Marc Berman of the New York Post reports: Apparently, the rumors were true.

Contrary to the belief that the Spurs were not serious about acquiring Knicks guard Latrell Sprewell at the trading deadline, due to the fact ex-coach P.J. Carlesimo is part of the San Antonio staff, the Spurs say it was not an issue.

However it wasn't a "pie-in-the-sky story,"according to a source.

Carlesimo claims he'd have no problem coaching Sprewell again, saying "If I stay in the league long enough, I'll coach against him and maybe it goes the other way."