Barring a setback, Willie Green is expected to get final clearance to return to the basketball court in mid-February, according to King.

Green underwent surgery Aug. 16 to repair a torn ACL he suffered in a summer league game 10 days before he was to sign a five-year, $17 million contract with the Sixers.

Asked if he plans on signing Green, King said he ?will have discussions with (Green's agent) Aaron Goodwin at that time.?