Mike Budenholzer rumors, news

Breaking news and rumors

Injuries and suspensions

Lifestyle

Trade rumors, contract, salary

Stats and scores

Family

Top stories

Fantasy rankings and news

Schedules and games

Rumors and scandals

• Suns Officially Hire Jordan Ott As Coach, Citing His Work With Evan Mobley Along The Way

The Suns have made it official: Jordan Ott is their new head coach. After multiple reports surfaced Wednesday pointing to Ott as the franchise’s choice to replace Mike Budenholzer, the team confirmed the hiring in a press release, ending a swift but thorough search that came down to Ott and fellow Cavaliers assistant Johnnie Bryant. […] The post Suns Officially Hire Jordan Ott As Coach, Citi...2025
See more articles Johnnie Bryant rumors
• Suns Officially Announce Jordan Ott As Head Coach

As expected, the Suns have hired Jordan Ott as their new head coach. Word broke on Wednesday that Phoenix had chosen Ott over fellow Cavaliers assistant Johnnie Bryant to replace Mike Budenholzer. Now, the Suns have officially confirmed the news in a press release. “Jordan embodies the culture of excellence and accountability we’re going to […]...2025
Click for news about Johnnie Bryant
• Knicks Plan To Pursue Jason Kidd For Head Coach Job

The New York Knicks are expected to formally request permission from the Dallas Mavericks to speak with Jason Kidd about their head coaching vacancy. The Knicks parted ways with Tom Thibodeau shortly after the end of the Eastern Conference Finals. Some league sources have described the New York's interest as "serious" and some believe Kidd is atop the team's wish list. Kidd interviewed for the Kni...2025
Visit the page New York Knicks rumors
• 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
Visit the page Phoenix Suns news
• Suns hire Cavaliers assistant Jordan Ott as head coach, AP source says
Ott will be the team’s fourth head coach in four seasons and replaces Mike Budenholzer, who was fired following a 36-46 season....2025
Check it out Jordan Ott
• Suns Hire Jordan Ott As Head Coach

The Phoenix Suns have agreed to hire Jordan Ott as head coach. Ott was one of two finalists for the job alongside Johnnie Bryant, who is also an assistant coach with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Ott has been an NBA assistant coach since 2012. Ott met on Tuesday with Mat Ishbia, Josh Bartelstein and Brian Gregory. Devin Booker was involved in the search process during the final stages and considered O...2025
Visit the page Phoenix Suns rumors

• 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
Click for news about Kenny Atkinson injury status
• Royals Rumblings - News for April 15, 2025

Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images What can wake these bats up? Anne Rogers writes about the success of Daniel Lynch IV. Lynch has 29 strikeouts during his scoreless streak. The streak is the third-longest scoreless streak ever by a Royals reliever, only trailing Kelvin Herrera (31 innings in 2014) and Wade Davis (31 2/3 innings in ‘14). “It’s really cool to be a part of w...2025
See also Paige Bueckers
• Latest On Kevin Durant
The Suns haven’t put out any sort of formal press release updating the status of Kevin Durant‘s left ankle injury, but head coach Mike Budenholzer confirmed on Tuesday that the timeline reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday is accurate. Charania indicated that Durant has been diagnosed with a sprained ankle and will miss at […]...2025
See more Kevin Durant injury status
• Kevin Durant To Undergo MRI On Injured Ankle
Suns star Kevin Durant will undergo an MRI today after leaving Sunday night’s game with a left ankle injury, according to Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic (Twitter link). Coach Mike Budenholzer told reporters that Durant won’t accompany the team on its trip to Milwaukee for the start of a three-game road swing. He didn’t […]...2025
Visit the page Kevin Durant injury
• Kevin Durant Leaves Game With Sprained Ankle, Will Undergo MRI On Monday

