Gerald Bourguet: Mikal Bridges on the Jae Crowder situation: “It sucks. I love 99. I remember telling him all the time he’s one of my favorite vets ever. It’s one of those things, it’s just how the business goes.”
Source: Twitter @GeraldBourguet
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Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Jock Landale is already cracking jokes in Mikal Bridges’ direction, so it’s safe to say he’s already assimilated fairly well with the team. The Aussie was asked about Vegemite and said he would love to see Bridges try it and the look on his face. – 3:56 PM
Jock Landale is already cracking jokes in Mikal Bridges’ direction, so it’s safe to say he’s already assimilated fairly well with the team. The Aussie was asked about Vegemite and said he would love to see Bridges try it and the look on his face. – 3:56 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Still be Jae 2.0.” Ish Wainright when asked about what his role will be this year. #Suns – 3:48 PM
“Still be Jae 2.0.” Ish Wainright when asked about what his role will be this year. #Suns – 3:48 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Josh Okogie said playing with Mikal Bridges over the summer, there was a day where they were causing all sorts of havoc and realized the damage they could do together defensively.
“I looked at him, he looked at me, and we were like…’Yup.'” – 3:31 PM
Josh Okogie said playing with Mikal Bridges over the summer, there was a day where they were causing all sorts of havoc and realized the damage they could do together defensively.
“I looked at him, he looked at me, and we were like…’Yup.'” – 3:31 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I looked at him, he looked at me and it was like, it’s going to be a long season for opposing offenses.”
Josh Okogie on playing alongside Mikal Bridges this summer. #Suns pic.twitter.com/PcCh3Nn6Pj – 3:31 PM
“I looked at him, he looked at me and it was like, it’s going to be a long season for opposing offenses.”
Josh Okogie on playing alongside Mikal Bridges this summer. #Suns pic.twitter.com/PcCh3Nn6Pj – 3:31 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
I asked Josh Okogie about coming to a place like Phoenix that prides itself on defense and has players with a high defensive pedigree like Chris Paul and Mikal Bridges.
Okogie said he was on Bridges’ team in a pickup game a few weeks ago and they created all sorts of havoc. – 3:29 PM
I asked Josh Okogie about coming to a place like Phoenix that prides itself on defense and has players with a high defensive pedigree like Chris Paul and Mikal Bridges.
Okogie said he was on Bridges’ team in a pickup game a few weeks ago and they created all sorts of havoc. – 3:29 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Cam Payne said his connection with the D-backs’ Jake McCarthy started when he threw out a first pitch last year and McCarthy homered. Was there for Mikal Bridges Appreciation Day and McCarthy homered again. From there, he decided that’s his guy. – 3:09 PM
Cam Payne said his connection with the D-backs’ Jake McCarthy started when he threw out a first pitch last year and McCarthy homered. Was there for Mikal Bridges Appreciation Day and McCarthy homered again. From there, he decided that’s his guy. – 3:09 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
“I love Jae, and I have information on this so it’s difficult for me to speak on it, but at the same time, the players and organization, I think there is a mutual respect for what Jae has done here.” – Bismack Biyombo on the Jae Crowder situation – 2:53 PM
“I love Jae, and I have information on this so it’s difficult for me to speak on it, but at the same time, the players and organization, I think there is a mutual respect for what Jae has done here.” – Bismack Biyombo on the Jae Crowder situation – 2:53 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
“I was true to myself at the Vine the whole time, that’s for sure.” – Mikal Bridges, a voice for the people of Tempe – 2:34 PM
“I was true to myself at the Vine the whole time, that’s for sure.” – Mikal Bridges, a voice for the people of Tempe – 2:34 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Mikal Bridges, who got a rookie-scale contract extension last year, said his advice to Cam Johnson has been “control what you can control” but that “he already did his part” to get a new deal. – 2:22 PM
Mikal Bridges, who got a rookie-scale contract extension last year, said his advice to Cam Johnson has been “control what you can control” but that “he already did his part” to get a new deal. – 2:22 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Mikal Bridges emphasized he never wants to leave Phoenix. It’s his new home. He forgot about the Nets situation. – 2:21 PM
Mikal Bridges emphasized he never wants to leave Phoenix. It’s his new home. He forgot about the Nets situation. – 2:21 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“It’s not our culture.” Mikal Bridges on Robert Sarver investigation findings. #Suns pic.twitter.com/Q5CPCIOtQo – 2:20 PM
