Spurs guard Antonio Daniels may be in a different uniform when the 2002-2003 NBA season starts, according to Glenn Rogers of the San Antonio Express-News.

The Spurs are reportedly not happy with Daniels' development and have been looking to trade him since draft night.

Daniels has said that he wants to remain in San Antonio, but he is flattered that he is recieving attention around the league.

It has been rumored that Cleveland has offered forward/center Chris Mihm and Minnesota has offered Anthony Peeler.

Johnny Ludden of the San Antonio Express-News reports that Malik Rose has finally signed the contract that was agreed upon three weeks ago. The Spurs re-signed the reserve power forward to a 7-year, $42 million contract yesterday.

The deal was postponed while the Spurs decided whether to start the contract off at a higher salary with lower raises, or start it off low with larger raises throughout. In the end, they opted for the low starting salary with higher yearly raises because they are going to be close to the luxury tax limit this season.

Rose's contract is the longest allowable under the NBA's current collective bargaining agreement and the third-longest in franchise history. It also ranks third in total value in franchise history.

Only David Robinson, who signed a 10-year rookie deal that was later torn up in 1995, and George Gervin, who had an eight-year deal, have signed longer contracts with the Spurs.

Rose's signing gives the team 13 players under contract. Though the Spurs may later add an additional big man ? possibly Cherokee Parks ? no other free-agent signings are imminent.

Johnny Ludden of the San Antonio Express-News reports that sometimes a sacrifice pays off. Bruce Bowen made a sacrifice last summer and it paid off this summer.

Last year Bowen turned down an offer from the Heat in favor of a lesser contract with the Spurs. I knew I would get a chance to start here," Bowen said. "Miami didn't think I could do that for them. They made it known they wanted someone else. I just wanted a chance to play. That's all I've ever wanted."

Bowen took advantage of the chance to play everyday and reasserted himself as one of the best defenders in the game. Yesterday he cashed in on that reputation by signing a 3-year, $11.2 million contract with the Spurs. After making the league minimum last year, playing for four team in his first four years, and after playing in ghr CBA and France, this is the first multi-year, guaranteed contract for Bowen.

"This is new for me," Bowen said. "I'm not a player you can build a team around. I understand my role here, and that is to defend, shoot open shots and just play basketball."

Bowen's signing leaves the Spurs with about $1 million remaining from their $4.5 million midlevel exception. Malik Rose is expected to re-sign today, giving the team 13 players under contract and pushing it close to the luxury-tax threshold.

"I know I have a lot of room for improvement," said Bowen, who has spent the summer working on his free-throw shooting, finishing skills and pick-and-roll defense. "I appreciate the security this (contract) gives me, but I'm not complacent."

According to Johnny Ludden of the San Antonio Express-News, the Spurs have signed 6-6 Argentine guard Emanuel Ginobili to a two-year $2.9 million contract.

Ginobili flew in to San Antonio Tuesday night and was introduced to local media Wednesday.

"I can't wait for the season to start so I can show myself and everybody else that I can compete and play here," Ginobili said.

Ginobili was presented with his jersey, number six, but after consideration, the Spurs will issue him another jersey number, since they plan on honoring former Spur Avery Johnson by retiring his number after his playing days are over.

"I am really happy, I like the way things happen here," Ginobili said. "I feel like I can fit in here, both with the team and the city."

Ginobili also said he does not expect to start, and that he would move to San Antonio shortly before training camp starts.

According to Johnny Ludden of the San Antonio Express-News, Argentine guard Emmanuel Ginobili will sign a two-year contract with the Spurs worth the $1.4 million salary-cap exception totaling $2.94 million.

Ginobili, a 6-6 shooting guard, will complete the buyout of his contract with his European team, Kinder Bologna of Italy, and reportedly sign and answer questions for San Antonio media on Thursday in San Antonio.

Many who are familiar with Ginobili say he is capable of nabbing the starting spot from Steve Smith early in the season.

Ginobili, who is called Manu by his fans in Europe, will give the Spurs a solid shooter with jaw-dropping athleticism, who can finish well at the rim.

Ludden has also reported that the Spurs have come to terms with veteran forward Danny Ferry.
Ferry is expected to sign a two-year contract.

Johnny Ludden of the San Antonio Express-News reports: After vowing they would do what it takes to retain Malik Rose, one of the franchise's hardest-working and most-beloved players, the Spurs proved it Wednesday, all but finalizing an agreement that could keep the blue-collar forward in San Antonio for the next seven years.

The team also made short work in negotiating a three-year agreement with Bruce Bowen. Barring any last-minute hitches, Rose and Bowen will re-sign with the Spurs on July 16, the first day free agents can sign contracts.

Rose's contract, which will pay him about $42 million, sources said, will be one of the longest in franchise history.

Though Spurs officials cannot comment on an agreement during the NBA's two-week negotiating window, the agent for both players said he does not expect to encounter any problems that will keep Rose and Bowen from signing.

Bowen signed with the Spurs for the league minimum last season, hoping to prove himself as a full-time starter. He started 59 games at small forward ? missing 13 games with a broken right middle finger ? routinely frustrated many of the league's top scorers, including Vince Carter, Peja Stojakovic and Jerry Stackhouse, and made a respectable 37.8 percent of his 3-pointers. His new three-year contract is believed to be worth $11 million.

Also, Emanuel Ginobili is expected to sign for the $1.4 million exception on July 16th.