Luke Duffy

Dublin

Content Manager and Social Media Manager at Inpho Sports Photography

Content manager/social media manager @Inphosports, Site Expert - @ValleyoftheSuns IG: LucaLockheart, long suffering @Arsenal & @OrlandoMagic fan

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Articles

Suns fans ecstatic with latest update on Devin Booker's contract situation

2 weeks ago | valleyofthesuns.com | Luke Duffy

Kevin who? The Phoenix Suns have attacked what is a crucial offseason for them as they look to get back to winning ways, and after an extensive search have their new head coach in Jordan Ott. His links to Michigan State - just like owner Mat Ishbia and General Manager Brian Gregory - might be troubling, but his work with the Cleveland Cavaliers as an assistant there is anything but. Ott has a strong reputation around the league, and it will now be on him to build a roster around Devin Booker.
Kevin Durant appears to break silence on his next destination

2 weeks ago | valleyofthesuns.com | Luke Duffy

Some concrete news on this at last? It is no secret that the Phoenix Suns are going to trade Kevin Durant this offseason. Already there have been many teams mentioned as possible suitors, although the reality is a deal may be further away than you think right now. This is because the organization wanted to get a new head coach in place first - and in Jordan Ott - they finally have their man.
Shock new team linked with a bold move to trade for Kevin Durant this summer

3 weeks ago | valleyofthesuns.com | Luke Duffy

Did not see this one coming. The Phoenix Suns are standing on the doorstep of a hugely important offseason for the franchise, and it is one that will surely see Kevin Durant traded to another team. The 36-year-old continuing to be linked with a move, even if some of the rumored suitors might not be as close as you think to pulling off a deal.
Kevin Durant rumors could pave way for beloved Sun to head back to Phoenix

3 weeks ago | valleyofthesuns.com | Luke Duffy

Feel good yes, but the right move? The Phoenix Suns now a new head coach in The Valley, with the organization deciding on Cleveland Cavaliers' assistant Jordan Ott earlier this week. A potentially troubling addition, given his ties to Michigan State, which these days appears to be a necessary requirement from owner Mat Ishbia - himself formerly of that college - to hire you.
Devin Booker's latest decision could set the Phoenix Suns back to dark ages

3 weeks ago | valleyofthesuns.com | Luke Duffy

Hope he made the right call here. The Phoenix Suns finally hired a new head coach Wednesday, opting to go with Cleveland Cavaliers' assistant coach Jordan Ott to be their fourth leading man in the last four seasons. A selection not everybody is happy with, particularly given Ott has ties to owner Mat Ishbia's alma mater in Michigan State.
Tom Thibodeau's brutal firing just presented a massive problem for the Suns

3 weeks ago | valleyofthesuns.com | Luke Duffy

Why him? Why now? The Phoenix Suns could only look on Tuesday as the New York Knicks did what they have spent the last several offseasons doing and fired their head coach in Tom Thibodeau. A shocking turn of events given "Thibs" had just led the Knicks to their first Eastern Conference Finals berth in half a century. Not only that, but the manner of their six game defeat to the Indiana Pacers definitely felt many feeling like it the first two games in particular could have gone either way.
Suns' summer in chaos as rumored asking price for superstar continues to slide

3 weeks ago | valleyofthesuns.com | Luke Duffy

Oh boy... The Phoenix Suns have entered what is sure to be a decade-defining summer for the franchise, and it looked like it had gotten off to the right start. The franchise honing in on their next head coach, with one of Johnnie Bryant or Jordan Ott - both assistants with the Cleveland Cavaliers - the finalists for the job. Having Devin Booker be part of the process was even more positive, as was ensuring current assistant David Fizdale didn't get the top job either.
Imperfect monster trade with the Knicks officially staring Suns in the face

3 weeks ago | valleyofthesuns.com | Luke Duffy

Lots to unpack here. The Phoenix Suns are certain to make moves this offseason, just as soon as they can decide who their next head coach is going to be. Luckily for them they've whittled that process down to two individuals - both of which are currently with the Cleveland Cavaliers as assistants - in Johnnie Bryant and Jordan Ott.
Suns make huge and correct call with who they didn't hire as next head coach

3 weeks ago | valleyofthesuns.com | Luke Duffy

Thankful they didn't go in this direction. And then there were two. That's according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reported Monday that the Phoenix Suns had narrowed their search for the next head coach of the franchise down to two individuals. Both of which are part of the Cleveland Cavaliers' coaching staff, in Johnnie Bryant and Jordan Ott. On the surface it would appear that Ott has a distinct advantage, as he shares Michigan State as his alma mater with Suns' owner Mat Ishbia.
Former Suns flop proves he belongs with impressive playoff performances

3 weeks ago | valleyofthesuns.com | Luke Duffy

He was written off too soon. The Phoenix Suns weren't even in the playoff conversation this season, having won only 36 games en route to firing yet another head coach in Mike Budenholzer. A sorry end to the Kevin Durant era, as he has surely played his last game for the Suns. As for the hiring of a fourth head coach in four seasons, the franchise at least look like they're learning from past mistakes.