Ron Tillery of the Memphis Commercial Appeal reports: Mike Miller is interested in signing a contract extension with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Miller will be eligible to recieve an extension between Aug.1-Oct.31.

"It'd be great to do that because it means you'll be with one team," Miller said. "They're making a commitment to you and you're making one to them. I see this team as being good in the future so I'm excited about being a part of it. I'm really happy to be here."

Jerry West coveted Miller for a while and made it clear Miller was part of the future.

"If you get a player you like and you think he's going to be a part of your future those are things you get done and out of the way," West said. "I don't view it as a major thing.

"I don't think you leave players in a lurch in terms of contracts. It's better to face those and try to go forward."

Miller is confident that not only will an extension get done, but that West will continue to add the right players to create a winning atmosphere.

"With the credibility he makes it easier to sign players," Miller said of West. "He's going to keep bringing quality players in here, and coach (Hubie) Brown will know what to do with them once they get here."