But it seems unlikely that the Nets will retain Williams after camp because they have a full roster.

In that case, the Nets could retain him by matching any qualifying offer.

If Richardson is reinstated, the Nets would retain the rights to him.

The Nets originally tried to put O'Koren on the suspended list and thus retain the rights to him, but they missed the league deadline.

The Nets can keep him for one more year at $4.3 million or match any offer he might get from another team and still retain him for next season.

If the 21-year-old Anderson plays in Europe, the Nets retain his rights.

The only player from the early 1990s that the Nets retained was Jayson Williams, who was developing into a rebounding specialist.

He made the one free throw, and the Nets retained possession as per the new rules this season.

If Anderson were to play this season in Europe, the Nets would retain his rights until the next draft.

The Nets can either retain his option ($720,000) or cut him, which seems more likely.