The Desert News reports that Jazz free agent is close to signing with the Dallas Mavericks, according to a Jazz source who called the Mavs' signing of the former University of Kansas star "imminent."

NBA.com reports the the Hawks have come to terms with Utah free agent Jacque Vaughn. Vaughn's addition solidifies the Hawks' backcourt, and more importantly the point guard position, as the club recently acquired the services of free agent guard Emanual Davis (formerly with Seattle) on July 27.

"We're very happy to have an opportunity to sign Jacque," said Hawks Vice President and General Manager Pete Babcock. "With Emanual Davis and Jacque, it gives us two completely different types of point guards and really improves our versatility in how we will play. Jacque possesses tremendous speed and quickness, along with great character and work ethic. It really gives us a nice combination of players to run the point. We can turn to Jacque to push the ball, and when we need more size on the court, Emanual adds that element."

ESPN is reporting that former Utah Jazz center Olden Polynice is in trouble again, this time he is being accused of assaulting another golfer after being hit by a golf ball.  Prosecutors haven't decided whether to file charges.

Gary Gitlin, the lawyer for Polynice, disputes the victim's version of events that Polynice punched him in the face and ribs and spit on him as he lay on the ground.  "This was nothing more and nothing less than some guys in the sandbox not playing nicely," Gitlin said.

If Polynice is charged, he would be violating terms of his probation in another case. He pleaded guilty in January to three misdemeanor charges stemming from two road-rage incidents last fall where he flashed a fake police badge.

The Utah Jazz haven't totally given up on acquiring Hakeem Olajuwon from the Houston Rockets.  The Deseret News reports that the Jazz still have some hopes but they realize a sign and trade with the Rockets is not likely.  With Houston needing the cap room for signing Mo Taylor and Shandon Anderson there does not appear to be much wriggle room. "If they go under the cap, they have to renounce (their rights to Olajuwon, negating the sign-and-trade possibility)," said Kevin O'Connor of the Jazz. "If they stay over the cap, they can't give the other guys (the money they want)."

In other Utah news, Danny Manning may still be on the Jazz radar screen and their new Russian sensation, Andrei Kirilenko will play for his country's national team in September.