The 49ers went as far as to say that should Owens be injured while playing basketball, the team will not be required to, nor will they pay Owens for the time he misses from football. Owens and his agent however, do not seemed to worried about such a situation.

Terrell typically play 'pick-up' games throughout the off-season, often for four hours at a time. It's a large part of his conditioning program and it allows him to do something he love. By all means Owens should have the right to play a game he loves, but the 49ers should also be able to protect their investment.

With relations at the highest point between Owens and the club that they have been in recent years, the 49ers are trying their best not to jeopardize it. Owens, clearly the teams 'go-to' man is expected to forfeit his contract after the 2003 season after he reaches certain playing incentives. Owens' agent however, did not rule out Owens return to the 49ers, and even stated that he and Terry Donahue have already ball parked figures for Owens return.