Philadelphia Sixers appears to be saber rattling of a possible trade with the Phoenix Suns or other teams ahead of the NBA draft this offseason. Some basketball pundits that the Sixers’ recent interest to pick James Murray over Ben Simmons or Brandon Ingram may be a ruse to get other team’s attention, particularly the Suns, in a potential trade deal.
Houston Rockets give Mike D’Antoni a chance at redemption by hiring him as the new head coach. His famed 'Seven Seconds or Less' fast tempo offense has made Steve Nash-led Phoenix Suns a formidable powerhouse and the Stephen Curry-led Golden State Warriors a champion.
Phoenix Suns has just hired rookie head coach Earl Watson for about $2.5 million per year for a three-year deal, making him the lowest paid coach in NBA today. The team seems consistent in its habit of hiring inexperienced coaches and staff with low pay under Robert Sarver's executive stewardship of the franchise which has experienced its worst record performance in years including a six-year playoff drought under him.
Now that the NBA draft is just around the corner, there is a general expectation among NBA analysts that the 18-year-old Croatian-born Dragan Bender would end up getting drafted by Boston Celtics with their No. 3 overall pick. Already, some pundits are already comparing Bender as the next Kristaps Porzingis.
LeBron James approved of Stephen Curry’s recent first unanimous MVP title in NBA history. While he did praise the Golden State guard’s shooting prowess, he, nevertheless, said that the word ‘valuable’ is open to a lot of interpretations.
Houston Rockets guard Andrew Goudelock had just made the now famous ‘butt pass’ after bounce-passing the ball to Josh Smith’s rear as the latter tries to collect himself after getting poked in the eye. Meanwhile, Golden State Warriors had just scored their 70th win after dominating San Antonio Spurs in 112-101 game landing behind 1995-96 Chicago Bulls’ NBA record.
The Phoenix Suns have reportedly fired head coach Jeff Hornacek Sunday night.
Markieff Morris and Garrett Temple could be the next two players on the move.
Goran Dragic will reportedly not resign with the Phoenix Suns, his agent revealed.
The Houston Rockets are reportedly trying to trade for Suns' Goran Dragic.
LA Clippers just acquired Austin Rivers from a three-team trade.
The Phoenix Suns are reportedly working to acquire Brandan Wright from the Boston Celtics.
Coach Scott Brooks has confirmed that tKevin Durant will be back in the lineup tonight against the Phoenix Suns.
Here are five NBA teams that are in desperate need of a trade.
