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Mark Deeks: Speaking of Igor Kokoskov, what does Hunter mean about him here? "He's an offensive guy. We need those guys, unfortunately, in basketball." Twitter @MarkDeeksNBA

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Paul Coro: Lindsey Hunter said Igor Kokoskov will be his #Suns lead assistant because of his offensive expertise to go with Hunter's defensive slant. Twitter @paulcoro

Phoenix Suns, Coaching, Igor Kokoskov, Lindsey Hunter 

If Turner and the Suns part ways, the team is expected to look within the organization to fill out Hunter's coaching staff. Corey Gaines, who has WNBA coaching experience and has served as a scout and player development coach for the Suns, is a likely addition to the bench, sources said. CBSSports.com

Phoenix Suns, Coaching, Igor Kokoskov, Lindsey Hunter 

After the departure of Alvin Gentry as Suns head coach Friday morning, the Suns front office is using the team’s five-day break to interview internal candidates for the interim coach position. Suns assistant coaches Elston Turner, Igor Kokoskov and Dan Majerle and player development coordinator Lindsey Hunter are believed to be the candidates for the job of running the 13-28 team for the season’s second half. Suns officials have not disclosed information on the process today. Suns players still reported to the arena today to work out with some expressing a desire for Majerle to take the helm. As one of the most popular people in Suns history, Majerle would be a public hit. He has served as an assistant coach since 2008 and was a Philadelphia head coach candidate when Doug Collins was selected. Majerle, a Suns Ring of Honor member, has been the head coach of four NBA Summer League teams for the Suns. Arizona Republic

Phoenix Suns, Coaching, Alvin Gentry, Elston Turner, Dan Majerle, Igor Kokoskov, Lindsey Hunter 

Suns assistant coach Igor Kokoskov considers it an honor to coach in the NBA, but he is missing his duties this weekend for another honor. Kokoskov is receiving the Order of Honor from the Republic of Georgia. The honor is for his work as the Georgian national team's coach since 2008, lifting it to its first European Championship appearance this year Arizona Republic

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