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» Tuesday, July 10 2012

The 14-year veteran had his contract bought out June 30 by New Orleans for $13.7 million. Money, therefore, was not considered a big obstacle. “He’s made a lot of money in his life,’’ said Jarrel Hartfield, Lewis’ coach at Atlief Eskin High School in Houston. “He wants to win a championship.’’ FOXSports Florida

Brian Windhorst: Heat on verge of getting a commitment from Rashard Lewis, sources tell http://ESPN.com. Story posted soon. Twitter

Jared Zwerling: It appears Rashard Lewis is on the verge of signing w/ Heat -- definitely the ones to beat next season. They got those shooters: Allen too. Twitter

Peter Vecsey: Hearing Billy King met with Grant Hill. Unconfirmed. Hearing Rashard Lewis met with Heat. Unconfirmed. Twitter

The Heat may yet have better luck with Lewis, who has not officially made a decision, and could still visit Atlanta this week. Sources, however, said the 32-year-old finesse forward was extremely impressed with the Heat’s presentation, enough that he is seriously considering taking the $1.35 million offer. That would be tacked onto the $13.7 million Lewis has already received from New Orleans in a buyout. Palm Beach Post

Considering Heat called Marcus Camby's camp at 12:01 a.m. on 1st day of free agency, they really wanted him. The master plan was to try to get both Ray Allen and Camby. But Camby, who got a three-year, $13 million deal from New York, wasn't going to settle for the $1.35 million minimum and a sign-and-trade couldn't be worked out with Houston. Now, the Heat will turn their attention into seeing if they can get Rashard Lewis to come for the $1.35 million. Sulia

 

» Monday, July 9 2012

 

» Sunday, July 8 2012

 

» Saturday, July 7 2012

The agent for free agent small forward Rashard Lewis, Tony Dutt, confirmed reports that Lewis is scheduled to visit Miami on Sunday, and the Heat appear to have as good a chance as anybody to land the 32-year-old, two-time All-Star who has averaged 16.1 points and 5.6 rebounds per game in his 14-year career. Dutt said Lewis, who was traded from Washington to New Orleans on June 20 and bought out by the Hornets on June 30, may also visit Atlanta and New York. San Antonio is also believed to be in the mix as well. SI.com

Forward Rashard Lewis is visiting Sunday and the fact the Heat can offer only a minimum contract apparently has not eliminated his interest. Lewis told associates that he’s not hung up over salary because he’s making $13.7 million in a Hornets buyout next season. He also might speak to the Spurs and Knicks. Miami Herald

 

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