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• Jusuf Nurkic Makes Explosive Allegations About Mike Budenholzer
Former Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic has made stunning claims about ex-head coach Mike Budenholzer, opening up about what he described as a chaotic and unhealthy environment during their time together in Phoenix. “The situation we were in, the environment, we were in. And then you find out, well, I don’t know if I should […] The post Jusuf Nurkic Makes Explosive Allegations About Mi...2026
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• Bucks Co-Owner Jimmy Haslam Wants Giannis Antetokounmpo's Future Resolved Before NBA Draft

Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam said Wednesday the franchise hopes to resolve Giannis Antetokounmpo's future before next month's NBA draft, framing the decision as one that will shape the organization's entire roster construction approach this offseason. The Bucks can trade up to three first round picks and three swaps on draft night if they want to continue building around Antetokounmpo in ...2026
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• Magic at risk of making same disaster move that ruined Suns' title chances

Hiring Mike Budenholzer would be a disaster for the Magic in the exact same way it once was for the Suns....2026
• Taylor Jenkins Among NBA's Highest-Paid Coaches At Over $10M Per Year With Bucks

Taylor Jenkins has signed a long-term contract worth well above $10 million annually to become the next head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, per league sources, making him one of the highest-paid coaches in the NBA. Jenkins ranks amongst the NBA's highest paid head coaches, behind the likes of Steve Kerr, who earns $17.5 million per year with the Golden State Warriors, and Erik Spoelstra, who makes ...2026
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo Hasn't Communicated With Bucks' Upper Brass Since Before Deadline

Giannis Antetokounmpo has not had any substantive dialogue with the Milwaukee Bucks' upper brass since the trade deadline, sources tell ESPN. Antetokounmpo was also not believed to have any involvement in the Bucks' decision to hire Taylor Jenkins as head coach. Jenkins was an assistant coach under Mike Budenholzer earlier in Antetokounmpo's career. The future of Antetokounmpo is one of the NBA's ...2026
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• Bucks To Hire Taylor Jenkins As Head Coach

Taylor Jenkins is nearing agreement to become the next head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks. Jenkins was an assistant coach with the Bucks during the 2018-19 season under Mike Budenholzer before becoming head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies. Jenkins, who will replace Doc Rivers, spent the 2025-26 season outside of basketball following his dismissal as head coach of the Grizzlies at the end of the 2024...2026
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• Bucks Co-Owner Jimmy Haslam Wants Giannis Antetokounmpo's Future Resolved Before NBA Draft
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• Kenny Atkinson is the perfect coach for this Cavs moment

Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images Kenny Atkinson’s long basketball journey led him to the perfect place with this year’s Cavaliers. The day Kenny Atkinson was fired the Nets beat the shit out of the Spurs, 139-120. It was March 6, 2020. Brooklyn stood at 28-34 with 20 games left in the season (or so they thought), a playoff team in the East, respectable when you consider their recently si...2025
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• Suns’ Bradley Beal out at least a week with hamstring issue

Suns guard Bradley Beal will be sidelined for at least one week as he recovers from a left hamstring strain, coach Mike Budenholzer said, via Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic. Beal is scheduled to have his injury reevaluated after missing the team’s next two games. Beal sustained the injury during Sunday’s loss to the […] The post Suns’ Bradley Beal out at least a week with hamstri...2025
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• Bradley Beal Out At Least One Week
Suns guard Bradley Beal will miss at least one week before having his left hamstring strain reevaluated, head coach Mike Budenholzer told reporters on Monday night, per Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. Beal exited Sunday’s loss to the Lakers after playing just 15 minutes. The team initially referred to his injury as left hamstring […]...2025
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• Beal (hamstring) out at least one week after MRI
Prior to the Phoenix Suns' convincing 129-89 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday, coach Mike Budenholzer told reporters that guard Bradley Beal, who was sent for an MRI, will miss at least a week with a left hamstring injury he sustained on Sunday....2025
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• Pacific Notes: Beal, Durant, LeBron, Lakers, Huerter
Kevin Durant and Jusuf Nurkic both returned Friday night, but the Suns may have a new injury concern, writes Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. Bradley Beal was a late scratch for the game at Utah with swelling in his right knee. Coach Mike Budenholzer said he was added to the injury report after the […]...2024
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• Mat Ishbia: We Don't Want Our Future First Round Picks Back

