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Grading all the Miami Heat’s free agent acquisitions

By Malcolm Haynes

Sep 28, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem (40) takes a selfie during photo day at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 28, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem (40) takes a selfie during photo day at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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The deal: Two years, $12 million dollars. The second year is non-guaranteed (team option).

Analysis: Signing Ellington is hard to understand. Sure, he provides a veteran presence in the locker room and can mentor younger players. He can also reliably space the floor. However, if the Heat knew they were bringing back Tyler Johnson, with Josh Richardson and Rodney McGruder already on the roster, Ellington becomes the fourth shooting guard.

Ellington had a subpar year in 2015-16 and I can’t believe he was in high demand. $6 million per year seems an overpay. Although in a league increasingly valuing perimeter shooting, $6 million may be the price for a reliable but relatively one dimensional perimeter threat.

On-court Impact: Meh.

Grade: C-

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