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» Sunday, June 2 2013

Former University of Akron center Zeke Marshall, who didn’t participate in the recent NBA Draft Combine, worked out with the Dallas Mavericks on Friday and has a series of workouts slated in the coming days, according to a source close to Marshall. The source spoke on condition of anonymity because most prospect visits are not publicized in the NBA. He will be in Detroit to work out with the Pistons on Sunday and Monday. Marshall flies to Houston on Wednesday to work out for the Rockets and hits Phoenix to perform for the Suns on Thursday. He also will work out for the Los Angeles Lakers on June 17, the Chicago Bulls on June 18 and the Indiana Pacers on June 22. Akron Beacon Journal

 

» Saturday, June 1 2013

Former Creighton and Rutgers big man Greg Echenique will work out for the Washington Wizards June 3, the Phoenix Suns June 18 and the Nets June 19, his agent told SNY.tv. The 6-foot-9, 260-pound center has already worked out for the Boston Celtics, the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Portland Trail Blazers. “I think the Blazers was my best workout yet,” Echenique told SNY.tv of Friday’s workout. “I thought I played hard and finished well every time I had the ball. I got some good feedback from the staff. “As for the Nets, I’m glad that more and more teams are giving me the opportunity to play in front of them and show what I can bring to the table. I consider myself a bit of an underdog during this process so every chance that I get I try and do my best. ZagsBlog.com

 

» Friday, May 31 2013

 

» Thursday, May 30 2013

New Phoenix Suns head coach Jeff Hornacek always wanted to coach, but never thought that would happen in the NBA. "My goal was never to be a coach in the NBA," Hornacek said. "I always felt I would coach, but I thought that would be on the college level. I felt that what I'd learned over the years would be too much for high school, but the pro guys they already know everything so why would I do that?" Bright Side of the Sun

 

» Wednesday, May 29 2013

Griffin, 38, also had a phone interview with Phoenix Suns general manager Ryan McDonough early last week regarding their head coach vacancy, CSNNW.com has learned. It has since been filled by Utah Jazz assistant Jeff Hornacek. CSNNW.com

In Dudley's eyes, hiring Hornacek infuses the franchise with new energy, but also reaffirms a need to get back to team-first basketball. "I definitely believe [this hire is good for me]," said Dudley. "Not only me but the team, because when you get into the team concept we all do well. When you see the Spurs -- and I hate to use the Spurs because that's our rival -- but that's a team. They're successful for a reason. "Do they have stars? Yes. Are some of them aging? Yes, that happens. But from the role players, everyone has a job, everyone does their job." Arizona's Sports Page

 

» Tuesday, May 28 2013

“We are thrilled to introduce Jeff Hornacek as the new head coach of the Phoenix Suns,” said Suns General Manager Ryan McDonough. “Jeff has all of the qualities we were looking for in a head coach—he is a leader, a teacher and a student of the game. Jeff's name has been high on our list ever since my first interview with the Suns. His successes as a player and as an assistant coach, along with his deep ties to this franchise and this community, give us confidence that he will do great things as the next head coach of the Phoenix Suns.” NBA.com

For the second time in three years, the Wizards’ front office has been raided for a Connelly. A source with knowledge of the situation confirmed that Wizards director of player personnel Pat Connelly is moving to Phoenix to take an unspecified front office position with the Suns. Washington Post

 

» Sunday, May 26 2013

 

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