Contrary to reports, writes Peter Vecsey, the Suns have made no commitment to matching Joe Johnson's pending Hawks' $70M, 5-year offer sheet.

If it were chairman Jerry Colangelo's call, it'd be a done deal, but new proprietor Robert Sarver is in charge of the checkbook.

"Ever since he's taken over he's talked long and loud about fiscal sanity," notes a rival owner.

If Johnson signs an offer sheet with the Hawks on the 22nd, the Suns will have just one week to match it.