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The Detroit Pistons traded Jerami Grant to the Portland Trail Blazers for a measly future first-round pick in order to shed salary cap and create room for their planned free agency signings. Now, according to a report, the move for Deandre Ayton is looking more likely now. As Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report mentioned, the […]

ESPN’s NBA guru Adrian Wojnarowski just dropped one of his Woj bombs on Wednesday. According to the renowned NBA insider, the Phoenix Suns are on the brink of trading away Deandre Ayton as contract extension talks continue to stall. Woj reports that the Suns are now looking to do a sign-and-trade deal for Ayton as […]

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker and Kardashian family socialite Kendall Jenner have called it quits. They had been seriously dating for two years. The report comes via Kelly Gilmore of E! News who revealed that the two former lovebirds had hit a “rough patch” and had been broken up for nearly two weeks now. […]

Phoenix Suns wing Mikal Bridges knows that the Deandre Ayton situation is out of his control. After all, both parties need to meet on a common ground to make things work. However, if it’s up to Bridges, he wants the big man back. Speaking on Wednesday during a charity softball game, Bridges shared that he’s […]

As the 2022 NBA Draft quickly approaches, Deandre Ayton has emerged as one of the most in-demand players in the market. The Phoenix Suns have yet to make significant progress on an extension for their prized big man, which could point to the fact that the 23-year-old could be on his way out this summer. […]

Mitchell Robinson is heading to NBA free agency after a very solid start to his career with the New York Knicks. After being taken with the 36th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, he has shown to be one of the best offensive rebounders and shot blockers in the league. He also broke Wilt […]

Mikal Bridges made his stance clear on the rumors that the Phoenix Suns are dangling Cam Johnson in trade talks for salary cap relief. On Tuesday, reports surfaced that the Suns are exploring various trade scenarios, including moving Johnson to get a lottery pick in the 2022 NBA Draft while also creating cap flexibility–which they […]

Trade season is fast approaching (if it isn’t already here) and naturally, Eric Gordon has once again popped up as a player that could be on the move. This no longer comes as a surprise considering how the Houston Rockets veteran always seems to see his name dragged into trade rumors at every given opportunity. […]

The Phoenix Suns have a huge conundrum this offseason, both literally and figuratively, in the form of Deandre Ayton. The big man has firmly sought after a max contract and the Suns aren’t exactly teeming with extra dough. Phoenix is paying Devin Booker, Chris Paul, and Mikal Bridges a combined 82 million next season. Robert […]

The Phoenix Suns are hiring the NBA’s Morgan Cato to be their assistant general manager and vice president of basketball operations, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Cato will be one of the highest-ranking women in an NBA front office and the first woman of color to be an assistant GM. Cato will report to Suns […]

The Indiana Pacers are in for a big offseason. Talks of the Pacers making moves have been swirling for a while. Rumors of Malcolm Brogdon’s and Myles Turner’s departures have put Indiana’s fanbase into a frenzy awaiting the team’s next move. Now, new reports have added some much-needed clarity to these rumors. The Pacers are […]

The Phoenix Suns had a disappointing playoff run and are primed to make moves this offseason. Phoenix was eliminated by the Dallas Mavericks in the second round after making a Finals run in the 2021 season. The Suns have Devin Booker and Chris Paul as solidified stars but could rework the supporting cast. Deandre Ayton […]

One of the best series we all witnessed in this year’s playoffs went down in the second round between the Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns. After a hard-fought seven-game war, it was the Mavs who prevailed, en route to booking their spot in the Western Conference Finals against the Golden State Warriors. As it […]

Deandre Ayton was hoping for a rookie max extension last summer along with the rest of the 2018 draft class, but it never happened. The Phoenix Suns believed he didn’t deserve it yet and even after a solid campaign in 2021-22, they still seem unwilling to reward him with a new contract. Now, with reported […]

Robert Sarver and the Phoenix Suns have been under NBA investigation since November after ESPN published a deeply reported story “detailing allegations of racism and misogyny in a sometimes hostile and toxic workplace during Sarver’s 17-year tenure as majority owner.” Now, ESPN’s Baxter Holmes has obtained documents showing that a longtime Suns employee resigned from […]

It really looks like Deandre Ayton and the Phoenix Suns’ partnership is over. It has been a major talking point since they were eliminated from the 2022 playoffs in the second round, and the team’s stance hasn’t changed one bit. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Suns remain expected to “engage in serious sign-and-trade […]

Phoenix Suns star center Deandre Ayton was recently reported as a target for the Atlanta Hawks in free agency. Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer put out that report, and now he’s back with another rather eye-opening update on Ayton and the Hawks. On The Athletic’s NBA Show Podcast (h/t to Pro Basketball Talk), Fischer explained Atlanta’s […]

The Phoenix Suns and Deandre Ayton are at an impasse. On one hand, Phoenix would love to keep its star center in the fold and run it back next season, even if there are still doubts about paying him a max contract. On the other hand, Deandre Ayton and Monty Williams were involved in a […]

Right as the Phoenix Suns were falling apart against the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Semifinals, they were apparently dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak, according to Sam Amick and Joe Vardon of The Athletic. While there was only one player out of the six individuals (also an assistant coach and support staff) who tested […]

