Cleveland, Minnesota interested in Daniels

Spurs guard Antonio Daniels may be in a different uniform when the 2002-2003 NBA season starts, according to Glenn Rogers of the San Antonio Express-News.

The Spurs are reportedly not happy with Daniels' development and have been looking to trade him since draft night.

Daniels has said that he wants to remain in San Antonio, but he is flattered that he is recieving attention around the league.

It has been rumored that Cleveland has offered forward/center Chris Mihm and Minnesota has offered Anthony Peeler.

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Rose signs new deal with Spurs

Johnny Ludden of the San Antonio Express-News reports that Malik Rose has finally signed the contract that was agreed upon three weeks ago. The Spurs re-signed the reserve power forward to a 7-year, $42 million contract yesterday.

The deal was postponed while the Spurs decided whether to start the contract off at a higher salary with lower raises, or start it off low with larger raises throughout. In the end, they opted for the low starting salary with higher yearly raises because they are going to be close to the luxury tax limit this season.

Rose's contract is the longest allowable under the NBA's current collective bargaining agreement and the third-longest in franchise history. It also ranks third in total value in franchise history.

Only David Robinson, who signed a 10-year rookie deal that was later torn up in 1995, and George Gervin, who had an eight-year deal, have signed longer contracts with the Spurs.

Rose's signing gives the team 13 players under contract. Though the Spurs may later add an additional big man — possibly Cherokee Parks — no other free-agent signings are imminent.

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Defense pays off big for Bowen

Johnny Ludden of the San Antonio Express-News reports that sometimes a sacrifice pays off. Bruce Bowen made a sacrifice last summer and it paid off this summer.

Last year Bowen turned down an offer from the Heat in favor of a lesser contract with the Spurs. I knew I would get a chance to start here," Bowen said. "Miami didn't think I could do that for them. They made it known they wanted someone else. I just wanted a chance to play. That's all I've ever wanted."

Bowen took advantage of the chance to play everyday and reasserted himself as one of the best defenders in the game. Yesterday he cashed in on that reputation by signing a 3-year, $11.2 million contract with the Spurs. After making the league minimum last year, playing for four team in his first four years, and after playing in ghr CBA and France, this is the first multi-year, guaranteed contract for Bowen.

"This is new for me," Bowen said. "I'm not a player you can build a team around. I understand my role here, and that is to defend, shoot open shots and just play basketball."

Bowen's signing leaves the Spurs with about $1 million remaining from their $4.5 million midlevel exception. Malik Rose is expected to re-sign today, giving the team 13 players under contract and pushing it close to the luxury-tax threshold. "I know I have a lot of room for improvement," said Bowen, who has spent the summer working on his free-throw shooting, finishing skills and pick-and-roll defense. "I appreciate the security this (contract) gives me, but I'm not complacent."

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