’re nationally loved. In his three years in the league so far Jimmer has struggled. He lacks the skills of a point guard but he also lacks the size and quickness to play the shooting guard position. While he is a deadly shooter, he doesn’t contribute in any other facet of the game. Through his three years, he has averaged seven points and shot 41 percent from behind the arc.

Jimmer doesn’t bring a whole lot to the table, however; he is exactly what the Bulls need. The Bulls have the league’s worst offense, as they average only 93 points per game. The Bulls average only six three’s per game, the third lowest in the NBA. Jimmer has successfully escaped a toxic situation in Sacramento and should now get a chance to play, and do what he’s best at. As the youngest player on this list, Jimmer still has potential and could be a valuable offensive spark off the bench for the Bulls.

Beno Udrih – Memphis Grizzlies

The Grizzlies have really turned their season around and are making a strong push for the playoffs. The major weakness for the Grizzlies is their lack of offense, especially from the perimeter. The Grizzlies average five three’s a game, the lowest in the NBA. Even after adding Courtney Lee through trades and Mike Miller through free agency, they have been very ineffective from behind the arc.

Udrih is a veteran point guard who has been on multiple teams in his career. On his career, he shoots 35 percent from behind the arc; although, this season he has been shooting a scorching 42 percent. After falling out of favor with the Knicks, Udrih was bought out a then signed by the Grizzlies. He is the perfect fit in Memphis as he will be a more than suitable backup to Mike Conley. Most importantly, he should provide more production from behind the three point line, something Memphis desperately needs if they hope to make it in the West.