Jason Kidd said he had a migraine and was not "on strike" -- refuting newspaper reports that he he missed New Jersey's game on Wednesday against the New York Knicks because he was seeking a trade or a contract extension.

Kidd directly shot down the story on WFAN-AM radio in New York on Thursday afternoon saying "I did have a migraine."

The eight-time All Star did say his agent and the Nets have been talking about a possible contract extension, but that would never play into him missing any action.

"I would never disrespect the game by not playing because the game has been so good to me," Kidd told the radio station.