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Mat Ishbia is "pushing hard" to hire Bob Myers to run the front office of the Phoenix Suns, sources tell the Arizona Republic. Myers was first linked to the Suns on Wednesday by The Stein Line. Jon Horst is another potential candidate for the Suns. Horst has run the Milwaukee Bucks since 2017. Last offseason, the Detroit Pistons were denied permission to speak with Horst about … [Read more...] about Suns Could Pursue Jon Horst If Unable To Hire Bob Myers

The Phoenix Suns and Atlanta Hawks have interest in hiring Bob Myers to run their front office, reports Marc Stein and Jake Fischer at The Stein Line. Myers exited his role with the Golden State Warriors after the 22-23 season and has since joined ESPN in a broadcasting role while also consulting for the NFL's Washington Commanders. Myers, who worked for the Warriors from 2011 … [Read more...] about Suns, Hawks Interested In Hiring Bob Myers

The Minnesota Timberwolves and New York Knicks are two teams to watch as potential Kevin Durant trade destinations depending on each team's postseason results, league sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Suns are reportedly set to work with Durant on a trade this offseason. The Suns are looking for the Rockets to swing a deal for Durant, though previous reports state … [Read more...] about Timberwolves, Knicks Are Teams To Watch In Kevin Durant Rumors Depending On Postseason Results

The future of James Jones as lead basketball executive of the Phoenix Suns is unclear as they enter the offseason. Jones' contract expires at the end of June and Mat Ishbia is widely expected to consider new candidates for the role. Jones has worked in the Suns' front office since 2017 and assumed lead duties in 2019 to replace Ryan McDonough. The Suns reached The Finals in … [Read more...] about James Jones’ Future With Suns Uncertain, Contract Expires In June

The Phoenix Suns are expected to move slowly in their head coaching search and strongly consider candidates without prior experience in a lead role. The Suns have hired head coaches who had previously won NBA titles during the past two cycles in Frank Vogel and Mike Budenholzer. Both coaches lasted just one season in the job before the Suns moved on. Cleveland Cavaliers … [Read more...] about Suns Expected To Consider Candidates Without Prior NBA Head Coaching Experience