PHOENIX — Phoenix Suns general manager Ryan McDonough made one thing very clear at an introductory press conference Thursday: his focus is on hiring a new head coach first and foremost.
And at least from what was said inside US Airways Center, it looks like the search will be his to lead.
“I’m going to be spearheading [...]

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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 woman [...]

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Update (10:30 a.m.): John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 620 reports the Suns could hire Boston Celtics assistant GM Ryan McDonough as early as today.
Grant Hill is seriously in the mix to become the Phoenix Suns’ next general manager, or at least seriously considered by the team as a target. ESPN’s Marc Stein reports that the [...]

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Shaquille O’Neal waited until the very end of Inside the NBA to drop the bomb, when only die-hard NBA and TNT crew fans were still watching.
Barkley, O’Neal said, was “auditioning” for the Phoenix Suns general manager job.
The Big Spoiler managed to sneak in the words amid his sometimes unintelligible voice, a few words about his [...]

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While Jeff Weltman is considered a favorite to land the Phoenix Suns’ general manager position, the team will also consider two candidates on very opposite ends of the NBA spectrum. While the 48-year-old Weltman sits in the middle of the experience versus upside – as if we’re talking about lottery picks — Boston Celtics assistant [...]

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The Suns have given interim coach Lindsey Hunter permission to interview with the Detroit Pistons. Paul Coro confirmed the reports that first came from Detroit reporter Matt Dery. Hunter told Coro that it’s “just an interview, like any other” — that is quite the typical, Lindsey Hunter fashion of nonchalantness.
John Gambadoro also confirmed Phoenix will [...]

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