The Phoenix Suns are beginning to assess their situation and prepare for life without head Coach Mike D'Antoni, according to The Arizona Republic.

D'Antoni officially left the team for the New York Knicks this weekend while General Manager Steve Kerr seemed to still be deciding whether or not to keep him on board.

"We appreciate all of Mike's efforts and contributions these past five years and wish him well in his next challenge," Kerr said in a statement. "We will now be methodical in the process of finding our next head coach."

Kerr hasn't formulated a list of candidates yet but has already taken himself and former TNT counterpart Doug Collins off any potential list.

Suns' broadcast analyst Eddie Johnson has admitted to reporters that he plans to ask for an interview, though, making him the only real candidate early in the team's search.