Hoops Rumors

Mike Budenholzer spoke for the first time since taking over as head coach of the Suns on Friday in his intro presser. According to ESPN, Budenholzer was emotional when talking through his childhood in Arizona. “It’s mind-boggling to me, like mind-blowing, to think that I’m going to be the head coach of the Phoenix Suns,” Budenholzer said. A one-time champion as coach of the … [Read more...] about Suns Notes: Budenholzer, Tellem, Big Three

Appearing on ESPN’s Get Up earlier this week (YouTube link), Brian Windhorst said that he believes Lakers star LeBron James will decline his player option for 2024/25. There are a number of reasons why James may be motivated to opt out, Windhorst says, and creating “optionality” to play with his son Bronny James is among them. However, agent Rich Paul has made an effort in … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: LeBron, Bronny, Suns, Budenholzer, Green, Nurkic

Four years after nearly being dealt to the Mavericks in a trade that fell apart over a miscommunication, veteran forward Derrick Jones chose Dallas last summer over a handful of rival suitors, including the Bulls and Suns, reports Tim Cato of The Athletic. According to Cato, Jones ultimately narrowed his options to the Mavs and Celtics before deciding to sign with … [Read more...] about Mavericks Notes: Jones, Doncic, Irving, Lively

Mike Budenholzer is getting right to work after being officially hired as the Suns‘ new head coach earlier today. Sources tells ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski that Budenholzer is expected to attend the draft combine in Chicago, which starts Monday, and he has already begun the process of forming an entirely new coaching staff. Members of former head coach Frank Vogel’s staff have … [Read more...] about Suns Notes: Budenholzer, Coaching Staff, Ishbia, Eubanks