Suns CEO Josh Bartelstein, who played a role in purchasing the franchise’s former G League affiliate when he was working for the Pistons, helped to unveil its replacement today, notes Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports. The Valley Suns give Phoenix a G League partner for the first time since 2021 when the Northern Arizona Suns were sold to Detroit and renamed the Motor City Cruise. … [Read more...] about CEO Josh Bartelstein Played A Role In Suns Losing Their Last G League Affiliate
What Could Little, Roddy Bring Back In Trades?
The Suns are hamstrung by reaching the second luxury tax apron, which severely limits what they can do in terms of personnel moves. Gerard Bourguet of PHNX Sports explores potential trades involving Nassir Little and David Roddy, noting that Little’s $6.75MM could force the Suns to explore three-team deals if they try to deal him to another team above one of the tax aprons. … [Read more...] about What Could Little, Roddy Bring Back In Trades?
Eastern Rumors: Capela, Fizdale, Bulls, Randle, Heat
Veteran Hawks center Clint Capela is expected to be on the trading block this summer, Marc Stein reports at Substack. As Stein explains, the Swiss big man will be on an expiring $22.3MM contract in 2024/25. Atlanta won the draft lottery and gave Onyeka Okongwu a four-year rookie scale extension last offseason, so Capela could be on move, particularly if the team chooses a big … [Read more...] about Eastern Rumors: Capela, Fizdale, Bulls, Randle, Heat
And-Ones: Potential Coaching Changes, Wembanyama, France, Draft Odds
Head coaches Taylor Jenkins, Willie Green and Chauncey Billups could all be in danger of losing their jobs next season, according to John Hollinger of The Athletic, who discussed the topic with league personnel at the draft combine. Hollinger cites a belief that the Grizzlies, Pelicans and Trail Blazers will consider coaching changes if they get off to slow starts. Jenkins has … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Potential Coaching Changes, Wembanyama, France, Draft Odds
Suns Notes: Budenholzer, O’Neale, Eubanks, Gordon, Okogie
New Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer vows to be demanding with the team’s three stars, writes Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports. Among the topics Budenholzer addressed Friday at his introductory press conference is how he plans to get the most out of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal in their second season together. “I think they know that I’m gonna have high … [Read more...] about Suns Notes: Budenholzer, O’Neale, Eubanks, Gordon, Okogie