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Johnnie Bryant and Jordan Ott have emerged as the two finalists for the Phoenix Suns' head coaching job. Both candidates will meet with Mat Ishbia, Josh Bartelstein and Brian Gregory later this week. Devin Booker has also been involved in the search process over the past week. The Suns are searching for a replacement for Mike Budenholzer, who was fired at the end of the season. … [Read more...] about Johnnie Bryant, Jordan Ott Emerge As Two Finalists For Suns’ Head Coaching Job

There have been "strong indications" during the Phoenix Suns' search process for a new head coach that the team will likely trade Kevin Durant this summer, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. It has been expected that the Suns will trade Durant regardless of who they hire. Heat assistant Chris Quinn and Cavs' assistant Jordan Ott are expected to move onto the next round … [Read more...] about Suns Head Coach Search Reinforcing Idea That Team Will Trade Kevin Durant

Any potential trade deals involving Kevin Durant may not develop until teams around the league gain clarity over Giannis Antetokounmpo's situation with the Milwaukee Bucks, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Suns' desire to hire a first-time head coach adds to the expectation that the team will look to eventually deal Durant. It was reported earlier this week that … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant Trade May Not Happen Until Giannis Antetokounmpo Situation Gets Resolved

The Minnesota Timberwolves had stronger interest in acquiring Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns at the trade deadline than previously assumed. The cap machinations required to consummate a trade were extremely challenging as two second apron teams, but the impending free agencies of Julius Randle, Naz Reid and Nickeil Alexander-Walker could change the equation. "It became … [Read more...] about Wolves Were More Serious About Trading For Kevin Durant At Trade Deadline Than Assumed

David Fizdale is expected to make it to the third round of interviews for the vacant Phoenix Suns head coach job, according to Marc J. Spears of ESPN. Fizdale, currently the associate head coach of the Suns, is said to have the support of key Suns players. Chris Quinn, Johnnie Bryant, Jordan Ott, Dave Bliss and Sean Sweeney are also candidates for the role. … [Read more...] about David Fizdale To Be In Third Round Of Interviews For Suns Head Coach Job