Sep 24, 2008 6:27 AM EST

In an effort to keep Grant Hill fresh, the Phoenix Suns are planning on lowering Grant Hill's minutes and perhaps bring the former All-Star off the bench, the Arizona Republic is reporting.

If Hill is being used as a sixth man, free agent acquisition Matt Barnes is believed to be the favorite to start at small forward.

The Suns plan on doing the same thing with two-time league MVP Steve Nash, with the focus being on the playoffs.

Via Arizona Republic