Hoops Rumors

2:33pm: Washington’s contract is official, the Suns announced (via Twitter). 10:12am: Free agent guard TyTy Washington will sign a two-way contract with the Suns, agent Kevin Bradbury of Lift Sports tells ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter link). Washington, 22, appeared in 11 games with Milwaukee last season on a two-way deal, averaging 1.3 PPG in 5.1 minutes per night. He … [Read more...] about TyTy Washington Signs Two-Way Contract With Suns

While Tyus Jones surely expected to sign for more than the veteran’s minimum when he first reached free agency on July 1, he’s thrilled about his new opportunity in Phoenix despite settling for a one-year, $3MM deal. As Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic writes, Jones raved during his introductory media session this week about what he views as an ideal fit with the Suns. “I’m … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Jones, Durant, Podziemski, Christie

17-year-old South Sudan center and anticipated lottery NBA prospect Khaman Maluach recently reflected on his gratitude to be logging Olympic experience so early, writes Marc J. Spears of Andscape. “To me, this whole experience is sometimes feels like I’m living in a dream at 17 years old. Big dreams. And I’m just a small-town kid chasing big dreams in the big city,” Maluach … [Read more...] about Olympic Notes: Maluach, Deng, Tatum, Embiid, Team USA

Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant only made nine appearances last season after missing the first 25 games of the year due to a suspension and then his final 48 with a shoulder injury. Speaking to reporters on Thursday (Twitter link via WPSD’s Logan Whaley), Morant asserted he was about 75% healthy ahead of next season and sent a warning to the rest of the league. “I feel like … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Morant, Clark, Stackhouse, Suns

Suns and Team USA forward Kevin Durant made his return to the U.S. Olympic team after missing the exhibition slate of games with a calf injury. He impressed right away, scoring 23 points while making eight of his nine shot attempts in under 17 minutes of play on Sunday, as detailed by Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press. Team USA head coach Steve Kerr planned on easing Durant … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant Discusses Olympic Return, Opener Performance