Suns' point guard Steve Nash is skeptical of the team's plan to rest him more this season, according to East Valley Tribune.

Phoenix General Manager Steve Kerr plans to rest Nash more this season, perhaps limiting him to 70 games in 2008-09.

"We?ll see how it goes," Nash said upon hearing of Kerr's plan. "Those are great intentions, but is it realistic? We?ll see."

Nash played in 81 of 82 games last season, and while he's open to the idea of resting more, he seems to believe that 70 is a low number.

The New Orleans Hornets have signed New Zealander and former Sun Sean Marks to a contract, the Associated Press is reporting.

"We are excited for Sean to join our team," said Hornets' General Manager Jeff Bower, who did not release terms of the contract citing team policy. "He is a veteran leader who has been on winning teams and will be a great addition to our frontcourt."

Sean Singletary is happy to be in Phoenix after being traded twice already since being drafted out of Virginia in June, according to Arizona Republic.

"It's kind of surreal," Singletary said. "I haven't been on an elite team since I was 12."

The Kings took Singletary with the 42nd pick in the draft and then traded him to the Rockets in the Ron Artest deal.

"All I can do now is bring energy and play smart basketball. Hopefully, things will work out for me," Singletary said. "I know it's going to be an uphill battle. I've always been able to find a way."

"You're only a rookie once," he added. "I want to learn from all these guys and incorporate it into my game. I'm going to take my time but work with a sense of urgency, too. I'm going to come and give it all I've got."

Monday's trade in which Phoenix sent D.J. Strawberry to Houston for Sean Singletary will save the Suns about $540,000, including projected luxury-tax savings.

Strawberry was due to make $711,517, assuming he made the Phoenix roster while Singletary will make the rookie minimum of $442,114. Singletary's deal is partially guaranteed but will be fully guaranteed if he is on the Suns' opening-night roster, which the team expects him to be.

USA Basketball managing director Jerry Colangelo is expected to stay on with the program through the 2012 Olympics in London, according to Yahoo! Sports.

"Look, continuity is important," Colangelo said right after Team USA defeated Spain for the gold medal on Sunday. "If you?re a betting guy, you?d say, (I?m) probably going to do it. But it?s not official."

Colangelo said he plans to make an announcement next week regarding whether or not he'll officially return.

"Jerry?s coming back," said one NBA official.

The Phoenix Suns have acquired Sean Singletary from the Houston Rockets in exchange for D.J. Strawberry, according to NBA.com.

"Sean gives us depth at the point guard spot," said Suns' President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Steve Kerr. "We like his instincts and his ability to run a team. He also puts a lot of pressure on the ball defensively. We thank D.J. for his contributions and wish him well."

In Singletary, the Suns acquire a dynamic 6-0, 185-point rookie guard, who was the 42nd overall selection (second round) of the Sacramento Kings in the 2008 NBA Draft.

Shaquille O'Neal and his wife Shaunie are back together and have reconciled their marriage, according to The Miami Herald.

"A happy ending," said Shaunie's lawyer Marsha Elser.

Shaq filed for divorce last September, when he played for the Miami Heat. The O'Neals, who married in December '02, have four children together ages 8, 6, 5, and 2.

Shaq has a daughter, and Shaunie a son from previous relationships.

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Richard Hicks granted Alexis Miller's request for a restraining order against Suns center Shaquille O'Neal Thursday, the Arizona Republic is reporting.

Miller alleges that O'Neal stalked her, threatened her with bodily harm and made harassing phone calls in which he breathed heavily into the phone before hanging up.

Miller, a 23-year-old hip-hop artist known professionally as Maryjane, claimed she ended an intimate relationship with O'Neal last month. She alleged he then threatened to pay performers $50,000 each not to work with her.

"It's been very difficult for her," said L. David Wolfe, Miller's Atlanta-based attorney. "Her fears are not only for herself but also the people around her." He said Miller, who has a young son, is "pretty traumatized."

D.J. Strawberry is the only Suns' player whose status remains in doubt for the 2008-09 season, according to The Arizona Republic.

Phoenix has until Oct. 31 to exercise his option for this season, which would pay him $711,517. Of that, $200,000 would be guaranteed should he make the opening night roster.

If Strawberry is not retained, the Suns would need to sign a 13th player to complete their roster.

Goran Dragic, who is expected to sign a deal with the Suns within the next few weeks, admitted on Tuesday night that playing in Phoenix is a dream come true, according to The Arizona Republic.

"This is like my dream come true," said the 22-year-old Slovenian point guard. "I'm the happiest man on Earth now."

Dragic spent his early morning hours up watching Steve Nash in recent years and is now thrilled to be on the same roster.

"I can't believe I'm on the same team with him," Dragic said. "I'm really blessed. This is my next step. I must practice hard in hopes I can replace Steve Nash in the future."