Category: Suns

NBA Intel: Pelicans, Suns, Kings, Nuggets, and 76ers front office and coaching changes

Reporting on why the New Orleans Pelicans fired David Griffin, hired Joe Dumars, and Willie Green’s future. Plus, coaching candidates for the Phoenix Suns and what’s next for James Jones, the futures of Monte McNair and coach Doug Christie with the Sacramento Kings, David Adelman’s chances of remaining Denver Nuggets coach and who could be their next executive, and more from HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.

The NBA carousel has already seen coaches Taylor Jenkins, Michael Malone, and Mike Budenholzer fired, along with executives Calvin Booth and David Griffin, with more changes expected to come this offseason.

Thus, HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel on what happened behind the scenes that led the New Orleans Pelicans to part ways with Griffin in favor of Joe Dumars, what’s next for the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets in their front offices and on the sideline, plus more updates on changes expected for the Sacramento Kings and Philadelphia 76ers.

NBA Intel: Kevin Durant Trade talks, Jimmy Butler, Warriors, Lakers, Suns, Timberwolves, Nets

New reporting on Kevin Durant trade talks, what Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. told Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and the team when he acquired Jimmy Butler, and interviews with Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith on his Brooklyn Nets tenure and free agency future, and Warriors frontcourt players Kevon Looney on his upcoming free agency and Quinten Post’s view of rookie life in the league behind the scenes from HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.

The NBA trade deadline gave a glimpse into the upcoming potential trade market for Kevin Durant this summer, the Warriors new life following the Jimmy Butler acquisition, and more.

Thus, HoopsHype has gathered new intel on trade talks surrounding Kevin Durant at the trade deadline, what Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. told Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and the team when he acquired Jimmy Butler, and interviews with Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith on his Brooklyn Nets tenure and free agency future, and Warriors frontcourt players Kevon Looney on his upcoming free agency and Quinten Post’s view of rookie life in the league behind the scenes.

NBA Intel: Jimmy Butler, Trae Young, LaMelo Ball, Mark Williams, Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kuzma, Raptors, Wizards, 76ers, Mavericks

Reporting on trade talks before the deadline involving the Dallas Mavericks and what’s next for PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford this summer, Trae Young’s future in Atlanta, what’s next for LaMelo Ball, Mark Williams and Miles Bridges with the Hornets, updates on the Raptors and Wizards, and interviews with Guerschon Yabusele, Quentin Grimes and Jusuf Nurkic from HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.

With a quarter of the NBA regular season remaining, teams are already looking towards the future and an offseason with as much potential for movement as the trade deadline.

Heading into the home stretch of the season, HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel on trade talks before the deadline involving the Dallas Mavericks and what’s next for PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford this summer, Trae Young’s future in Atlanta, what’s next for LaMelo Ball, Mark Williams and Miles Bridges with the Hornets, updates on the Raptors and Wizards, and interviews with Quentin Grimes, Guerschon Yabusele and Jusuf Nurkic.

NBA Intel: Lonzo Ball, Nikola Vucevic, Brandon Ingram Trade Talks; Lakers, Warriors, Knicks, more

The latest reporting on trade talks involving Bulls center Nikola Vucevic and guard Lonzo Ball, Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram, and more, including updates on the Lakers, Warriors, Knicks, Bucks, Nuggets, Grizzlies, Timberwolves, Pistons, Hawks, and Hornets from HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.

Following blockbuster trades involving Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis, and De’Aaron Fox, teams are moving urgently, only two days before the NBA trade deadline.

HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel on trade talks involving Bulls center Nikola Vucevic and guard Lonzo Ball, Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram, and more, including updates on the Lakers, Warriors, Knicks, Bucks, Nuggets, Grizzlies, Timberwolves, Pistons, Hawks, and Hornets.

NBA Intel: De’Aaron Fox trade talks, Spurs, Rockets, Heat, Nets, 76ers, Hawks, Pistons

Reporting on trade talks for Sacramento Kings star De’Aaron Fox, including the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, and Brooklyn Nets. Plus, updates on trade candidates for the Philadelphia 76ers and Atlanta Hawks, and more on the Detroit Pistons from HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.

