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Former University of Akron center Zeke Marshall, who didn’t participate in the recent NBA Draft Combine, worked out with the Dallas Mavericks on Friday and has a series of workouts slated in the coming days, according to a source close to Marshall. The source spoke on condition of anonymity because most prospect visits are not publicized in the NBA. He will be in Detroit to work out with the Pistons on Sunday and Monday. Marshall flies to Houston on Wednesday to work out for the Rockets and hits Phoenix to perform for the Suns on Thursday. He also will work out for the Los Angeles Lakers on June 17, the Chicago Bulls on June 18 and the Indiana Pacers on June 22. Akron Beacon Journal

Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, Draft, Workouts, Zeke Marshall 

Jared Dudley: Shout out to @realgranthill33 on a wonderful career! An all star on the court and off.I'm blessed to have had him as a teammate and friend Twitter @JaredDudley619

Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns, Jared Dudley, Grant Hill 

Former Creighton and Rutgers big man Greg Echenique will work out for the Washington Wizards June 3, the Phoenix Suns June 18 and the Nets June 19, his agent told SNY.tv. The 6-foot-9, 260-pound center has already worked out for the Boston Celtics, the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Portland Trail Blazers. “I think the Blazers was my best workout yet,” Echenique told SNY.tv of Friday’s workout. “I thought I played hard and finished well every time I had the ball. I got some good feedback from the staff. “As for the Nets, I’m glad that more and more teams are giving me the opportunity to play in front of them and show what I can bring to the table. I consider myself a bit of an underdog during this process so every chance that I get I try and do my best. ZagsBlog.com

Brooklyn Nets, Phoenix Suns, Washington Wizards, Draft, Workouts, Greg Echenique 

The 22-year-old Isaiah Canaan said he earlier worked out for San Antonio. And he has more workouts scheduled with Indiana, New York, Cleveland, Phoenix, Dallas and Utah. "I'm just going out there and having fun and showing what I can do," Canaan said. Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns, San Antonio Spurs, Utah Jazz, Draft, Isaiah Canaan, Workouts 

Brett Pollakoff: Suns announce pre-draft workouts begin next week, with media availability following each. Twitter @BrettEP

Phoenix Suns, Draft, Workouts 

New Phoenix Suns head coach Jeff Hornacek always wanted to coach, but never thought that would happen in the NBA. "My goal was never to be a coach in the NBA," Hornacek said. "I always felt I would coach, but I thought that would be on the college level. I felt that what I'd learned over the years would be too much for high school, but the pro guys they already know everything so why would I do that?" Bright Side of the Sun

Phoenix Suns, Coaching, Jeff Hornacek 

Griffin, 38, also had a phone interview with Phoenix Suns general manager Ryan McDonough early last week regarding their head coach vacancy, CSNNW.com has learned. It has since been filled by Utah Jazz assistant Jeff Hornacek. CSNNW.com

Chicago Bulls, Phoenix Suns, Coaching, Adrian Griffin 

In Dudley's eyes, hiring Hornacek infuses the franchise with new energy, but also reaffirms a need to get back to team-first basketball. "I definitely believe [this hire is good for me]," said Dudley. "Not only me but the team, because when you get into the team concept we all do well. When you see the Spurs -- and I hate to use the Spurs because that's our rival -- but that's a team. They're successful for a reason. "Do they have stars? Yes. Are some of them aging? Yes, that happens. But from the role players, everyone has a job, everyone does their job." Arizona's Sports Page

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Marc Stein: Coaching tidbit: Hearing Cavs coach Mike Brown closing in on bringing well-regarded Suns assistant Igor Kokoskov onto his bench in Cleveland Twitter @ESPNSteinLine

Cleveland Cavaliers, Phoenix Suns, Coaching, Mike Brown, Igor Kokoskov 

Jody Genessy: Tyrone Corbin on Jeff Hornacek's departure: “On behalf of the Jazz, I want to thank Jeff for his hard work, loyalty and dedication." Twitter @DJJazzyJody

Phoenix Suns, Utah Jazz, Coaching, Tyrone Corbin, Jeff Hornacek 

Bill Oram: Jeff Hornacek said he will call Karl Malone about an asst. position, but has his doubts, joked, "After two weeks he’ll want to go fishing." Twitter @tribjazz

Phoenix Suns, Utah Jazz, Coaching, Karl Malone, Jeff Hornacek 

Paul Coro: McDonough said one of the reasons Hornacek was hired is because of "his ability to devlop young players and get the most out of them." Twitter @paulcoro

Phoenix Suns, Coaching, Jeff Hornacek, Ryan McDonough 

The Phoenix Suns have named former Sun and 14-year NBA player Jeff Hornacek the 16th head coach in franchise history, the team announced today. NBA.com

Phoenix Suns, Coaching, Jeff Hornacek 

“We are thrilled to introduce Jeff Hornacek as the new head coach of the Phoenix Suns,” said Suns General Manager Ryan McDonough. “Jeff has all of the qualities we were looking for in a head coach—he is a leader, a teacher and a student of the game. Jeff's name has been high on our list ever since my first interview with the Suns. His successes as a player and as an assistant coach, along with his deep ties to this franchise and this community, give us confidence that he will do great things as the next head coach of the Phoenix Suns.” NBA.com

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Bill Oram: Jazz GM Dennis Lindsey calls it a "pretty picture" for Hornacek to return to where his career started, have chance to resurrect franchise. Twitter @tribjazz

Phoenix Suns, Utah Jazz, Dennis Lindsey, Coaching, Jeff Hornacek 

Bill Oram: GM Lindsey on Hornacek: "I'm just thrilled for him, it's something he really wanted." Twitter @tribjazz

Phoenix Suns, Utah Jazz, Dennis Lindsey, Coaching, Jeff Hornacek 

“Congratulations,” Charles Barkley said of Hornacek’s hire on TNT’s Sunday night NBA telecast. “Welcome to the Titanic.” “And who is the owner of the Titanic?” Shaquille O’Neal asked. “Robert Sarver,” Barkley said. Arizona Republic

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Marcin Gortat: Congrats to steve clifford !!!! great guy and even a better coach. ! Bobcats gonna look strong this year! Twitter @MGortat

Charlotte Bobcats, Phoenix Suns, Marcin Gortat, Coaching, Steve Clifford 

For the second time in three years, the Wizards’ front office has been raided for a Connelly. A source with knowledge of the situation confirmed that Wizards director of player personnel Pat Connelly is moving to Phoenix to take an unspecified front office position with the Suns. Washington Post

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Bill Oram: #Jazz president Randy Rigby says team has not received official notice that Hornacek is leaving for Suns. Declines comment beyond that. Twitter @tribjazz

Phoenix Suns, Utah Jazz, Coaching, Jeff Hornacek