While Mark Jackson interviewed with Phoenix for the coaching job on Friday, Steve Kerr also spoke with former Hornets' and Cavaliers' coach Paul Silas, who could head to the valley of the sun as an assistant, the East Valley Tribune is reporting.

Silas had a 10-minute phone conversation with Suns' General Manager Steve Kerr, who doesn't know Silas personally and hopes for more discussions this week.

"I don't want to rule anything out, but I would be comfortable as an assistant if that's where it goes," said Silas. "I've coached some good teams, but I've never been in a position to reach that ultimate prize the way I did as a player (with Boston in 1974 and 1976 and Seattle in 1979). This Phoenix team has what it takes to get there."

After interviewing Porter in Detroit on Thursday, Kerr and vice president of operations David Griffin flew across the country to Los Angeles for a sit-down with 17-year NBA point guard and current ABC analyst Mark Jackson.

"Both interviews went very well, and both guys were very impressive," Kerr said. "They were well-prepared and made strong presentations."