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• And-Ones: Watson, First-Rounders, Trade Targets, Punter
Former Suns head coach Earl Watson is joining Steve Lavin‘s coaching staff at the University of San Diego, sources tell NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link). It’s a reunion for the two sides — Watson played under Lavin in college at UCLA. Watson, who played 13 NBA seasons as a defensive-minded point guard, was an […]...2024
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• Finals Film Room: Why Nuggets are positioned for a 5-year run at championships
Earl Watson believes the Nuggets 'will be competing for the next 5 years' at the championship level, and has an acolyte in Sam Mitchell....2023
• The best and worst of everything from Thursday’s Sweet 16
Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports The first day of regional semifinal action treated us to the two best games of the tournament so far. Two absolute classics, a potential tournament favorite emerging, and the top play of March to date. Let’s get to all of it. Best game (3) Kansas State 98, (7) Michigan State 93 (OT) (East) The game of the tournament so far, and I didn’t think the runner-up...2023
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• Robert Sarver's wife sent messages to ex-Suns employees, accused them of lying?

Former Suns head coach Earl Watson, who made damning allegations against Robert Sarver in the original ESPN piece, is mentioned in at least one of the messages shared by the Worldwide Leader....2021
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• Robert Sarver's wife sent messages to ex-Suns employees, accuses them of lying?

Former Suns head coach Earl Watson, who made damning allegations against Robert Sarver in the original ESPN piece, is mentioned in at least one of the messages shared by the Worldwide Leader....2021
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• Draymond Green gets support from Montrezl Harrell over cryptic tweet amid Robert Sarver scandal
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was probably sleeping soundly on Wednesday when he woke up and suddenly thought: WTF? Green suddenly found himself in the middle of the maelstrom involving Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver. The All-Star forward was allegedly the topic of a racist conversation between Sarver and former Suns coach Earl Watson. […] The post Draymond Green gets suppor...2021
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• Six NBA coaches who could be on the hot seat
The 2016-17 NBA season was a time of peace on earth and goodwill towards head coaches — not a single one was fired, marking the first time that had happened since at least Millard Fillmore’s presidency. But the same cannot be said about the 2017-18 campaign, as Earl Watson and David Fizdale have already walked the plank less than two months in. Here are six more coaches whose seats are rapidly war...2017
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• Phil Jackson Says He Smoked Marijuana During Recovery from Back Surgery
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• Devin Booker's Rise to Phoenix Suns Star: 'I Always Knew I Was Capable of This'
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• NBA Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz Surrounding Eric Bledsoe, Ricky Rubio and More
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• NBA Draft 2016: Teams That Can Afford to Gamble
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• European Hoops Notebook: Boston Celtics Draft Class May Have Foreign Flavor
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• Earl Watson to Return as Suns HC: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
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• Saturday NBA Roundup: It's Time to Stop Doubting the Toronto Raptors
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• Think You Know What the NBA's Morris Twins Are All About? Think Again
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• Devin Booker's Rise to Phoenix Suns Star: 'I Always Knew I Was Capable of This'
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• Think You Know What the NBA's Morris Twins Are All About? Think Again
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• Report: Los Angeles mansion owned by Earl Watson robbed
Here’s TMZ reporting some bad news from Los Angeles: An L.A. mansion owned by former NBA player Earl Watson was robbed Monday night by at least 4 men in ski masks — who handcuffed the occupants and ransacked the place. While 35-year-old Watson owns the $4 million Encino home, he currently rents it out to a local elderly couple. Officials [...]...2015

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"Former Suns head coach Earl Watson is joining Steve Lavin‘s coaching staff at the University of San Diego, sources tell NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link)."

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"The old record of 33 had been shared by Joey Rodriguez of VCU in 2011 (who took 4 games to do it) and UCLA’s Earl Watson in 2000."

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"Earl Watson served as the head coach of the Phoenix Suns for three seasons between 2015 and 2018."

