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Fred Kerber reports the Nets are leaning against picking up a third-year option on Damion James rookie contract following his latest foot surgery, which will put him out for the season. The Nets have until Wednesday to make the decision. Although they could change their mind it seems likely the team will decide to reduce their 2012-13 payroll even further by not renewing James.
James underwent surgery in Indianapolis Tuesday to replace a screw inserted in his right foot following a foot fracture last year. Following surgery, Billy King announced that James, who had been starting for the Nets, is out for the season. James has played in a total of 32 games since being drafted.
The decision would shave $1.33 million from the Nets cap next season but also permit them to re-sign James should he recover and they decide to re-sign him. He would be a unrestricted free agent.
- Nets announce Damion James will miss the rest of the season - Colin Stephenson - Star-Ledger
- Nets James out for season, Lopez out until next month - Fred Kerber - New York Post
- Damion James done for season - Mike Mazzeo - ESPN New York
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James to miss remainder of 2011-12 season - Gregory Hrinya - Examiner
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Damion James (foot) has season-ending surgery - Ben Golliver - CBS Sports