News from August 2. Chicago signed Ron Mercer to a 6 year, $67 million contract. Houston re-signed Cuttino Mobley to a 6 year, $31 million contract. Indiana re-signed Jalen Rose to a 7 year, $93 million contract. Milwaukee released Danny Manning. Orlando named Ted Arzonico as trainer. San Antonio re-signed Tim Duncan to a reported 4 year, $45.9 million contract with a player opt-out after 02-03. Utah signed John Starks to a 2 year, $4.725 million contract.