The Suns don't appear to be interested in bringing free-agent small forward Matt Barnes back.

"I guess they're headed in a different direction," Barnes told the Arizona Republic. "It was a hectic year. I don't think anyone was at their full potential on the team with the coaching situation (Terry Porter's hiring and firing). After the season, Alvin Gentry told me he wanted me back and that I fit his style and he'd always wanted to coach me. Steve Kerr was honest and said they might not have too much money."

Barnes said that his agent, Aaron Goodwin, told him that the Cavaliers, Lakers (before the Ron Artest signing), Magic and Mavericks have showed interested in him.