NBA AROUND THE LEAGUE

Milwaukee Buck Coach George Karl is pondering a two-year, $14-million contract extension that would make him the highest-paid coach in pro sports. The offer also includes a 1% ownership in the club, a source said. . . . Denver Nugget point guard Nick Van Exel (bruised left knee and tendinitis in his right knee) will sit out tonight’s game at Sacramento and all-star forward Antonio McDyess (partially dislocated kneecap) is questionable. . . . Phoenix Sun owner Jerry Colangelo was named by the league to chair the rules committee.