DAVID BRANDT Sports Writer, Author at The Rapid City Post

FILE - Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) dribbles against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Bradley Beal, 3-time All-Star, agrees to buyout with the Phoenix Suns, AP source says

July 16, 2025

Bradley Beal and the Phoenix Suns have agreed to a buyout on the final two years of his contract. That’s according to a person with knowledge of the deal who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the deal hasn’t been officially announced. ESPN reports that the buyout paves the way for Beal to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. Beal is expected to give back $13.9 million of the $110 million he’s owed from the Suns, which allows Phoenix more flexibility as it tries to rebuild its roster.

FILE - Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of an NBA basketball game, April 9, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Suns sign Devin Booker to 2-year, $145 million max extension through 2029-30, AP sources say

July 9, 2025

Two people with knowledge of the contract say the Phoenix Suns have signed star guard Devin Booker to a two-year, $145 max contract extension. The 28-year-old Booker has been one of the NBA’s best shooting guards, earning four All-Star appearances in 10 NBA seasons. The two-time all-NBA player has averaged 24.4 points since Phoenix took him out of Kentucky with the 13th overall pick of the 2015 draft. Booker averaged 25.6 points, 7.1 assists and 4.1 rebounds while shooting 46% from the floor during a disappointing 2024-25 season for the Suns. Phoenix has revamped its front office and roster since a disappointing 2024-25 season, including a seven-team trade that sent Kevin Durant to Houston.

FILE - Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams pulls down a rebound against the Utah Jazz during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, March 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)

Suns add 7-footer Mark Williams, send two first-round picks to Hornets, AP source says

June 25, 2025

The Phoenix Suns have acquired center Mark Williams in a trade that sends two first-round picks to the Charlotte Hornets, a person familiar with the move told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade hasn’t officially been announced. Williams was one of two 7-footers the Suns added during the first round of the NBA draft. The Suns are also expected to add Duke center Khaman Maluach, who was selected by the Rockets with the No. 10 overall pick but is part of a trade that will send 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant to Houston. The Hornets received this year’s No. 29 pick and a 2029 first-round selection.

FILE - Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia looks on during an NBA basketball news conference, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

Suns hire Cavaliers assistant Jordan Ott as head coach, AP source says

June 4, 2025

The Phoenix Suns have hired Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Jordan Ott as their head coach, opting for a young, emerging leader to rebuild a franchise that has regressed over the past few seasons. That’s according to a person familiar with the search who spoke Wednesday to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the hire hasn’t officially been announced. Ott will be the team’s fourth head coach in four seasons and replaces Mike Budenholzer, who was fired following a miserable 36-46 season. The 40-year-old Ott has worked for the Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Lakers and the Cavaliers.

FILE - Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach Johnnie Bryant in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Dec. 27, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Suns coaching search down to 2 candidates, Cavs assistants Bryant and Ott, AP source says

June 2, 2025

The Phoenix Suns have whittled their coaching search down to two candidates, with Cleveland Cavaliers assistants Johnnie Bryant and Jordan Ott making the cut, a person familiar with the search confirmed. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the news has not been officially announced by the team. ESPN first reported that Bryant and Ott were the two finalists. The Suns are looking for their fourth coach in four seasons after firing Mike Budenholzer following a miserable 36-46 season that ended without a trip to the playoffs. Bryant and Ott are expected to meet with Suns management later this week.

DAVID BRANDT Sports Writer.

Bradley Beal, 3-time All-Star, agrees to buyout with the Phoenix Suns, AP source says

Suns sign Devin Booker to 2-year, $145 million max extension through 2029-30, AP sources say

Suns add 7-footer Mark Williams, send two first-round picks to Hornets, AP source says

Suns hire Cavaliers assistant Jordan Ott as head coach, AP source says

Suns coaching search down to 2 candidates, Cavs assistants Bryant and Ott, AP source says

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