You worry about the six years, not so much about the first month or the two months of the season right in front of you.

He's under contract and he'll be the coach of this team next year. We've got a basketball team to worry about and Sam is part of that process to make this team better. When it's appropriate, we'll address Sam's contract situation.

rush in and perform surgery.

Everyone is hopeful that we come to a conclusion soon but obviously you don't want to rush into anything, ... You seek as many opinions as necessary before making a determination. We continue to evaluate the extent of the injury and the options to correct it.

This is not something that should affect him long-term.

He's a thug, and I want him out. He's always been a thug. I'll do everything in my power to see that he pays for it.