Wizards sign Paul Pierce to two-year deal on mid-level exception

The Wizards and forward Paul Pierce agreed on a two-year contract at the mid-level exception, according to ESPN's Marc Stein on Saturday. Pierce will have a player option in the second year of his deal.

Pierce averaged 13.5 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game last season for the Nets, the lowest averages of his career across the board.