Pistons Add Depth With Swingman Hayes

Former Wizard offers potential as a scorer and versatility to the lineup by playing two positions.

The Pistons added another swingman to the roster, signing restricted free-agent guard/forward Jarvis Hayes on Thursday.

Hayes averaged 8.9 points and 3.4 rebounds over four seasons in a mostly reserve role for the Wizards. He has been hampered by injuries but was healthy last season.

Hayes, 26, played in 81 games last season, averaging 7.2 points and 41 percent shooting.
A team normally has seven days to match an offer to a restricted free agent, but the Wizards declined to make an offer.

Hayes, who is 6-foot-7 and 220 pounds, gives the Pistons another potential scorer.

"Jarvis has proven himself as a solid NBA player over the last four seasons," Pistons president Joe Dumars said in a statement.

"We like the flexibility and depth he will bring to our team at the small forward position."
The knock on Hayes, who likely will sub for Tayshaun Prince or Richard Hamilton, is defense.
The Pistons have stocked up on guards and small forwards.

Those on the roster include: Chauncey Billups, Hamilton, Prince, Rodney Stuckey, Arron Afflalo, Sammy Mejia, Ronald Dupree, Lindsey Hunter, Hayes and Flip Murray.

The status of forwards Chris Webber and Dale Davis, both free agents, remains unresolved.

Nazr Mohammed and Rasheed Wallace are the only experienced centers. Antonio McDyess is another frontcourt reserve. He re-signed during the offseason.

source : detnews.com