Cleveland GM Danny Ferry has made calls checking on Milwaukee Bucks assistant Kelvin Sampson, sources tell Yahoo! Sports.

Sampson is a favorite of San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich and GM R.C. Buford, both close confidants of Ferry. Popovich coached on Team USA with Sampson in the 2002 World Championships and has stayed close with him.

Alando Tucker has accepted an invitation to play for the Bucks this summer.

Tucker, a former star at Wisconsin, will be a part of Milwaukee's summer league team in Las Vegas.

He is an unrestricted free agent.

"The Bucks called and we discussed and broke down the situation," said Kevin Bradbury, Tucker's agent. "We had two or three other teams inquiry about Alando, too, but it came down to what he (Tucker) wanted to do.

"He was excited about the possibility of playing before some of the same fans who rooted for him at Wisconsin and the potential to make the roster."

Bucks guard Brandon Jennings is happy in Milwaukee and can see himself playing with the Bucks over the long-term.

"I can't complain where I am now, with a great coach," Jennings said on ESPN's "Rome is Burning" Monday. "He's been teaching me a lot this year and he's the reason why I've had a successful season."

Jim Rose then asked Jennings if he could see himself in Milwaukee over the long-term.

"I can," the rookie said. "I like it. It reminds me of Italy.  ... (a) laid back town, small little market and they're real big on sports."

Bucks center Andrew Bogut will not play for his native Australia in the World Championships this summer.

Basketball Australia said Monday that Bogut was forced to withdraw due to injuries.

He suffered a season-ending injury to his right arm against the Suns in early April.

"This has been a tough decision, but given the nature of the injury I sustained a few weeks back I knew at that point that playing at the world championships in 2010 would be doubtful," Bogut said in a statement.

"I am certainly keen to contribute in any way possible to the team's preparations and look forward to working with ... the team as we prepare for 2012 London Olympics."

The Bucks want guard John Salmons back next season.

Milwaukee general manager John Hammond confirmed Thursday that he has discussed a contract extension with Salmons and his agent, Joel Bell.

Hammond wouldn't go into specifics, but the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel writes that the Bucks likely offered Salmons a maximum extension that would include the guard's opt-in year and three additional seasons for a total of nearly $27 million.

Salmons has a player option for $5.8 million next season.

Bucks GM John Hammond says that patchwork approach will have to continue next season because of their bloated budget left when Hammond took over two years ago.

The Bucks will pay nearly $30 million to an injured Michael Redd, backup center Dan Gadzuric and backup Charlie Bell.

Jerry Stackhouse is undecided if he will continue his NBA career for the 2010-11 season.

"Right now, I'm a little exhausted so it's hard to say what's really going on," he said. "But I think once you take some time off, you start to miss it and you're raring to go again. I'm quite sure I'll feel that at some point. But I'm not feeling it right now.

"I think I can definitely do it, but you have to prepare to have one more (season). You just can't come out and say, 'I want to play one more.' You can come back and just be on the team, but to really come back and be a part of what's happening and try to compete, which is what I would like to do, it starts in the summer.

"It doesn't start in October when everyone comes back to training camp. I've got to make up my mind."

It's possible that John Salmons, who could become a free agent this offseason, could land with the Hawks.

Gery Woelfel of the Journal Times writes that Atlanta could target Salmons if Joe Johnson leaves the team via free agency.

Salmons has a $5.8 million player option for the 2010-11 season, which he could forgo to hit the free agent market.

Bucks guard Charlie Bell was deactivated for Sunday's Game 7 against the Hawks because he was late to a team meeting.

Milwaukee coach Scott Skiles said prior to the game that Bell was being disciplined, but didn't going into specifics.

Bell used his Twitter page to clarify the situation a few hours later.

"I made a mistake and overslept and was late for a team meeting this morning. Sorry Bucks fans. Still a great season. Thanks for the support," Bell wrote.

He averaged 6.5 points and 1.5 assists during the regular season, but saw his minutes and production slip drastically during the playoffs.

John Salmons had a successful couple of months with the Bucks, but his future with the team is uncertain.

Salmons can opt out of his contract and hit the free agent market, something he'll consider as he surveys his options.

Still, Salmons enjoyed his time in Milwaukee and he'll consider either playing out the final year of his deal or negotiating an extension with the team.

"Milwaukee has been great and the teammates have been great," Salmons said. "In my eight years in the league, this is probably the first team I felt like was 100% a team. I felt like we played as a team.

"Milwaukee definitely is a great option," he added.

The Bucks went 22-8 with Salmons in the lineup as they clinched their first playoff spot since 2006.