“It’s not our culture.” Mikal Bridges on Robert Sarver investigation findings. #Suns pic.twitter.com/Q5CPCIOtQo – 2:20 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Mikal Bridges says he loves 99 (Jae Crowder) and the whole situation sucks. Understands that’s how the business goes sometimes. Spoke on how much he learned from Crowder over the last two years and how Crowder specifically helped him get better as a player and pro. – 2:19 PM
Mikal Bridges says he loves 99 (Jae Crowder) and the whole situation sucks. Understands that’s how the business goes sometimes. Spoke on how much he learned from Crowder over the last two years and how Crowder specifically helped him get better as a player and pro. – 2:19 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Mikal Bridges on the Jae Crower situation: “It sucks. I love 99. I remember telling him all the time he’s one of my favorite vets ever. It’s one of those things, it’s just how the business goes.” – 2:15 PM
Mikal Bridges on the Jae Crower situation: “It sucks. I love 99. I remember telling him all the time he’s one of my favorite vets ever. It’s one of those things, it’s just how the business goes.” – 2:15 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
“There’s no bad blood between Jae and I.”
Cam Johnson said Crowder’s been good to him and has taught him a ton. The NBA has taught him that guys have to do what’s best for themselves and that’s what he feels Jae is doing – 1:48 PM
“There’s no bad blood between Jae and I.”
Cam Johnson said Crowder’s been good to him and has taught him a ton. The NBA has taught him that guys have to do what’s best for themselves and that’s what he feels Jae is doing – 1:48 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Chris Paul addressing Jae Crowder situation #Suns pic.twitter.com/80jMsp1HDs – 1:18 PM
Chris Paul addressing Jae Crowder situation #Suns pic.twitter.com/80jMsp1HDs – 1:18 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Devin Booker said he wishes Jae Crowder the best and that Crowder is a brother he has forever. Understands that everyone’s situation in the league is different. – 1:12 PM
Devin Booker said he wishes Jae Crowder the best and that Crowder is a brother he has forever. Understands that everyone’s situation in the league is different. – 1:12 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Jae Crowder: His potential trade destinations. hoopshype.com/lists/jae-crow… – 1:04 PM
Jae Crowder: His potential trade destinations. hoopshype.com/lists/jae-crow… – 1:04 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Jae’Sean Tate on the culture the Rockets are trying to build: “I love the word ‘electric'”
He says the Rockets want to be that team that runs and has a reputation of being very tough to play against. – 12:56 PM
Jae’Sean Tate on the culture the Rockets are trying to build: “I love the word ‘electric'”
He says the Rockets want to be that team that runs and has a reputation of being very tough to play against. – 12:56 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Jae’Sean Tate: “We’re gonna be the team people hate to play against” – 12:56 PM
Jae’Sean Tate: “We’re gonna be the team people hate to play against” – 12:56 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Jae’Sean Tate on Alperen Sengun: “He’s one of the best big man passers, if not the best big man passer, that I’ve played with in my career.” – 12:55 PM
Jae’Sean Tate on Alperen Sengun: “He’s one of the best big man passers, if not the best big man passer, that I’ve played with in my career.” – 12:55 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Jae’Sean Tate says he’s “always been a great basketball player without (three-point shooting)” so it’s not like three-point shooting was his entire focus this offseason. – 12:52 PM
Jae’Sean Tate says he’s “always been a great basketball player without (three-point shooting)” so it’s not like three-point shooting was his entire focus this offseason. – 12:52 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Jae’Sean Tate said he worked hard on overall shooting but especially his corner threes: “Just getting reps up. Making sure constantly shooting the same shot every time.” – 12:50 PM
Jae’Sean Tate said he worked hard on overall shooting but especially his corner threes: “Just getting reps up. Making sure constantly shooting the same shot every time.” – 12:50 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We’ll see.” Monty Williams on Cam Johnson establishing himself as a starter at the four with Jae Crowder not at training camp. #Suns pic.twitter.com/vCzBLTmCg0 – 12:45 PM
“We’ll see.” Monty Williams on Cam Johnson establishing himself as a starter at the four with Jae Crowder not at training camp. #Suns pic.twitter.com/vCzBLTmCg0 – 12:45 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Monty Williams on the Jae Crowder situation: “I see it as an opportunity for us. Like James said, our guys have been in the gym.”
