With no plans to bring Bryon Russell back for a 10th season, the Jazz are considering candidates to replace him. First in line: another nine-year vet.

Calbert Cheaney, who has played for Washington, Boston and the past two seasons with Denver, has discussed a free-agent contract with Kevin O'Connor, the Jazz's vice president for basketball operations. A decision about the 31-year-old guard could be made quickly, O'Connor said, but "I wouldn't call it close."