Clipper power forward Elton Brand has received a five-year contract offer at about $65 million, but he hasn't decided whether to accept or wait for a longer-term deal from the team. The salary figures are the same for the first five seasons of a so-called "max-out" seven-year deal.

Free agents are eligible to sign with new teams or re-sign with their old ones July 16. Negotiations for new contracts began Tuesday.

Guard Corey Maggette met with Denver Nugget executives for two hours Wednesday, and center Michael Olowokandi expressed interest in playing for the Nuggets and also had some nice things to say about the Miami Heat.

"We've consistently said we like our players and would like to re-sign them," Executive Vice President Andy Roeser said of Brand, Maggette, Andre Miller and Lamar Odom, the team's restricted free agents. "Our first choice is to sit down with them and make a fair deal. We respect their right to go out and see what their alternatives are, but we would be inclined to match any offers."

Olowokandi, an unrestricted free agent, told reporters in Denver and South Florida that he has not ruled out re-signing with the Clippers.

Meanwhile, talks between the Clippers and Mike Dunleavy stalled again after it appeared the two sides were close to an agreement that would fill the team's coaching vacancy.