Suns assistant Marc Iavorini was mentioned for several head coaching jobs this offseason but even though he did not get a head gig, he is happy to return to Phoenix as Mike D'Antoni's top assistant.

"Throughout this process and recent media speculation, I felt honored to be part of an organization that's determined to compete for a NBA championship now," said Iavaroni, who received a contract extension through the 2006-07 season in February.

Head coach Mike D'Antoni is happy to have his top assistant back.

"He means a lot to what we're doing and to our goal of winning a championship," D'Antoni said.