Hoops Rumors

Free agent Damion Lee is signing with Israel’s Ironi Ness Ziona, Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic tweets. Lee has been in the NBA since 2017. He played 25 games with the Suns last season after seeing action in 74 games two seasons earlier with Phoenix. Lee also had a four-season stint with Golden State from 2018-22. Lee missed all of the 2023/24 campaign due to a knee … [Read more...] about Damion Lee Signing With Israeli Team

Suns majority owner Mat Ishbia has conceded that he made some team- and culture-building missteps during his first few seasons at the helm. Ishbia is on his fourth head coach in as many years and has already cycled through multiple Hall of Fame players since the end of the 2022/23 season when he assumed control of the franchise. In an interview on Arizona Sports’ Burns and … [Read more...] about Suns Owner Mat Ishbia Talks Missteps, Culture Shift, Championship Window

There was reportedly a minor bidding war for Rasheer Fleming ahead of day two of this year’s draft, with teams vying to move up to No. 31 to select the former Saint Joseph’s forward. The Suns won that bidding war by sending Minnesota the No. 36 pick and a pair of future second-rounders. Fleming is coming off an impressive junior season in which he averaged 14.7 points, 8.5 … [Read more...] about Suns’ Rasheer Fleming Discusses Goals For Rookie Season

The Suns have named Paul Jesperson the head coach of their G League affiliate, the Valley Suns, the team announced today in a press release. “Paul is ready to take this next step in his career as he moves into the role of head coach,” Valley Suns GM Brendan Sabean said in a statement. “His background and experience complement our vision to utilize the G League as a lifeline of … [Read more...] about Paul Jesperson To Coach Suns’ G League Affiliate

Due to their proximity to the second tax apron, the Timberwolves may only carry 14 players on standard contracts to open the 2025/26 season, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic writes. While Minnesota has checked in on several free agent guards, including Cameron Payne, Malcolm Brogdon and Landry Shamet, all signs point to Bones Hyland being the frontrunner for the 14th spot, … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Wolves, Hyland, Dundon, Durant, Suns