Kevin Durant left the Phoenix Suns' 148-109 loss to the Houston Rockets in the third quarter with a sprained left ankle. Durant will undergo an MRI on Monday, according to Mike Budenholzer. Durant will not travel with the team as they start a three-game road trip in Milwaukee on Tuesday. Durant suffered the injury after colliding with Jabari Smith Jr. and appeared to step on his foot. Durant had 1...2025
See also Kevin Durant injury
• Grizzlies Part Ways With Taylor Jenkins

The Memphis Grizzlies have parted ways with head coach Taylor Jenkins. Jenkins had a 464-250 (.539) record over nearly six seasons with the Grizzlies. Jenkins was hired by the Grizzlies in 2019 following his extended tenure as an assistant coach under Mike Budenholzer with the Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks. "I'm genuinely appreciative of Taylor's contributions to this team and this city over t...2025
Read about Taylor Jenkins injuries
• Bradley Beal injury news: Suns star will be our for at least a week
Due to an injury sustained in Sunday’s defeat against the Lakers, Suns coach Mike Budenholzer confirmed that Bradley Beal will miss at least one week of action before recovering from his left hamstring. Phoenix are enduring a rough spell this season and hope to have their star back as possible. The veteran guard, who has […] The post Bradley Beal injury news: Suns star will be our for...2025
See also Bradley Beal injury update
• 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
Read about Bradley Beal injury report
• 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
Visit the page Bradley Beal injury report
• Bradley Beal Out At Least One Week With Hamstring Injury

Bradley Beal will miss at least one week due to a left hamstring injury, according to Mike Budenholzer. Beal, who had an MRI on Monday, suffered the injury Sunday against the Lakers. "He had an MRI today, and we'll be hopeful that this next week goes well, and re-evaluate him then," said Budenholzer. Collin Gillespie started in place of Beal during the Suns' 129-89 win over the Raptors on Monday....2025
See also Bradley Beal injury status

• 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
Visit the page Erik Spoelstra
• The Can-Do Kid: Becky Hammon's Incredible Journey from Rapid City to the NBA
2014

Visit the page Becky Hammon
• NBA Preseason Allows Coaches to Show off a Few New Moves of Their Own
2014

Read about Atlanta Hawks

2025
"The Suns have fired coach Mike Budenholzer after missing the NBA playoffs and play-in tournament with the largest payroll in league history."

2024
"” Griffin was hired in June 2023 to take over for former coach Mike Budenholzer, who led the team to the 2021 NBA title."

2023
"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."

2022
"They didn’t completely rule out the idea of him playing this season, but Mike Budenholzer also wouldn’t commit to that notion."

2021
"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."

2019
"” 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."

2018
"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."

2017
"Mike Budenholzer says his team has got to learn play together."

2016
"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)."

2014
"Ferry has since taken a leave of absence, with head coach Mike Budenholzer taking control of basketball operations."

• Knicks Plan To Pursue Jason Kidd For Head Coach Job
2025

Continue with New York Knicks trade rumors
• Phoenix Suns’ Michigan State connections are too big to ignore after head coaching hire
2025

See more articles Phoenix Suns contract
• Report: Kevin Durant Staying With Suns ‘Has Not Been Fully Ruled Out’
According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Kevin Durant staying with the Phoenix Suns “has not been fully ruled out.” Durant, 36, has one year left on his contract. The Suns missed the playoffs this year despite having Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. Mike Budenholzer was fired as head coach after just one […] The post Report: Kevin Durant Staying With Suns ‘Has Not...2025
Read about Kevin Durant
• Kenny Atkinson is the perfect coach for this Cavs moment
2025

Check it out Kenny Atkinson contract rumors
• Suns' New GM Prioritizes Coaching Search, Hints At Keeping Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal

Amid a disappointing season, the Phoenix Suns spent months attempting to trade Bradley Beal and briefly explored trading Kevin Durant. While Durant has been widely expected to be moved this offseason, new general manager Brian Gregory suggested both stars could remain with the franchise. "I have a very good relationship with both those guys," Gregory said. "Kevin gave me a nice hug in the weight r...2025
Read about Bradley Beal salary
• Suns Owner Mat Ishbia Places Blame On Mike Budenholzer, Vows To Find Right Coach

