Deron Williams has been in communication with Nets General Manager Billy King about trades and free agent signings.

“We’ll have a really good talk (about personnel), and then he’ll text me to follow up, or ask about another guy’s contract situation,” King said.

“Lately we talk more about his wrist, and finding a place for him to live. But he’ll call or text. No, it’s never like, ‘I want this guy or I’m outta here.’ It’s more about staying on the same page.”

King already has a perfect sounding board in the objective and savvy Bobby Marks (assistant GM), but Williams' influence is worth noting because, as King says, “he is very interested in every plan we’re putting in place.”