The Phoenix Suns don't control any of their future first round picks until 2031 as they've used them on trades for Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal since he assumed ownership in 2023. "I could care less who has those picks," said Ishbia to ESPN's Shams Charania. "Guess what, my job is to make those picks be the 25th, 27th, 29th picks every single year. We don't want those picks back. We have Devin Bo...2024
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• 10 NBA takeaways after 10 games of the season, starring Nikola Jokic, Celtics, Knicks, and more

Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images Here are our 10 biggest takeaways from the new NBA season so far. The 2024-25 NBA season is underway, and it’s already proven to be full of surprises. The Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks were supposed to be fringe championship contenders, but so far both are among the worst teams in the league. The Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves were s...2024
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors will never stop until he actually leaves the Bucks

Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images The Bucks on the brink of crisis. That can only mean one thing: Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors. The Milwaukee Bucks feel like they’re on the verge of disaster barely a week into the 2024-25 NBA season, and it only keeps getting worse. On Thursday, Milwaukee lost to a Memphis Grizzlies team without Desmond Bane and playing on the second night of a b...2024
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• 3 NBA teams close to pushing panic button one week into the season

Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images The NBA season just opened, but these three teams should already be worried. The NBA’s 82-game regular season is so long and tedious that few teams are ever really out of it until after the All-Star break. Take the 2021-2022 Boston Celtics as the chief example: Boston was just 25-25 through its first 50 games, then finished the year 26-6 before running all ...2024
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• Erik Spoelstra is the Heat’s biggest cheat code in NBA Finals
Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Erik Spoestra can’t lose. If you forced me to define what I think makes a good coach in this modern league, my answer would be “Rigid flexibility”. It’s a paradox that demands being able to hold two things in your head at the same time, to understand two conflicting ideas can be true. If you’re too dogmatic, you live and die by the same double-edged s...2023
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• The Can-Do Kid: Becky Hammon's Incredible Journey from Rapid City to the NBA
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• NBA Preseason Allows Coaches to Show off a Few New Moves of Their Own
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"Taylor Jenkins was an assistant under Mike Budenholzer in Milwaukee"

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"The Suns have fired coach Mike Budenholzer after missing the NBA playoffs and play-in tournament with the largest payroll in league history."

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"” Griffin was hired in June 2023 to take over for former coach Mike Budenholzer, who led the team to the 2021 NBA title."

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"Mike Budenholzer was sensationally fired this week after it was revealed his brother […] The post Giannis Played Major Role in Mike Budenholzer’s Firing, Per NBA Insider appeared first on Basketball Forever."

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"They didn’t completely rule out the idea of him playing this season, but Mike Budenholzer also wouldn’t commit to that notion."

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"In case you didn’t know, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer is one of a few select individuals in the NBA today that hails from the Gregg Popovich coaching school."

2020
"The Bucks' Mike Budenholzer and Thunder's Billy Donovan were voted the National Basketball Coaches Association's co-coaches of the year, the organization announced."

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"” Mike Budenholzer took over as head coach in May, and the team added several shooters over the offseason to fit his philosophy that emphasizes the three-pointer."

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"Stan Van Gundy may be going down the route of Doc Rivers and Mike Budenholzer, but he is remaining mum on the rumors for now."

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"Mike Budenholzer says his team has got to learn play together."

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"Maybe Mike Budenholzer and I should be worried about our jobs, too."

2015
"Although teams are still hiring head coaches from the NBA assistant pool, most of the recent hires in that category are also white and never played in the NBA: Mike Malone (Denver), Steve Clifford (Charlotte), Dave Joerger (Memphis), Brett Brown (Philadelphia), Mike Budenholzer (Atlanta)."

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"Ferry has since taken a leave of absence, with head coach Mike Budenholzer taking control of basketball operations."

• Bucks Co-Owner Jimmy Haslam Wants Giannis Antetokounmpo's Future Resolved Before NBA Draft
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• Taylor Jenkins Among NBA's Highest-Paid Coaches At Over $10M Per Year With Bucks
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo Hasn't Communicated With Bucks' Upper Brass Since Before Deadline
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• Taylor Jenkins Meets With Bucks To Discuss Head Coaching Vacancy
Taylor Jenkins met in Memphis last week with Jon Horst, Wes Edens and Jimmy Haslam to discuss the franchise's head coaching vacancy. The two sides are expected to meet again soon to further discuss the opening. Jenkins was head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies from 2019 until he was abruptly fired near the end of the 2024-25 season. The Grizzlies qualified for the playoffs in four of Jenkins' six se...2026
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• NBA Could Have 8-12 Head Coaching Changes In Offseason

