Joe Johnson, who will be a restricted free agent this summer, said he?d like to return to the Suns. "I would love to come back but nothing is set in stone," Johnson said. "This is a business."
Johnson is expected to be pursued by several clubs, including the L.A. Clippers and Denver Nuggets. The Suns can match any offer for the fourth-year pro and are expected to do so.
The Suns could have signed Johnson to a contract extension back in October. Though the Suns and Johnson failed to conclude a deal, he later said he and the club were "close" to agreement.
Since then, Johnson?s value has gone up with his near-All-Star season.
The Suns? other main objective this offseason will be to sign Amar? Stoudemire to a maximum six-year contract extension.
"Everything is looking swell with the team and the organization," he said. "It?s looking good."