Suns didn’t know this would be the outcome, but he wants guys to know when something comes up, those conversations with him will remain private – 12:26 PM
Monty Williams on the Jae Crowder situation: “I see it as an opportunity for us. Like James said, our guys have been in the gym.”
Suns didn’t know this would be the outcome, but he wants guys to know when something comes up, those conversations with him will remain private – 12:26 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
James Jones on Jae Crowder’s situation. #Suns pic.twitter.com/AJPEHLjmzA – 12:10 PM
James Jones on Jae Crowder’s situation. #Suns pic.twitter.com/AJPEHLjmzA – 12:10 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
James Jones said he doesn’t know what Jae Crowder’s situation will mean for the Suns going forward. Is going to keep the conversations with him private. – 12:10 PM
James Jones said he doesn’t know what Jae Crowder’s situation will mean for the Suns going forward. Is going to keep the conversations with him private. – 12:10 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
On Jae Crowder, James Jones says those conversations will remain private out of respect for the situation, but it’s an “opportunity” for the Suns.
“It’s a team thing for us. This is a difficult situation to navigate.” – 12:03 PM
On Jae Crowder, James Jones says those conversations will remain private out of respect for the situation, but it’s an “opportunity” for the Suns.
“It’s a team thing for us. This is a difficult situation to navigate.” – 12:03 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers media day: Harden had ‘dark moments’ in recent years; Embiid says he ‘feels great’; Jae Crowder trade rumors inquirer.com/sixers/live/si… via @phillyinquirer – 11:46 AM
Sixers media day: Harden had ‘dark moments’ in recent years; Embiid says he ‘feels great’; Jae Crowder trade rumors inquirer.com/sixers/live/si… via @phillyinquirer – 11:46 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Same outcome for #Suns with Jae Crowder?
azcentral.com/story/sports/n… – 10:32 AM
Same outcome for #Suns with Jae Crowder?
azcentral.com/story/sports/n… – 10:32 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
GAME THEORY PODCAST: @TheBoxAndOne_ is here to chat NBA News and Notes
-Udoka Suspension
-Bogdanovic trade to DET
-Crowder Trade?
-McCollum/Wade Extensions
-Mailbag!
APPLE: https://t.co/hIOdTGnsom
WATCH: https://t.co/SftfqvRUnF pic.twitter.com/GcbiCT1Yjt – 9:04 AM
GAME THEORY PODCAST: @TheBoxAndOne_ is here to chat NBA News and Notes
-Udoka Suspension
-Bogdanovic trade to DET
-Crowder Trade?
-McCollum/Wade Extensions
-Mailbag!
