Jae Crowder asked the Phoenix Suns to be allowed to skip training camp as they continue their efforts to trade him.

The Suns informed Crowder over the summer that he may lose his starting job, which led to a trade request. Crowder is entering the final year of his current contract at the age of 32.

While the Suns have been active in trade discussions, they have yet to find a workable deal.

"Jae brought a number of intangibles to the team, I think all of our guys would speak in that way about him," Monty Williams said. "At the same time these things happen and you have to transition and move forward. I totally am behind James and how we are handling this."