"When Deron Williams envisions the future, he sees the Nets playing in front of sold-out crowds in Brooklyn. And when he tries to improve the vision, he sees himself playing alongside current Orlando superstar Dwight Howard.

Yes, Williams feeding Howard is "in a perfect world," but while Williams does not see himself going anywhere else, the presence of Howard would be all the incentive he needs to re-up long term with the Nets.

"I have a strong feeling that I'll re-sign here," Williams said yesterday in lower Manhattan, where he gave off nothing but positive vibes about the chances of his re-signing with the Nets, who can offer him five years and $100-million-plus when he opts out after the season — more than $42 million above what another suitor could pay him as a free agent."