APPLE: https://t.co/hIOdTGnsom
WATCH: https://t.co/SftfqvRUnF pic.twitter.com/GcbiCT1Yjt – 9:04 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
‘Sixers’ storylines, Matisse Thybulle’s offseason and Jae Crowder wanting out of Phoenix ‘ by Locked On 76ers – Daily Podcast On The Philadelphia Sixers megaphone.link/LKN4730458448 – 5:27 AM
‘Sixers’ storylines, Matisse Thybulle’s offseason and Jae Crowder wanting out of Phoenix ‘ by Locked On 76ers – Daily Podcast On The Philadelphia Sixers megaphone.link/LKN4730458448 – 5:27 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers’ storylines, Matisse Thybulle’s offseason and Jae Crowder wanting… youtu.be/qfn82yuW_uA via @YouTube – 4:41 AM
Sixers’ storylines, Matisse Thybulle’s offseason and Jae Crowder wanting… youtu.be/qfn82yuW_uA via @YouTube – 4:41 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Suns, Crowder agree he will sit out training camp while they seek a trade nba.nbcsports.com/2022/09/25/sun… – 8:17 PM
Suns, Crowder agree he will sit out training camp while they seek a trade nba.nbcsports.com/2022/09/25/sun… – 8:17 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Cleaning The Glass estimates Jae Crowder played just 21 possessions as a SF for PHX last season. There’s no way he’s a 3. Full-time stretch 4. – 8:12 PM
Cleaning The Glass estimates Jae Crowder played just 21 possessions as a SF for PHX last season. There’s no way he’s a 3. Full-time stretch 4. – 8:12 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Think the Sixers are pretty well-stocked on the wings who are best served playing most of their minutes at the four right now, so don’t expect them to be in the Crowder hunt – 7:21 PM
Think the Sixers are pretty well-stocked on the wings who are best served playing most of their minutes at the four right now, so don’t expect them to be in the Crowder hunt – 7:21 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Jae Crowder requested to not report to Suns training camp, and the team agreed as it continues trying to find a trade for him, sources told ESPN. es.pn/3LJuHpI – 6:56 PM
Jae Crowder requested to not report to Suns training camp, and the team agreed as it continues trying to find a trade for him, sources told ESPN. es.pn/3LJuHpI – 6:56 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
UPDATED: Jae Crowder won’t attend #Suns training camp as they’ve been trying to trade him https://t.co/1IoyINbe6I via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/NfBI7VAUbJ – 6:16 PM
UPDATED: Jae Crowder won’t attend #Suns training camp as they’ve been trying to trade him https://t.co/1IoyINbe6I via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/NfBI7VAUbJ – 6:16 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Okay I know everybody’s mad at Jae Crowder but the man posted his own trade hype video on Instagram and this is everything people love and hate about Bossman all at once pic.twitter.com/q24QrrKt30 – 6:12 PM
Okay I know everybody’s mad at Jae Crowder but the man posted his own trade hype video on Instagram and this is everything people love and hate about Bossman all at once pic.twitter.com/q24QrrKt30 – 6:12 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
I want to reiterate 2 things with the Jae Crowder convo:
1) This is an unseemly end to his Suns tenure after he’s been nothing but a consummate pro, fan favorite and intrinsic part of the locker room/culture here. His defense, experience and toughness will certainly be missed – 5:55 PM
I want to reiterate 2 things with the Jae Crowder convo:
1) This is an unseemly end to his Suns tenure after he’s been nothing but a consummate pro, fan favorite and intrinsic part of the locker room/culture here. His defense, experience and toughness will certainly be missed – 5:55 PM
Jae Crowder @CJC9BOSS
ONE MUST SEEK WORK WHERE HE IS WANTED.. WHERE HE IS NEEDED.! I AM THANKFUL FOR WHAT THESE PAST 2 YRS HAVE TAUGHT ME.! NOW I MUST TAKE ON ANOTHER CHALLENGE WITH CONTINUED HARDWORK & DEDICATION.! FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO CLOSED THE DOOR ON ME…. THANK YOU! 99 BACK SOON.! 🥷🏾🤫🤐 – 5:51 PM
ONE MUST SEEK WORK WHERE HE IS WANTED.. WHERE HE IS NEEDED.! I AM THANKFUL FOR WHAT THESE PAST 2 YRS HAVE TAUGHT ME.! NOW I MUST TAKE ON ANOTHER CHALLENGE WITH CONTINUED HARDWORK & DEDICATION.! FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO CLOSED THE DOOR ON ME…. THANK YOU! 99 BACK SOON.! 🥷🏾🤫🤐 – 5:51 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Jae Crowder will sit out training camp after he and the Suns mutually agreed to find a trade partner for him.
