PHOENIX -- Despite rampant speculation that Mike D'Antoni is headed to Chicago or New York, Phoenix star Steve Nash expects his coach to be back on the Suns' bench next season.

Beyond that, the two-time NBA MVP had little to say about the Suns' ongoing coaching saga during a charity appearance on Friday.

"This is the last thing I'm going to say about our coaching situation: Mike's my coach," Nash said. "So I expect to see Mike back here next year. And I know there's a lot of stuff going on right now, but Mike's my coach. I love playing for him. I expect to see him back in October."

Nash declined to take further questions about D'Antoni.

"I'm not talking about our coaching situation any more," Nash said.

Nash's remarks came after he helped officials from utility Arizona Public Service and the Suns dedicate a refurbished basketball court at Florence Crittenton of Arizona, which offers programs for at-risk girls.

D'Antoni, who has two years worth $8.5 million remaining on his contract, reportedly has been courted by the Chicago Bulls and the New York Knicks.

Earlier this week, the Suns granted D'Antoni permission to speak to other teams even as they expressed hope that he would remain with them.