Skiles Interested in Bulls

Scott Skiles is game if the Chicago Bulls are.

The former Phoenix Sun coach has had “some discussions” with Bull General Manager John Paxson about the team’s coaching vacancy, Skiles’ agent, Keith Glass, said Tuesday.

“Certainly we’re interested -- Scott’s interested. And I think they’re interested,” Glass said.

Paxson wasn’t available for comment Tuesday, but Skiles is thought to be the front-runner to replace the fired Bill Cartwright.

Paxson has said he would like to name a coach within a week. Skiles, 39, was 116-79 as coach of the Suns in 1999-2001.

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Cleveland Cavalier Coach Paul Silas changed his mind and took guard Ricky Davis to New Orleans for a game tonight against the Hornets.

On Monday, Silas had said that Davis and forward Michael Stewart would not travel with the Cavaliers for one game. Silas would not elaborate on his decision or the reason for the initial action.

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At least 10 people have offered to donate a kidney to Alonzo Mourning, said Grace Castro, associate executive director of Mourning’s charitable foundation in Miami. Mourning was forced to retire from the New Jersey Nets on Monday because he needs a kidney transplant.

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Philadelphia 76er forward Glenn Robinson was put on the injured list because of a left ankle sprain.... Utah Jazz forward Keon Clark had surgery on his right ankle and may be sidelined up to three months, the team said.... The Orlando Magic signed guard Rod Strickland, 37.