Speaking of Kolek, the Suns are expected to target the Marquette floor leader, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Phoenix currently owns the No. 22 pick. The Suns are searching for a traditional point guard.The Suns will only be able to make veteran’s minimum offers to free agents due to their salary cap restraints. Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com looks at 20 free agent … [Read more...] about Suns May Target Kolek With No. 22 Pick
Stein’s Latest: Redick, Allen, Bronny, M. Williams, Hezonja
J.J. Redick appears to once again be the front-runner for the Lakers‘ head coaching job after Dan Hurley decided to remain at UConn, Marc Stein writes in his latest Substack column (subscription required). The ESPN broadcaster was widely considered to be the favorite before news of the team’s interest in Hurley became public last week. Stein said one source told him on Friday, … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Redick, Allen, Bronny, M. Williams, Hezonja
Examining The Suns’ Opportunities To Trade Up Or Down In The Draft
Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports examines opportunities the Suns might have to trade up or down in the draft. Bourguet notes that past deals have gutted the team’s supply of draft assets to the point that it only controls the 22nd pick this year and its first-rounder in 2031. He identifies the Pacers, Bucks, Timberwolves, Knicks, Jazz and Wizards as potential trading partners if … [Read more...] about Examining The Suns’ Opportunities To Trade Up Or Down In The Draft
Suns’ G League Team Selects 14 Players In Expansion Draft
The Valley Suns, Phoenix’s new G League affiliate, were awarded the returning rights to 14 players as part of the 2024 expansion draft, the league announced in a press release. Each existing G League team was permitted to protect up to 12 players and had until June 5 to provide that list of protected players to the league. The Valley Suns received the full list of unprotected … [Read more...] about Suns’ G League Team Selects 14 Players In Expansion Draft
Celtics Notes: Tatum, Tillman, Brown, Game 4
Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has made just 35.9% of his shots from the floor in the NBA Finals, including 29.6% of his three-pointers. While he has contributed in many other ways, including on the boards (8.7 RPG) and as a play-maker (7.3 APG), those poor shooting numbers have made teammate Jaylen Brown the odds-on favorite to be named Finals MVP, assuming Boston finishes off … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Tatum, Tillman, Brown, Game 4