Nets reach deal with backup G C.J. Watson

By The Associated Press July 14, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) The Brooklyn Nets and free-agent guard C.J. Watson have agreed to a contract.

Nets general manager Billy King announced the deal on Saturday night.

Watson appeared in 49 games for Chicago last season, making 25 starts. He averaged 9.7 points and a career-high 4.1 assists in 23.7 minutes. As a starter, Watson posted averages of 11.3 points and 4.6 assists in 29.2 minutes per game.

The 6-foot-2 Watson started five of the Bulls' six playoff games last season and averaged 7.3 points and 5.5 assists in 27.3 minutes.

King says, ``C.J. has the ability to be productive in a variety of roles, and he will add quality and versatility to our backcourt rotation.''

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