Bill Cartwright will not have his contract renewed by the Suns.

Cartwright was hired in 2008 by Steve Kerr to help develop the defense, rebounding and post game of Amar'e Stoudemire.

Cartwright became the lead assistant when Alvin Gentry took over for Terry Porter, but Elston Turner became lead assistant last season.

Suns president of basketball operations Lon Babby expects more from Markieff Morris next season.

“He’s highly skilled,” Babby said. “He’s got to turn his motor up and have a certain intensity. He gave us a toughness that we don’t get from anybody else and that’s good. He’s got to learn the pace of a NBA season and he’s got to bring it every single night with an intensity. He got tired, so that was part of it.

“He’s got to develop, obviously, from a skill standpoint and physical standpoint. All those things will happen. He’s going to be a good player. He already is pretty good. I think he’s going to be a part of this team for a long, long time.”

Morris struggled with foul trouble throughout the season, averaging 7.0 fouls per 48 minutes.

“I definitely could have done a lot better,” Morris said after the season. “I fouled too much. It just comes with getting stronger and learning the game more. I was playing with my hands too much and trying to be too aggressive on defense.”

The Raptors will pursue Steve Nash in free agency this summer, according to a report.

Nash, 38, is expected to look to sign with a championship-contending team.

Toronto reportedly also has interest in Jeremy Lin, who will be a restricted free agent.

Ama'e Stoudemire would like to play alongside Steve Nash in New York next season.

“Everyone knows that Steve loves New York and that New York loves Steve,” Stoudemire said. “I love Steve. It would be great to have him here next year.”

Nash will be an unrestricted free agent on July 1.

Steve Nash has agreed to become the general manager of the senior men's national team for Canada Basketball.

"Obviously I love the program," Nash told ESPN.com. "It was a huge part of my development as a player. Going to the Olympics (in 2000) was the best experience of my career.

"So if I can help other Canadians experience that, it would be pretty amazing. I want to try to lend my hand to help develop our system and change the image and reputation of this country internationally and be a resource for as many of our good, young kids as possible."

Nash will have a strong say in the hiring of Canada's next coach. 

Jay Triano is widely considered to be the leading favorite to become the next head coach.

Canada has Tristan Thompson and Cory Joseph already in the program, while Anthony Bennett and Andrew Wiggins are in the pipeline.

Channing Frye underwent successful surgery on his right shoulder on Wednesday.

Under the recommendation of Suns orthopedic surgeon Dr. Thomas Carter, Frye had the procedure performed by Dr. Lewis Yocum in Anaheim, Calif.

Frye injured the shoulder in second quarter of the Suns’ April 21 game against the Denver Nuggets and missed the season’s final two games.

The US Airways Center crowd began a "We want Steve" chant during the fourth quarter of the final game for the Suns of the 11-12 season.

The game could be Steve Nash's last in a Suns' uniform.

"It was obviously amazing to get that type of reception and support," said Nash. "It's very special because it's not something I asked for or imagined. To get that type of spontaneous reaction means it's authentic, the relationship I thought we had. It’s great. It really feels special. The fans have been phenomenal and it's meant a lot to me to play in a city like this for as long as I have and to feel important to the fans and the community. I just feel like a very lucky guy."

Nash will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason and intends to play three more seasons.