Phoenix Suns

Kobe Bryant: Lakers 'have to be able to keep' Dwight Howard

2013-06-19 14:32:00

On Wednesday, Kobe Bryant emphasized how important it is for the Lakers to re-sign free-agent center Dwight Howard this summer "Those guys are hard to find, they don't grow on trees," Bryant said on 710 ESPN Los Angeles. "When you have someone like that...

Lakers can't get player via 'sign and trade' as luxury-tax team

2013-06-19 07:19:00

For the first time since the collective bargaining agreement was ratified in 2011, teams above the "tax apron" are blocked from acquiring players via sign and trade. Last off-season, the Lakers brought in Steve Nash from the Phoenix Suns through sign...

Marcus Landry expected to join Lakers' summer league squad

2013-06-18 14:01:00

Free agent forward Marcus Landry will join the Lakers' summer league team in Las Vegas, according to his agent, Keith Kreiter of Edge Sports. Marcus Landry to join the Lakers summer league team- great opportunity for Marcus-- he spent time with D'Antoni...

Mike D'Antoni's staff continues to evolve; Ham out, Lewis in

2013-06-17 17:15:00

The Lakers' final non-Mike D'Antoni assistant coach left over the weekend as Darvin Ham joined the Atlanta Hawks under Coach Mike Budenholzer. “Darvin has a great feel for the game and knows what it takes for a team to be successful and compete at...

Steve Nash expects to be healthy for the Lakers next season

2013-06-12 16:54:00

Steve Nash's debut season with the Lakers proved problematic, with the veteran guard missing 32 regular-season games and most of the team's brief postseason. Nash was out early in the year with a leg fracture.�Currently he's rehabbing hip, hamstring and...

Clippers have had preliminary talks with head coaching candidates

2013-05-31 08:48:00

As other potential candidates have gotten hired for head coaching jobs, the Clippers have continued their search for a replacement for Vinny Del Negro by having preliminary discussions with several people in the last few days. The Clippers recently have...

Jeff Hornacek hired as Suns new coach

2013-05-28 22:22:00

One of the most popular Phoenix Suns players from the franchise's past will guide the team to an uncertain future. At the news conference announcing his hiring as Suns coach, Jeff Hornacek spoke at length about his readiness for the job and the...

Former Lakers executive Ronnie Lester joins Suns' front office

2013-05-28 16:45:00

Former Lakers' assistant general manager Ronnie Lester has taken a position with the Phoenix Suns. According to Paul Coro of azcentral.com, Lester was hired on Monday as a "master evaluator" along with Washington Wizards director of player personnel Pat...

Poll: Who should the Clippers hire as their next coach?

2013-05-30 12:29:00

Most NBA executives said the Clippers are rightfully being diligent in their search for a coach to replace Vinny Del Negro. Still, the executives who were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter agree that it has been and may continue to be a...

Lionel Hollins' representatives contact Clippers about coaching vacancy

2013-06-03 19:26:00

Although Memphis Coach Lionel Hollins told a radio station he was stunned the Grizzlies granted him permission to speak with other teams, his representatives called the Clippers on Monday to let them know he was interested in their head-coaching job,...

Don't blame Chris Paul for Vinny Del Negro's firing, Clippers say

2013-05-31 17:49:00

Gary Sacks, the Clippers' vice president of basketball operations, said Friday that Chris Paul shouldn't be blamed for the dismissal of Coach Vinny Del Negro, saying it was an "organizational decision." Sacks also said that Paul won't play a major...

Clippers continue their search for a new coach

2013-05-31 14:37:00

The Clippers still are searching for a coach to replace Vinny Del Negro, the process moving along now that they have some candidates. The Clippers have had preliminary discussions with Indiana Pacers associate head coach Brian Shaw; former NBA coach and...

Injured Lakers stars Kobe Bryant, left, and Pau Gasol were in street clothes as their teammates took on the Phoenix Suns on Monday.

2013-03-20 12:35:40

The Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant is pressured by the Phoenix Suns' Michael Beasley, left, Shannon Brown (6), and Markieff Morris.

2013-01-30 00:00:00

Lakers center Dwight Howard grabs his shoulder in pain during a game against the Phoenix Suns.

2013-01-30 00:00:00