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Five under-the-radar free agents the Miami Heat should target

By Wes Goldberg

Mar 29, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Marvin Williams (2) rebounds the ball in front of Philadelphia 76ers guard Isaiah Canaan (0) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 29, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Marvin Williams (2) rebounds the ball in front of Philadelphia 76ers guard Isaiah Canaan (0) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 8, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Washington Wizards forward Jared Dudley (1) reacts after making a three point basket against the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 8, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Washington Wizards forward Jared Dudley (1) reacts after making a three point basket against the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Jared Dudley

If you’re looking for the next Shane Battier, this might be as close as you’re going to get this summer. Jared Dudley has made a career as a journeyman but that seems to be more based on situation this his ability. He’s played for the Hornets, Suns, Clippers, Bucks and Wizards. Those teams haven’t exactly been the poster organizations of stability.

Dudley, a 30-year-old free agent, should have a few offers after averaging 7.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.1 assists in about 26 minutes per game last season. He’s shot nearly 40 percent for his career from three-point range, including 42 percent last season.

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He’s the kind of guy who buys in to whatever system he’s in and makes intelligent plays on offense. He’s a swing man in the very sense of the word, with the ability to play anywhere between the 2 and 4. The Heat could use a versatile guy like that.

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