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The Brooklyn Nets’ trade sending Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns set them up for a promising future. Two years later, they could benefit from yet another Durant trade sweepstakes. With Giannis Antetokounmpo seemingly content to remain with the Milwaukee Bucks, the Durant trade is the most significant offseason domino waiting to fall. ESPN’s Shams […]

When the 2024-25 NBA Trade Deadline had passed, Kevin Durant was still a member of the Phoenix Suns. In the days and hours leading up to the deadline, rumors persisted that Durant could find himself on the move amid a disappointing season for the Suns. During the second half of the season, the Suns were […]

It seems like just a matter of time until Kevin Durant is traded from the Phoenix Suns. A deal has been inevitable ever since the Suns shopped the all-time great small forward ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline, and a move will likely occur quickly into the offseason now that the Suns are working […]

A Kevin Durant trade appears to be on the horizon. The Phoenix Suns star has found his name in rumors dating back to the trade deadline, and according to Shams Charania, KD and his business partner Rich Kleiman have met with the franchise to explore options. Shams listed five teams as possible landing spots: “Teams […]

The Phoenix Suns have mortgaged their future in recent seasons, and the end result has not been pretty. The franchise has been on the downturn over the past few seasons; they do not have control over their own first-round pick until 2031 and all they have to show for over the past two seasons is […]

Former NBA guard Patrick Beverley gave a ringing endorsement of the Phoenix Suns’ new head coach Jordan Ott. The 40-year-old has quickly moved up the ranks from a video coordinator with the Atlanta Hawks to an assistant with the Brooklyn Nets, the Los Angeles Lakers, and, most recently, the Cleveland Cavaliers. Ott has been widely […]

SCOTTSDALE — A new head coach in Jordan Ott, a new general manager in Brian Gregory, and a reformed sense of identity pervaded the Phoenix Suns’ Verizon 5G Performance Center on Tuesday. When the Suns hired Ott as the franchise’s next head coach, many questions percolated. One of the main ones was his Michigan State […]

Nearly a decade after one of the most discussed free agency periods in NBA history, Kevin Durant has pushed back on a long-circulating story involving the Los Angeles Clippers. On X, formerly known as Twitter, Durant dismissed a report from 2016 that claimed Clippers owner Steve Ballmer cried during the team’s meeting with him. Responding […]

Kevin Durant’s time with the Phoenix Suns appears to be nearing its end, and ESPN’s Brian Windhorst believes the franchise will begin exploring trade scenarios in the coming weeks. During Tuesday morning’s broadcast of Get Up, Windhorst identified a critical factor that could shape how the situation unfolds. “I do believe Kevin Durant will be […]

Players and former head coaches across the league have praised the Phoenix Suns for hiring Jordan Ott as the franchise’s next head coach. One of those was his former head coach, Darvin Ham. The previous Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach was a major proponent in helping develop young players. While Draymond Green praised Ott for joining […]

With the Phoenix Suns hiring Jordan Ott to be the team’s next head coach after firing Mike Budenholzer, the news garnered the attention of Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green. While the Suns hope Ott can lead to a positive new direction to bounce back after major disappointment, Green’s words could be nice to hear […]

The Toronto Raptors have been one of the busiest teams in the trade market in recent years, and that likely won’t stop anytime soon. But would they actually try to trade for Kevin Durant? Not long ago, they traded away Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby in separate deals. Those moves netted draft capital, Immanuel Quickley, […]

The San Antonio Spurs have the opportunity to improve their team this offseason, and they can do it in several different ways. One of those ways involves trading for a star, and the two names that have consistently come up are Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant. Bill Simmons knows who he wants the Spurs to […]

The Phoenix Suns are currently gearing up for what could be a franchise-altering summer. Phoenix is widely expected to take calls on trading superstar Kevin Durant, but the more difficult piece to move will be shooting guard Bradley Beal, who has one of just two no-trade clauses in the entire NBA. Recently, NBA insider Jake […]

The Phoenix Suns are in a transition period after a very disappointing season that saw them not only miss out on the playoffs in the Western Conference, but the play-in altogether. Injuries played a part in that, but the roster and specifically the core of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal did not work […]

The Phoenix Suns are officially moving forward with the next era of their franchise after hiring former Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Jordan Ott to be their next head coach. Now, the focus turns to how the Suns can reshape their roster to get back in the playoff picture in a very competitive Western Conference. One of […]

Anyone who doesn’t think that Stephen A. Smith doesn’t ruffle any feathers is living under a rock. On Thursday, he issued a stark warning about the NBA All-Star game and its new format.  Beginning next year, the All-Star game will feature Team USA vs the World. But Smith contended that if this doesn’t jive, the […]

Eight coaches in 11 seasons isn’t a welcome sight for anyone within the Phoenix Suns. However, when the Suns hired Jordan Ott to be the franchise’s next head coach, they’re hoping to get this one right. Throughout the hiring process, the organization interviewed upwards of 15 candidates for the position. Funny enough, fellow Cleveland Cavaliers assistant […]

The Phoenix Suns have had a busy offseason thus far, firing head coach Mike Budenholzer and hiring Jordan Ott to the same position. However, the real heavy lifting remains to be done on the Suns’ roster, with Kevin Durant widely expected to be moved this summer. Durant is sure to have plenty of suitors on […]

