Sep 27, 2007 5:29 PM EST

Steve Nash last talked to Shawn Marion in July, after trade rumors had “The Matrix” heading to Boston in a Kevin Garnett deal.

“It’s sad to hear he wants to go,” Nash said after Wednesday’s workout with his teammates on the Suns’ practice court. “We have a great team; we’re very close to winning a championship and we want everyone on board.

“All his teammates love him. Apparently he wants to be traded, but if he wants to come back, he’s got a bunch of guys who want him to be part of this. We have one goal, and when we get together (Monday) that will be the focus — not what’s happened or what’s been said in the papers.”

Via East Valley Tribune