Budenholzer ends Suns candidacy, sources say
Atlanta coach Mike Budenholzer, after several days of conversations, has withdrawn from consideration in the Suns' coaching search, league sources told ESPN.
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2018 Schedule
21-61, 5th in Pacific
- 2/12L 129-83
- 2/14L 107-97
- 2/23L 128-117
- 2/24L 106-104
- 2/26L 125-116
- 2/28W 110-102
- 3/2L 124-116
- 3/4L 113-112
- 3/5L 125-103
- 3/8L 115-87
- 3/10L 122-115
- 3/13L 129-107
- 3/15L 116-88
- 3/17L 124-109
- 3/20L 115-88
- 3/23L 120-95
- 3/24L 105-99
- 3/26L 102-94
- 3/28L 111-99
- 3/30L 104-103
- 4/1L 117-107
- 4/3W 97-94
- 4/6L 122-103
- 4/8L 117-100
- 4/10W 124-97
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Sources: Budenholzer, Suns meet to talk job
The Suns and Hawks coach Mike Budenholzer have met over the last two days to discuss their head coaching position, sources tell ESPN.
RR: Talking NBA Playoffs w/ Amin Elhassan
Russillo on the start of the NBA Playoffs, plus he throws Kawhi Leonard trade scenarios at Amin Elhassan.
Sources: Budenholzer OK'd to meet with Suns
Mike Budenholzer is expected to meet with Suns management early next week, league sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Who's out, who's in: NBA coaching changes
Three head coaches lost their jobs during the season, and more moves are expected this offseason. We're keeping track of every change on the sidelines around the NBA.
NBA to hold drawings for draft tiebreakers
Random drawings by the NBA on Friday afternoon will break several significant ties in the pre-lottery NBA draft standings.
Suns' Booker: 'Done with not making playoffs'
Suns star Devin Booker says he's tired of not making the playoffs and will work this offseason to make sure "it doesn't happen again."
Suns top Mavs 124-97 as reserves rule for lottery teams
Rookie Alec Peters scored a career-high 36 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Dallas Mavericks 124-97 on Tuesday night in a reserve-filled finale for two teams headed to the lottery.
House throws down monster jam (0:22)
Ulis lobs It up and House brings it down with slam (0:20)
Bobby Marks ESPN
A Milwaukee win on Wednesday at Philadelphia or a Miami loss to Toronto would allow the Bucks to retain their first this season. If both teams (or with Washington) are tied, a random drawing will take place after the season. The pick is protected 1-10 and 17-30 and would convey to Phoenix if it falls between 11-16. The Bucks currently have the 17th pick in the Draft with a win tonight vs. Orlando and a Miami loss to Oklahoma City. If not conveyed, Phoenix will have Milwaukee's first in 2019, protected 1-3 and 17-30.
Baxter Holmes ESPN Staff Writer
Klay Thompson finished with a game-high 34 points against the Suns, including scoring 22 in the first quarter alone, when he hit nine of 11 shots and four of six from beyond the arc. "That was fun to watch," said Warriors head coach Steve Kerr. "He had the arena pretty excited. Every time he went up for a shot after that first few, you could hear the anticipation of the crowd. Yeah, he had it rolling." Said Thompson, "It was good to get in a good rhythm, especially with one game left now [in the regular season], and to have some great momentum going into this playoff stretch." That's Thompson's first 30-point performance since Jan. 17, when he scored 38 in Chicago. "I'm shooting a career high in three-point and field-goal percentage, so for me that's more valuable than a few big games," he said.
Thompson, Warriors beat Suns for 15th straight time
Klay Thompson scored 22 of his 34 points in the first quarter and the Golden State Warriors beat Phoenix for the 15th consecutive time, 117-100 on Sunday night in the final home game of the Suns' awful season.
McGee throws down vicious putback dunk (0:24)
Baxter Holmes ESPN Staff Writer
Klay Thompson is on FIRE right now with 22 points in nine minutes of action here in the first quarter in Phoenix. The Warriors forward has made nine of 11 from the field, including four of six from 3-point range. The rest of his teammates have just seven points combined -- and Thompson's scoring total thus far equals the Suns, who as a team have scored 22 points total with 2:22 left to go in the first quarter. Already, Thompson has his most points in any quarter this season and, according to ESPN Stats & Information, this marks the 11th time someone has scored 20 or more points in the first quarter this season.
Baxter Holmes ESPN Staff Writer
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said the team will probably rest swingman Andre Iguodala on Sunday in Phoenix, where the Warriors will be closing out the second of a back-to-back set.
Mirotic, Davis lead Pelicans to blowout win over Suns
Nikola Mirotic scored a season-high 31 points and tied a season best with 16 rebounds, Anthony Davis had 33 points and 11 boards, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Phoenix Suns 122-103 on Friday night.
Jackson unapologetic with the slam (0:26)
Ulis and Chriss connect for the alley-oop slam (0:19)
Mirotic goes off against the Suns in the first (0:18)
The Undefeated: Devin Booker aims to rise with Suns
'I think there's definitely going to be a lot of moves made this summer'
Suns end franchise-worst skid at 15, beat Kings 97-94
Josh Jackson scored 18 of his 28 points in the first half and the Phoenix Suns ended a franchise-record, 15-game losing streak with a 97-94 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.
House finishes alley-oop feed (0:18)
2017-18 Pacific Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden State | 58 | 24 | .707 | - | L1 |
| LA Clippers | 42 | 40 | .512 | 16 | L4 |
| LA Lakers | 35 | 47 | .427 | 23 | W1 |
| Sacramento | 27 | 55 | .329 | 31 | W1 |
| Phoenix | 21 | 61 | .256 | 37 | W1 |
Team Leaders 2017-18
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game103.921st
Rebounds Per Game44.112th
Assists Per Game21.329th
Points Allowed113.330th
Injuries
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2017 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(4) | Josh Jackson | SF | Kansas |
| 2(2) | Davon Reed | SG | Miami (FL) |
| 2(24) | Alec Peters | SF | Valparaiso |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 21 | 61 | .256 |
| 2016-17 | 24 | 58 | .293 |
| 2015-16 | 23 | 59 | .280 |
| 2014-15 | 39 | 43 | .476 |
| 2013-14 | 48 | 34 | .585 |