Toronto Raptors: 4 top free agent targets when free agency begins

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3. Goran Dragic

As it stands, the Raptors only have one true point guard on the roster next season (Lowry). For those caught unexpected by the inclusion of Goran Dragic here, the Miami Heat staple has transitioned effortlessly into a bench role for the first time in almost a decade this season.

Part of the reason for that is the Heat’s flexible depth chart, allowing multiple players to compete at various positions, giving Dragic plenty of minutes to toil on the court. Even though he has started just one game this season, he’s averaging 28.4 minutes per game, more than he averaged during last year’s injury-plagued campaign.

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Despite coming off the bench, Dragic’s averages remain high. He’s averaging 16.1 points and 5.1 assists per game and his most enduring skill, his three-point shooting, remains solid (37.7 percent). Dragic will be 34 years old next year, but he still has a few solid seasons in him – besides, Lowry is 34 years old (and starting) now, and he hasn’t slowed down yet.

Dragic is earning more than $19 million this season and might be looking for one more strong payday in the waning days of his career. The Raptors can’t break the bank for Dragic, but if he’s willing to accept a salary along the average of backup point guards, he could be a good fit.

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