5:32pm: Budenholzer and the Suns have agreed to a five-year worth in excess of $50MM, sources tell Charania (Twitter link). 11:05am: The Suns are hiring Budenholzer, the Arizona Republic’s Duane Rankin tweets. The hiring will “most likely” be officially completed this weekend, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 (Twitter links), who adds that Phoenix liked … [Read more...] about Suns To Hire Mike Budenholzer As Head Coach
Suns Notes: Budenholzer, Billups, Coaching Search, O’Neale
After initially reporting that Mike Budenholzer will be a “prominent part” of the Suns‘ search for a new head coach following Frank Vogel‘s dismissal, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN (Twitter links) cites sources who say Budenholzer has emerged as the frontrunner for the position. A deal could come together relatively quickly, Wojnarowski adds. John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 … [Read more...] about Suns Notes: Budenholzer, Billups, Coaching Search, O’Neale
Pacific Notes: M. Brown, Moody, Westbrook, Durant
While there has been some chatter about Mike Brown‘s contract situation since the Kings‘ season ended last week, Brown denied on Wednesday that the issue is “top of mind” as he enters the summer, according to Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee. “It’s not, really, at the end of the day,” Brown said. “I have one year left on my deal. Everybody knows that, but I’m excited about … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: M. Brown, Moody, Westbrook, Durant
Nikola Jokic Named Most Valuable Player
Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has been selected as the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for the third time in four years, the league announced (via Twitter). Jokic won the Michael Jordan Trophy by a wide margin, being named on all 99 ballots and collecting 79 votes for first place, 18 for second place and two for third place, giving him a total of 926 points. Thunder guard Shai … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic Named Most Valuable Player
Pacific Notes: Suns’ Stars, Vogel, Kings, A. Davis
While there has been some speculation that the Suns will break up their big three of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal this summer following a disappointing first-round playoff exit, Brian Windhorst of ESPN doesn’t get the sense the team is seriously considering taking that path. In an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show (YouTube link), Windhorst said he expects all … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Suns’ Stars, Vogel, Kings, A. Davis