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Report: Nick Nurse could have choice of 3 coaching jobs

With multiple playoff contenders making head coaching changes in the last week, former Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse has seen his market expand considerably. Nurse is expected to meet with the Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers, and Phoenix Suns …

Suns trending towards surprising decision with Chris Paul?

The rumors of Chris Paul’s demise in Phoenix may have been greatly exaggerated. Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes reported on Wednesday that the Phoenix Suns are likely to guarantee Paul’s full contract for the 2023-24 campaign. Haynes …

Surprise team could be in mix for James Harden?

A return to the Philadelphia 76ers or a reunion with the Houston Rockets might not be the only options on the table for James Harden this summer. Brian Geltzeiler of SiriusXM NBA Radio reported Monday that the Phoenix Suns are another team …

1 playoff team not expected to pursue Mike Budenholzer

Mike Budenholzer is one of the top candidates available on the job market, but one playoff team that seems like a reasonable landing spot for him reportedly is not interested. Phoenix sports radio host John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 said …

Suns stars had say in Monty Williams firing?

The Phoenix Suns’ decision to fire coach Monty Williams seemed abrupt, but apparently, the feelings inside the organization were a bit more unanimous. In an appearance on Arizona Sports 98.7, Shams Charania of The Athletic said he believed both …

Suns GM James Jones losing power in Phoenix?

As Mat Ishbia takes over the controls for the Phoenix Suns, it may be coming at the expense of the team’s other top decision-maker. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported this weekend that Ishbia, the new Suns owner, is effectively running …

Suns make major decision following playoff exit

The Phoenix Suns have made a major move following their playoff exit. The Suns have fired Monty Williams as their head coach, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Saturday. Williams coached the Suns for four seasons. They went 34-39 in their …

1 team could try to pry Monty Williams away from Suns?

Monty Williams is suddenly viewed by some as a coach who is on the hot seat, and there is one team that may try to pry him away from the Phoenix Suns. The Suns were eliminated from the postseason with a blowout home loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game …

Deandre Ayton responds to Suns trade rumors

Trade rumors surrounding Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton emerged almost immediately after the team’s elimination Thursday, prompting Ayton to respond to them a day later. In his season-ending media session, Ayton was fairly dismissive of the …

Kevin Durant had harsh assessment of Suns’ loss

Kevin Durant’s first postseason run with the Phoenix Suns did not go as he had hoped, and the former MVP was in no mood to reflect on the positives following a blowout loss on Thursday night. The Denver Nuggets won their Western Conference …

Report reveals Suns’ plan for Deandre Ayton

Deandre Ayton is coming off an uninspiring postseason with the Phoenix Suns, and it sounds like it is possible that he has played his last game for the franchise. The Suns are expected to “aggressively explore the trade market” for Ayton …

Deandre Ayton criticized over his response to Game 3 benching

Deandre Ayton is bringing some negative press on himself once again. The Phoenix Suns won Game 3 of their second-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets on Friday to pull to within a 2-1 deficit in the series. But the 121-114 victory came …

Deandre Ayton unhappy after Suns win Game 3

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals on Friday, but Deandre Ayton did not seem all that thrilled with the result. Ayton was benched late in the fourth quarter following a rough sequence. He first …