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J.R. Smith and 4 other free agents who can improve the Heat’s 3-point shooting

By Joseph Zapata

June 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith (5) moves the ball against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) in the second half in game seven of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
June 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith (5) moves the ball against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) in the second half in game seven of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 10, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) controls the ball as Cleveland Cavaliers forward Richard Jefferson (24) defends during the first quarter in game four of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 10, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Harrison Barnes (40) controls the ball as Cleveland Cavaliers forward Richard Jefferson (24) defends during the first quarter in game four of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Harrison Barnes

HIghly unrealistic, but Barnes would be a great option for the Heat. Not only is he a proven three-point shooter, but he knows how to play both sides of the court, and he has tons of potential to blossom into a star.

Barnes shot 38.3 percent from long range this season, and provided a solid 11.7 points per game. The hardest thing, and possibly the most important, to find in today’s NBA are versatile players who can contribute on both ends.  At only 23 years old, the sky is the limit for this young two-way stud.

However, Barnes is coming off of a hugely disappointing postseason where he completely short circuited. His stock may be trending in the wrong direction, but he still should garner at least $15M a year, which may be too steep for the Heat. It’s also worth noting he is a restricted free agent, which allows the Golden State Warriors to match any offer.

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