REBOUNDS The Nets waived forward JAMIE FEICK after the league examined him and confirmed what Nets doctors already knew: that his career was over because of an Achilles' heel injury.

The Nets also waived forward Scott Padgett, who had one year, worth $1.8 million, remaining on his contract.

The Knicks cut ties with another disgruntled employee yesterday, waiving forward Maurice Taylor after agreeing to buy out the final year of his contract.

On the day opening night rosters had to be set, the Knicks, who open against the Magic in Orlando tomorrow night, waived forward Ronnie Grandison to cut their roster to 14.

The Chicago Bulls waive forward Eddie Robinson, who had been signed by the team with great expectations, but whose career was hampered by injuries sustained in a car accident.

The Knicks waived forward BRENT WRIGHT, allowing him to take an offer to play in Europe.

The Nets completed their roster for opening night against Indiana Tuesday when they waived forward Donny Marshall and center Steve Goodrich.

But feelings of insecurity seemed to emerge last month after Milbury waived forward Jason Wiemer in what appeared to be a cost-cutting measure.

Given a one-time option to avoid luxury taxes on a broken-down player, the Knicks waived forward Jerome Williams and gave Houston one more chance to salvage his career in New York.

The New Jersey Nets have signed forward Larry Owens and waived forward Dennis .