Jared Dudley opted into his contract for next season Tuesday, ESPN's Marc Stein reports.

Dudley opted into his contract for next season Tuesday, ESPN's Marc Stein reports.

Analysis:

Dudley was thought to be leaning toward returning to Milwaukee, and he'll do so for $4.25 million next season. The veteran emerged as a key role player for a surprising Bucks team last season, and he figures to return in a similar role as a utility player, of sorts, off the bench.