The NBA trade deadline has come and gone, but the Knicks aren’t done adding to the roster.

New York was able to shed enough salary through its series of trades at the deadline — moving Guerschon Yabusele to Chicago for Dalen Terry and then Terry to New Orleans for Jose Alvarado — that it can enter the buyout market immediately. The Knicks have an open roster spot.

The addition of Alvarado was the answer to New York’s concern about backup ballhandling this season. It still, though, has a hole in the front court, with second-year center Ariel Hukporti not yet looking ready to provide long, positive minutes in a playoff series if needed. Given Mitchell Robinson’s injury history, it may behoove the Knicks’ decision-makers to add another veteran center as insurance behind Robinson and Karl-Anthony Towns. The team could also elect to add another wing player, one who can guard bigger ballhandlers in a pinch if needed and knock down 3s.

With New York being over the first apron and up against the second, it cannot sign a player who made, or makes, $14.1 million this year before being bought out. For more context, a player must be waived by or on March 1 to be eligible for the postseason with his new team. So, the Knicks have some time to wait and see who will be available and makes the most sense for their roster, but they will eventually fill the final roster spot.

Here, I’m going to look at five potential buyout candidates who might make the most sense for New York to add to the roster.

1. Chris Boucher, F/C

The 33-year-old big man was waived by the Jazz after being traded to Utah from Boston, where he just couldn’t find the floor.

Boucher isn’t perfect. He’s 6-foot-8 and weighs 200 pounds soaking wet. He’s not a physical presence by any means, but he can hit an open 3 and blocks shots. Would he want to come to New York and only play in garbage time or if an injury happens? I’m not sure, especially since time might be ticking on his career and he might want to go to a place where he can try and stick beyond this season.

However, for the Knicks, Boucher would be an upgrade over Hukporti this season and does have postseason experience, having won NBA titles in 2018 and 2019.

2. Marvin Bagley III, C, Dallas Mavericks

Bagley was recently traded to the Mavericks after a solid season with the Wizards. He’s still on Dallas’ roster and even played 24 minutes the other night, but the Mavericks aren’t trying to win and have several frontcourt bodies already. Bagley might get bought out by March 1 to go somewhere else, though it’s not set in stone.

Bagley would be an overqualified third center for the Knicks. He can score with his back to the basket and is a good lob threat. Bagley isn’t a good defender, but he can block shots on occasion.

In terms of talent, Bagley might be the Knicks’ best big-man option if he does end up splitting with the Mavericks.

3. Haywood Highsmith, F

The small forward hasn’t played this season due to recovery from a torn meniscus, but recent reports suggest that he was close to returning before being waived by the Nets.

If Highsmith can be anywhere close to the player he was the last two seasons in Miami, where he shot above 38 percent from 3 and was a good defender, that would be a good signing for the Knicks. New York doesn’t need Highsmith to be his old self right now, so maybe taking a flier on him, allowing him to continue to rehab for a little longer and then having him on ice for the postseason wouldn’t be a bad idea.

You can never have too many solid, 3-and-D wings, and while we don’t know if Highsmith will get back to the player he once was, the risk might be worth the reward.

4. Drew Eubanks, C, Sacramento 

Unless someone unforeseen hits the buyout market in the next few weeks, the center position isn’t looking too sexy.

Eubanks is still under contract with the Kings, but he never plays. The veteran center has been passed by two rookies in the rotation, so one might assume that both sides could be interested in parting ways by March 1.

Eubanks would just be a body for New York. He doesn’t bring a ton to the table. But he’s been around the league and seen it all.

5. Mason Plumlee, C

Similar to Eubanks, Plumlee’s days in the NBA might be numbered after a long career. He spent this season in Charlotte before being traded to Oklahoma City and was then waived. Yet, Plumlee couldn’t even play for a Hornets team that needed size at the center position up until recently.

Plumlee wouldn’t provide much on the court, but he has experience that could be beneficial to a locker room looking to do something special this season. He knows how to play the game. Hopefully, for the Knicks’ sake, there are better forward and center options available. If not, Plumlee’s experience might not be the worst thing in the world to have in the locker room. He could have a similar role to that of P.J. Tucker last year.

Other names worth considering if they’re bought out
Kelly Olynyk, F/C, Spurs
Xavier Tillman, C, Hornets
Jeremy Sochan, F, Spurs