The Phoenix Suns may have lost out on Brent Barry, but they still hope to land Gordan Giricek, according to the Arizona Central.

All signs point to Giricek being bought out by the 76ers before Saturday night's deadline, allowing him to join the Suns in time to be playoff eligible.

Brent Barry will wait out the 30 days and then will stick with San Antonio, the East Valley Tribune is reporting.

According to the report, Barry let Phoenix GM Steve Kerr know of his decision on Thursday evening.  The Suns had offered the veteran guard a multi-year contract and playing time, but in the end Barry's family already being settled in the San Antonio area was the decisive factor.

"He let us know he?s staying where he is and won?t be joining us," Kerr said. "We still have a few days to pursue some other avenues and possibly still add to our roster, but that remains to be seen."

The Sixers appear to be willing to grant the request of Croatian guard Gordan Giricek and buy out the remainder of his contract, allowing him to become a free agent, the Philadelphia Daily News is reporting.

According to a source, Giricek's most likely destination is Phoenix, depending on what happens with Brent Barry.

The Phoenix Suns continued their pursuit of veteran guard Brent Barry on Wednesday, the East Valley Tribune is reporting.  Barry has narrowed his choices down to the Suns and his former team, the Spurs.

Suns players and coaches followed up general manager Steve Kerr?s visit to the Barry family in San Antonio with phone call pleas of their own.

?We?re still talking. We?re still communicating,? Kerr said Wednesday. ?Other than that, we?re where we were (Tuesday).?

Should Brent Barry choose to return to San Antonio, the Phoenix Suns may turn their attention to Sixers shooter Gordan Giricek, who the Arizona Republic is reporting could be bought out by Saturday.

Brent Barry has reduced his list down to two teams, the Arizona Republic is reporting.  Barry, who was waived by the Sonics after being acquired in a trade from San Antonio, will finish the season either back in San Antonio, or in Phoenix.

"I've spoken with Brent," Suns GM Steve Kerr said. "I met with him and his wife, and we're awaiting his decision. He's very seriously considering it."

Brent Barry has now cleared waivers, but he has yet to decide where he's going to continue his career, the San Antonio Express-News is reporting.

?As of 10 a.m. (Tuesday), there is no decision,? Barry said. ?There have been so many changes over the past few days, it?s very difficult. Just because I?ve cleared, I don?t have a timetable that today is the day I have to decide.?

The Phoenix Suns say that they expect to hear from free agent Brent Barry by either Monday night or Tuesday morning as to which team has will be joining, the East Valley Tribune is reporting.

Barry, who was traded from San Antonio to Seattle before being bought out, is believed to be favoring both Phoenix and San Antonio, with Houston and Boston both in the mix for his services, as well.

If Barry chooses the Spurs, he must wait 30 days before he can rejoin his former team.

The Dallas Mavericks have two open roster spots that must be filled by the weekend and have competition in the hunt for gunner Brent Barry, according to the Star-Telegram.

In addition to the Mavericks, the Suns, Spurs, Rockets and Celtics have expressed interest in the guard.

Jason Kidd, one of the newest Mavs, has already thought of recruiting Barry.

"I was going to call him and see where his mind-set is, but I haven't had a chance to call," Kidd told the Star-Telegram. "He makes the game easy. He would definitely help."

The Phoenix Suns are 1-2 with Shaquille O'Neal in the lineup but the legendary center isn't worried about his new team, according to the Arizona Republic.

"We still have to be realistic about things," O'Neal told the Republic. "We've still got a lot of figuring out to do. If everybody just sticks to their role, we should be fine."

"Once I master the offense like everyone else, we're going to be a dangerous team," O'Neal added. "I don't see any problems."