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"“Earl Watson, he’s like, […] The post Jayson Tatum Says He Wanted The Suns To Draft Him ☀️ appeared first on SLAM."

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"Ball believes that former UCLA guard and ex-Phoenix Suns coach Earl Watson should be the school’s next permanent coach, citing his ties to the school and NBA experience."

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"The Suns fired head coach Earl Watson earlier this season, leaving assistant Jay Triano in charge on an interim basis."

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"Morris renewed some of his former form once interim head coach Earl Watson took over on Feb."

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"Coaches weren’t allowed to watch summer workouts, but Howland would run into former Bruins like Baron Davis and Earl Watson who couldn’t get over Westbrook’s drive and intensity."

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"The Austin Toros today announced that Earl Watson and Jason Fraser have been hired as assistant coaches."

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• Report: Suns owner Robert Sarver threatened to fire Earl Watson if he didn’t fire Rich Paul in 2017
Prior to the 2017-18 season, Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver reportedly threatened to fire head coach Earl Watson if Watson didn’t let go of Rich Paul as his agent, per Dan Bickley of ArizonaSports.com. Paul was trying to get the Suns to extend point guard Eric Bledsoe’s contract, and things became heated between Sarver and […] The post Report: Suns owner Robert Sarver threatene...2020
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• Damian Lillard ‘approached to join a super team’ before last extension, claims Earl Watson
Damian Lillard affirmed his commitment to the Portland Trail Blazers when he signed a supermax contract worth $196 million for four years last June 2019. However, former Phoenix Suns head coach and ex-Lillard teammate Earl Watson claimed that at least one team approached Lillard to broach the idea of a “super team.” Since @Dame_Lillard won’t […] The post Damian Lillard ‘app...2020
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• Report: Contrary to Earl Watson story, Suns would’ve drafted Jayson Tatum over Josh Jackson

