The Suns have reportedly been aggressively pursuing their draft picks back from the Rockets in trade talks involving Kevin Durant, per Kelly Iko (nytimes.com/athletic/63960β¦).
Phoenix has shown interest in regaining the No. 10 overall pick, which Houston is indeed open to moving.
Suns coach news per Gambo:
Book sat in for the interviews only when it was the final 5.
Multiple candidates said GM Gregory was the only one who asked questions and his questions were excellent and thorough, and it was one of the most comprehensive interviews they had been thru
Iβm not happy with my Knickerbockers firing Thibs. Solid five years, accomplished things that havenβt happened in 25 years. Only had this squad for 1 season, give him a couple more pieces and run it back next season. I knew ownership would find a way to fuck this up.
Back in it: the Steelers renewed conversations today with Dolphins TE Jonnu Smith, who is seeking a new contract. The trade between the Steelers and Dolphins is still alive, per source.