Forward Dorell Wright has agreed to terms on a two-year deal with the Miami Heat, with his contract expected to be signed later this week. Wright was selected by Miami as the No. 19 pick in the 2004 NBA Draft and is a restricted free agent, with the Heat having the right to match outside offers. With little outside interest, Wright will receive a deal that will start at roughly the $2.9 million qualifying offer he had been extended by the Heat for 2008-09. Despite starting 34 of his 44 appearances last season before being sidelined by a knee injury, Wright, 22, likely will have to battle for playing time with defensive specialist Yakhouba Diawara. and 3-point specialist James Jones.

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