5. Mike Dunleavy (Chicago Bulls)
Though he started balling in Oakland with the Golden State Warriors 12 years ago, Mike Dunleavy has spent the last nine seasons completing a tour of duty for each of the NBA’s Midwest franchises — the Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks, and most recently, Chicago Bulls. The lanky former Duke Blue Devil has averaged about 12 points and four rebounds for his career.
Dunleavy has been effective as a starter and reserve throughout his time in the league, and though he started for most of the past two seasons in the Windy City, he might not be opposed to returning to the bench in the right circumstances.
He is an unrestricted free agent in July, and with the Bulls’ coaching situation in flux, Derrick Rose’s health a constant concern, and emerging star Jimmy Butler’s return not guaranteed, Dunleavy may wait to see how the dominos fall before deciding on his future.
As a backup to Deng or Wade, Dunleavy could be the second coming of Mike Miller. He has a knack for getting under the skin of opposing players and a decent stroke from outside.
And at $3.3 million this last season, he could be a good value play for the Heat.
Next: Omri Casspi (Sacramento Kings)
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