WILMINGTON, N.C. -- Charles Oakley started his NBA career with Michael Jordan in Chicago. Now, the veteran power forward may finish his career alongside Jordan in the nation's capital.

Looking for a big body in the frontcourt, the Washington Wizards on Saturday signed the veteran forward to a one-year contract.

Financial terms were not disclosed, but the Washington Post reported Thursday that the Wizards were set to give Oakley a one-year, $1 million deal.

Washington has been seeking to add toughness to its front line and is hoping Oakley can fill the bill. However, Oakley turns 39 in December and is coming off the worst season of his 17-year career.

"Charles Oakley gives a tough veteran presence in the frontcourt," Wizards general manager Wes Unseld said. "He also brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that will help our young big men."

The 6-9, 245-pound Oakley averaged 12.2 points and 11.6 rebounds as a teammate of Jordan for three seasons. However, the Chicago Bulls traded their enforcer to the Knicks in June 1988 for center Bill Cartwright two full seasons before Jordan won his first of six NBA titles.

The signing also reunites Oakley with Wizards assistant coach Patrick Ewing, who played alongside Oakley for 10 years with the New York Knicks.

Oakley spent a decade with Ewing and averaged 10.5 points and 10.0 rebounds and made one appearance in the NBA Finals while with New York.

The Knicks traded Oakley to the Toronto Raptors in June 1998 for center Marcus Camby. In three years with the Raptors, Oakley's production decreased to 7.8 points and 7.9 rebounds.

Oakley was traded back to Chicago last season, but played in just 57 games due to an assortment of injuries and averaged career-lows of 3.8 points and 6.0 rebounds.