Jul 28, 2009 4:58 PM EST

The Indiana Pacers announced Tuesday they have signed veteran point guard Earl Watson to a multi-year contract.

Per club policy, terms of the contract were not released.

The 6-1 Watson is an eight-year veteran who played last season with Oklahoma City. He averaged 6.6 points and 5.8 assists per game for the Thunder and in his career averages 7.3 points and 4.6 assists per game.

Via Press Release