The New York Knicks have interest in trading for several point guards including Brandon Jennings.

Jennings recently returned to the lineup after rupturing his left Achilles tendon nearly 11 months ago.

Jennings has an expiring contract.

The Detroit Pistons traded for Reggie Jackson and re-signed him to a five-year, $80 million deal after Jennings was injured.

Evan Fournier admitted he occasionally looks ahead towards his restricted free agency.

"Of course. It is in the back of your mind," Fournier said. "You are trying to play your best basketball. When I started playing basketball, it's about winning championships and being a great player. That's what really motivates me, being great. I don't want to be a mediocre player or average.

"I know if I have a very good season, the money is gonna follow."

While Fournier will be a restricted free agent, the Orlando Magic must also consider the fact Victor Oladipo is eligible for an extension next summer. There may not be enough money to go around for the franchise.

"That's a very good question," Fournier said. "But that's not really my decision. I don't really look at the next summer and everything. We have something pretty good going on right now. I feel like we can do something. [His future] is for at the end of the season."

Fournier would like to remain with the Magic.

"I'm very happy to be here. I'd love to stay," he said.

Markieff Morris was told by the Phoenix Suns he could return to practice Tuesday if a meeting with team officials goes well.

Morris has completed a two-game suspension for "conduct detrimental to the team" after throwing a towel at Jeff Hornacek.

Ryan McDonough has asked Morris to briefly meet with him, Hornacek and team president Lon Babby prior to Tuesday's practice, the source said. Morris has been told he will be asked to apologize to his Suns coaches and teammates, make a renewed commitment to the team for games, practices, weight-training sessions and treatment sessions and attend all NBA and Suns community appearances.

The Morris camp are confused by the Suns' requests because Morris already apologized to Hornacek and his teammates on Twitter and sent a separate apologetic text to Hornacek. Morris also has spoken with his teammates regularly during the suspension that cost him $145,455

The Milwaukee Bucks have decided not to trade for Caron Butler.

Butler has been promised a new team by the Sacramento Kings.

Butler was previously with the Bucks and is a native of Wisconsin.

The Memphis Grizzlies will waive Russ Smith and sign Ryan Hollins.

Hollins was recently waived by the Washington Wizards. Hollins gives the Grizzlies a backup for Marc Gasol at center. Hollins was previously with the Grizzlies during training camp.

Smith had a fully guaranteed contract for this season and a non-guaranteed year in 2016-17.

Mickey Loomis will have a larger day-to-day role over the New Orleans Pelicans, according to a report.

Loomis has been general manager of the NFL's New Orleans Saints, but he is taking a step back from the football operations.

Dell Demps has been general manager of the Pelicans since 2010.

The Phoenix Suns have fired assistant coaches Mike Longabardi and Jerry Sichting as they try to turn around their season.

The Suns have decided to shake up their coaching staff while giving Jeff Hornacek one more chance.

Phoenix will promote assistant coaches Nate Bjorkgren and Earl Watson.

Robert Sarver and Ryan McDonough held individual meetings on Sunday in an attempt to achieve a better understanding of the issues plaguing the Phoenix Suns.

Ownership and management have been considering firing Hornacek while trying to give him every chance of figuring out the situation.

Management met with key players and assistant coaches on Sunday.

Assistant coach Mike Longabardi is a possible short-term solution as an interim coach, should the Suns fire Hornacek. Another possibility could be assistant coach Earl Watson.

Hornacek has strong relationship with Sarver and McDonough.

Hornacek has a team option on the 2016-17 season in his contract, which the organization has yet to exercise.

Sam Hinkie wasn't permitted to interview Kristaps Porzingis during his predraft workout in Las Vegas. Porzingis was drafted fourth overall by the New York Knicks.

Jahlil Okafor's camp, meanwhile, was reportedly not in favor of him joining the Philadelphia 76ers.

There have been conflicting reports of whether D'Angelo Russell wanted to be drafted by the 76ers.

The head coaching job of Jeff Hornacek with the Phoenix Suns is in jeopardy as they now have a 5-15 record over their past 20 games.

Phoenix began the season with playoff aspirations after posting records of 48-34 and 39-43 in Hornacek's first two seasons.

The Suns are currently 12-20 and 11th in the Western Conference.

There are fears within the organization the players are no longer responding to Hornacek.