Chris Tomasson of the Beacon Journal reports that the Cavs, who have 13 players with guaranteed contracts, are taking their time in deciding whether to sign a 14th player to a guaranteed deal. The Cavs are looking for a third point guard and another big man. The leading candidate to get a guaranteed offer is Seattle free agent point guard Shammond Williams. If the Cavs were to sign Williams to an offer sheet, which would be at least three years long and likely worth between $2.5-$3 million the first year, the SuperSonics would have 15 days to match it. It's unclear whether they would.

in related news, the Cavs are unlikely to offer point guards Damon Jones or Anthony Goldwire or power forward Carlos Rogers any guaranteed money, but are considering inviting them to training camp. And the chances are looking better each day that often-injured center Zydrunas Ilgauskas will be on the court when training camp starts on October 2nd. For the last two weeks, Ilgauskas has been working out on the court with Cavs assistant Ron Ekker. Ilgauskas has been getting stronger with each session. ``He will visit the doctor the week before training camp and tests will be done,'' Cavs general manager Jim Paxson said. ``They'll then determine what he'll be able to do, whether it's participate in 50 percent of the workouts or whatever.''

Chris Tomasson of the Akron Bracon-Journal reports that there are a couple more players being eyed by the Cavaliers. Carlos Rogers and Rodrick Rhodes will be invited to come to the Cavs training camp next month in Houston. Rogers will want some sort of guaranteed money before he signs with a team but he would definitely look forward to playing for Cavs coach John Lucas. ``I'd follow Coach Lucas anywhere,'' Rogers said.

In related news, the Cavs got a surprise yesterday when free-agent forward Chris Gatling unexpectedly showed up at Gund Arena. Gatling worked out with strength and conditioning coach Stan Kellers. But don't read anything into that. The Cavs still do not have any plans to re-sign Gatling. They're looking at possible sign-and-trade deals in which they could get something in return. Miami is a possibility, but Heat officials aren't sure if they want Gatling.

The Akron Beacon Journal reports that the Cavs may be interested in signing center Oliver Miller, who recently has been working out with new head coach John Lucas in Houston.

``I like Oliver,'' Lucas said. ``If he can get in better shape, he's somebody I'd be interested in.''

Miller, who has eaten his way out of the NBA several times only to resurface, has been working out with Lucas in Houston since last week. The plan is for him to continue the workouts through September.

Jeff Blakeley, Miller's agent, said his client now weighs between 345-350 pounds. That's actually rather trim for Miller, a 6-foot-9 post man who has played at 370. But Miller, who played in Poland last season (hold the Polish sausage jokes) after eight seasons in the NBA, needs to lose more.

The Houston Chronicle reports that the Cavs are considering signing Damon Jones as a backup to Andre Miller.

Sports Ticker reported that free agent guard Bryant Stith, who has a career scoring average of 10.5 points per game over nine NBA seasons, on Monday signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed, though previous print reports indicated he would sign a two-year deal worth $2.73 million.

The 6-5 Stith spent last season with the Boston Celtics, averaging 9.7 points in 78 games, including 74 starts. He netted a season-high 29 points against the Washington Wizards on November 15.

"The addition of Bryant will help to solidify our backcourt," Cavaliers general manager Jim Paxson said. "He will add a defensive presence to our team as well as veteran leadership.