The Phoenix Suns offered a protected first round pick to the Boston Celtics before the start of the season for Terry Rozier.

The Celtics demanded an unprotected first round pick in exchange for Rozier, who will be a restricted free agent this offseason.

Boston considers Rozier to be insurance at point guard in case Kyrie Irving leaves in free agency.

A report this week indicated Ryan McDonough's dismissal as general manager of the Suns came after he was unable to remedy their point guard situation.