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.