Gerald Green has proven he is a keeper, and the Nets think so, too.

Green’s second 10-day contract expires Sunday, and the 6-foot-8 D-League call up will be signed through the remainder of the season.

There was talk of a deal to include next season as well but both sides want to keep their options open.

“I’ve seen a lot of players on 10-day contracts and I would say what he’s done, independent of tonight’s game, he’s been really good,” said coach Avery Johnson before the Nets’ 102-94 loss to the Hornets at the Prudential Center Saturday night. “We want him to stay in the program and hopefully it will all work out.”

via Fred Kerber of the New York Post