Brendan Mau

Phoenix

Reporter, Phoenix Suns at Sports Illustrated

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Suns 'Dream' Trade Targets Revealed

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Brendan Mau

This offseason is shaping up to be perhaps the craziest in Phoenix Suns history following a very disappointing 2024-25 season in which they went 36-46 and missed the playoffs for the first time in five years. This all came after the Suns began the season with the highest payroll in NBA history. Now, Phoenix is likely going to have to change course on a lot of its prior moves and trade away some key players such as Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Grayson Allen and/or Royce O'Neale.
Suns 'Dream' Trade Targets Revealed

1 week ago | si.com | Brendan Mau

PHOENIX -- This offseason is shaping up to be perhaps the craziest in Phoenix Suns history following a very disappointing 2024-25 season in which they went 36-46 and missed the playoffs for the first time in five years. This all came after the Suns began the season with the highest payroll in NBA history. Now, Phoenix is likely going to have to change course on a lot of its prior moves and trade away some key players such as Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Grayson Allen and/or Royce O'Neale.
Insider Reveals Probability Kevin Durant Remains with Suns

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Brendan Mau

As the NBA Finals draw near and the official offseason approaches, Kevin Durant trade rumors continue to heat up. It has been widely speculated and reported that the Phoenix Suns are going to trade away the 15-time All-Star after they finished the 2024-25 season 36-46 and Durant was already included in trade talks before the deadline. ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst discussed the probability that Durant remains with the Suns past the offseason on NBA Today Wednesday.
Insider Reveals When Decision Could Be Made on Next Suns HC

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Brendan Mau

Gambadoro reported three of the four names a couple hours before this: Miami Heat assistant coach Chris Quinn and Cleveland Cavaliers assistants Johnnie Bryant and Jordan Ott.
Insider Reveals When Decision Could Be Made on Next Phoenix Suns HC

1 week ago | si.com | Brendan Mau

PHOENIX -- The long-awaited decision on the Phoenix Suns' next head coach could be coming soon after it was reported Tuesday that Phoenix is down to four remaining candidates. The Suns have taken their time this cycle after moving quickly to hire Frank Vogel and Mike Budenholzer the last two offseasons, as both ended up getting fired after just one season.
Projected Phoenix Suns Draft Pick Returning to College

1 week ago | si.com | Brendan Mau

PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns, as well as every other team, will not have a chance to draft Yaxel Lendeborg in the 2025 NBA Draft. ESPN's Shams Charania reported Tuesday on X that Lendeborg will be withdrawing his name from the draft and returning to college:"Yaxel (Lendeborg), a projected first round pick, will withdraw his name from the 2025 NBA draft and spend his final season in college at the University of Michigan," Charania posted.
Kevin Durant, San Antonio Spurs Had Mutual Interest at Trade Deadline

1 week ago | si.com | Brendan Mau

PHOENIX -- With rumors already circulating of potential Kevin Durant landing spots if the Phoenix Suns decide to trade him this offseason, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania shared an interesting note about Durant and the San Antonio Spurs on the Pat McAfee Show Tuesday"I think Kevin Durant is another guy that there was mutual interest in (between the Spurs and Durant) at the (trade) deadline," Charania said.
Suns’ Early Pre-Draft Workouts Highlighted by Alabama PG

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Brendan Mau

It is unknown how the Suns will look next season with potential trades of players such as Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale looming, so it's hard to pinpoint exactly what Phoenix needs in the draft other than a player that could fit in next to Devin Booker. No matter what, Philon would probably not get significant minutes early, but could become a key piece in player development that new general manager Brian Gregory has stressed.
Suns’ Early Reported Pre-Draft Workouts Highlighted by Alabama PG

1 week ago | si.com | Brendan Mau

PHOENIX -- The NBA Draft is less than a month away, and the Phoenix Suns have already been busy hosting some prospects for pre-draft workouts. The Suns currently hold the No. 29 overall pick and No. 52 pick in next month's draft.
Report: 3 Candidates Impressing During Suns’ HC Search

1 week ago | yardbarker.com | Brendan Mau

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns’ coaching search is reportedly nearing its final stages after an extensive process. After firing Mike Budenholzer on April 14, the Suns made a major front office change earlier this month, promoting Brian Gregory to general manager. Gregory and the Suns narrowed down the head coaching candidates to nine a little more than a week ago, per multiple reports.