The Associated Press reports: The Sacramento Kings have been sued by the former agent of Corliss Williamson, who alleges that the team pulled back a secret agreement to circumvent the NBA's salary cap, according to reports in several newspapers Thursday.

Elbert Crawford, who is no longer an agent, wants $10 million in the suit, filed in California Superior Court in Los Angeles against Kings co-owners Joe and Gavin Maloof, former owner Jim Thomas, and president of basketball operations Geoff Petrie.

According to the lawsuit, the Kings promised Williamson a seven-year contract worth at least $50 million, provided he play a season for under market value. He played a season in Sacramento for $500,000, freeing up money that allowed the Kings to sign free agent Vlade Divac, according to the suit. The suit says the $50 million offer was withdrawn after the season.

After firing Crawford, Williamson signed a $3.5 million deal with the Kings in August 1999.

The Kings deny the allegations.

Williamson is now with the Detroit Pistons.