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.
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