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Kevin Young has reportedly received a "strong endorsement" from Devin Booker to become the next head coach of the Phoenix Suns, according to Marc Stein of Substack. Stein added that Young is a "serious candidate" to replace Monty Williams. It was reported that the team had narrowed down its list to five candidates, though the Suns are also expected to meet with Charles Lee and … [Read more...] about Kevin Young Receives ‘Strong Endorsement’ From Devin Booker For Suns Head Coach

Nick Nurse reportedly pulled out of consideration for the Milwaukee Bucks' head coaching job before they hired Adrian Griffin this weekend. Nurse is also a candidate for the Philadelphia 76ers and Phoenix Suns. Nurse is considering his options after meeting with both teams this past week. Nurse previously worked with Daryl Morey and finds the prospect of reuniting enticing, … [Read more...] about Nick Nurse Considering Options After Meeting With Sixers, Suns

The Phoenix Suns have narrowed their head coaching search down to Doc Rivers, Frank Vogel and Kevin Young, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports. The Suns are searching for a replacement for Monty Williams. Phoenix also was considering Nick Nurse for the position, but he accepted the same job with the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. Young is an assistant coach with the … [Read more...] about Suns Narrow Coaching Search To Doc Rivers, Frank Vogel, Kevin Young

The level of interest from the Dallas Mavericks in trading for Deandre Ayton has been "overstated at this point," sources tell Marc Stein. The Phoenix Suns are expected to "aggressively shop" Ayton this offseason. Ayton signed a four-year, $133 million offer sheet with the Indiana Pacers last offseason that the Suns matched. Ayton has $102 million remaining on his contract over … [Read more...] about Mavericks’ Trade Interest In Deandre Ayton ‘Overstated’

Nick Nurse will meet with the Philadelphia 76ers this week and is also expected to meet with the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns. Nurse was let go by the Toronto Raptors after five seasons with the franchise, winning the championship in his first campaign. Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that Nurse "is expected to be in high demand and could possibly have his job to … [Read more...] about Nick Nurse ‘Expected To Be In High Demand’ With Sixers, Bucks, Suns

The Phoenix Suns have parted ways with Monty Williams as head coach. Williams led the Suns to The Finals in 2021, but they had second round exits in each of the past two seasons. The Suns hired Williams in 2019 when he was also a candidate for the Los Angeles Lakers. Williams has already been linked with the Milwaukee Bucks' head coaching vacancy. … [Read more...] about Monty Williams Fired By Suns

The Phoenix Suns are likely to guarantee the $30.8 million salary of Chris Paul for 23-24, sources tell Bleacher Report's Chris Haynes. Paul is only guaranteed $15.8 million if the Suns waive him by June 28th. Sources tell Haynes that the Suns currently have the mindset Paul will open the season as their starting point guard. Paul suffered a left groin strain in Game 2 of the … [Read more...] about Suns Plan To Guarantee Chris Paul’s $30.8M Salary For 23-24

The Phoenix Suns would have Tyronn Lue as their No. 1 head coaching candidate should he become available this offseason, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic. Lue's future with the Clippers has been the subject of speculation. Nick Nurse is another candidate that interests the Suns. The Suns are expected to have an expansive search with as many as six to seven … [Read more...] about Tyronn Lue Would Be Suns’ Top Candidate If He Become Available

The Milwaukee Bucks have received permission from the Phoenix Suns to interview Kevin Young for their head coaching vacancy. Young is also a candidate for the Toronto Raptors' vacancy, while he is also expected to interview with the Suns. Young is considered one of the strongest candidates during this coaching cycle. … [Read more...] about Bucks Receive Permission From Suns To Interview Kevin Young