LAS VEGAS – The Phoenix Suns will continue the Michigan State connection with the addition of Mateen Cleaves as a player-development coach. Cleaves was at Phoenix’s practice on July 10 in Las Vegas, prior to the Suns opening NBA Summer League action on July 11 against the Washington Wizards at Thomas & Mack Center.

NCAA champion joins the Suns as a player development coach, reuniting with former teammate and current Suns owner Matt Ishbia.

New Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott spoke during his introductory press conference on how he’ll be building his staff throughout the offseason. Ott has added DeMarre Carroll and Brian Randle already to his staff,