New York Teams Battle for Omar Cook

The New York Daily News reports that both the Knicks and Nets have talked to the Denver Nuggets about a possible deal to acquire the former St. John's point guard.

Cook has become expendable in Denver since the Nuggets acquired the rights to Kenny Satterfield from Dallas last week. The move came largely because Cook and the Nuggets were at an impasse in contract talks. Cook wanted a two-year guarantee similar to fellow second-round pick Gilbert Arenas, but the Nuggets balked.

Two NBA sources, though, said last night that the Nets are "the frontrunner" for Cook at the moment and perhaps could trade a future pick and an unspecified amount of cash for Cook, who was selected in the second round (32nd overall) by Orlando before being dealt to Denver.

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Nets May Have Growing Pains

If you have followed the Nets recently - admit it, a couple of you have - you won't recognize the team when it reports for the start of training camp Tuesday.

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Jayson's Return? Check Back in 3 Years

We were teased this summer about the possibility of Jayson Williams making a comeback, just like that bald superstar in Washington. In fact, at some point I bet there was a rumor that Williams was going to join Jordan in D.C.

The main reason Williams never seriously considered a comeback is because of money. Namely, he'd lose alot of the $86 million contract that is now being paid by insurance companies. Thus his career really seems as though it's over.

Or is it?

The Star-Ledger reports that the 33-year-old Williams hinted, without getting into specifics, that he might revisit the situation in three years when the six-year, $86-million contract he signed just a few months before suffering the injury expires. Williams would be 36 at the time and out of the league for five full seasons. Take that, Michael Jordan.

Meanwhile, Williams will work for NBC this season in the studio. Kudos to NBC for the move.

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