The Phoenix Suns fired Gene Traylor, their director of safety, security and risk management, on Friday after he filed a discrimination lawsuit against the organization, ESPN has learned. Traylor joined the team in January 2023 and sued the Suns in federal court in May. The organization cited policy violations regarding confidential security information as the reason for … [Read more...] about Suns Fire Employee Who Filed Discrimination Suit Against Organization
Suns Fully Guarantee Nick Richards’ $5M Contract
The Phoenix Suns fully guaranteed the final season of Nick Richards' contract at $5 million. Richards could be a rotation center for a number of teams, but the Suns need a third center given Khaman Maluach's inexperience and the injury history of Mark Williams. Richards averaged 9.5 points and a career-best 8.6 rebounds in his 36 games with the Suns following his acquisition … [Read more...] about Suns Fully Guarantee Nick Richards’ $5M Contract
Ben Simmons Expected To Sign Soon; Knicks, Suns, Celtics Reportedly Interested
Ben Simmons remains unsigned after finishing the 2024-25 season with the Los Angeles Clippers, but a deal is expected within the next week. Simmons has been connected to the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks and Boston Celtics. "I'm told he's probably going to make a choice in the next week," wrote ESPN's Brian Windhorst on Threads. "Knicks, Suns and yes, Celtics have all been … [Read more...] about Ben Simmons Expected To Sign Soon; Knicks, Suns, Celtics Reportedly Interested
Jordan Goodwin Claimed By Suns
Jordan Goodwin has been claimed off free agency waivers by the Phoenix Suns. The Los Angeles Lakers had to waive Goodwin in order to accommodate the signing of Marcus Smart. Goodwin had just $25,000 in guaranteed money for the 2025-26 season. Goodwin appeared in 29 games for the Lakers last season, averaging 5.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 18.7 minutes. The Lakers … [Read more...] about Jordan Goodwin Claimed By Suns
Jonathan Kuminga Rejects Warriors’ Latest Contract Offer, Explores Sign-And-Trades With Kings, Suns
Restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga rejected the Golden State Warriors' latest contract proposal and continues exploring sign-and-trade opportunities, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Kuminga told ESPN after a Thursday morning workout in Miami that he found nothing appealing in the Warriors' recent offers. The stalemate has kept Golden State's other offseason business on … [Read more...] about Jonathan Kuminga Rejects Warriors’ Latest Contract Offer, Explores Sign-And-Trades With Kings, Suns