Williams aces workout but won’t be signed

Williams aces workout but won’t be signed

Jason Williams reportedly aced this workout with the New York Knicks in his bid to make a comeback in the NBA.

Williams retired from the game a year ago, stating family reasons, but sought reinstatement a few months into the season. The 33-year-old was put to the test at the Knicks' Greenburgh practice facility, and apparently proved that he still had game.

However, both parties ended the session quite certain that the point guard won't be playing in Madison Square Garden this season.

The Knicks have until this Thursday to negotiate exclusively with the former Heat guard, but are expected to decline offering a deal to the veteran. Williams is likely to begin talks with other clubs then, with the Memphis Grizzlies said to be the first in line for him.

One insider revealed that Williams' workout on Tuesday went well, saying he "looked good" and that he was "in great shape."

But the focal point right now remains Bucks restricted free agent guard Ramon Sessions, who is seeking a full mid-level exception offer sheet (five years, $33.9 million) from the Knicks. Donnie Walsh, who, along with Mike D'Antoni is very interested in Sessions, doesn't think he should throw that much money at the 23-year-old.

No other offers have been made to Sessions - only a qualifying offer from Milwaukee is on the table - so Walsh could be negotiating against himself.

It is believed the offer sheet needs only to be above about $3 million per season to avoid having it matched by the Bucks, who appear ready to move forward with first-round pick Brandon Jennings.


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