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Phoenix Suns head coach search gets positive update

The Phoenix Suns’ top priority is finding the franchise’s next head coach. During his introductory press conference, new general manager Brian Gregory said there isn’t a timetable for the front office’s decision on its next head coach.

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Nuggets Could be Sleeper Team for Suns Star

A month has passed since the 2024-25 season came to a merciful end for the Phoenix Suns. The NBA playoffs rage on nonetheless - and potential suitors in a trade involving Kevin Durant have experienced mixed results.

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The 'Most points in an NBA playoff game for each franchise' quiz

How many of the players who scored the most points in a playoff game for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most triple-doubles in NBA playoff history' quiz

The 'NBA's highest value over replacement player ratings in 2024-25' quiz

The 'NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award winners' quiz

NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / May 14

Rockets Draft Fate Could Impact Trade With Suns

The worst-case scenario that could have happened to the Phoenix Suns in Monday's draft lottery did not materialize. The Houston Rockets - trying to channel energy from their 1984 number one overall pick Hakeem Olajuwon - ended up with the pick slot that they initially had the best odds to land - number 10 overall.

NBA News / Field Level Media / May 14

Kevin Durant wins NBA's Magic Johnson Award

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is the winner of the 2024-25 Magic Johnson Award. The Professional Basketball Writers Association gives the award annually

Kevin Durant News / Phoenix Suns on SI / May 14

Mock Trade: Suns Swap Kevin Durant for Top Pick, Star

The Phoenix Suns may have to choose from several offers for where they could trade Kevin Durant this offseason. Monday night's lottery made things a lot more interesting with three likely playoff teams next season in the Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs and Philadelphia 76ers getting the top-3 picks.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 14

Should the Phoenix Suns make a move for their original 2025 first-round pick?

With so much uncertainty surrounding the Suns, this might be one of the biggest questions yet. As we all know, the Phoenix Suns were the only team this season that did not make the playoffs or were present in the NBA Draft Lottery.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 14

Jayson Tatum must look to Kevin Durant for inspiration in road to recovery

As Jayson Tatum prepares to embark on possibly the most challenging year of his life, he must look to Kevin Durant for inspiration.

Celtics' future changed overnight

The 'Second-leading scorer for every NBA champion since 1977' quiz

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 13

Suns expected to name a new head coach by late May or early June

Gambo says not to expect a new Suns coach this week as search continues. The Phoenix Suns are preparing to welcome their fourth head coach in as many seasons.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / May 13

Insider Updates Timeline for Suns HC Search

The wait for the Phoenix Suns to hire their next head coach is set to continue into the month of May and possibly June, according to Arizona Sports' John Gambadoro.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / May 13

Top three names for Suns in post-lottery 2025 NBA mock drafts

Post-Lottery NBA Mock Draft

Phoenix Suns fans knew the fate of the franchise's draft selection a month ago - they will be making their first-round pick at the tail end of the round come June.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / May 13

Suns Star Shares Honest Thoughts after Draft Lottery

Monday night's NBA Draft Lottery was arguably one of the most surprising in history leading up to a draft with one of the better classes this decade, highlighted by the Dallas Mavericks getting the No.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 13

The West gets stronger in what feels like a rigged game

Nothing ever breaks right for the Suns, and the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery proved it again. Growing up a Phoenix Suns fan isn’t easy. It’s a test of patience, loyalty, and masochism.

NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / May 13

Kevin Durant Gives Opinion on Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Value

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant was expected to be the biggest name on the trade market this summer until Giannis Antetokounmpo's Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs for the third-straight season.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 13

What the Suns can learn from the Mavericks' leap to the top of the draft

The case for the Suns to blow it up grows louder by the ping-pong ball. Many are wondering what lies ahead for the Phoenix Suns this offseason. With a new general manager, Brian Gregory, stepping into the role, we’re entering unfamiliar waters.

Phoenix Suns News / Hardwood Heroics / May 13

Phoenix Suns Star Kevin Durant Threw Shade at Tanking NBA Teams

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant did not hold back in what he said about tanking teams in the NBA. On Monday, the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery took place. Usually, teams with the worst records tend to secure a top-three pick to potentially land a player who’s considered to be the top prospect.