According to Watson, Sarver said, "We do not need another Devin Booker.”...2020
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• David Fizdale reportedly turned down Suns job for Knicks
David Fizdale has reached an agreement to become the next head coach of the New York Knicks, and he apparently had more than one offer to get back into coaching.Michael Scotto of The Athletic reports that the Phoenix Suns — like the Knicks — offered Fizdale a four-year contract to become their new coach. He turned it down in favor of New York. The Suns fired Earl Watson just three games into the s...2018
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• Hawks allow Mike Budenholzer to interview with Suns
The Hawks granted Mike Budenholzer permission to interview with the Suns for their head coaching vacancy, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports. Budenholzer, the Hawks’ current head coach, still has two years, $14M left on his contract.A native of Holbrook, Arizona, Budenholzer plans to meet with Suns officials early next week.Budenholzer, 48, has been Atlanta’s head coach since 2013, leading the team...2018
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• Hawks reportedly grant head coach Mike Budenholzer permission to interview with the Suns
They were the two worst teams in the NBA this past regular season. Both could now be looking for new head coaches. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Atlanta Hawks have granted head coach Mike Budenholzer permission to interview for the same role with the Phoenix Suns.“The Atlanta Hawks have granted coach Mike Budenholzer permission to speak with the Phoenix Suns about their head-coaching...2018
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• Hawks grant Suns permission to interview Mike Budenholzer
The Atlanta Hawks have granted permission to the Phoenix Suns to interview head coach Mike Budenholzer for their head coaching vacancy, according to a report.ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports the news and says Budenholzer is expected to meet with the Suns next week.Phoenix is in the market for a new head coach after firing Earl Watson three games into the season. They have fired three head coaches...2018
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• Report: Suns open to three-team trade with Pistons for Bledsoe
The Detroit Pistons are another team interested in acquiring Eric Bledsoe from Phoenix, but apparently they would want a third team involved in the mix for a potential deal.The New York Times’ Marc Stein reported on Thursday that the Pistons are in the mix for Bledsoe, who is seeking a trade. He says that a package Detroit could offer would include Reggie Jackson.ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski adds tha...2017
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• Fifteen biggest surprises so far in 2017-18 NBA season
One week into the 2017-18 season, NBA viewers have already seen several unexpected developments. Try as we might, not everything can be predicted. A handful of games can offer immediate lessons about the league.Rather than express disappointment in the changes, we’re embracing the surprises — no matter if something was likely a one-game aberration or an indication of a trend.Phoenix fired its coac...2017
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• Grading the deal: Suns trade Eric Bledsoe to Milwaukee
When Eric Bledsoe tweeted, “I don’t want to be here anymore,” shortly after the Phoenix Suns fired head coach Earl Watson, he almost certainly accelerated his inevitable trade. While many teams received speculative discussions, the Milwaukee Bucks kept coming up as a logical fit. In the rare case where theory matched reality, Bledsoe was indeed dealt to Milwaukee.The Bucks traded Greg Monroe, a pr...2017
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• What should the Phoenix Suns do about Eric Bledsoe?
Just three games into the season, the Phoenix Suns are in deep trouble.Eric Bledsoe, their starting point guard, tweeted “I Dont wanna be here” early Sunday afternoon. Just a few hours later, head coach Earl Watson was fired, along with three of his assistant coaches.It’s not entirely clear Bledsoe’s tweet was about his current basketball situation, of course. And, it cannot be assumed the decisio...2017
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• Suns coach believes Devin Booker is the next James Harden
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker has been on fire since the team shut Eric Bledsoe down for the year. Listed as a shooting guard, Booker has been lighting up the scoreboard and dropped 70 points in a game last week against the Boston Celtics. But he has also shown an ability to set his teammates up.While the Suns have lost 12 straight, Booker’s individual performance has been enough to inspire his ...2017
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• Jae Crowder, Devin Booker trade shots on Instagram
NBA Instagram: It’s where the action continues even after the game ends.Some Boston Celtics were bothered by the Phoenix Suns’ tactics in padding Devin Booker’s stats on Friday night after he scored 70 points in a defeat to Boston.After the game, Jae Crowder threw some shade at the Suns for celebrating after a defeat. Crowder commented on a photo posted by the NBA’s official account of the Suns ce...2017
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• Earl Watson defends padding Devin Booker’s stats
Phoenix Suns head coach Earl Watson doesn’t seem to care what your reaction is to his tactics in helping Devin Booker score 70 points on Friday night in a loss to the Boston Celtics.Watson was still calling timeouts with under 45 seconds left and his team down 13 points to try getting Booker to 70 points. That left some Celtics irritated during and after the game.Booker acknowledged after the game...2017
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• Earl Watson: Tyson Chandler is ‘not going anywhere’
Phoenix Suns head coach Earl Watson is throwing cold water on the idea that Tyson Chandler will be traded to facilitate a second-half youth movement.Watson said on Thursday that the veteran seven-footer is “not going anywhere,” per Spencer Davies of 16 Wins A Ring. The 34-year-old Chandler, who is in Year 2 of a four-year, $52 million contract, has fared quite well this season for an aging big wit...2017
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• Trail Blazers reportedly targeting Tyson Chandler for trade
The Portland Trail Blazers allow the third-most points per game (111.2) in the league, and word is they are looking for a player to help them with their defensive issues. ESPN’s Marc Stein reports that the Trail Blazers are targeting Phoenix Suns center and former Defensive Player of the Year Tyson Chandler for a possible trade. The 16-year veteran is averaging 7.5 points, 11.6 rebounds and 0.4 bl...2017
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• Devin Booker's Rise to Phoenix Suns Star: 'I Always Knew I Was Capable of This'
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• Realistic Expectations for Phoenix Suns Rookie Dragan Bender in 2016-17
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• Robert Sarver's wife sent messages to ex-Suns employees, accused them of lying?
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• Jayson Tatum Says He Wanted The Suns To Draft Him ☀️
After visiting Phoenix a week before the 2017 Draft, Jayson Tatum says he was convinced that he wanted to play for the Suns. “I called my fam, my mom, I’m like, Yo, I think I want to go to Phoenix.” Tatum said on a recent episode of SHOWTIME’s All That Smoke. “Earl Watson, he’s like, […] The post Jayson Tatum Says He Wanted The Suns To Draft Him ☀️ appeared first on SLAM....2020
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• Earl Watson defends padding Devin Booker’s stats
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• Phil Jackson Says He Smoked Marijuana During Recovery from Back Surgery
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• Devin Booker's Rise to Phoenix Suns Star: 'I Always Knew I Was Capable of This'
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• NBA Summer League 2016: Top Takeaways from July 9 in Las Vegas
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• With Drew League Popularity Soaring, Even NBA Stars Must Follow Protocol to Join
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• NBA Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz on Eric Bledsoe, Taj Gibson
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• From the Bottom to the Top: The Russell Westbrook Story
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• Markieff Morris to Wizards: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Suns Reportedly Fire Earl Watson

