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It is now nearly three weeks since the Phoenix Suns saw an unceremonious ending to their season on April 13 - the 36-46 output resulted in the first time the franchise hasn't partaken in the playoff race since 2020.

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Phoenix Suns timetable for hiring new head coach for 2025-2026 season

The promotion of former VP Brain Gregory to head of basketball operations set in motion the Phoenix Suns search for its next head coach. The franchise was always going to address the front office first, as former general manager James Jones’ contract expires in June.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 2

Are the Phoenix Suns making another internal mistake?

The Phoenix Suns decided to keep it in house with their front office “changes”. Is this just another mistake? Or is avoiding making a “splash” and going for front office stability exactly what the Phoenix Suns need?

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / May 2

Could Suns Make Center Upgrade?

The Phoenix Suns are doing some soul searching. Just under three weeks removed from ending the 2024-25 season with a pedistrian total of 36 wins, the Suns are sure to make accompanying changes to adjust after two consecutive underwheliming outputs.

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How many of the 29 NBA players to haul in at least 20 rebounds in two or more playoff games in the Three-Point Era can you name in five minutes?

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Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / May 2

Insider Reveals When Suns Could Hire New Coach

A new day has dawned for the Phoenix Suns. The Suns officially promoted Brian Gregory to the general manager post with the franchise on Thursday - Gregory will reportedly be the top decision maker within the organization and will be tasked with reporting directly to governor Mat Ishbia.

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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.

Vasilije Micic News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 2

2025 Suns Player Review: Vasilije Micic just couldn’t find his way

Micic played five games in a Suns jersey, didn’t score a point. Welcome to our Phoenix Suns Season in Review series, where we take a closer look at each player who suited up during the 2024–25 campaign.

Mat Ishbia News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 2

Mat Ishbia tries to pull an ace out of a deck of jokers

The internal promotion of Brian Gregory to GM looks more like cronyism than either change or accountability Who is Brian Gregory? It was an inescapable question for many when news broke on May 1 that Brian Gregory would be the new general manager of the Phoenix Suns.

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

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.

Chris Paul News / Phoenix Suns on SI / May 1

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Phoenix Suns News / Sneakers on SI / April 30

Devin Booker's Nike Sneakers Honor the Iconic 1995 NBA All-Star Game

The Phoenix Suns missed the NBA Playoffs in an overall disastrous season. One of the few bright spots of the Suns' campaign was shooting guard Devin Booker.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA Draft on SI / April 30

Phoenix Suns Grab Interesting Guard in 2025 NBA Mock Draft

The Phoenix Suns are one of the most interesting teams to follow this offseason as the team has some tough decisions to make starting with the NBA Draft and progressing to free agency where trade conversations heat up.

Phoenix Suns News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Suns Miss Out on Potential Head Coach as Franchise Legend Takes Different Job

It was an abysmal season for the Phoenix Suns as they failed to reach the postseason despite their lofty expectations entering the season. With their superstar trio of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, the Suns were expected to be one of the top teams in the Western Conference this season.

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.

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.