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Details Emerge About James Jones, Mat Ishbia's Roles With Phoenix Suns, It's Worrying

The Phoenix Suns, for lack of a better word, are in shambles. Kevin Durant is likely to be traded this summer, Bradley Beal could be the most expensive buyout candidate in NBA history, and Devin Booker could very well be traded, too.

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Phoenix Suns News / Fadeaway World / April 15

Suns Expected To Trade Kevin Durant This Summer, Devin Booker To Stay And Re-Tool Franchise

The Phoenix Suns should look like a very different franchise by the time we tip-off for the 2025-26 NBA season. The franchise completely flatlined this season, finishing with a 36-46 record for the No.

Chauncey Billups News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 14

Suns rumors: Chauncey Billups was expected to be Phoenix’s top choice before extension

The Phoenix Suns made a huge decision on Monday with the firing of head coach Mike Budenholzer. With Budenholzer’s firing, the Suns will be on their third head coach in as many seasons.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 14

1 player Suns must trade in 2025 NBA offseason

To say that the Phoenix Suns went through a disastrous 2024-25 season would be an understatement. A team that dreamed of competing for a championship after pulling off blockbuster trades for Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal in 2023 has fallen off a cliff, ending the 2024-25 campaign with a 36-46 record and missing the postseason entirely.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / April 14

Three coaches, 3 years: Trend on why no one lasts in Phoenix

PHOENIX — Another season, another head coach gone in Phoenix. The Suns fired Mike Budenholzer on Monday morning, marking the third straight year the franchise has parted ways with its head coach after just one season.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / April 14

Report: Rift between Suns, Budenholzer started with Bradley Beal

PHOENIX — As the behind-the-scenes of the Phoenix Suns firing Mike Budenholzer unfolds, new reports indicate that the turmoil between the estranged coach and the locker room started with Budenholzer re-imagining Bradley Beal’s role on the team.

Kevin Durant News / Larry Brown Sports / April 14

Suns could reportedly hire Kevin Durant’s former coach

Kevin Durant already seems to have one foot out the door in Phoenix, but a rumored target for the team’s now-vacant head coaching job could give Durant something to think about.

Phoenix Suns News / Athlon Sports / April 14

Paul Pierce's Strong Kevin Durant Message After Suns Fire Mike Budenholzer

The Phoenix Suns made a big-time decision on Monday, firing head coach Mike Budenholzer after just one season. Heading into the offseason, the Suns are also expected to look into trading superstar forward Kevin Durant.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / April 14

The Suns’ failed season symbolizes a deeper hopelessness

The most disappointing season in Suns’ history? Maybe. But we leave it without one thing we’ve always had: hope. The 2024–25 Phoenix Suns season wasn’t just a disappointment.

Phoenix Suns News / Fastbreak on SI / April 14

NBA World Reacts To Phoenix Suns Announcement

The Phoenix Suns went into the 2024-25 season with a lot of hype to be one of the top teams in the Western Conference. However, they finished the regular season with a 36-46 record, which had them as the 11th seed in the Western Conference.

Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Wire / April 14

Report: Bradley Beal was upset Mike Budenholzer told him to be ‘Jrue Holiday of Suns’

According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Bradley Beal was upset Mike Budenholzer told him to be the “Jrue Holiday” of the Phoenix Suns. Budenholzer coached Holiday on the Milwaukee Bucks, who won the 2021 championship against the Suns in six games. The Suns fired Budenholzer on Monday.

Phoenix Suns News / Larry Brown Sports / April 14

Report: Bradley Beal was unhappy about one thing Mike Budenholzer did

Mike Budenholzer is now out of a job, and it appears a failure to connect with his team’s stars helped do him in. On Monday, the Phoenix Suns made the unsurprising decision to fire their first-year head coach Budenholzer.

Devin Booker News / Athlon Sports / April 14

NBA Trade Idea Sends Devin Booker to Struggling West Team

The Phoenix Suns had a disastrous 2024-25 season. They went 36-46 and didn't even make the play-in tournament despite having Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / April 14

NBA Insider Reveals Suns Future

The firing of Mike Budenholzer was just the tip of the iceberg as to the significant changes that are set to take place this offseason for the Phoenix Suns.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / April 14

Phoenix Suns need a new head coach, but who would fit best?

PHOENIX — With the release of head coach Mike Budenholzer after just one season, the Phoenix Suns’ front office will now need to find a new head coach for the 2025–2026 season.

Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Wire / April 14

Report: James Jones facing uncertain future as Suns’ top basketball executive

The future of James Jones as the Phoenix Suns’ lead basketball executive remains uncertain as the team enters the offseason, per NBA insiders Sam Amick, Tony Jones and Fred Katz of The Athletic.

Phoenix Suns News / Larry Brown Sports / April 14

Big news surfaces about possible Kevin Durant trade

The Suns entertained trade offers for Durant at the deadline in February, but they were reportedly asking for a massive haul in return.

Suns' Devin Booker puts everything in perspective despite underwhelming season

Kevin Durant takes shot at Suns fans via social media

Suns fire coach Mike Budenholzer after one season

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Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Wire / April 14

Report: Suns to ‘retool’ around Devin Booker, work with Kevin Durant on trade

According to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN, the Phoenix Suns will “retool” around Devin Booker and work with Kevin Durant on a trade this summer. The Suns fired Mike Budenholzer as head coach on Monday after just one season. “This iteration of the team did not work, however, and the franchise is set to retool around Booker,” Charania wrote.

Mike Budenholzer News / Burn City Sports / April 14