Suns News

Three random conversations

Thursday, May 9, 6:48 pm
I quickly talked with three men at new Suns general manager Ryan McDonough's introductory press conference Thursday. They were casual conversations with three people. I'm going to leave two people's... Read more...
Suns owner Robert Sarver: From a communication standpoint, organization can do better

Thursday, May 9, 6:37 pm
Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver wasn't quite issuing a mea culpa when he spoke with Arizona Sports 620's Burns and Gambo Thursday, but he did admit the organization owes the fans more than what they've... Read more...
New Suns GM Ryan McDonough asks fans for patience

Thursday, May 9, 2:26 pm
Ryan McDonough hasn't served as a general manager in the NBA, technically. He does have three years of experience as the assistant GM for the Boston Celtics, serving under Danny Ainge. The new... Read more...
With McDonough aboard, the Suns' transition is underway

Thursday, May 9, 1:46 pm
Well-run NBA franchises establish an identity. I'm not talking about welcoming back old players, being media friendly or any other off-the-court nonsense. Good teams understand what they are trying... Read more...
Ryan McDonough introduced, focused on Suns coaching search

Thursday, May 9, 11:44 am
The Phoenix Suns introduced their new general manager Thursday, and the 33-year-old Ryan McDonough wasted no time in revealing that his first charge is to find the next head coach of the team. "My... Read more...
ESPN mock: Suns land Victor Oladipo and Archie Goodwin

Wednesday, May 8, 1:08 pm
The NBA Draft is a little more than a month away, and the event represents the beginning of a new era for the Phoenix Suns. Following a wretched 25-57 season, the Suns made a change in their front... Read more...
These are the candidates to be the Suns' next head coach

Wednesday, May 8, 11:03 am
The Phoenix Suns say that Lindsey Hunter is still a candidate for the head coaching vacancy, but he has about a snowball's chance in hell of actually getting the job. I'm sure at some point Hunter... Read more...
Suns hiring of new GM Ryan McDonough receives rave reviews

Tuesday, May 7, 6:54 pm
The Phoenix Suns announced that 33-year-old Ryan McDonough would be the team's new general manager Tuesday, and the hiring received rave reviews from just about everyone. Take a look: Read more...
McDonough's the guy, now hand him the keys and let him drive

Tuesday, May 7, 4:46 pm
His name won't move the meter (i.e. Grant Hill). His quotes won't lead SportsCenter (i.e. Charles Barkley). The Suns though didn't hire new general manager Ryan McDonough for that. They hired... Read more...
Former Sun, Celtic Eddie House endorses McDonough hire

Tuesday, May 7, 4:14 pm
Eddie House has worn the uniforms of both the Phoenix Suns and the Boston Celtics, giving him a unique perspective on the hiring of Ryan McDonough as the Suns' new general manager. House played with... Read more...
GM on board, Suns can move forward with coaching search

Tuesday, May 7, 12:37 pm
Now that the Phoenix Suns have hired a general manager, attention will turn to selecting a head coach. Lon Babby, who is the team's president of basketball operations, said the move to bring Ryan McDonough... Read more...
Suns' Michael Beasley being investigated for alleged sexual assault

Tuesday, May 7, 12:12 pm
Phoenix Suns forward Michael Beasley has found himself in the news, and once again it's not for something positive. Scottsdale Police confirmed they are investigating the 24-year-old for alleged sexual... Read more...
Babby believes Suns found a 'first-rate' talent evaluator in Ryan McDonough

Tuesday, May 7, 11:46 am
One of the things that drew Suns president of basketball operations Lon Babby to Ryan McDonough was the fact that McDonough, unlike former general manager Lance Blanks, is a good communicator. A graduate... Read more...
Suns name Ryan McDonough general manager

Tuesday, May 7, 10:42 am
The Phoenix Suns have named Ryan McDonough as their new general manager. McDonough, 33, comes to the Suns after spending the last two seasons as the assistant general manager of the Boston Celtics.... Read more...
Gambo: Indications are Ryan McDonough will be Suns' new GM

Tuesday, May 7, 9:32 am
As the Phoenix Suns continue their search for a new general manager, Arizona Sports 620's John Gambadoro tweeted the following Tuesday morning: Expect the Suns... Read more...