Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports: Desperate times apparently have called for desperate measures:

The agent for Rod Strickland said Saturday his client has agreed to terms with the Heat.

In a move that contradicts much of the Heat's offseason approach, agent Leon Rose confirmed he had come to terms with the Heat for the services of the 35-year-old free-agent point guard.

"The only hurdle is getting this signed," said Rose, who planned to fly to South Florida today with Strickland. "There is an understanding in place."

Rose said Strickland, who bypassed interest from the Philadelphia 76ers, has agreed to the $1 million veteran's minimum. Rose said the contract would be guaranteed, which would leave the Heat with little wiggle room below the anticipated luxury-tax threshold of $54 million in team payroll.