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To Phoenix, Williams, who will be a restricted free agent after this season, was worth the risk. “The one thing we have to remember about Mark, he’s 23 years old,” general manager Brian Gregory said at media day. “He has a bright future here in Phoenix, so when it comes to moving it forward, we’re going to be strategic, we’re going to be smart, but he’s in a good place right now. And in terms of what he’s been through, he’s shown glimpses of what he can be, and it’s our job to put him mentally and physically in a position to do that on a consistent basis.”
Gerald Bourguet: Officially official: The Suns have signed Devin Booker to a contract extension. GM Brian Gregory: “Devin Booker is the embodiment of the Phoenix Suns, representing the best of our organization, our community and our future.”
Duane Rankin: "He wants dogs." Ryan Dunn on what Suns GM Brian Gregory wants in players. He expects "fights" in practice in terms of competitiveness. #Suns pic.x.com/i4DOaNFOVs
PHNX Suns: Brian Gregory on his view of Bradley Beal and the Suns possibly parting ways: “Well, my view of Brad will never change. And I appreciate that question, but again, with negotiations and contract stuff, we just don’t talk about the players.”
Duane Rankin: Phoenix Suns GM Brian Gregory on Kevin Durant after trade is now official: One of the greatest to ever play the game, we are grateful for the impact Kevin made on our organization and in our community. As a member of the Suns, he climbed the scoring charts to become just the eighth player in NBA history to score 30,000 career points, and we wish him the best as he continues his career in Houston.” #Suns
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Gerald Bourguet: Officially official: The Suns have re-signed Collin Gillespie. GM Brian Gregory statement: “Collin earned this opportunity with his work ethic, toughness, and the way he competes every single day. He brings a gritty edge and a high-energy presence that lifts everyone around him.
PHNX Suns_ Suns GM Brian Gregory said he talked with Duke coach Jon Scheyer yesterday to get intel on Khaman Maluach: "Everything was off the chart: his work ethic, his ability to be coached, his desire to become the very best fits in exactly what we're looking to build here in Phoenix."
Gerald Bourguet: Asked Suns GM Brian Gregory about Rasheer Fleming, who started by saying his measurables are "off the charts." Like Maluach, they see a pathway to him improving quickly
Gerald Bourguet: Suns GM Brian Gregory said he talked with Duke coach Jon Scheyer yesterday to get intel on Khaman Maluach: "Everything was off the chart: his work ethic, his ability to be coached, his desire to become the very best fits in exactly what we're looking to build here in Phoenix."
Gerald Bourguet: Brian Gregory said Jordan Ott's experience with defensive bigs like Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley played a role in their decision to draft Khaman Maluach. Said he was watching film with them and he was "critical" in that decision
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First-year general manager Brian Gregory said he went through a deliberate interview process that took more than a month. Several candidates met with the Suns and the two finalists were Ott and fellow Cavaliers assistant Johnnie Bryant. “At the end of it, no question, clear choice, Jordan Ott stood out in every single stage of the process,” Gregory said. “What we’re bringing in today is a hungry assistant coach, who is now a head coach and spent 12 years in the NBA preparing for this day. “His work ethic is beyond reproach.”
Gerald Bourguet: "Substance commands the room now." Brian Gregory said the Suns consulted with players/coaches around the league to sculpt a profile of what a successful NBA coach looks like, and a Suns Hall-of-Famer (Steve Nash) gave him that line that stuck with Gregory, especially in regards to Ott