A recent claim by Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia has drawn sharp criticism, with The Athletic’s Sam Amick calling the assertion “laughable” during an appearance on Sactown Sports 1140. Ishbia reportedly sent an internal email to Suns employees stating that he plans to take on a more meaningful role within the organization moving forward. The […]

Recently, the Phoenix Suns made headlines by hiring former Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Jordan Ott to be the franchise’s next head coach. The move comes weeks after the team parted ways with Mike Budenholzer after one disastrous season at the helm. With their head coaching vacancy now filled, the Suns now turn to where the real […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker is set to begin his 11th NBA season in 2025-26, but team success has largely eluded him. During his first five years, the Suns struggled to find the right pieces around the 28-year-old, and Booker didn’t make his playoff debut until his sixth season. Booker helped lead the Suns to […]

Kevin Durant has been the talk of the NBA alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo, as many are waiting to see if they will be traded during the offseason. For Durant, there have been the same several teams that are linked to trading for him, and one of them is the Houston Rockets. The latest report was that […]

The Phoenix Suns made a big move on Wednesday after hiring Jordan Ott as the next head coach. It’s seemingly the first of many changes to be made this offseason, as the team is rumored to be in the trade market to potentially deal Kevin Durant. However, the buzz grew louder on Wednesday after an […]

The Phoenix Suns finally found their new head coach on Wednesday, hiring former Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Jordan Ott to lead the next iteration of the team. What Ott’s roster will look like is unclear at the moment as the Suns explore trade options for star wing Kevin Durant this offseason. Ott is a Michigan State […]

The Sacramento Kings are expected to target backcourt reinforcements this offseason and have reportedly identified Phoenix Suns guard Tyus Jones as a free-agent option, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. “Sacramento is expected to explore the trade and free agent market for point guard help,” Scotto reported. “Among several point guards on Sacramento’s radar is […]

The Phoenix Suns have agreed to hire Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach Jordan Ott as their new head coach, first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. Ott was a key part of Kenny Atkinson’s staff this past season in Cleveland and contributed to the Cavs winning 64 games as one of the leading voices on their […]

The Kevin Durant trade rumors are starting to heat up as the 2025 NBA Draft approaches. While the Phoenix Suns are reportedly making a push for a Houston Rockets trade, speculation and rumblings are out there about other teams as well. The San Antonio Spurs are one of those other teams, according to Arizona Sports’ […]

Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins issued a blunt reflection on Kevin Durant’s legacy during a recent appearance on The Stephen A. Smith Show, reigniting tensions surrounding Durant’s departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Perkins, now an analyst for ESPN, questioned whether Durant has a franchise he can truly call home. Despite playing nine seasons with […]

The Phoenix Suns are working on finding a Kevin Durant trade this summer after a disastrous 2024-25 season resulted in the departure of head coach Mike Budenholzer and a need to shake things up. As the Suns try to retool their roster in what’s expected to be a post-Durant world, Matt Moore reports on his […]

The Phoenix Suns are working to find a Kevin Durant trade this offseason, and the Houston Rockets have long been mentioned as a possible trade destination given their clear need for an offensive upgrade and the ability to put together a trade package that makes sense. While the Rockets’ Durant trade interest has been downplayed […]

The Phoenix Suns and Devin Booker are in a world of uncertainty about their future. Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks have indicated they will draft Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. However, what if they don’t draft him? What if Dallas trades Flagg for a win-now player? This is […]

The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly not very interested in trading the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, which will almost certainly be Cooper Flagg. But if they do, the Phoenix Suns could be an interesting trade partner. In a way, the Mavericks and Suns are alike; they both executed a trade that […]

A former top Brooklyn Nets assistant is close to getting his first NBA head-coaching position. Jordan Ott is one of two finalists for the Phoenix Suns’ vacancy, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Cleveland Cavaliers associate coach Johnnie Bryant joins him in the race for the job. Ott spent the bulk of his coaching career on the Nets’ […]

As the Phoenix Suns inch closer to naming a new head coach, Cleveland Cavaliers assistants Johnnie Bryant and Jordan Ott have been named the two finalists to succeed Mike Budenholzer, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Both Cavs assistant coaches will meet with the Suns brass and owner Mat Ishbia in Michigan this week before […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are on the cusp of greatness. After back-to-back Western Conference Finals appearances, the franchise has established itself as a perennial contender in the West, led by the electrifying Anthony Edwards. Yet, as the 2025 playoffs showed, the Wolves still lack the offensive firepower and playmaking depth needed to break through and capture […]

The Phoenix Suns are still picking up the pieces from a terrible 2024-25 season based on their lofty expectations coming in. Injuries played a part in the abysmal 36-46 finish, but it was clear throughout the campaign that the Suns were not going to compete for a championship with this roster even at full strength. […]

The Phoenix Suns are searching for a head coach, and they have a list of candidates to choose from. Whoever the next hire is could possibly have a big impact on what the roster will look like, as there have already been rumors of some changes happening. One of the changes is the Suns looking […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant has never been shy on X, formerly Twitter, and this week, he proved once again why he is the undisputed MVP of NBA social media. After a fan tweeted, “Durgambler how does it feel to be a 37yr old man pushing 40 arguing with teenagers and trolls on Twitter,” Durant […]