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Suns to engage in sign-and-trade talks for Deandre Ayton?

What seems clear, with less than three weeks to go until free agency commences June 30, is that Phoenix is increasingly expected to engage in serious sign-and-trade talks centered around Ayton, with external skepticism only rising regarding the ...

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Deandre Ayton done in Phoenix?

Which team will Deandre Ayton play for next season? That's a question that has gained more credence over the last few weeks, and one that hints at what should be the most interesting storyline heading into this offseason. The Suns' soon-to-be ...

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Should Houston inquire about Suns center (and looming free agent) Deandre Ayton?

Probable free agent Deandre Ayton played a huge role in elevating the Phoenix Suns to a strong defense. Could the 23-year-old center do the same for a young Rockets team?

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Deandre Ayton likely to land a max contract

Ayton is expected to command a maximum salary, sources said, but there is skepticism among league executives the Suns would match such a lucrative offer. Source: Jake Fischer @ Bleacher Report What's the buzz on Twitter? Duane Rankin @ DuaneRankin ...

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Monty Williams not that into Deandre Ayton?

The recent Williams dynamic may simply echo consistent word-dating back to the trade deadline-from league sources with knowledge of the situation that Ayton is not particularly a favorite of Phoenix's head coach. Williams has purportedly griped ...

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Deandre Ayton’s agent: ‘We’re disappointed. We wanted a max contract’

After the Suns declined to sign Ayton to a five-year, rookie-scale max extension before the 2021-22 season, restricted free agency is now on the horizon for the athletic big man. During the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Ayton's agent Bill Duffy ...

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Kristian Winfield: The win-now Kings should trade the No. 4 pick

NEW YORK — The Sacramento Kings had better not mess this up.

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Roderick Boone: The Hornets have 2 first-round draft picks and need to trade both of them. Here’s why.

When the card with their logo got pulled out of the envelope by NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum, revealing the Charlotte Hornets failed to jump up in the draft lottery Tuesday night, it surely didn’t incite many smiles.

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Suns GM James Jones exploring adding picks in the upcoming draft

Gerald Bourguet: James Jones on the Suns not having a pick in the NBA Draft: "I explore all options, so if there's an opportunity to get back in the draft, we will." Source: Twitter @GeraldBourguet What's the buzz on Twitter? Duane Rankin @ ...

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Three Questions for Mavericks-Warriors Western Conference Finals

As superstars collide in this conference finals matchup, here are some key things to look out for the matchup between Golden State and Dallas.

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Kristian Winfield: Luka Doncic is undeniable. Chris Paul ... not so much

I remember when it happened. March 2, when the Dallas Mavericks played the Los Angeles Lakers. That’s when I realized Luka Doncic was a top-5 player.

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Spencer Dinwiddie has forgiven Stephen A. Smith for criticizing the Mavs

When the Mavericks originally traded for Kristaps Porzingis, many people thought that pairing him with Luka Doncic would make them unstoppable.

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The Suns lost because they’re still relying on a 37-year-old point guard to be their best player

Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton combined for 16 points in Game 7.

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Deandre Ayton’s possible Monty Williams beef in Suns’ Game 7 blowout loss sent fans into free agency frenzy

It's going to be a very interesting offseason for Ayton.

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The Suns and Their Season Succumbed to the Terror of Luka Doncic

Phoenix’s season—which before the playoffs had been the best in franchise history—ended in shocking, confusing, humiliating fashion on Sunday night.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bulls Position Breakdowns: Nikola Vucevic remains center of attention

The Bulls lacked real depth in the middle, even with the addition of veteran Tristan Thompson, but addressing that won’t be easy. Vucevic is a moveable piece, but the reality of what they would get back might not match what they really need.

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Luka Doncic, Mavericks Have Formula to Upset Phoenix

Breaking down how Jason Kidd's small-ball approach has the team on the verge of advancing to the conference finals.

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Luka Doncic vs. the Suns: ‘We’re Playing Chess Right Now’

Inside the battle between a historic scorer and top-flight defense.

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Mavericks collapse in 3rd quarter, drop pivotal Game 5 to Devin Booker, Suns

PHOENIX — If one moment in the Mavericks’ 110-80 Game 5 loss to the Phoenix Suns embodied all that went wrong, look to the 5:25 mark in the third quarter.

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The Suns Need to Find Their Offense

Chris Paul is not Phoenix’s best scorer, but he is the maestro of its offense. And his struggles in Games 3 and 4 coincided with the Suns’ poor showings.

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No extension for Mitchell Robinson with Knicks?

Mitchell Robinson and the Knicks can agree to an extension until June 30. The two sides discussed an extension over the course of the season. At one point prior to the trade deadline, the sides were far apart on the numbers for a possible extension. ...

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Are teams pushing small ball too far in these NBA playoffs?

Which kind of NBA center is the most helpful?

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Why the Suns’ Game 1 Win Was Significant

Winning without having to put extra weight on Chris Paul’s shoulders is significant for Phoenix.

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Why the Phoenix Suns can be forgiven for drafting DeAndre Ayton over Luka Doncic

The Dallas Mavericks’ playoff series with the Phoenix Suns shows there is such a thing as the correct mistake, because the Suns benefited from such an error in 2018.

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Luka Doncic’s highest-scoring game this playoffs not enough as Suns bully Mavs in Game 1

PHOENIX — In almost any other setting, Luka Doncic’s fourth-quarter dunk and ensuing shot block on Phoenix Suns All-Star Chris Paul might’ve provided the Dallas Mavericks a spark to ignite a late comeback push.

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