De’Aaron Fox has supplanted Jimmy Butler as the top available trade target on the market a week before the NBA trade deadline, which could lead to a domino effect across the league.

Amid Fox’s newfound availability on the trade market, HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel on some of the top teams interested in his services. Plus, several players on the 76ers and multiple Hawks players are drawing trade interest, along with updates on the Spurs, Rockets, Heat, Nets, Pistons, and more.

NBA Intel: Jimmy Butler, Bradley Beal, Jusuf Nurkic trade talks; Pistons, Raptors, Nuggets, Clippers, Knicks

The latest intel on Bradley Beal’s future involving Jimmy Butler trade talks, a Jusuf Nurkic update, notes on several Raptors drawing trade interest, potential moves for the Clippers, and interviews with Pistons sharpshooter Malik Beasley and Suns guard Tyus Jones from HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.

With less than 10 days until the NBA trade deadline, HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel on Bradley Beal’s future involving Jimmy Butler trade talks, a Jusuf Nurkic update, notes on several Raptors drawing trade interest, potential moves for the Clippers, and interviews with Pistons sharpshooter Malik Beasley and Suns guard Tyus Jones.

NBA Intel: Warriors, Bucks, Suns, Hornets, more

Reporting on several NBA trade candidates, including Nikola Vucevic, John Collins, Rob Williams, Jonas Valanciunas, Jusuf Nurkic, and what’s next for the Warriors, Bucks, Suns, Hornets, and more from HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.

With the NBA trade deadline roughly three weeks away, HoopsHype has gathered the latest intel on several trade candidates, including Nikola Vucevic, John Collins, Rob Williams, Jonas Valanciunas, Jusuf Nurkic, and more. Plus, reporting on what’s next for the Warriors, Bucks, Suns, Hornets, and more.

Top NBA trade candidates for the 2024-25 season

Top NBA trade candidates for the 2024-25 season, including reporting on all 30 teams from HoopsHype Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto.

Following the blockbuster Karl-Anthony Towns deal to the New York Knicks ahead of the season, who are the next top trade candidates around the league?

HoopsHype outlined the top players who could be on the move for all 30 NBA teams, including new reporting where applicable.

2024-25 Phoenix Suns: A quick preview

Aside from the addition of Tyus Jones at point guard, the real shift for Phoenix this season comes with the arrival of new head coach Mike Budenholzer, who replaces Frank Vogel. Budenholzer’s defensive pedigree could be the missing piece to push the …

Aside from the addition of Tyus Jones at point guard, the real shift for Phoenix this season comes with the arrival of new head coach Mike Budenholzer, who replaces Frank Vogel. Budenholzer’s defensive pedigree could be the missing piece to push the Suns further in their title quest, especially after the team finished 13th in defensive efficiency last season. His system, which emphasizes tough defense and ball movement, should complement the offensive firepower of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal. While the Suns didn’t make significant upgrades in the offseason, Budenholzer’s ability to maximize his players’ potential might elevate their performance across the board.

Aggregate 2025 NBA Mock Draft: Cooper Flagg and Ace Bailey battling for No. 1 pick?

HoopsHype’s aggregate 2025 NBA mock draft lists the top prospects, including scouting reports from NBA executives and scouts by HoopsHype’s Senior NBA Insider, Michael Scotto.

HoopsHype has updated where the top prospects stand for the 2025 NBA Draft by compiling six mock drafts from ESPN, Yahoo Sports, CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated, SB Nation, and USA TODAY. 

We spoke with an NBA executive and two scouts for their insights on the prospects for the first edition of the aggregate 2025 NBA mock draft.

An explanation for HoopsHype’s Draft Predictor from colleague Alberto de Roa, who contributed research to this story, can be found here.

NOTE: These rankings reflect the composite score to get a feel for the overall consensus, not our own opinion. For example, if a player was the first pick on a publication’s mock draft, he received 60 points. If a player was second, he received 59 points, and so on. We then tabulated the total number of points for each player’s consensus ranking.