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The Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves are two teams who are expected to show interest in trading for Kevin Durant this offseason, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Pat Riley stated on Friday that Heat probably would not run it back with the same players next year. The Rockets have been considered "less likely" to pursue a deal for Durant. New … [Read more...] about Heat, Timberwolves Expected To Show Trade Interest In Kevin Durant

Amid a disappointing season, the Phoenix Suns spent months attempting to trade Bradley Beal and briefly explored trading Kevin Durant. While Durant has been widely expected to be moved this offseason, new general manager Brian Gregory suggested both stars could remain with the franchise. "I have a very good relationship with both those guys," Gregory said. "Kevin gave me a nice … [Read more...] about Suns’ New GM Prioritizes Coaching Search, Hints At Keeping Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal

At the 2015 NBA draft, the Detroit Pistons had a decision to make with the No. 8 pick and narrowed their options to Stanley Johnson and Devin Booker. The Pistons selected Kentavious Caldwell-Pope at No. 8 in the 2013 draft and was perceived as having more positional overlap with Booker than Johnson. Johnson's strength and profile projected him as being more of a small forward … [Read more...] about Pistons Debated Stanley Johnson, Devin Booker At 2015 Draft

The Phoenix Suns have widely been expected to hire a first-time head coach to replace Mike Budenholzer. Phoenix has cast a wide net, which includes several assistant coaches still working in the NBA playoffs. New Suns general manager Brian Gregory may also bring in a coach with some experience as well. New Orleans Pelicans assistant coach James Borrego and Milwaukee Bucks … [Read more...] about Suns May Consider James Borrego, Dave Joerger For Coach

The future of Willie Green as head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans is uncertain as they head into the offseason. If Green and the Pelicans part ways, he could become a candidate to become the next head coach of the Phoenix Suns. Green was an assistant with the Suns under Monty Williams before he was hired as head coach of the Pelicans. Green has relationships with Devin … [Read more...] about Willie Green Could Become Candidate For Suns’ Job