The Phoenix Suns signed head coach Alvin Gentry to a contract extension that will keep him with the club through the 2012-13 season.

?It was important to extend Alvin?s contract before this season,? said Suns President of Basketball Operations Lon Babby. ?He proved his mettle as the perfect coach for the Suns last season.  We are excited to have him lead our team going forward.?