Aug 22, 2005 4:24 PM EST

Detroit Pistons President Joe Dumars has grown weary of waiting on coveted free agent swingman Michael Finley, signing Indiana Pacers free agent power forward Dale Davis to a two year contract.

Davis, 36, would replace Elden Campbell on the Pistons' roster in the role of veteran "Shaq-Insurance."

The Pistons used part of their mid-level exception to sign the former all-star, all but eliminating the chances for the team to acquire Finley. The Pistons may use the rest of the exception on Minnesota Timberwolves free agent swingman Latrell Sprewell.

Via Detroit News