That mantra was echoed last season, but it didn't truly come to fruition. Tyus Jones was effective and did his job, considering he was on a one-year, minimum-salary deal. Still, his lack of size and scoring punch made him nearly unplayable down the stretch of the season.

The Phoenix Suns will play their third preseason game Monday, July 14, against the Sacramento Kings in the second of a back-to-back.