The Phoenix Suns and Bakersfield Jam have named Chris Jent head coach of the Jam.

"It's an honor to be named Head Coach of the Bakersfield Jam and to be a part of an organization like the Phoenix Suns," said Jent. "Personally, it's a great opportunity to once again be a Head Coach and there couldn't be a better setting in the NBA D-League to help players develop and reach their basketball potential than in Bakersfield. I can't wait to get into the gym with the team and try to do something special as a group."

Jent, 45, joins the Jam organization after spending the 2013-14 season and the beginning of the 2014-15 season as Michael Malone’s lead assistant with the Sacramento Kings. Prior to his role with the Kings, Jent served as an Assistant Coach at his alma mater Ohio State for two seasons (2011-13). During his tenure at Ohio State, the Buckeyes went 60-15 and earned a Final Four berth in 2012 and an Elite Eight appearance in 2013.

The Phoenix Suns have agreements for Henry Sims and Cory Jefferson to compete for roster spots.

Sims, 25, played 73 games last season for Philadelphia and started 32 games after starting 25 of his 26 appearances for the 76ers in the prior season.

Jefferson, 24, is a 6-foot-9, 218-pound power forward who played 50 games as a rookie last season for Brooklyn

Guard Terrico White has reached agreement on a free-agent contract with the Phoenix Suns, league sources told RealGM.

White’s agent, Daniel Hazan of Hazan Sports Management, confirmed the deal via text message Thursday.

White, the No. 36 overall pick to the Pistons in the 2010 NBA Draft, has spent time on the roster of Detroit and New Orleans. The 25-year-old has played the past three seasons overseas — averaging 11.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 42 games in 2014-15 for Enisey in Russia.

For Hazan, White will be the third client signed with an NBA team, joining Elijah Millsap (Utah Jazz) and Jarrid Famous (Dallas Mavericks) on minimum deals.

A 6-foot-5 two-guard, White starred at Ole Miss before declaring for the draft after his sophomore season, when he ranked ninth in the SEC in scoring at 15.1 points per game.

Markieff Morris said he is determined to be traded by the Phoenix Suns.

“One thing for sure, I am not going to be there,” Morris said Tuesday.

"If you want to put that out there, you can put that out. I don’t give a [freak]. I am not going to be there at all. That’s just what it is."

Morris signed a four-year, $32 million extension in 2014. The Suns traded Marcus Morris this offseason and could suspend Markieff if he refuses to play. 

“I’ve got to show up. No question.” said Markieff Morris, who is scheduled to make $8 million this season. “You can’t do that. I will be a professional. Don’t get me wrong. 

“But it won’t get that far. … I’m going to be out before then, should be."