The Griz have from Aug. 1 until before the start of the regular season to extend the rookie contracts of Mike Miller and Stromile Swift. West traded for Miller before the February deadline and considers the swingman a major cog.

Miller and Swift already are under contract for the 2003-04 season - their fourth. But West, who has said he wants to secure Miller long term, is in no hurry to consummate a deal for either player.

On Miller, West said: "I've told Arn Tellem (Miller's agent) that I don't want to address that until we get our (offseason) business done."