Kevin Durant said in February that he was “blindsided” when he learned that the Suns were discussing potential trades involving him without his knowledge, and sources tell ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst that there was some disagreement within the organization about how those talks were handled. According to ESPN’s duo, that situation is one reason why Suns owner Mat … [Read more...] about Bontemps/Windhorst’s Latest: Durant, Clippers, Knicks, Jerome
Suns Engaged In KD Trade Talks With Rockets, Heat, Wolves
With trade negotiations heating up ahead of the June 25 draft, the Rockets, Heat, and Timberwolves have been the teams most seriously engaged with the Suns in recent days about a potential deal for Kevin Durant, ESPN’s Shams Charania said during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on Friday (Twitter video link). “(The Suns have) had about six to eight teams reach out,” … [Read more...] about Suns Engaged In KD Trade Talks With Rockets, Heat, Wolves
Suns Notes: Ott, Next Steps, Grill, Carroll
New Suns coach Jordan Ott had his introductory press conference on Tuesday, sharing how each coach in his journey helped him get to where he is, Arizona Republic’s Duane Rankin writes. Rankin compiled comments from several coaches Ott worked with “Jordan Ott is an outstanding hire,” former Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn said. “His work ethic, demeanor, passion, and deep … [Read more...] about Suns Notes: Ott, Next Steps, Grill, Carroll
Knicks Reportedly Won’t Pursue Kevin Durant Trade
The Knicks have been viewed as major players in the Kevin Durant sweepstakes, but a league source tells Stefan Bondy of The New York Post that New York won’t be pursuing the Suns star. A report this morning from ESPN’s Shams Charania identified the Knicks as one of the teams that have expressed interest in acquiring Durant. He also mentioned the Rockets, Spurs, Heat and … [Read more...] about Knicks Reportedly Won’t Pursue Kevin Durant Trade
Coaching Notes: Blazers, Herscu, Suns, Carroll, Silas, Fizdale, Tibaldi
The Rip City Remix – Portland’s G League affiliate – has announced that Jonah Herscu will be the team’s new head coach for the 2025/26 season, confirming the news in a press release after it was first reported by Sean Highkin of Rose Garden Report (Twitter link). Herscu has spent the past three season as an assistant for the Trail Blazers on Chauncey Billups‘ staff and coached … [Read more...] about Coaching Notes: Blazers, Herscu, Suns, Carroll, Silas, Fizdale, Tibaldi