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Today in Suns History: Chris Paul Plays Final Game for Phoenix

Today in 2023 marked an unfortunate turn in the history of the Phoenix Suns. The Suns dropped game two of the Western Conference semifinals on the road to the Denver Nuggets by a score of 97-87.

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James Jones moved aside as Suns ownership takes full control

The James Jones era has officially come to a close. The Phoenix Suns have reshaped their front office, reassigning James Jones, who has served as the team’s president of basketball operations and general manager since 2019.

Phoenix Suns News / Athlon Sports / May 1

Phoenix Suns Make Major Front Office Decision on Thursday

Following a nightmare of a season, it was no secret the Suns were going to make big-time changes in the offseason. Things started almost immediately when they elected to fire head coach Mike Budenholzer after going 36-46.

Indiana Pacers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2024-25 NBA assist leaders' quiz

How many of the players with 400 or more assists in the 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?

The '30-piont, 20-rebound NBA playoff games' quiz

The '2023-24 NBA playoff points-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'Most three-pointers in a playoff game for each NBA franchise' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

Hollywood and hoops: Which films had the best and worst ballers?

Hollywood loves basketball movies and basketball players, which succeed on the big screen at about the same rate as Shaq at the free throw line, which is to say infrequently.

James Jones News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 1

Phoenix Suns promote Brian Gregory to General Manager

The former college basketball head coach replaces James Jones. The Phoenix Suns have a new general manager, promoting vice president of player programming Brian Gregory to be the team’s newest general manager, with James Jones transitioning to a role as a senior advisor, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Phoenix Suns News / Athlon Sports / May 1

Suns Expected To Make Major Front Office Change After Six-Season Run

The 2024-25 NBA season turned out to be a complete disaster for the Phoenix Suns. The Suns entered the campaign with hopes of competing for a title with their Big 3 of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal, but fell well short of expectations.

South Florida Bulls News / Larry Brown Sports / May 1

Suns have hired a new general manager

The Suns have transitioned out James Jones as their GM and are moving him to a senior advisor role. In his place, they are promoting Brian Gregory to serve as both GM and head of basketball operations.

20 notable NBA players who never made an All-Star Game

The 'Team USA Men's Basketball gold medalists' quiz

James Jones News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 1

Suns replaces James Jones as GM, but he’s not going anywhere

The Phoenix Suns have made a few changes since the end of the season, and they’re making another change as they’re naming a new head of basketball operations, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / May 1

Why Suns-Magic Trade Would Be Difficult to Pull Off

PHOENIX — The Orlando Magic put up a good fight against the defending-champion Boston Celtics in their first-round series, but ended up losing 4-1. The

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / May 1

Mock Draft: Suns Select Dynamic Guard

Less than two months remain until the Phoenix Suns make a first-round selection in the 2025 NBA draft - which will be yet another crucial selection for the future of the franchise.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / May 1

Report: Suns Could Go Internal for Front Office Change

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns could reportedly look internally for one of their front office changes. Shortly after Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro reported

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 1

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards solidifies status as 'legend killer'

Over the past few seasons, the 6-foot-4 Minnesota guard has ousted several future Hall of Famers in the NBA playoffs, including three-time MVP Nikola Jokic and four-time scoring champ Kevin Durant, Edwards' childhood idol.

Charles Barkley rips Luka Doncic: 'You've got to get in shape'

Timberwolves use their size to eliminate Lakers in Game 5

LeBron James takes a swipe at Lakers front office

20 notable NBA players who never made an All-Star Game

NBA News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 1

The Suns could find value in a trade with the Orlando Magic

Orlando has an itch. Can the Suns help them scratch it? The first round of the NBA playoffs is thinning the field, and with each exit comes an inevitable reckoning.

Phoenix Suns News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Bob Myers Hints at Being Unable to Work With Mat Ishbia as Possible Phoenix Suns GM

The Phoenix Suns are expected to have one of the busiest offseasons in the NBA. Kevin Durant and Devin Booker have both been included in trade rumors, with Durant all but guaranteed to be moved. Bradley Beal could be bought out in one of the most expensive negotiations in NBA history, but all of that is speculative.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / April 30

Suns front office changes and promotions expected to happen soon

The Phoenix Suns head coaching search is expected to start soon, but beforehand, it’ll make some changes to the front office. Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro believes that the franchise will announce front-office changes within 48 hours to a week.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / April 30

Gambo: Suns front office changes expected to be announced within next 48 hours

The Phoenix Suns could make a move soon. According to Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro, the Phoenix Suns expect to make a decision regarding front office change(s) within the next 48 hours or by early next week at the latest.

Phoenix Suns News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Insider Reveals Key Phoenix Suns Front Office Update

The Phoenix Suns just went through a calamitous 2024-25 season. Many fans had expected the team to improve upon the season prior when they were swept out of the NBA Playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Wire / April 30

Cavs Assistant Jordan Ott Considered Candidate For Suns Vacancy

Cavaliers assistant Jordan Ott is among those who may be on the Suns’ radar in their search for a head coach, per Michael Scotto for HoopsHype. Given the Cavs’ smashing success this season, that’s not a surprise.

Steve Nash News / Burn City Sports / April 29

Suns legend Steve Nash unlikely to be team’s next head coach

For the third straight offseason, the Phoenix Suns are looking for a new head coach, and one of the favorites are out of the running. NBA reporter Marc Stein announced on Tuesday that legendary Suns point guard Steve Nash will be joining Amazon’s Prime NBA coverage for the 2025-2026 season, nixing any hope for Nash to return to the Valley.

Mike Budenholzer News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29

Cavs, Thunder coaches on Suns’ radar to replace Mike Budenholzer

The NBA is delivering drama and excitement for its fans in the postseason. However, for teams that didn’t make it there, their offseason has already begun.

Kevin Durant News / San Antonio Spurs on SI / April 29

Latest Report on Potential Kevin Durant Trade to New Team

No team in the NBA this season has underaccomplished like the Phoenix Suns did. All eyes were on the Suns to make a strong push for the playoffs this season, but instead, they couldn't even make the play-in tournament as a 10th seed.

Bradley Beal News / Hardwood Heroics / April 29

Phoenix Suns Rumored to Make 1 Big Move for Bradley Beal

Uncertainty surrounds Arizona basketball as the Phoenix Suns try to figure out how to continue from their disastrous regular season. Having Kevin Durant

Charles Barkley News / Sneakers on SI / April 29

Nike Drops Retro Charles Barkley Sneakers in Phoenix Suns Colorways

The vast majority of younger basketball fans know Charles Barkley as the hilariously entertaining studio analyst for NBA games. However, Barkley is also one of the greatest power forwards in the history of the sport.

Phoenix Suns News / The SportsRush / April 29

Charles Barkley Disappointed By Kevin Durant’s Constant Unhappiness In Life

No one would deny that Kevin Durant is one of the greatest players of this era. The 36-year-old superstar has done it all in his 17 NBA seasons. He’s won two championships, he’s earned an MVP badge, and he’s been selected to the All-Star team 15 times.

James Jones News / Burn City Sports / April 28

Suns GM James Jones in charge of team’s head coach search

An interesting development in the Phoenix Suns head coach search as president of basketball operations and general manager James Jones is leading the charge.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 24