Danny Granger and Glen Davis bolster the Clippers' postseason chances. (Twitter/@LAClippers)

It's buyout season, as players on teams going nowhere get bought out and head to contenders. Which one of these late-season buyout players do you see having the biggest impact on their new team?

Michael Corvo:I’ll say Glen "Big Baby" Davis. The Clips desperately needed a backup big, and even though he’s not a 7-footer (or close to being one), he still helps down low. He’s familiar with Doc Rivers' system, and has NBA Finals experience. I like the Jimmer Fredette signing, too. Danny Granger fills a need, but I’m not sure what he has left in the tank.

Law Murray: No question that former Orlando Magic PF Glen Davis fills a role for the Los Angeles Clippers that they absolutely needed going into the spring. Davis is only 28 years old, and he's currently in his seventh NBA season out of LSU. He played for Doc Rivers when the Boston Celtics were in the NBA Finals in 2008 (champions) and 2010 (lost Game 7 in a series in which Davis played 20 minutes a game). When Dwight Howard was unavailable due to injury for the 2012 NBA playoffs, Davis went off, averaging 19 points and 9 rebounds per game during the Magic's first-round loss to the Indiana Pacers. Davis is an inefficient scorer that you don't want starting, and his durability and conditioning are always a concern. But he's an excellent fit for a team that only had Ryan Hollins, Hedo Turkoglu, and the since-departed trio of Byron Mullens, Antawn Jamison, and Stephen Jackson behind Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan.

Sareen Tavidian: A former All-Star, Danny Granger’s move should prove a success. After completing a contract buyout with the Philadelphia 76ers, Granger decided on the Los Angeles Clippers. With Doc Rivers’ much-awaited anticipation, Granger can now utilize his versatile scoring abilities and flexibility on the Clippers' court. Coming out of Indiana, Granger had only played 29 games this season and averaged about nine points per game. However, contrary to his game statistics, Rivers is optimistic about Granger’s addition and believes he will add depth and fluidity as a three-shooting small forward who can also sub in as a big man.

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban recently said he'd favor prospects spending one year in the D-League rather than play college basketball. Do you agree with his statements, or think that the NCAA should still be the requirement for non-international players trying to go pro?

Corvo: It should be allowed, but there would be issues. Many kids coming out of high school believe they can play pro, and it would lead to a lot of kids who aren’t good enough passing up college, only to become a D-League lifer. Players can learn valuable life lessons in college, and get a chance to learn from great coaches and potentially experience the NCAA Tournament. They should just be required to stay two years.

Murray: Well, as Brandon Jennings and Jeremy Tyler have shown, you can become an international player from the United States, bypass the NCAA, and still get drafted. Cuban makes an interesting point, because it would make the D-League more exciting to see players who are clearly ready to play professional basketball get a chance to play professional basketball. Glen Rice Jr. just became the first player drafted from a D-League team, albeit after he got in trouble in school first. Unless the NBA raises the bar NFL-style on how old you have to be to consider entry into the league, the one-and-done mentality of elite prospects will continue to infest college basketball. Personally, I'd like the league to raise the age to 20 - and not because I care about college basketball. We need to stop pretending like every freshman is the next big thing.

Tavidian: Disagree. He might be good with money, but Mark Cuban should really brush up on NBA history and rethink his statement. Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal, Jeff Green and Antawn Jamison are only a few of the many NBA athletes who have made it a mission to earn their college degree even after being drafted. The NCAA gives basketball players this goal, as well as room to grow and develop physically and mentally, whether on the court or off. If these young players were to automatically join the D-League, the passion for the game would diminish. The NCAA provides an arena for competitiveness and perseverance, where you can make a name for yourself during your four years in college. Contrary to the development during an athlete’s time in the NCAA, the D-League serves absolutely no purpose and leaves talented athletes to rot. The NCAA has played a large part in establishing the charisma of the NBA, and Cuban should recognize that without student athletes the organization would remain ignorant.

The frenzy over Jason Collins is over, so now what? (Twitter/@jasoncollins34)

Jason Collins makes his Nets home debut a week ago. In short, what is your opinion on his whole situation, being the first active openly gay player in America's four major sports leagues?

Corvo: At this point, it’s not much of a story, and that’s the way it should be. He’s been warmly received by nearly everyone—both fans and people within the league— because of how well-liked he is as a person. He’s a smart player, as professional as they come, and a great teammate. That’s all the players care about, and at this point, it seems to be a non-issue. The real test for the league will be when an All-Star player comes out.

Murray: Jason Collins made his home debut with the Brooklyn Nets Monday night against the Chicago Bulls and played the last 2:41, enough time for him to get a hometown ovation. He's on a second 10-day contract, and the expectation is that he'll be with the team for the rest of the year. All of this is great for him and his supporters. The media narrative around it has been a new form of cheering in the press box. I'm a little uncomfortable with the Jackie Robinson comparisons, and as several athletes have mentioned, it's not like Collins is the first gay athlete to play professional sports. Collins isn't in the league right now because he is gay, or because he is a talented player - he has more fouls than points over the last ten years of his career. Collins is in the league because of the relationships he has built since his time at Stanford. He has been a teammate of Jason Kidd, Joe Johnson, Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett. He is perfect for the media and has built great relationships there too. This isn't to take away from Collins' moment. It is to say that some athlete is going to abuse the media's attention to this obligation to put gay athletes on a pedestal while disregarding the other aspects of who they are and what else they bring to the table.

Tavidian: Ten months after his statement, we witnessed the return of Jason Collins. After signing a 10-day contract with the Brooklyn Nets, Collins returned home to the Barclays Center last week. Inevitably, as Collins walked onto the court during the last two minutes of the game, he was greeted with an overwhelming standing ovation. Fans holding banners and yelling his name from their seats made him feel more loved and appreciated than ever before. Collins was never a prominent name in the league, but his decision to come out paved him a shiny new path to success. The Nets signed him to a second 10-day contract, and whether his recently acquired notoriety might result in the Nets' improvement is yet to be seen.