BY: ED COLE GLENDALE, Ariz. – Suns majority owner Robert Sarver and general manager Ryan McDonough were up against the clock on Monday. They had to decide who their next head coach would be, after Jeff Hornacek was let go after two-plus seasons with the team. It came down to interviews with their three assistant coaches – Nate Bjorkgren, Corey ... Read More »
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Ryan McDonough: Team’s play and lack of response to Jeff Hornacek led to his dismissal
BY: ED COLE PHOENIX – One of the hardest things Suns general manger Ryan McDonough’s had to do since he took his post was going to the team’s ownership and recommending that Jeff Hornacek be relieved of his duties as head coach. It was extremely hard for McDonough to come to that decision, but it was very much a necessary ... Read More »
Suns to induct Steve Nash into Ring of Honor on Oct. 30
BY: ED COLE GLENDALE, Ariz. – Steve Nash spent a decade with the Phoenix Suns, dazzling their fans, and NBA fans all over the world with his exciting brand of basketball. Come October 30, Nash will take a very special place inside Talking Stick Resort Arena, as he’ll be inducted into the Suns Ring of Honor at halftime of the ... Read More »
Suns President of Basketball Operations Lon Babby Takes Lesser Role
By: Kayla Mortellaro PHOENIX— The Phoenix Suns announced today that President of Basketball Operations Lon Babby will transition in to a special advisory role effective August 1. Babby asked owner Robert Sarver to reduce his role with the team after having served as the President of Basketball Operations since July 20, 2010. “I am extremely grateful to Robert for accommodating my ... Read More »
Suns strike back at Goran Dragic
BY: ED COLE PHOENIX, Ariz. – Goran Dragic had some choice words for the Phoenix Suns prior to his departure for the Miami Heat on Thursday, saying he didn’t trust the front office and he wasn’t happy about his role on the team and how it changed once Isaiah Thomas came on the scene. Dragic wanted out of Phoenix, so ... Read More »