http://arizonasports.com Arizona Sports / Suns / Suns Stories Thu, 23 May 2013 13:52:09 -0600 webmaster@arizonasports.com (Jeremy Hudson) en-us 15 88 50 http://arizonasports.com http://arizonasports.com/images/ktarcom_logo.jpg http://www.arizonasports.com?nid=41&sid=1636324 The NBA Draft is an inexact science. No matter how much effort is spent scouting and researching, there are variables that cant be accounted for. The goal is to limit risk by following patterns of previous success to try and find a player that can be a valuable..."]]> http://www.arizonasports.com?nid=41&sid=1636305 New Phoenix Suns general manager Ryan McDonough said there has been "good progress" in the search for a head coach, as he has a good list of options to choose from. According to Yahoo! Sports Adrian Wojnarowski, the team has been granted permission to interview L.A. Lakers assistant Steve Clifford as..."]]> http://www.arizonasports.com?nid=41&sid=1636255 When Ryan McDonough was hired by the Phoenix Suns he called finding a head coach his "first order of business as general manager." Two weeks later, finding "the best guy for that job" remains a top priority; yet the vacancy remains. "Weve made good progress," McDonough said. "In terms of anything being..."]]> http://www.arizonasports.com?nid=41&sid=1633935 Coming off a disappointing 25-57 campaign, the Phoenix Suns are facing a very important offseason. New general manager Ryan McDonough is armed with two first round draft picks which, if handled correctly, can go a long way toward helping the Suns get back to prominence. So here at ArizonaSports.com, weve compiled mock..."]]> http://www.arizonasports.com?nid=41&sid=1636215 Gambo and I didnt win the Powerball. The Suns didnt win the lottery. Life goes on. In the end, the result is something you can certainly live with. Gambo and I couldnt retire, but we still have a pretty cool gig. And the Suns have the fifth pick in the draft...."]]> http://www.arizonasports.com?nid=41&sid=1636093 Phoenix Suns forward Jared Dudley likely wont have a say in who general manager Ryan McDonough and Co. hire as the next head coach, but the six-year veteran definitely has an idea of what he wants. Dudley, who has already played for five coaches (Sam Vincent, Larry Brown, Terry Porter, Alvin..."]]> http://www.arizonasports.com?nid=41&sid=1636094 The ping pong balls have spoken, and theyve said the Phoenix Suns will have the fifth selection in the 2013 NBA Draft. Phoenix, which had the fourth-worst record in the league at 25-57 last season, moved down one spot due to the Washington Wizards moving up from number nine. "We obviously would..."]]> http://www.arizonasports.com?nid=41&sid=1636048 http://www.arizonasports.com?nid=41&sid=1635750 Thus far, it has been a year of change for the Phoenix Suns. Theres a new general manager. There soon will be a new head coach. And on Tuesday, there will be a new Suns representative in the 2013 NBA Draft Lottery. Lon Babby, president of basketball operations, will be..."]]> http://www.arizonasports.com?nid=41&sid=1635667 For the third straight season, the Phoenix Suns will be participating in the NBAs draft lottery. Last year we did a story on the teams odds of winning the top pick (0.6 percent). As you know, the team ended up selecting 13th. However, the teams chances of landing a top..."]]> http://www.arizonasports.com?nid=41&sid=1635490 The Phoenix Suns wont know their lottery fate until Tuesday night, but this weeks NBA Combine (May 15-18) in Chicago may have offered GM Ryan McDonough a little more clarity as to what player the team will target with their first pick come June 27. Most of the expected lottery picks..."]]> http://www.arizonasports.com?nid=41&sid=1635095 http://www.arizonasports.com?nid=41&sid=1635081 http://www.arizonasports.com?nid=41&sid=1635073 http://www.arizonasports.com?nid=41&sid=1634964 All offseason, Phoenix Suns President of Basketball Operations Lon Babby has said interim coach Lindsey Hunter was a legitimate candidate to land the job on a permanent basis. However, new general manager Ryan McDonough will have a say in the matter, and given that hes coming from a completely different..."]]>