Norcross has had huge sway in South Jersey and state politics since the early 1990s and retained his power and prestige despite the indictment.

A New Jersey judge on Wednesday dismissed racketeering charges against George E. Norcross III and his five codefendants, delivering a stunning setback to prosecutors who had accused the Democratic power broker of using threats and intimidation to obtain valuable waterfront property in Camden.

The current CBA essentially eliminates holdouts, but if Pickens is unhappy this summer he could opt for a hold in, whereby he'd show up to the team facility but wouldn't practice.