Timberwolves president of basketball operations Tim Connelly had the ability to opt out of his contract with the team this offseason but chose not to do so, as Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic tweets. When Connelly was hired by the Wolves in 2022, he received a five-year deal that included an opt-out clause after the second season. He and the team agreed in 2024 to push that … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Connelly, Washington, Jerome, Beal
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Mat Ishbia’s praise of Mercury might just have been dig at previous Suns team
Mat Ishbia's praise of the Phoenix Mercury for doing all of the things the Phoenix Suns never did to win games when Kevin Durant was in town sure does feel pointed. … [Read more...] about Mat Ishbia’s praise of Mercury might just have been dig at previous Suns team
Former Suns’ fan favorite remaining in Arizona in hopes of landing final NBA chance
The Phoenix Suns may have ditched Bol Bol this offseason, but he has remained in Arizona to work on his game and hopefully get one more chance in the NBA at 25-years-old. … [Read more...] about Former Suns’ fan favorite remaining in Arizona in hopes of landing final NBA chance
The case for the Phoenix Suns winning more than 31 games this season
The Phoenix Suns are going to be a more balanced team on both ends of the court next season which could well lead to them blowing past the 31 win mark that many expect them to struggle to surpass. … [Read more...] about The case for the Phoenix Suns winning more than 31 games this season
Front office affairs going public proves Suns are as dysfunctional as ever
The Phoenix Suns having some of their front office affairs that should be private going public is yet another bad look for Mat Ishbia and the franchise he owns. … [Read more...] about Front office affairs going public proves Suns are as dysfunctional as ever