Suns add Alvin Gentry to coaching staff

New Orleans Hornets lead assistant coach Alvin Gentry resigned to become an assistant coach with the Phoenix Suns. An official announcement will be made by the Phoenix organization Tuesday, after the holiday weekend.

Gentry sought permission from the New Orleans front office to seek other job opportunities May 7, when former head coach Tim Floyd was fired.

New Orleans named Byron Scott, a former New Jersey Nets head coach and Sacramento Kings assistant coach, its coach earlier in the week.

The rest of Floyd's assistant coaches -- Kenny Gattison, Jan Van Breda Kolff, and Jeff Bower -- remain on the team's payroll and will be given an opportunity to be retained by Scott. In the meantime, they have been assisting in pre-draft workouts for the Hornets.

Gentry is a former head coach with the Los Angeles Clippers, Detroit Pistons and Miami Heat, and has extensive assistant coaching experience with San Antonio, the Clippers, Detroit, Miami, and New Orleans.

Via Tommie De Riemaecker, RealGM.com

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Kobe to the Spurs?

According to Kori Ellis from SpursZone it appears the San Antonio Spurs are on the radars of both Tracy McGrady and Kobe Bryant. Bryant, one of the league's best players, could end up in either Phoenix or San Antonio if he leaves the Lakers, with the Clippers a longshot according to a source of Peter Vescey of the New York Post.

Vescey's source was also cited as saying "I know he wants out of L.A. in the worst way.

"If he goes, it wouldn't surprise me if Kobe chooses between the Suns and the Spurs."

It was also said that the Jazz and the Nuggets, two other teams with cap room, have no shot at the All-NBA guard.

Via SpursZone

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Suns Hold Workouts

The Suns held pre-Draft workouts at America West Arena yesterday.

St. Joseph’s pointguard Jameer Nelson, Xavier guard Romain Sato and Seton Hall center Ales Chan showcased their skills for Suns’ staff prior to the June 26 NBA Draft.

“They want to see you shoot,” Nelson said about the workout. “They want to see you match up against certain guys. You just have to go out there and play your game. You do everything they ask you to do, to the best of your ability. Just go have fun and that’s what I love to do.”

Sato said, “I feel I have a lot of things to prove. I’m just going to work hard and see what I can do. Xavier’s had a lot of guys who’ve gone pro and are now playing in the NBA. The NBA is the best place to be.”

The Suns have another workout scheduled for early June.

Via NBA.com

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