Suns owner Mat Ishbia placed the blame for Phoenix’s disappointing season squarely on the shoulders of former head coach Mike Budenholzer, telling reporters that the franchise must get its next coaching hire right following a 36-46 season. Budenholzer, hired last May to a five-year contract reportedly worth more than $50 million, was fired Monday after […] The post Suns Owner Mat Ishbia Plac...2025
See more Mat Ishbia salary rumors
• Mat Ishbia: “We Should’ve Won A Lot More Games”

Owner Mat Ishbia directed blame toward former head coach Mike Budenholzer for the Suns‘ disastrous season during a meeting with reporters on Thursday, writes Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. Budenholzer, who received a five-year deal worth more than $50MM last May, was fired Monday morning after leading the team to a 36-46 record and […]...2025
Check it out Mat Ishbia salary
• How Much the Suns Will Have to Pay Mike Budenholzer After Prematurely Cutting Short Five-Year Contract
After a torrid end-of-season run that saw them slip out of playoff contention, the Phoenix front office have declared a change was “needed”. Although the search for a new coach begins now, we take a look at how much is left on the Suns’ five-year Mike Budenholzer contract, and what they will be forced to […] The post How Much the Suns Will Have to Pay Mike Budenholzer After...2025
• Suns To Offer Devin Booker Two-Year, $149.8M Extension In Offseason

The Phoenix Suns are expected to offer Devin Booker a two-year, $149.8 million contract extension this offseason as he become eligible to sign it, sources tell ESPN's Brian Windhorst. Booker signed a four-year, $220 million supermax extension during the 2022 offseason that began this season. The Suns are planning to reset the franchise around Booker, who wants to remain with the franchise long-ter...2025
Click for news about Phoenix Suns salary rumors
• The Suns Firing Head Coach Mike Budenholzer Is Just the Beginning
Apart from the Suns, all other 29 teams are in the playoffs, the Play-In or the draft lottery and the team have taken swift action by firing head coach Mike Budenholzer. With the highest payroll league history, Phoenix finished the season with a 45-37 record and struggled through most of 2024-25. So, coach Bud was […] The post The Suns Firing Head Coach Mike Budenholzer Is Just the Beginning...2025

• Kenny Atkinson is the perfect coach for this Cavs moment
2025

Check it out Kenny Atkinson
• Mike Budenholzer Removed Bol Bol From Rotation For Shooting Layups During Altercation

Mike Budenholzer removed Bol Bol from the Phoenix Suns' rotation for shooting layups during Mason Plumlee's altercation with Steven Adams on March 12, according to Chris Haynes. Budenholzer was reportedly "irate" when he saw that Bol did not back his teammate and removed him from the rotation. Bol averaged 12.5 points and 4.7 rebounds per game in February. Rival executives believe that Bol has "u...2025
See more articles Phoenix Suns stats
• Suns To Offer Devin Booker Two-Year, $149.8M Extension In Offseason
2025

Check it out Phoenix Suns stats
• Devin Booker On Disappointing 24-25 Season: It's Been A Slow Bleed Out

The Phoenix Suns were officially eliminated from playoff contention with their 125-112 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. The Suns were the NBA's first $400 million team in terms of salary and luxury tax, but they had an incredibly disappointing season after starting 8-1. Kevin Durant will almost certainly be traded this offseason as the Suns aim to "pivot and reload" around Devin Boo...2025
Click for news about Devin Booker stats
• Kevin Durant Leaves Game With Sprained Ankle, Will Undergo MRI On Monday
2025

