The Spurs and Trail Blazers were among the winners on last month’s draft lottery day, with the results on May 12 ensuring that both teams would have a pair of lottery picks in 2024. San Antonio received Toronto’s top-six protected first-rounder when it dropped to No. 8, while Portland was assured of receiving Golden State’s top-four protected first-rounder when it remained at … [Read more...] about 2024 NBA Draft Picks By Team
2024 NBA Offseason Preview: Phoenix Suns
Mat Ishbia made it clear in February 2023 when he took over majority control of the Suns from Robert Sarver that he was prepared to spend aggressively (both in terms of money and trade assets) in a way the team’s previous owner never did. One of his very first moves was to approve a massive deal for star forward Kevin Durant at the 2023 deadline. He doubled down on that all-in … [Read more...] about 2024 NBA Offseason Preview: Phoenix Suns
Pacific Notes: Looney, Suns, Tellem, Gregory, Warriors
After Tim Kawakami of The Athletic suggested on a recent episode of the Warriors Plus Minus podcast that he thinks Kevon Looney could be cut this offseason to save the Warriors some money (hat tip to Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports), the veteran center appeared on The Draymond Green Show (YouTube link) and addressed his uncertain future in Golden State. Looney is under contract … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Looney, Suns, Tellem, Gregory, Warriors
Suns To Hire Mike Hopkins As Assistant Coach
The Suns have reached a deal with Mike Hopkins to bring the former University of Washington coach aboard as an assistant on Mike Budenholzer‘s staff, sources tell Adrian Wojnarowski and Pete Thamel of ESPN. Hopkins, who played college basketball at Syracuse from 1989-93, rejoined the Orange as an assistant coach in 1995 and spent over two decades in that role, briefly serving … [Read more...] about Suns To Hire Mike Hopkins As Assistant Coach
Stein’s Latest: Lindsey, Williams, George, Bronny James, Cassell
The Pistons passed on Mavericks executive Dennis Lindsey and hired Trajan Langdon as their president of basketball operations. However, the Pistons would still like to bring in Lindsey for another front office role under Langdon. Lindsey has been discussed as an ongoing target for the Pistons, Marc Stein reports in his latest Substack post. Lindsey was the other finalist for … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Lindsey, Williams, George, Bronny James, Cassell