The Nets have used Bobby Simmons as their backup power forward at times this week.

Simmons, 6'6", is entering the final year of his contract and New Jersey is intent on playing their younger wings -- Courtney Lee, Chris Douglas-Roberts, and Terrence Williams.

Jarvis Hayes is in a similar position. He's also in the final year of his deal and will likely take a backseat to younger, more inexperienced players this season.

"Both those guys are two of our better shooters," coach Lawrence Frank told the Star Ledger of Simmons and Hayes.

"Both those guys give us similar things, in they both stretch the defense, Bobby is a little stronger so he gives us some flexibility playing him as a range-shooting 4. Jarvis is kind of a 3, and a little bit 2. And I think their play will determine where they go. But they're both veteran guys, and until I get specific with them, I won't get overly specific."