Visit the page Kevin Durant statistics
• Report: Suns coach Mike Budenholzer has had friction with Devin Booker
According to NBA insider Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer has had friction with star shooting guard Devin Booker. Budenholzer is in his first season with the Suns, who are in 11th place in the Western Conference standings. “But the Suns have taken a step back this season, sitting six games […] The post Report: Suns coach Mike Budenholzer has had fric...2025
Check it out Devin Booker statistics
• 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
See more articles Kevin Durant
• Pacific Notes: Budenholzer, Booker, Bol, Jemison, Goodwin, Curry
Weeks ago, Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer reportedly called on star Devin Booker to “tone it down vocally” during games, reports NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link). According to Haynes, Booker was surprised at the request. As Haynes points out, Booker seemed to allude to that conversation during his post-game remarks on Thursday when he […]...2025
Read about Devin Booker
• Suns Move Bradley Beal Back Into Starting Lineup
The Phoenix Suns have moved guard Bradley Beal back into their starting lineup. Beal replaced guard Tyus Jones as a starter for the Suns game at the Chicago Bulls on Sunday. Ahead of the game, Phoenix head coach Mike Budenholzer said he still values Jones, who will play a big role off the bench. The Suns coach was simply looking for a way to get his team going, as they have slipped to 11th place i...2025
Click for news about Phoenix Suns stats
• Suns Acquire Nick Richards, One 2nd Rounder From Hornets For Josh Okogie, Three 2nds

The Phoenix Suns have acquired Nick Richards and one second round pick from the Charlotte Hornets for Josh Okogie and three second round picks. The Hornets will receive second round picks originating from the Denver Nuggets in 2026 and 2031, as well as a 2031 second via the Suns. The Suns will receive Denver's 2025 second round pick. The Suns have been looking for an upgrade at center with Jusuf N...2025
Click for news about Phoenix Suns

• 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
Click for news about Tom Thibodeau
• Kenny Atkinson is the perfect coach for this Cavs moment
2025

Continue with Kenny Atkinson
• ‘Luka Breaking Teams’ — NBA Fans React as Kevin Durant, Suns HC Mike Budenholzer’s Heated Exchange Goes Viral
Kevin Durant and coach Mike Budenholzer clashed on the Suns’ bench in a viral moment as Phoenix’s struggles continued in a loss to the Lakers....2025
See more articles Kevin Durant
• Kevin Durant Reacts to Tense Moment Between He & Mike Budenholzer

Kevin Durant has spoken honestly about the moment between he and Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer that was caught on camera in the Phoenix vs. LAC game. TNT cameras captured KD and coach Bud in a heated exchange during a first-quarter timeout where Budenholzer grabbed Durant’s forearm to keep talking, but Durant pulled away to […] The post Kevin Durant Reacts to Tense Moment Between He &...2025
Visit the page Kevin Durant
• Kevin Durant On Argument With Mike Budenholzer: We Both Care About Winning

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant and head coach Mike Budenholzer were spotted having a heated argument during their team's game against the LA Clippers on Tuesday. That argument seemed to spark something, as the Suns rallied in the fourth quarter for a much-needed victory. Postgame, Durant said the argument came from him and Budenholzer both being competitors who want to win. "If we both didn't c...2025
Visit the page Kevin Durant
• 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
See more articles Nikola Jokic
• 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
Visit the page Giannis Antetokounmpo
• 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
Read about Boston Celtics
• 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
Read about Western Conference
• 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
See more articles Boston Celtics

• Gregg Popovich, Steve Kerr and More NBA Coaches React to David Blatt's Firing
2016

See also Gregg Popovich
• Where Are All the Black NBA Coaches? Examining a Sudden, Silent Disappearance
2015

Visit the page Denver Nuggets
• Mike Budenholzer Praises Popovich During Emotional Coach of the Year Speech
2015

See also Atlanta Hawks
• Dennis Schroder Comments on Role as Atlanta Hawks' Backup PG
2015

See more articles Dennis Schroder
• Tyronn Lue Says He Thinks David Blatt Should Coach All-Star Game Despite Firing
2016

Check it out Tyronn Lue
• Thabo Sefolosha Injury: Updates on Hawks Guard's Leg After Arrest
2015

Click for news about Thabo Sefolosha
• Mike Budenholzer Went to a Drake Concert With Jeff Teague and DeMarre Carroll
2015

Click for news about Jeff Teague
• Mike Budenholzer Wins Coach of the Year Award for 2014-15 NBA Season
2015

See more articles Atlanta Hawks

1. Cody Rhodes

2. LeBron James

3. Los Angeles Lakers

. . .

