We've been pushing that Manu is certainly the only athlete that crosses Anglo, Hispanic and European lines, ... He covers everything — he can do his commercials in three languages. Our pitch is the fact that he appeals to all.

We decided we would talk after the (Labor Day) holiday. That's all I know.

We've been talking about it the past two months. My impression is he's very interested (in returning to Denver).

Hopefully, we can get (Person) in over the weekend and get (a signing) done Monday or Tuesday.

We feel he's one of the four or five best centers in the league. My position is he should be paid like it.

We're still talking with the Nuggets.

The good news is he's really becoming a terrific player.

It might. But we're going to talk again next week and maybe it will make a difference. I don't know.