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• Warriors’ trade offer for Lauri Markkanen revealed as deal hits sticking point with Jazz

Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images Lauri Markkanen trade talks between the Warriors and Jazz have hit their sticking point. Which side will blink first? Lauri Markkanen is the biggest name left on the NBA trade market. The 27-year-old forward is being shopped by the Utah Jazz as he becomes eligible for a contract extension next month. Utah feels like a franchise at a crossroads, and it...2024
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• Colorado Avalanche Season Preview: Central Division
Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images Colorado looks to top the division for the third year in a row. Home sweet home. The Central Division is what the Avs will call home once again. It does not have the same power as it once had a few years ago, but it doesn’t mean the competition is far from fierce. The Avalanche is the favorite once again to top the division, but below them is w...2022
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• NBA Rumors: Kemba Walker, Knicks Agree To These Contract Details

The New York Knicks will pay Kemba Walker much less than his previous employers did. The contract the veteran point guard and Knicks have agreed to sign will pay him around $8 million annually for two years, Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer and NBA TV’s Ryan McDonough reported Wednesday, citing NBA sources. That figure will allow […] The post NBA Rumors: Kemba Walker, Knicks Agree ...2021
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• Former Suns GM takes friendly jab at Bucks’ Eric Bledsoe over ‘I don’t wanna be here’ tweet
During Game 4 of the Western Conference semis, former Phoenix Suns general manager Ryan McDonough took a friendly jab at Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe for his controversial tweet a few years ago. Yahoo Sports reporter Vincent Goodwill referenced Bledsoe’s tweet to slam the Houston Rockets’ lackluster play against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game […] The post Former Suns GM tak...2020
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• Former Suns GM has heated Twitter exchange with ‘crooked, racist’ Phoenix councilman
Former Phoenix Suns General Manager Ryan McDonough threw in some serious accusations against Phoenix councilman Sal DiCiccio. The pair of feuding parties took a jab at one another on Twitter on Friday after McDonough called DiCiccio a “crooked and racist” politician. The ex-Suns executive thrashed DiCiccio for allegedly accepting illegal money from individuals associated with […]...2020
• Previewing the Phoenix Suns' offseason
The Phoenix Suns postseason drought stretched to nine consecutive seasons as they finished with the second-worst record in franchise history at 19-63. After firing General Manager Ryan McDonough on the eve of the season, Phoenix went through the year with a front office by committee approach. Shortly after the season, the Suns handed the GM title over to James Jones, who is just two years removed ...2019
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• Suns sign Isaiah Canaan for remainder of season
The Suns have signed point guard Isaiah Canaan to a minimum deal for the remainder of the 2017/18 season, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical.Canaan was originally signed using the Suns’ hardship exception due to four players being out with injuries. In four games since joining the Suns, the 26-year-old has averaged 13.0 PPG and 5.0 APG. Earlier this week, Suns general manager Ryan McDonou...2017
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• NBA Rumors: Latest Trade Buzz on Nerlens Noel and Brandon Knight
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• NBA Tiers of Contention: 10 Teams That Can Make Lottery Reservations Now
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• Realistic Expectations for Phoenix Suns Rookie Marquese Chriss in 2016-17
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• 2016 NBA Mock Draft: 1st-Round Predictions After Lottery Results
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• Top 2016 Offseason Priorities for the Phoenix Suns
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• 1 Reason to Get Excited About Every NBA Lottery-Bound Team's Future
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• Earl Watson to Return as Suns HC: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
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• Think You Know What the NBA's Morris Twins Are All About? Think Again
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• Leaf forward Komarov suspended 3 games for hit on Rangers captain McDonagh
TORONTO - Leo Komarov says he's sorry for his hit to the head of Rangers captain Ryan McDonough — an action that might land the Maple Leafs forward his first suspension. Komarov, the Maple Leafs leading scorer and hitter, went through a phone......2016
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• Think You Know What the NBA's Morris Twins Are All About? Think Again
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"Here’s his full report, via SiriusXM NBA Radio: “The Jazz are more focused on Brandin Podziemski”@ShamsCharania breaks down a potential Warriors trade with the Jazz for Lauri Markkanen to @WorldWideWob, @Darthamin, and Ryan McDonough at #NBA2kSummerLeague pic."

