The Miami Heat have added another veteran player at a discount.
Forward Rashard Lewis has agreed to a two-year, $2.8 million deal, sources told ESPN.com. Lewis had other suitors and might’ve been able to get a higher offer elsewhere but was sold on a role with the defending champions after meeting with team president Pat Riley on Sunday in Miami.
He became the Heat’s top priority when free agent center Marcus Camby agreed to a sign-and-trade to go to the New York Knicks.
Lewis recently agreed to a $13.7 million buyout from the New Orleans Hornets after they traded for him last month. The 6-foot-10 shooting specialist and former All-Star averaged 7.8 points in just 28 games for the Washington Wizards last season after being bothered by a right knee injury.
The Heat are expected to sign and introduce free agent Ray Allen on Wednesday and Lewis could be part of the proceedings as well.
WRITTEN BY  Brian Windhorst | ESPN.com & FULL STORY HERE
