However, that hasn’t been the case. There are several names out there that have proven to be significant role players in their careers, including current free agent and former Washington Wizard Andray Blatche. The 6’11″, 235-pound forward has basically been ignored for the majority of the offseason and has reportedly heard little to no interest from any organization, including the Wizards team he spent seven years with.

Dec 18, 2010; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards power forward Andray Blatche (7) celebrates a play with head coach Flip Saunders against the Miami Heat during the first half at the Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-US PRESSWIRE

That may have changed. ESPN’s Marc Stein tweeted that the San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat have shown exploratory interest in Blatche. Both would serve good homes to Blatche with the Spurs looking for an option outside of DeJuan Blair and the Heat always being in need of someone who could take up time at the four or five positions. The Spurs have the advantage in terms of expenditure, but the Heat have the advantage of being the 2012 NBA champions.

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