Jared Dudley

[...] The same is likely true of Dudley, albeit to a lesser degree. Acquired in the summer in yet another salary dump (coming paired with a lightly protected 2021 second-round pick on account of being a bit more expensive than Darrell Arthur, Dudley barely played for the Suns last year, appearing in career-lows of 48 games and 686 minutes. And when he did play, the always-slow Dudley looked particularly slow, unable to do much to get open or finish offensively and struggling to get to the spot defensively. But what Dudley is known for is an excellent basketball IQ, and of being able to read and call out plays, even if he cannot much be involved in defending them any longer. Veteran benches could always do with a wise, unselfish, heady and vocal player on their deep bench; the Nets could do so, too, but as Dudley's earning window closes quickly, he may well want to spend the time he has left on a contender.

Jared Dudley
SF/PF, 6’7, 225lbs, 31 years old, 10 years of experience

Shot well and had his best rebounding mark for seven years, and defended the pick-and-roll well. Threw the ball away a fair amount yet played his otherwise steady, heady game, as was expected and required. Dudley’s salary declines throughout its life and expires in 2019, by which time many other new contracts (including Booker’s) will be due to start, which is both useful and deliberate. And if he is not moved to a contending team by that time, he will be worth keeping around for that time frame regardless.

Player Plan: Two years and a combined $19,530,000 remaining. He need not be dealt, but depending on offers, it may become the right move.