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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 […]

The Phoenix Suns are still trying to find a coach to lead their team, and it seems like they have a few options that could be possible. One of the options was an assistant coach for the team last season, and there’s a good chance that he can be a finalist for the job, according […]

After another painful exit in the Western Conference Finals, the Minnesota Timberwolves find themselves looking for answers. Despite boasting a core led by Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert, and having made a bold move to acquire Julius Randle last offseason, the Wolves have again fallen short of the NBA Finals. With the franchise’s luxury tax […]

After coming out on the wrong end of a gentleman’s sweep in the Western Conference Finals for the second consecutive year, the Minnesota Timberwolves have a pivotal offseason ahead, and many are wondering if that offseason includes trading for Kevin Durant. The Timberwolves were utterly dominated in last night’s Game 5 loss to the Oklahoma […]

The Phoenix Suns are one of the biggest stories in the NBA this offseason due to their roster limitations and what they can do from a trade perspective. They are hamstrung with money tied up in Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal, and they desperately need draft capital. Due to Beal’s no-trade clause and […]

The Phoenix Suns have narrowed their coaching search to eight candidates, and Brooklyn Nets assistant Steve Hetzel is among the finalists. Hetzel is part of a list that includes Cleveland Cavaliers assistants Jordan Ott and Johnnie Bryant, Oklahoma City Thunder assistant Dave Bliss, Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori, Dallas Mavericks assistant Sean Sweeney, Miami Heat assistant […]

The Phoenix Suns are again without a head coach after Mike Budenholzer’s firing. Budenholzer was only there for one season, making this the third coach the Suns have fired in three seasons. Budenholzer was seen as a home run hire and someone who could unlock an offense with Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, and Kevin Durant, […]

The iconic Phoenix Suns star duo of Amar’e Stoudemire and Steve Nash almost didn’t come to fruition, as Kobe Bryant was a big option for the latter. Stoudemire appeared on an episode of the 7PM in Brooklyn podcast with former star teammate Carmelo Anthony being the host. He played five seasons with Anthony during their […]

The Phoenix Suns need to make some moves this offseason to get back into contention, and the first place to start is with Kevin Durant. Bradley Beal will also be on the chopping block, but he has regressed and has a no-trade clause, making any deal surrounding him much harder. Durant is older but still […]

As the Phoenix Suns look to rebound from a disappointing 2024-25 campaign, the No. 29 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft looms as a critical opportunity to add a win-now contributor or a high-upside prospect to support their aging star core. With the roster built around Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal, plus […]

It was recently announced that Nike will be expanding retro releases for classic signature sneakers worn by Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant throughout his playing days. In 2026, Nike plans to resurrect the Nike KD 6 silhouette for the first time since its original release, a nostalgic favorite among sneakerheads and hoopers. Along with other colorways, […]

As Devin Booker continues to pave his way as one of the all-time great Phoenix Suns in franchise history, he’s also continuing to write his story with his debut signature sneaker, the Nike Book 1. Constantly imagining new concepts and bringing Booker’s creations to life, fans have had a steady influx of colorways and an […]

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has seen her name get quickly swept up in the lawsuit filed against Phoenix Suns CEO Josh Bartelstein by former team employee Gene Traylor. The suit alleged that Cunningham was having an affair with Bartelstein, who’s also the CEO of the Phoenix’s WNBA team, while she was playing with the […]

The Phoenix Suns are currently preparing for what figures to be a turbulent summer that could drastically alter the future direction of the franchise. Many pundits expect Kevin Durant to be on the move this year after Phoenix’s second straight year without winning a playoff game, although it’s unclear how high his value will be […]

Despite growing speculation surrounding Kevin Durant’s future with the Phoenix Suns, the organization has yet to begin any trade discussions involving the veteran forward, according to a new report from Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Durant, 36, has been widely viewed as a potential trade candidate this summer following another disappointing campaign for the […]

The walls are seemingly closing in on the Phoenix Suns’ front office. Last Friday, a former employee filed a lawsuit against the Suns, alleging discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. That employee was Gene Traylor, the Suns’ safety, security, and risk management director. Now, Suns’ CEO, Josh Bartelstein, is facing allegations that he had an affair with WNBA […]