Watson had a 33-85 record as head coach. The post Suns Reportedly Fire Earl Watson appeared first on SLAMonline....2017
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• Howard, Horford, Morris Among Names to Watch During Unpredictable Trade Deadline
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• Phoenix Suns Name Earl Watson Interim Head Coach
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• Phoenix Suns reportedly fire coach Earl Watson after 0-3 start to season
The Suns firing Earl Watson three games into season is second-quickest firing in NBA history...2017
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• Dysfunctional Suns gave former coach termination notice in training camp
The Phoenix Suns’ decision to fire coach Earl Watson three games into the 2017-18 season looked odd at the time. It looks even stranger now that we have some context to it. Watson was fired by Phoenix after an 0-3 start last season, in what looked like a rather curious decision. Now, however, Watson has revealed an even stranger detail: He was given a notice of termination in training camp, and th...2019
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• Hawks reportedly grant head coach Mike Budenholzer permission to interview with the Suns
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• Six NBA coaches who could be on the hot seat
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• Grading the deal: Suns trade Eric Bledsoe to Milwaukee
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• Bucks reportedly interested in trading for Eric Bledsoe
The Milwaukee Bucks could be upgrading Giannis Antetokounmpo’s supporting cast.Marc Stein of the New York Times reported on Monday that the Bucks have expressed interest in trading for Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe. A Bledsoe trade appears imminent just one day after the Suns fired head coach Earl Watson and Bledsoe himself hinted he wanted out in a tweet. As for the Bucks, Antetokounmpo and Roo...2017
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• What should the Phoenix Suns do about Eric Bledsoe?
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• Earl Watson reportedly fired by Phoenix Suns
Earl Watson has been fired as head coach of the Phoenix Suns just three games into the season, according to a report.ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports the news about Watson’s firing. The Suns are 0-3 following a blowout loss to the Clippers on Saturday night. They have the day off Sunday before hosting the Kings on Monday night.Watson took over the Suns two seasons ago as an interim coach replacin...2017
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• Trail Blazers reportedly targeting Tyson Chandler for trade
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• Draymond Green gets support from Montrezl Harrell over cryptic tweet amid Robert Sarver scandal
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• Former Suns coach Earl Watson reveals ‘traumatic experience’ in Phoenix amid Robert Sarver scandal
Earl Watson served as the head coach of the Phoenix Suns for three seasons between 2015 and 2018. As it turns out, the 42-year-old himself had quite a “traumatic experience” during his time in Phoenix. Watson’s admission comes amid the scandalous allegations that are currently being hurled at team owner Robert Sarver. Watson, who is […] The post Former Suns coach Earl Watso...2021
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• NBA Draft 2016: TV Schedule, Live Stream and Latest Mock Draft Predictions
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• Saturday NBA Roundup: It's Time to Stop Doubting the Toronto Raptors
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• Markieff Morris to Wizards: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction
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• From the Bottom to the Top: The Russell Westbrook Story
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