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NBA Free Agency 2016: 5 best fits for Dwyane Wade

By Rob Wolkenbrod

May 3, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) gestures as he dribbles the ball up court against Toronto Raptors in game one of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
May 3, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) gestures as he dribbles the ball up court against Toronto Raptors in game one of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 21, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks general manager Phil Jackson watches during the third quarter against the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden. The Magic defeated the Knicks 107-99. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks general manager Phil Jackson watches during the third quarter against the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden. The Magic defeated the Knicks 107-99. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

5. New York Knicks

The New York Knicks are under another roster upheaval. They traded for Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose, are likely to sign center Joakim Noah, and have a gaping hole at shooting guard. With some cap space still remaining, maybe they can lure in Dwyane Wade.

It would be a tough sell for Phil Jackson and Co. to pitch Wade that would be joining a successful team. No one knows how well a potential unit of Rose, Noah, and Carmelo Anthony are going to mesh. Melo and Rose need the ball in their hands to play well and Noah is coming off a mediocre, injury-riddled season. Wade is fading as well, so he might not be the best piece to fit in with that trio.

However, maybe a reduced role is what Wade needs. He wouldn’t have to carry the scoring load and could team with a long-time USA basketball teammate in Anthony.

Wade could also be a facilitator in certain situations. Given how Rose and Anthony are more known for their ability to score, Wade could back off and play a combo guard role.

Signing Dwyane Wade will be a tough sell, but if he’s convinced by the pieces in place, then this could work.

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