172. Mike Budenholzer

• Thursday NBA Roundup: Hawks Need Vintage Kyle Korver to Truly Soar in the East
2016

See more Kyle Korver
• Mavs Start Rajon Rondo Era Right and Other Saturday NBA Takeaways
2014

Click for news about Dallas Mavericks

• Phoenix Suns’ Michigan State connections are too big to ignore after head coaching hire
2025

Click for news about Phoenix Suns
• Knicks coaching candidates: 4 favorites, 3 longshots to replace Tom Thibodeau
2025

See also Tom Thibodeau
• Report: Kevin Durant Staying With Suns ‘Has Not Been Fully Ruled Out’
2025

See also Kevin Durant
• Kenny Atkinson is the perfect coach for this Cavs moment
2025

Continue with Kenny Atkinson
• James Borrego, Dave Joerger Linked To Suns’ Coaching Vacancy

The Phoenix Suns may not be going quite as green as many expected in their search to replace head coach Mike Budenholzer. While the franchise has been linked to several first-time candidates — including assistants currently involved in the NBA playoffs — the Suns are also weighing more experienced options as new general manager Brian […] The post James Borrego, Dave Joerger Linke...2025
Check it out James Borrego
• Suns May Consider James Borrego, Dave Joerger For Coach
The Phoenix Suns have widely been expected to hire a first-time head coach to replace Mike Budenholzer. Phoenix has cast a wide net, which includes several assistant coaches still working in the NBA playoffs. New Suns general manager Brian Gregory may also bring in a coach with some experience as well. New Orleans Pelicans assistant coach James Borrego and Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Dave Joer...2025
See more articles Phoenix Suns
• How Much the Suns Will Have to Pay Mike Budenholzer After Prematurely Cutting Short Five-Year Contract
2025
• Phoenix Suns’ Dead Money Pool Deepens With Budenholzer Firing

The Phoenix Suns are on the hunt yet again for a head coach, their fourth in as many seasons, after firing Mike Budenholzer, who led the team through a disappointing season that was exacerbated by missing the playoffs despite having the NBA’s highest team payroll. The team issued a statement saying its “fans deserved better” …...2025
See more Phoenix Suns
• The Suns Firing Head Coach Mike Budenholzer Is Just the Beginning
2025
• Suns fire head coach Mike Budenholzer after missing playoffs in lone season
The Phoenix Suns have fired their third head coach in as many seasons with Mike Budenholzer ousted following a 36-46 season....2025
Visit the page Phoenix Suns

• Knicks coaching candidates: 4 favorites, 3 longshots to replace Tom Thibodeau
2025

Visit the page Tom Thibodeau rumors
• Kenny Atkinson is the perfect coach for this Cavs moment
2025

See more articles Kenny Atkinson whispers
• 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
Read about Mat Ishbia buzz
• 10 NBA takeaways after 10 games of the season, starring Nikola Jokic, Celtics, Knicks, and more
2024

See more articles Nikola Jokic
• Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors will never stop until he actually leaves the Bucks
2024

See more Giannis Antetokounmpo gossip
• The NBA’s 6 most desperate teams entering 2024-25 season, ranked
2024

See also Boston Celtics buzz
• 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
See more articles Adrian Griffin scandals
• 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
See more articles Giannis Antetokounmpo scandals
• Erik Spoelstra is the Heat’s biggest cheat code in NBA Finals
2023

Read about Erik Spoelstra gossip
• Bucks side with ‘failure’ and fire Mike Budenholzer: Best memes and tweets
After their shocking first-round exit by the Miami Heat, the Milwaukee Bucks decided it was in their best interests to fire head coach Mike Budenholzer. The 2022-23 Milwaukee Bucks were expected to make a deep run in the playoffs with the goal of winning their second NBA championship in three years. They were at an […] Bucks side with ‘failure’ and fire Mike Budenholzer: Best memes and tweet...2023
See more Miami Heat whispers