The future of James Jones as lead basketball executive of the Phoenix Suns is unclear as they enter the offseason. Jones' contract expires at the end of June and Mat Ishbia is widely expected to consider new candidates for the role. Jones has worked in the Suns' front office since 2017 and assumed lead duties in 2019 to replace Ryan McDonough. The Suns reached The Finals in … [Read more...] about James Jones’ Future With Suns Uncertain, Contract Expires In June
Suns Expected To Consider Candidates Without Prior NBA Head Coaching Experience
The Phoenix Suns are expected to move slowly in their head coaching search and strongly consider candidates without prior experience in a lead role. The Suns have hired head coaches who had previously won NBA titles during the past two cycles in Frank Vogel and Mike Budenholzer. Both coaches lasted just one season in the job before the Suns moved on. Cleveland Cavaliers … [Read more...] about Suns Expected To Consider Candidates Without Prior NBA Head Coaching Experience
Rockets Considered ‘Less Likely’ To Pursue Trade For Kevin Durant
The Houston Rockets are now considered even "less likely" to pursue a trade for Kevin Durant this offseason than what was previously thought, sources tell Marc Stein and Jake Fischer. The Phoenix Suns will work Kevin Durant on a trade this offseason and plan to "pivot and reload" around Devin Booker. The Rockets own a number of future draft picks originating from the Suns … [Read more...] about Rockets Considered ‘Less Likely’ To Pursue Trade For Kevin Durant
Mike Budenholzer Removed Bol Bol From Rotation For Shooting Layups During Altercation
Mike Budenholzer removed Bol Bol from the Phoenix Suns' rotation for shooting layups during Mason Plumlee's altercation with Steven Adams on March 12, according to Chris Haynes. Budenholzer was reportedly "irate" when he saw that Bol did not back his teammate and removed him from the rotation. Bol averaged 12.5 points and 4.7 rebounds per game in February. Rival executives … [Read more...] about Mike Budenholzer Removed Bol Bol From Rotation For Shooting Layups During Altercation
Mat Ishbia: Suns Much Better Than A 36-Win Roster, We’ll Get Next Coach Hire Right
Mat Ishbia conducted a press conference on Thursday to discuss the future of the Phoenix Suns as they search for a new head coach for the third consecutive offseason. The Suns fired Mike Budenholzer one year after firing Frank Vogel and two years after firing Monty Williams. The Suns missed the Play-In altogether in what was a disappointing season. "We got to get the next hire … [Read more...] about Mat Ishbia: Suns Much Better Than A 36-Win Roster, We’ll Get Next Coach Hire Right