PLAYERS:
Rashard Lewis,
Ray Allen,
LeBron James
TEAMS: New Orleans Hornets, Boston Celtics, Miami Heat
TEAMS: New Orleans Hornets, Boston Celtics, Miami Heat
Ray Allen will be introduced to his new fanbase as a member of the Miami Heat on Wednesday, and while he attempts to settle into his new home it appears he'll be joined by some familiar company down in South Beach. Rashard Lewis, who was teammates with Allen in Seattle from 2002 to 2007, is set to join the Heat on two-year deal as well, according to Marc J. Spears of Yahoo! Sports. The contract is reportedly for the veteran's minimum, meaning Lewis would make roughly $1.375 million per year. The deal will be a considerable drop in salary for...
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MIAMI (AP) -- Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis have signed their contracts with the NBA champion Miami Heat, and will be introduced in news conferences later Wednesday.
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Rashard Lewis has decided to join the Miami Heat, becoming yet another shooting option for the reigning NBA champions.
Agent Tony Dutt said the free agent forward and the Heat agreed to terms on Tuesday, and Lewis is expected to sign his contract Wednesday in Miami. Lewis' decision comes just four days after Ray Allen agreed to accept an offer from Miami.
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