PHOENIX — Steve Kerr will be named general manager of the Phoenix Suns, aperson with knowledge of the hiring said Friday.

Kerr can’t officially take the job until he completes his obligations as ananalyst for TNT during the NBA playoffs. He is expected to be introduced at anews conference next week, said a person close to the situation who asked not tobe identified because the official announcement had not been made.

Kerr is a close friend of Suns owner Robert Sarver and owns a small piece ofthe team. He would replace Mike D’Antoni, who held the titles of general managerand head coach. The move will allow D’Antoni to concentrate on coaching.

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