Mike

Miller

Miller was a disappointment after joining the Grizzlies in February, but he’ll be back as the team’s starting small forward next season.

Miller played Friday’s game’s first four minutes against the Lakers, then sat for the rest of the night. He didn’t make the trip to Atlanta.

Here we go again. Miller will be a game-time decision tonight.

The Memphis Commercial-Appeal believes that Miller will be given a contract similar to the six-year, $43 million deals Jason Williams and Michael Dickerson signed two years ago.

Coach Mike Fratello had gone with Dahntay Jones for several games. Jason Williams also was back in the lineup after missing time with a foot injury. Miller, who played 21 minutes, scoring 11 points, will continue to share time with Bonzi Wells (18 minutes) and Jones (11 minutes).

Bonzi Wells, who had been starting in Miller’s place, has a groin injury. Shane Battier and James Posey could both end up starting this week.

Of Miller’s nine field goals, eight have come from layups and dunks. He’s 1-for-22 from the outside, including 0-for-10 from 3-point range. Shooting slumps rarely come bigger than the one Miller is in to start the season. You’ll want him active when he starts connecting, though.

Afterwards they’ll provide an update on possible returns for their injured players.

Miller will be re-evaluated next week.

Miller is listed as day-to-day.