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Jun 20, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat power forward Chris Andersen (left) celebrates with Heat president Pat Riley after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in game seven in the 2013 NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena. Miami Heat won 95-88 to win the NBA Championship. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Miami role players coming back?

After being signed mid-season and working his way back into shape, Chris Andersen became a huge contributor the Miami Heat. He earned himself a rotation spot and, despite not playing in two of the NBA Finals games, still managed to come off the bench for some efficient minutes. It seems that following the success of the team and Miami essentially resurrecting Birdman’s career, the energetic big man is willing to return to the Heat next season.

Role players Rashard Lewis and James Jones are also very likely to exercise their player options for next year. Meanwhile, Ray Allen has not made a decision on his future yet, but considering the circumstances, will probably be back too.