Sep 26, 2008 4:48 PM EST

Philadelphia Coach Maurice Cheeks recently spoke with point guard Andre Miller and came away convinced that he wants to remain with the team, according to News Journal.

Miller recently changed agents and claimed that he is open to a contract extension. His deal with the Sixers expires after this season.

"I know he likes being here and he loves playing basketball," Cheeks said. "Talking to Andre as much as I've talked to him, I know he likes our team. I know he likes the way our team has been constructed. He's a big part of it."

Via News Journal