2022
"Perhaps a healthy Juuse Saros will be useful as the time comes, along with acquisitions such as Nino Niederreiter and Ryan McDonough to lead the way."

2021
"The contract the veteran point guard and Knicks have agreed to sign will pay him around $8 million annually for two years, Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer and NBA TV’s Ryan McDonough reported Wednesday, citing NBA sources."

2020
"During Game 4 of the Western Conference semis, former Phoenix Suns general manager Ryan McDonough took a friendly jab at Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe for his controversial tweet a few years ago."

2019
"Jones and Bukstein have been sharing the role since former GM Ryan McDonough was fired in October, a week before the season began."

2018
"“We are excited to add a player of Elfrid’s caliber to our young core,” said Suns General Manager Ryan McDonough."

2017
"As Suns GM Ryan McDonough searches for a trade partner to acquire Bledsoe, it seems the two sides have come to a temporary resolution."

2016
"Suns general manager Ryan McDonough has been pursuing a package that includes a younger player and a first-round pick, league executives said."

2015
"com's Matt Moore was skeptical of Bledsoe's fit in the triangle offense the Knicks are attempting to implement: Suns general manager Ryan McDonough had a strong first year at the helm to push Phoenix to a surprising winning season but seems to be clearing the deck now and truly restructuring the roster."