➡️ https://t.co/ChDiolvoyg pic.twitter.com/RsWvAXhmBE – 5:50 PM
Jae Crowder will sit out training camp after he and the Suns mutually agreed to find a trade partner for him.
➡️ https://t.co/ChDiolvoyg pic.twitter.com/RsWvAXhmBE – 5:50 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
🚨Jae Crowder and the Suns agreed that the forward will not partake in training camp.🚨
💰Expiring $10.2M contract
🏀Acquiring team would inherit his bird rights
⚕️Has missed only 50 games in 10 seasons
🏀107 playoff games (including 2 NBA Finals) – 5:43 PM
🚨Jae Crowder and the Suns agreed that the forward will not partake in training camp.🚨
💰Expiring $10.2M contract
🏀Acquiring team would inherit his bird rights
⚕️Has missed only 50 games in 10 seasons
🏀107 playoff games (including 2 NBA Finals) – 5:43 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Jae Crowder won’t attend #Suns training camp as they’ve been trying to trade him azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 5:29 PM
Jae Crowder won’t attend #Suns training camp as they’ve been trying to trade him azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 5:29 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
With Jae Crowder apparently done as a Phoenix Sun, Cam Johnson’s price just went up. – 5:21 PM
With Jae Crowder apparently done as a Phoenix Sun, Cam Johnson’s price just went up. – 5:21 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Suns have been actively seeking a new home via trade for Jae Crowder and officially announce that Crowder will not be asked to report to training camp with Media Day on Monday and Phoenix’s first practice Tuesday.
More NBA from me: https://t.co/LGN9cVpeGP pic.twitter.com/vGVmoCVV3D – 5:17 PM
The Suns have been actively seeking a new home via trade for Jae Crowder and officially announce that Crowder will not be asked to report to training camp with Media Day on Monday and Phoenix’s first practice Tuesday.
More NBA from me: https://t.co/LGN9cVpeGP pic.twitter.com/vGVmoCVV3D – 5:17 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
If it were up to him, would Jae Crowder welcome a return to the Miami Heat? “Of course,” source close to Crowder said.
(Of course, it’s not up to him, but you know that.) – 5:12 PM
If it were up to him, would Jae Crowder welcome a return to the Miami Heat? “Of course,” source close to Crowder said.
(Of course, it’s not up to him, but you know that.) – 5:12 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The Suns’ statement on Jae Crowder not attending training camp in a mutual agreement: pic.twitter.com/IaYCFRheth – 5:12 PM
The Suns’ statement on Jae Crowder not attending training camp in a mutual agreement: pic.twitter.com/IaYCFRheth – 5:12 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Official: Jae Crowder won’t attend training camp. #Suns pic.twitter.com/DFUe1xEhe9 – 5:11 PM
Official: Jae Crowder won’t attend training camp. #Suns pic.twitter.com/DFUe1xEhe9 – 5:11 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Suns statement on Jae Crowder: “The Phoenix Suns and forward Jae Crowder have mutually agreed that he will not be with the team for training camp.” – 5:11 PM
Suns statement on Jae Crowder: “The Phoenix Suns and forward Jae Crowder have mutually agreed that he will not be with the team for training camp.” – 5:11 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Jae Crowder, Suns, mutually agree that Crowder will not be with the team for training camp. Phoenix, Crowder expected to work together to find a trade. – 5:11 PM
Jae Crowder, Suns, mutually agree that Crowder will not be with the team for training camp. Phoenix, Crowder expected to work together to find a trade. – 5:11 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
Suns Statement: The Phoenix Suns and forward Jae Crowder have mutually agreed that he will not be with the team for training camp. – 5:10 PM
Suns Statement: The Phoenix Suns and forward Jae Crowder have mutually agreed that he will not be with the team for training camp. – 5:10 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Sharing this again
a mock Jae Crowder trade call with @BrendonKleen14
youtu.be/ykAyXfMcuSY – 5:07 PM
Sharing this again
a mock Jae Crowder trade call with @BrendonKleen14
