The Phoenix Suns waived guard Damion Baugh and forward Tyrese Samuel. Both players were signed to non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contracts. Baugh and Samuel are both expected to join the Valley Suns for the upcoming G League season. Phoenix's roster now stands at 19 players. The Suns have Jared Butler and David Duke Jr. signed to Exhibit 10 deals. Phoenix has one open standard spot … [Read more...] about Suns Waive Damion Baugh, Tyrese Samuel
Rockets Were Comfortable Keeping Team Together If Kevin Durant Didn’t Become Available
The Houston Rockets entered the 2025 offseason comfortable running it back with their core group, but decided to pivot to a major trade of Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks when the asking price from the Phoenix Suns for Kevin Durant was lower than anticipated. "Nobody was trying to move guys," general manager Rafael Stone told ESPN. "If Kevin didn't want to come and wasn't … [Read more...] about Rockets Were Comfortable Keeping Team Together If Kevin Durant Didn’t Become Available
Kevin Durant Opens Up On Rockets’ Future, Reflects On Dysfunction With Suns
Kevin Durant detailed his vision for the Houston Rockets and explained how the Phoenix Suns' roster construction ultimately doomed the team despite their star power. Durant acknowledged his own disappointment with how the championship window closed for the Suns. "I wanted to retire in Phoenix," Durant said in mid-September. "But the picture in your head doesn't always come to … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant Opens Up On Rockets’ Future, Reflects On Dysfunction With Suns
Suns Keep Jordan Goodwin On Roster; Waive Jared Butler, David Duke Jr.
The Phoenix Suns are keeping Jordan Goodwin on the roster, sources told Shams Charania of ESPN. Goodwin, who averaged 12.5 points and 3.2 rebounds in the preseason, will be the 14th player on the roster. The Suns can only keep 14 players on the roster due to tax implications. The Suns waived Jared Butler and David Duke Jr. to make room for Goodwin. … [Read more...] about Suns Keep Jordan Goodwin On Roster; Waive Jared Butler, David Duke Jr.
Suns Waive Nathan Mariano, Sean McDermott
The Phoenix Suns have waived forward Nathan Mariano and wing Sean McDermott. Both Mariano and McDermott are expected to join the Valley Suns for the upcoming G League season. Phoenix's roster now stands at 17 players. The Suns have 14 players on standard contracts and three players signed to two-way contracts. Phoenix will carry an open standard roster spot into the regular … [Read more...] about Suns Waive Nathan Mariano, Sean McDermott