3. Shabazz Napier
The 2014 first-round pick appeared in 51 games for the Heat before having season-ending surgery with a sports hernia. Although the 23-year-old enjoyed a productive stretch in November, Miami must decide if its backup point guard is more valuable as a trade asset.
The University of Connecticut product averaged 5.1 points, 2.5 assists and 19.8 minutes in his rookie campaign and showed flashes of his playmaking skills. However, a lack of defensive prowess combined with a penchant for turnovers should make him expendable this summer while his trade value remains high.
Napier possesses championship pedigree, excellent court vision and displays good decision-making in transition. But if Miami wants to be a title contender next season, a veteran needs to be running the offense when Dragic is not in the game.
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