PG Jason Williams works out for Knicks
August 4, 2009
NEW YORK (AP)—Jason Williams(notes) has worked out for the New York Knicks, thoughthe team made no contract offer to the point guard.
Williams, who worked out Tuesday, is attempting a return from retirementthis summer and the Knicks claimed him off waivers last week. They will retainexclusive negotiating rights if they make a contract offer by Thursday.
Williams spent 10 seasons in the NBA before retiring last September, lessthan two months after signing with the Los Angeles Clippers. He said he retiredbecause his wife had complications during her pregnancy.
He could be a cheap option for the Knicks, who have been seeking point guardhelp. They lost out on Jason Kidd(notes) when he re-signed with Dallas, and have beenconsidering Milwaukee’s Ramon Sessions(notes) and former Indiana guard Jamaal Tinsley(notes).
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