The Phoenix Suns fell painfully short of their goals of winning the NBA championship this season, and that failure should make some offseasons decisions that need to be made soon even harder. Take for example the Suns’ situation with big man Deandre Ayton, who is set to become a restricted free agent by the end […]

When Chris Paul, Mikal Bridges and the Phoenix Suns went up 2-0 against the Dallas Mavericks in their playoffs series, everybody thought they would be cruising to the West Finals. However, things changed after that as Luka Doncic and co. came back to win in seven games. Appearing on the latest episode of JJ Redick’s […]

Weeks after the Phoenix Suns lost to the Dallas Mavericks in Game 7 of the Western Conference semi-finals, Mikal Bridges opened up about the disaster they experienced and its massive impact on the team. Bridges admitted he was embarrassed after the loss, noting that it will surely be talked upon in the years to come, […]

The Toronto Raptors are ready to go all in to land a proven center this summer who can help bolster their frontcourt. On Tuesday, they were briefly linked to Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert, who could potentially be involved in a trade for OG Anunoby. However, it appears the Raptors have a number of […]

The New York Knicks could lose promising big man Mitchell Robinson this summer if he hits free agency. The 24-year-old has yet to secure a new deal with the Knicks and right now, the Detroit Pistons appear to be circling in on the 7-foot center. According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, the Knicks’ rim […]

Despite being a cornerstone of the Phoenix Suns since being drafted in 2018, Deandre Ayton and the team both failed to reach an agreement on a contract extension last offseason. The star big man demanded a max salary of five-year, $170 million but the Suns didn’t budge as they opted to pay the other players […]

The relationship between the Phoenix Suns and Deandre Ayton has quickly turned from bad to ugly. The former number one overall pick has soured on his long-term future with the Suns after they failed to give him the max contract he desired the previous offseason. It is clear the relationship continued to get worse with […]

Deandre Ayton has emerged as one of the biggest scapegoats from the Phoenix Suns’ embarrassing season-ending Game 7 loss to the Dallas Mavericks in the second round. The Suns were absolutely blown out by Luka Doncic and Co. in the most important game of their season, and many believe that Ayton’s lackluster performance was a […]

The Phoenix Suns are one of the latest teams to enter the 2022 NBA Offseason. Their season ended with a second-round 4-3 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Now, rumors are popping up about Deandre Ayton and his future contract in Phoenix. He signed his rookie contract with Phoenix in 2018. The four-year, $40,379,230 deal is […]

Deandre Ayton’s future with the Phoenix Suns remains murky, and if his agent’s comments are to be considered, it looks like the young big man is ready to leave if he doesn’t get the contract he wants. Speaking on SiriusXM NBA Radio, Bill Duffy shared his thoughts on their failure to get a max contract […]

The Phoenix Suns being eliminated in the second round of the playoffs is surprising on it’s own. What’s more surprising, however, is the manner in which they were eliminated. They were blown out of the water in Game 7, at home, in one of the most embarrassing beatdowns in playoff history. Many fans immediately went […]

The Dallas Mavericks were slapped with a hefty fine for their antics during their Game 7 win over the Phoenix Suns in the second round. This was also the second time the Mavs were asked to pay up after a similar offense earlier in the series. The NBA’s official statement pointed out that there was […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has chimed in on the whole Patrick Beverley controversy. The Minnesota Timberwolves veteran has made headlines of late after he decided to spew some slander toward Chris Paul after the Phoenix Suns were eliminated by the Dallas Mavericks in the second round. The Warriors stud shared his thoughts on […]

Deandre Ayton has received a ton of criticism for his lackluster display in the Phoenix Suns’ season-ending Game 7 blowout loss at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks. These developments have further clouded the big man’s future in Phoenix as Ayton’s current contract comes to an end this summer. It isn’t always the case that […]

After an abysmal showing in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals, it’s safe to say that the Phoenix Suns are due for some serious roster reshuffling during the 2022 NBA offseason. With Deandre Ayton and the Suns still far apart on a new deal, this may lead to Phoenix parting ways with their young […]

It was announced on Wednesday that the NBA has slapped the Mavs with a hefty $50,000 fine for their antics in their Game 7 win against the Phoenix Suns. Dallas head coach Jason Kidd has caught wind of this development and it doesn’t sound like he’s too pleased with the league’s decision. When asked to […]

Deandre Ayton’s future with the Phoenix Suns has been a major talking point ever since their disappointing playoffs exit in the second round. However, if James Jones’ comments are to be analyzed, it seems the team is leaving the door open for his potential return. Ayton has been non-impactful for the Suns in their series […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley is far from done when it comes to speaking his truths against Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul. Pat Bev has had some slanderous takes against his nemesis of late and he’s now come out with another one on a recent appearance on ESPN’s Stephen A’s World. This time around, the feisty […]

Sixers veteran Danny Green wasn’t too pleased with Patrick Beverley’s recent hate tour on ESPN, so the former decided to call out the Minnesota Timberwolves guard on his own podcast. Green wasn’t shy about throwing shade at Beverley, particularly when it comes to his matchups against Mavs superstar Luka Doncic. Beverley has caught wind of […]

The Chicago Bulls returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2017 in this 2021-22 season, but they were dispatched easily in five games by the Milwaukee Bucks despite Khris Middleton missing the last three games of the series. The Bulls’ own injury problems hurt them during the latter half of the season and […]