Watching assistant coach Marc Iavaroni joyfully oversee the first day of workouts for the Suns' summer league team, David Vest of the Arizona Republic writes, one would never guess he's waiting to hear whether he has a job with another team. But he is.

"They will be getting back to us if there's going to be a next phase," Iavaroni said Monday, referring to Portland Trail Blazers management. "We understand what the process is, and we're just holding tight."

Iavaroni interviewed for Portland's head coaching job last month and is considered a strong candidate, especially if Seattle coach Nate McMillan isn't interested.

Iavaroni said Portland has not given him a timetable for its decision. While he waits, Iavaroni will serve as head coach for the Suns' entry in the Vegas Summer League that runs Wednesday through July 15.

"This is the fun part," he said. "What's going on in other cities and other situations, that's the not-fun part."