PHOENIX – Suns president of basketball operations Lon Babby labeled this the “Summer of Analytics” and by doing so provided a direction for the franchise. But where last summer’s goal was to enhance the training staff’s operations in attempts to make it not only ahead of the NBA curve but world class, this one wasn’t [...]

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PHOENIX – The first step in correcting mistakes is admitting them. After that, it takes a risk to get back on the track to success. The Phoenix Suns have an extensive list of mistakes, and the initial step out of the cellar was firing general manager Lance Blanks. Robert Sarver and Lon Babby took a [...]

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It’s hard to find a bit of negative reaction to the Phoenix Suns’ decision to hire 33-year-old Ryan McDonough as the team’s general manager. After all, it’s easy to drink the Kool-Aid that any front office move would have cooked up following the Suns’ worst year since their inaugural season. But like it is when [...]

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Scottsdale Police are investigating but have not charged Michael Beasley for a reported sexual assault that took place at the Suns forward’s home. The department told multiple media outlets Tuesday, including The Arizona Republic, that they are looking into the allegation. The incident reportedly occurred on Jan. 13 at Beasley’s home in Paradise Valley. A [...]

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It’s official, and it might be considered a best-case scenario. The Phoenix Suns announced on Tuesday that Boston Celtics assistant general manager Ryan McDonough is their new GM. John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 620 reports that McDonough will sign a four-year contract after becoming the favorite out of a list of finalists that included Milwaukee [...]

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Update (10:42 a.m.): It’s gone official. Ryan McDonough is in as the Suns GM. Ryan McDonough, the Boston Celtics assistant general manager, appears to be the next Phoenix Suns GM and the announcement could be official as soon as today, John Gambadoro of 620 KTAR reports. The news either quickly squashes Monday night’s report from [...]

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