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• Warriors’ trade offer for Lauri Markkanen revealed as deal hits sticking point with Jazz
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• NBA Rumors: Kemba Walker, Knicks Agree To These Contract Details
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• Suns sign Trevor Ariza
The Phoenix Suns today signed forward Trevor Ariza. The deal is reportedly a one-year, $15 million contract. “We are excited to have Trevor join the Suns franchise,” said General Manager Ryan McDonough about the 14-year NBA veteran. “Trevor is a talented two-way player who will bring defensive versatility, shooting and leadership to our organization. He has played a [...]...2018
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• Report: Suns meet Booker to talk contract; Williams cut
PHOENIX (AP) -- A person with knowledge of the situation says that Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver and general manager Ryan McDonough are meeting with star guard Devin Booker to discuss a new contract....2018
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• Trade for Mikal Bridges creates 'logjam' at forward for Phoenix
The addition of Mikal Bridges gives the Suns a logjam at the forward spots and they still need to address their point guard situation, Scott Bordow of the Arizona Republic writes. With the draft-night trade with the Sixers to acquire Bridges’ rights, the Suns now have five recent first-rounders – Josh Jackson, T.J. Warren, Dragan Bender and Marquese Chriss being the others – angling for playing ti...2018
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• Report: The Suns will explore trading the top pick for Kawhi Leonard
The NBA offseason officially kicked off on Friday, with reports surfacing that superstar Kawhi Leonard wants out of San Antonio and that he prefers to be dealt to the Los Angeles Lakers.The Phoenix Suns want to explore the chances of trading for Kawhi Leonard reports Kevin O’Connor at The Ringer:Several league sources told me they anticipate Suns general manager Ryan McDonough to probe a Leonard d...2018
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• Suns done auditioning for No. 1 pick
Having brought in Deandre Ayton, Marvin Bagley III, Mohamed Bamba, and Jaren Jackson Jr. for workouts, the Suns are done auditioning players for the No. 1 overall pick, according to general manager Ryan McDonough. As Scott Bordow of The Arizona Republic details, those four players and Luka Doncic all remain in the mix for the top pick in this year’s draft.“There’s not a bad player in that group,” ...2018
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• Suns GM says trade of No. 1 pick is ‘unlikely’
Any murmurs about the Phoenix Suns dealing the first overall pick in the NBA Draft should probably be ignored.Though the organization has floated the possibility of dealing the No. 1 pick, Suns general manager Ryan McDonough made clear on Sunday that such a move, while not off the table completely, has to be considered extremely unlikely. No surprise here. Everything the Suns have done since winni...2018
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• Suns impressed by Texas center Mo Bamba
Texas center Mo Bamba got high praise from the Suns after working out for the team Saturday, relays Scott Bordow of The Arizona Republic. Phoenix is very likely to take another center, Arizona’s DeAndre Ayton, with the top pick, but GM Ryan McDonough believes Bamba has a bright NBA future, comparing him with Defensive Player of the Year finalist Rudy Gobert.“At 20 years old, I think he’s ahead of ...2018
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• Suns hosting Deandre Ayton for workout
The frontrunner to be picked first overall in this year’s draft will work out for the team holding the No. 1 pick on Wednesday. According to a press release, the Suns are hosting Arizona big man Deandre Ayton for an individual workout.Ayton isn’t an absolute lock to be Phoenix’s pick at No. 1 on June 21 — GM Ryan McDonough has said that the club is considering a “handful” of players with that sele...2018
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• Suns owner's stunt results in goats defecating in former GM’s office
The Phoenix Suns have been among the NBA’s worst teams going on three seasons, and a motivational stunt gone horrifically awry is a symbolic illustration of the sorry state of the much-maligned franchise. An in-depth piece from ESPN’s Kevin Arnovitz about the Suns’ current organizational malaise details how owner Robert Sarver once attempted to inspire then-general manager Ryan McDonough by having...2019
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• Suns GM Ryan McDonough compares Marvin Bagley III to Shawn Marion
The Suns GM Ryan McDonough has recently compared Marvin Bagley III to four-time All-Star Shawn Marion, Moore relays in the same piece.“We’ve seen a lot of that in our in-person scouting and on film,” McDonough said. “He’s really bouncy.” Here’s more from the franchise: Deandre Ayton is expected to be the selection for the Suns with the No. 1 pick, but Greg Moore of The Arizona Republic believes t...2018
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• Devin Booker to have input in Suns’ decisions moving forward
Devin Booker may just be the most powerful 21-year-old in the world.Phoenix Suns GM Ryan McDonough told the media on Thursday that the third-year guard will have input in the team’s decisions going forward.“With his emergence and importance to not only what we’re doing in the short term but hopefully in the next decade-plus, I think it’s important to make him a partner in the process,” said McDono...2017
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• Can the Miami Heat rely on anyone?
Goran Dragić has had a handful of moments. There was the 2009-10 season in Phoenix, when he was still more object of intrigue than NBA player, backing up Steve Nash and occasionally popping off the Suns bench to drop 14 points over 20-some minutes. You might remember he scoredm 26 points in a second-round playoff game against the Spurs that year. The next season, Phoenix flipped him to Houston, wh...2017
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• Three-time NBA champ, LeBron’s comrade James Jones has retired
LeBron James’ favorite teammate, James Jones, has retired from playing in the NBA. He’ll be joining the Phoenix Suns as Vice President of Basketball Operations.The Suns’ team website shared the news.“There is still a lot of work to be done to reach our ultimate goal of bringing a championship to Phoenix, so we are thrilled to add James Jones to our staff,” said General Manager Ryan McDonough. “Jam...2017
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• NBA Rumors: Latest Trade Buzz on Nerlens Noel and Brandon Knight
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• NBA Tiers of Contention: 10 Teams That Can Make Lottery Reservations Now
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• Realistic Expectations for Phoenix Suns Rookie Marquese Chriss in 2016-17
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• Realistic Expectations for Phoenix Suns Rookie Dragan Bender in 2016-17
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• Isaiah Thomas Comments on Future Contract Negotiations with Celtics
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• Phoenix Suns want Trevor Ariza to provide talent, leadership to young team
PHOENIX (AP) -- General manager Ryan McDonough says Trevor Ariza was the first player the Phoenix Suns targeted in free agency, speaking with him and his wife via FaceTime from a car one minute after free agency began....2018
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• Can the Miami Heat rely on anyone?
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• Three-time NBA champ, LeBron’s comrade James Jones has retired
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• NBA Tiers of Contention: 10 Teams That Can Make Lottery Reservations Now
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• Realistic Expectations for Phoenix Suns Rookie Marquese Chriss in 2016-17
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• Suns sign Jared Dudley
The Phoenix Suns today signed forward Jared Dudley, a nine-year NBA veteran who played five of those seasons with the Suns, to a multiyear contract. “We are excited to welcome Jared back to the Phoenix Suns family,” said General Manager Ryan McDonough. “Jared’s work ethic, professionalism and knowledge of the game will provide a great [...]...2016
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• 2016 NBA Mock Draft: 1st-Round Predictions After Lottery Results
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• NBA Mock Draft 2016: Latest Projections for Marquee 1st-Round Prospects
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• Top 2016 Offseason Priorities for the Phoenix Suns
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• 1 Reason to Get Excited About Every NBA Lottery-Bound Team's Future
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• Eric Bledsoe Trade Rumors: Latest Buzz, Speculation Surrounding Suns PG
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• Suns GM tweaks Dragic: 'We got best player'
Phoenix Suns general manager Ryan McDonough says team got best player in Brandon Knight, following three-way trade that sent disgruntled guard Goran Dragic out of town....2015
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• Markieff Morris to Wizards: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Think You Know What the NBA's Morris Twins Are All About? Think Again
2016