The NBA had just two coaching changes during the 2025 offseason, but there is a growing expectation that the league could have more than a third of its teams turnover their position this year. "There's going to be 8 to 12 [changes]," one league source with direct knowledge of the coaching market told Jake Fischer. Last season, a pair of teams made sudden coaching changes right before the playoffs...2026
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• The Knicks want Jason Kidd as head coach, but Mavs hold all the cards

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The Knicks know who they want for their next head coach, but the Mavs still hold all the cards. The New York Knicks’ head coaching search always felt like it was going to get weird after firing Tom Thibodeau following the franchise’s longest playoff run in 25 years. Whispers about Jay Wright and Jeff Van Gundy never really passed the smell test, and hiri...2025
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• Phoenix Suns’ Michigan State connections are too big to ignore after head coaching hire

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Did you go to Michigan State? If so, the Suns might hire you. The Phoenix Suns might have been the most disappointing team in the NBA this season. The franchise went all-in for a championship hours after Mat Ishbia gained control of the franchise as its new governor by swinging a huge trade for Kevin Durant that involved Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, ...2025
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• Kenny Atkinson is the perfect coach for this Cavs moment
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• Kevin Durant trade rumors: Suns expected to work with Phoenix star on finding new home this summer

The Suns are looking to revamp after firing head coach Mike Budenholzer...2025
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• Kevin Durant, Suns still seemingly focused on saving season despite rumors

Kevin Durant’s heated sideline exchange with coach Mike Budenholzer may have been the only noteworthy aspect of the Suns’ loss to the Lakers on Sunday, wrote Joe Vardon of The Athletic. The incident signals that Durant remains invested in the Phoenix’s success despite reports suggesting he may request a trade this summer. The Suns have […] The post Kevin Durant, Suns still seemin...2025
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• Kenny Atkinson is the perfect coach for this Cavs moment
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• Suns’ Durant Criticizes Reaction To Sideline Exchange With Budenholzer

Speaking to reporters after the Suns pulled out a 23-point comeback to beat the Clippers 119-117 on Tuesday, Kevin Durant strongly pushed back against the “narrative” that formed among NBA fans and observers as a result of a heated exchange between him and head coach Mike Budenholzer on the sidelines during the first quarter. TNT’s […]...2025
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• 10 NBA takeaways after 10 games of the season, starring Nikola Jokic, Celtics, Knicks, and more
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors will never stop until he actually leaves the Bucks
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• Suns Coach Mike Budenholzer On Kevin Durant: ‘It’s Just Great To Be On His Side’

Suns coach Mike Budenholzer got to experience firsthand the greatness of Kevin Durant. After all, it was Durant’s shot with 21.2 seconds left that sent the season-opening road win over the Clippers to overtime. Durant finished with a team-high 25 points in the 116-113 victory, ruining the opening of the Clippers’ new gym. “We’ve all […] The post Suns Coach Mike Budenh...2024
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• Predicting one breakout player for each NBA team in 2024: Western Conference Edition

Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images The start of the NBA season is here, so let’s predict one breakout player from each Western Conference team ahead of the 2024-25 campaign. Editor’s Note: This is the Western Conference edition of our series on breakout player candidates for each NBA team in the 2024-25 season. The Eastern Conference edition can be read here. Every year, each team op...2024
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• Every NBA team ranked by its 2025 championship chances to start season

Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images Let’s rank every team in the NBA by their 2025 championship chances to start the season. The start of a new NBA season is the ultimate time for optimism. Every team is undefeated, and each organization’s season-long goals are still within reach. The NBA is fully entrenched in its parity era. The league has had a different champion each of the last six ...2024
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• The NBA’s 6 most desperate teams entering 2024-25 season, ranked

Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images These are the NBA teams facing the most pressure this season. Not every team can realistically dream about winning the NBA championship entering the new season, but some organizations are feeling more pressure than others. A year ago, the Boston Celtics went ‘all-in’ after a string of playoff failures by acquiring Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis. The...2024
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• Why the Bucks fired Adrian Griffin, explained

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Everything you need to know about why the Bucks decided to fire their head coach despite sitting in second place in the Eastern Conference. The Milwaukee Bucks made the (somewhat) shocking decision to fire first-year head coach Adrian Griffin on Tuesday, despite the team coming off of a win on Monday and holding a 30-13 record overall. The vibes had been ...2024
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• Bucks interviewing former Warriors coach Mark Jackson for coaching job: Sources
The Bucks are interviewing former Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson for Milwaukee’s vacant coaching job, league sources told The Athletic. Here’s what you need to know: Jackson coached the Warriors from 2011 to 2014. He had a .526 winning percentage in three seasons as the Warriors coach. Jackson was a finalist for the Sacramento Kings coaching job last year. Mike Brown was ult...2023
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• Bucks Co-Owner Jimmy Haslam Wants Giannis Antetokounmpo's Future Resolved Before NBA Draft
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• The Knicks want Jason Kidd as head coach, but Mavs hold all the cards
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• Knicks coaching candidates: 4 favorites, 3 longshots to replace Tom Thibodeau

Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images Who could replace Tom Thibodeau as Knicks head coach? Here’s the list of likely candidates. Tom Thibodeau led the New York Knicks to back-to-back 50 win seasons for the first time in 30 years. He just led the Knicks on their longest playoff run of the 21st century by reaching the Eastern Conference Finals. Thibodeau inherited a club coming off seven strai...2025
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• Kenny Atkinson is the perfect coach for this Cavs moment
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• 10 NBA takeaways after 10 games of the season, starring Nikola Jokic, Celtics, Knicks, and more
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors will never stop until he actually leaves the Bucks
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• 3 NBA teams close to pushing panic button one week into the season
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• Predicting one breakout player for each NBA team in 2024: Western Conference Edition
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• The NBA’s 6 most desperate teams entering 2024-25 season, ranked
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo is soft launching his future trade request, and the Bucks are on notice

Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for GE The Bucks star is putting his front office on the clock to build another championship roster. It feels like the NBA newscycle just got done with reckless speculation about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future. The superstar’s impending free agency was the biggest story in the league around the time his Milwaukee Bucks were on the wrong end of a stunni...2023
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• Gregg Popovich, Steve Kerr and More NBA Coaches React to David Blatt's Firing
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• Where Are All the Black NBA Coaches? Examining a Sudden, Silent Disappearance
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• Mike Budenholzer Praises Popovich During Emotional Coach of the Year Speech
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• Dennis Schroder Comments on Role as Atlanta Hawks' Backup PG
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• Tyronn Lue Says He Thinks David Blatt Should Coach All-Star Game Despite Firing
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• Thabo Sefolosha Injury: Updates on Hawks Guard's Leg After Arrest
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• Mike Budenholzer Went to a Drake Concert With Jeff Teague and DeMarre Carroll
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• Mike Budenholzer Wins Coach of the Year Award for 2014-15 NBA Season
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• Thursday NBA Roundup: Hawks Need Vintage Kyle Korver to Truly Soar in the East
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• Mavs Start Rajon Rondo Era Right and Other Saturday NBA Takeaways
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• Bucks Co-Owner Jimmy Haslam Wants Giannis Antetokounmpo's Future Resolved Before NBA Draft
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• Taylor Jenkins Among NBA's Highest-Paid Coaches At Over $10M Per Year With Bucks
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• Taylor Jenkins Meets With Bucks To Discuss Head Coaching Vacancy
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• NBA Could Have 8-12 Head Coaching Changes In Offseason
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• Report: Suns Had Multiple Fistfights In Locker Room This Season

The Phoenix Suns missed the NBA playoffs and play-in tournament this season despite having Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. Mike Budenholzer was fired as head coach after just one season. He was replaced by Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Jordan Ott. The Suns, who will trade Durant this offseason, had multiple fistfights in the locker […] The post Report: Suns Had Multi...2025
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• The Knicks want Jason Kidd as head coach, but Mavs hold all the cards
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• Phoenix Suns’ Michigan State connections are too big to ignore after head coaching hire
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• Knicks coaching candidates: 4 favorites, 3 longshots to replace Tom Thibodeau
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• Kenny Atkinson is the perfect coach for this Cavs moment
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• Suns fire Mike Budenholzer: Phoenix will search for fourth coach in four seasons after missing playoffs

Budenholzer is out in Phoenix after just one season...2025

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• Knicks coaching candidates: 4 favorites, 3 longshots to replace Tom Thibodeau
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• Kenny Atkinson is the perfect coach for this Cavs moment
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• Mat Ishbia: We Don't Want Our Future First Round Picks Back
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• 10 NBA takeaways after 10 games of the season, starring Nikola Jokic, Celtics, Knicks, and more
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors will never stop until he actually leaves the Bucks
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• The NBA’s 6 most desperate teams entering 2024-25 season, ranked
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• Why the Bucks fired Adrian Griffin, explained
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo is soft launching his future trade request, and the Bucks are on notice
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• Erik Spoelstra is the Heat’s biggest cheat code in NBA Finals
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