Lewis

DALLAS -- Frustrated with his negotiations for a long-term contract with the Seattle SuperSonics, Texas native Rashard Lewis has agreed to visit Dallas on Thursday to tour the Mavericks' facilities and meet with owner Mark Cuban, the Dallas Morning News reported in its Wednesday editions.

Small-forward Lewis, among the most sought-after free agents on the market this summer, is seeking a six-year deal in the $80-90 million range from the Sonics, with Seattle offering no more than $50-55 million.

Lewis, from Houston, is negotiating with the Mavericks even though Dallas' payroll is already well over the league's new $40.3 million salary cap and the Mavs cannot offer anything more than a three-year, $15 million package.

Lewis, 22, drafted directly out of high school, has improved his statistics in each of his four seasons with the Sonics. In 2001-02, Lewis averaged 16.8 points and 7.1 rebounds per game.