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• Jeff Hornacek Fired by Suns: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
2016

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• NBA Schedule 2015-16: Team-by-Team Record Predictions and Playoff Odds
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• Leaf forward Komarov suspended 3 games for hit on Rangers captain McDonagh
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• Komarov sorry for hit on Rangers captain McDonagh, won't change hard style
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• 1 Reason to Get Excited About Every NBA Lottery-Bound Team's Future
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• Warriors’ trade offer for Lauri Markkanen revealed as deal hits sticking point with Jazz
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• Colorado Avalanche Season Preview: Central Division
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• Suns hosting Deandre Ayton for workout
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• Suns plan to interview Frank Vogel
The Suns plan to interview former Magic head coach Frank Vogel, reports John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM.Fired by Orlando last week (link), Vogel compiled a record of 54-110 (.329) during his two seasons with the Magic. The Suns obviously hope that they could recreate the success Vogel had in Indiana, where he posted a record of 250-181 (.580) with five playoff appearances during six years...2018
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• Suns rumors: Coaching search, Booker, Knight
As we relayed earlier today, the Suns reached out to former assistant Dan Majerle to see if he’d have interest in the head coaching position in Phoenix, but were turned down. Despite Majerle’s lack of interest, the club should have no shortage of candidates for the position. GM Ryan McDonough said this week that there are at least five to 10 names on the Suns’ list of targets, per Bob Baum of The ...2018
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• Suns getting head start on coaching search
Rather than waiting until the end of the regular season to begin their head coaching search in earnest, the Suns are doing so now, general Ryan McDonough tells ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. As Wojnarowski details, the Suns recognize that there may be several teams looking to hire new coaches this spring, so they want to start exploring their options before the season ends.“This is going to be a compe...2018
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• Suns notes: Josh Jackson showing potential; T.J. Warren to move to sixth man?
So far this week, we’ve relayed comments from Suns general manager Ryan McDonough and owner Robert Sarver about the state of the franchise, the upcoming search for a new head coach and potential roster moves. We’ve got a few more Suns-related notes to pass along this afternoon, so let’s dive right in and round them up… With Josh Jackson showing the potential to emerge as the Suns’ starting small f...2018
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• Suns plan to be aggressive in free agency
Suns GM Ryan McDonough has been encouraged by his team’s progress and is planning to make a strong push for free agents this summer, writes Scott Bordow of The Arizona Republic.McDonough hopes to use cap space and future assets to upgrade the talent level for next season, saying, “The team is ready.” He cites Devin Booker‘s rise to stardom and the improvement of T.J. Warren, which gives the team a...2018
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• Can the Miami Heat rely on anyone?
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• NBA Rumors: Latest Trade Buzz on Nerlens Noel and Brandon Knight
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• NBA Tiers of Contention: 10 Teams That Can Make Lottery Reservations Now
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• NBA Mock Draft 2016: Latest Projections for Marquee 1st-Round Prospects
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• Markieff Morris to Wizards: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction
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• NBA Trade Rumors: Newest Info on Dwight Howard and More Players on Block
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• Jeff Hornacek Firing Means It's Time to Blow Up the Phoenix Suns
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• Lakers' Value Signing of Lou Williams Won't Mask Their Flaws on the Court
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• NBA Trade Rumors: Examining Buzz on Eric Bledsoe, DeMarcus Cousins and More
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• Phoenix Suns Would Need Monster Offer to Consider Eric Bledsoe Trade
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• Can the 2013 NBA Draft Class Totally Redeem Itself?
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