Pistons sign Jarvis Hayes

[Uncle Mxy]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_yl...v=st&type=lgns

Pistons sign free-agent F Hayes
August 16, 2007

DETROIT (TICKER) -- The Detroit Pistons signed forward Jarvis Hayes on Thursday.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

"We are pleased to add Jarvis Hayes to our roster," Pistons president Joe Dumars said. "Jarvis has proven himself as a solid NBA player over the last four seasons, and we like the flexibility and depth he will bring to our team at the small forward position."

Hayes, 26, averaged 7.2 points and 2.6 rebounds in a career-high 81 games with the Washington Wizards last season. He has averaged 8.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 226 games over three seasons - all with the Wizards.

It was supposed to be a more stellar career for Hayes, who was drafted 10th overall by Washington in the 2003 draft.

The 6-8 Hayes will join a deep frontcourt in Detroit which already includes Rasheed Wallace, Jason Maxiell, Antonio McDyess and Ronald Dupree.

[b-diddy]

any guesses on the $$? im pretty suprised, and pleased by this move. dont know his game, but washington thought he was worth #10, and atleast we're out there. we still had an obvious hole at the 3, i didnt for a minute think we could rely on aflalo to backup tay.

[Uncle Mxy]

Hopefully this is for the veteran's minimum.

[Glenn]

This is good news, it would appear.

I'm surprised as well.

[Timone]

Tremendous scorer... Sweet jump shot... Good athlete... Just average ballhandling skills... Injury prone.

Got that from HoopsHype.

[darkobetterthanmelo]

Offensively he is alright, but I'm not sure he should get minutes ahead of Afflalo. But, he is an upgrade over superdupe.

[RegicideGreg]

I fuckin love Jarvis Hayes

[defrocked]

Wow, nice move. I like his game. Won't be a game changer for us, but he's a good piece for sure.

[CindyKate]

Finally we can focus our bitching on the center position.

[The Irony]

great move