Terms weren’t disclosed.

The Deseret News reported the contract was for two years at just over $2 million, but neither Vaughn nor Jazz vice president Kevin O’Connor would discuss the deal.

“It was the best deal for me personally,” said Vaughn, who also was courted by Boston and Orlando.

“I can wake up tomorrow and go play five-on-five now that I have a contract.”

Vaughn’s signing raises questions about the future of Utah’s other free agent point guard, Howard Eisley.

Jazz owner Larry Miller said last month that signing Eisley was Utah’s top priority and it appeared Vaughn wouldn’t be back.

Vaughn said Tuesday he wasn’t hurt by Miller’s comments.

“I’ve definitely said things about my brothers and family members in the past. That doesn’t mean I don’t like them or love them today,” Vaughn said. “Larry knows I’m going to do the best I can do to represent his team.”

Meanwhile, negotiations between the Jazz and Eisley’s agent, Dan Fegan, have stalled. O’Connor refused to discuss Eisley’s situation except to say Utah still wants him back.

However, O’Connor also said the Jazz had hoped to sign at least one point guard along with a veteran shooting guard to replace the retired Jeff Hornacek.

Utah signed John Starks last week.

“The two priorities we came up with, we filled the real needs,” O’Connor said. “We still have needs, but if you want to prioritize them, I think we’ve kind of fulfilled those needs.”

Utah initially offered Eisley a five-year, $20 million deal. Fegan reportedly sought up to $30 million for six years, and O’Connor said the Jazz have withdrawn their offer.

Talks are continuing with free-agent forward Danny Manning, waived last week by the Milwaukee Bucks after he negotiated a buyout for the final year of his contract.

Stockton, 38, is entering the final year of a two-year contract. He has said he plans to fulfill the deal and decide after next season if he wants to continue playing.

Vaughn’s return assures Utah of a point guard who knows coach Jerry Sloan’s system. And Vaughn, 25, will get the additional playing time he wanted.

“It was no secret I wanted to contribute on a more consistent basis and to help the team out,” Vaughn said.

“Hopefully, I can earn some things this year, but nothing’s been promised.”

In his third season after being drafted from Kansas, Vaughn played in 78 games last season. He averaged 11.3 minutes, 3.7 points and 1.6 assists while shooting 41.6 percent.

Earlier this week, the Jazz signed free agent shooting guard John Starks.

Starks will earn $2.25 million this season, and he has an option for 2001-2002 for another $2.47 million.

It is hoped Manning, 34, will sign for a $1 million salary-cap exception, which is all the Jazz have to offer in light of their agreement with Starks.