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Report: Lewis heading to Orlando
Jul 3, 2007, 13:40 GMT
Seattle, WA - The Orlando Magic have reportedly landed one of the top members of this year's free-agent class in forward Rashard Lewis.
The Seattle Times reported Tuesday that Lewis, who has spent his entire nine- year career with the Sonics, will leave the Pacific Northwest for the sunnier climes of Florida. The Times, citing WKMG Local 6, an Orlando television station, reported that Lewis and the Magic had agreed to a five-year, $75 million contract.
NBA free agents can not officially sign contracts until July 11.
The six-foot, 10-inch Lewis, who turns 28 next month, averaged a career-high 22.4 points per game last season, and pulled down an average of 6.6 rebounds per game. He has averaged 16.6 points and 5.8 rebounds per game for his career.
Lewis, who turned pro after his senior year of high school and was a second-round selection by Seattle in the 1998 NBA Draft, was likely considered expendable by the Sonics after their selection of University of Texas phenom Kevin Durant, the number two overall pick in last week's draft, and the acquisition of Georgetown's Jeff Green, selected fifth overall by Boston.
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