youtu.be/ykAyXfMcuSY – 5:07 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Sources inform @azcentral Jae Crowder won’t attend training camp that begins Tuesday as the #Suns have been trying to trade him. – 5:05 PM
Sources inform @azcentral Jae Crowder won’t attend training camp that begins Tuesday as the #Suns have been trying to trade him. – 5:05 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Jae Crowder is a good rotation piece to add to any contender but he’s a perfect example of how people shoehorn wings who can’t create their own shots into the 3-and-D category when they really are the great shooters, either. Think the theory of him is better than the reality. – 5:02 PM
Jae Crowder is a good rotation piece to add to any contender but he’s a perfect example of how people shoehorn wings who can’t create their own shots into the 3-and-D category when they really are the great shooters, either. Think the theory of him is better than the reality. – 5:02 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Jae Crowder can be a great fit for the 2022-23 Miami Heat. He easily can have the same role as PJ Tucker had last season, as a defensive anchor next to Bam Adebayo. It will be kind of surprise if the Heat will not make a move for Bossman. #heatculture – 5:00 PM
Jae Crowder can be a great fit for the 2022-23 Miami Heat. He easily can have the same role as PJ Tucker had last season, as a defensive anchor next to Bam Adebayo. It will be kind of surprise if the Heat will not make a move for Bossman. #heatculture – 5:00 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Suns lost leverage with today’s news, but in case you were wondering what a Jae Crowder trade might look like, I whipped up a bunch of scenarios yesterday: bit.ly/3DYU5FU – 4:58 PM
Suns lost leverage with today’s news, but in case you were wondering what a Jae Crowder trade might look like, I whipped up a bunch of scenarios yesterday: bit.ly/3DYU5FU – 4:58 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Cameron Johnson is ready for a bigger role in Phoenix, but the Suns depth could take a hit, pending the return for Crowder. – 4:57 PM
Cameron Johnson is ready for a bigger role in Phoenix, but the Suns depth could take a hit, pending the return for Crowder. – 4:57 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
The Phoenix Suns and Jae Crowder have mutually agreed that the veteran forward will not participate in training camp as the sides work on a trade, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. – 4:53 PM
The Phoenix Suns and Jae Crowder have mutually agreed that the veteran forward will not participate in training camp as the sides work on a trade, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. – 4:53 PM
More on this storyline
Kellan Olson: Cam Johnson said there is no bad blood between him and Jae Crowder. Emphasized how good of a teammate Crowder is and how he could come to him with anything. Has learned with more time in the NBA that everyone’s situation is different. -via Twitter @KellanOlson / September 26, 2022
Gerald Bourguet: “That’s a brother that I’ll have forever.” Devin Booker said it’s a tough situation, but he wishes Jae Crowder the best moving forward -via Twitter @GeraldBourguet / September 26, 2022
Kellan Olson: Monty Williams said he didn’t have a sense from Jae Crowder at the end of the season that would have us arrive at the point the Suns and Crowder are at now. Agreed with the importance Crowder had on helping the younger guys learn how to win and be in playoff basketball. -via Twitter @KellanOlson / September 26, 2022
John Gambadoro: The Phoenix Suns had multiple conversations with the Nets this offseason but none in the last couple of weeks. The Suns were never out of it because they were never really in it. Nets were always insistent the return had to be better than what Utah got for Gobert. Mikal Bridges was never offered because no formal offer was ever made from Phoenix nor was there a proposal made by the Nets. The Suns simply did not have what Brooklyn wanted – were told several times they did not have what it would take to get a deal done. -via Twitter / August 24, 2022
The Phoenix Suns similarly have dangled a package around All-Defensive wing Mikal Bridges and a handful of first-round draft picks, which has not picked up any steam with the Nets, league sources said. -via The Athletic / August 22, 2022