Jazz owner Larry Miller believes Karl Malone's decision on whether to stay with the Jazz or go elsewhere next season has little to do with money.

Malone's agent isn't so sure.

Staying with the Jazz would mean "giving up his dream of winning a championship," Dwight Manley said -- a sacrifice for which Malone would expect to be compensated. But Miller said the team's eventual contract offer to the 18-year veteran will reflect the realities of the current NBA marketplace and the Jazz's budget plans.

"We won't overpay," Miller said. "We can't."