Although he had made 94 starts across eight NBA seasons prior to 2023/24, last season was Tyus Jones‘ first as a full-timer in that role — he started all 66 games he played for the Wizards. That sample size is good enough for new Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer, who tells Steve Aschburner of NBA.com that Jones has “established himself as a great starting point guard in our … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Jones, Suns, Kaminsky, Kawhi, Porter, Lakers
Suns Cut Tyrese Samuel, Jaden Shackelford
The Suns have waived forward Tyrese Samuel and guard Jaden Shackelford ahead of training camp, per the NBA’s official transaction log. Both players had been on Exhibit 10 training camp deals with Phoenix. Samuel went undrafted out of Florida this summer. The 6’10” All-SEC honoree averaged 13.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.1 assists and 1.1 blocks per game while … [Read more...] about Suns Cut Tyrese Samuel, Jaden Shackelford
G League Notes: Swirsky, Gueye, Dotson, Johnson, Smith
T.C. Swirsky has been named head coach of the Memphis Hustle, the NBA G League affiliate of the Grizzlies, the Hustle announced (via Twitter). Swirsky was an assistant with the team last season. Danielle Boiago, Nick Covington, Jack Hostetler and Rob Sanicola have been named assistant coaches, while former Hustle head coach Jason March has been promoted to Taylor Jenkins‘ … [Read more...] about G League Notes: Swirsky, Gueye, Dotson, Johnson, Smith
Suns Sign Tyrese Samuel To Exhibit 10 Contract
The Suns have signed Tyrese Samuel to an Exhibit 10 contract, Spotrac contributor Keith Smith tweets. Phoenix’s intention to sign Samuel was reported shortly after he went undrafted out of Florida. He saw action in four Las Vegas Summer League contests with the Suns. Samuel, a 6’10” All-SEC big man, spent his first four collegiate seasons at Seton Hall before transferring to … [Read more...] about Suns Sign Tyrese Samuel To Exhibit 10 Contract
Suns Sign Moses Wood To Exhibit 10 Contract
SEPTEMBER 24: The signing is official, according to RealGM’s transaction log. SEPTEMBER 23: The Suns plan to sign Moses Wood to an Exhibit 10 contract, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Wood went undrafted in June, making him an unrestricted free agent. He played five college seasons with Tulane, UNLV, Portland and Washington from 2018-24. As a … [Read more...] about Suns Sign Moses Wood To Exhibit 10 Contract