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12-07-2025
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Koby Brea for 3: 5 takeaways from Suns NBA Summer League win over Wizards
LAS VEGAS – The Phoenix Suns took care of the Washington Wizards, 103-84, Friday, July 11, in their NBA Summer League debut at Thomas & Mack Center. Second-round pick Koby Brea scored a team-high 19 points, hitting 4-of-5 from 3, to lead five Suns in double figures. Advertisement Ryan Dunn finished with 17 points and Boogie Ellis went for 16 points off the bench, going 4-of-6 from 3. First-round selection Khaman Maluach posted 14 points and Oso Ighodaro posted a double-double of 11 points and 14 rebounds, with six coming on the offensive boards. Phoenix led by as many as 26 points. Here are five takeaways from the victory as the Suns continue Summer League action Sunday, July 13, against the Atlanta Hawks at Cox Pavilion. 'Trying to be cautious' with Fleming Second-round pick Rasheer Fleming sat out the opening game with right knee soreness. This is after getting up shots following practice and participating in the game-day shootaround. Advertisement Suns Summer League head coach DeMarre Carroll said the team is just 'trying to be cautious' with Fleming, saying it's partly a product of how hard the Suns have been practicing. Carroll didn't commit to Fleming playing Sunday, July 13, saying he needed to talk with the medical team. What Fleming can or can't do in practice a day before the Atlanta game will factor into his availability. Brea for 3 Brian Gregory was right. He said Brea has been the nation's top 3-point shooter the last two years. The numbers show it. Brea led the nation in 3-point shooting in the 2023-24 season at 49.8% in his final year at Dayton. Brea followed that up by making 43.5% of his 3s last season at Kentucky as a fifth-year player. Advertisement The numbers don't lie, but Brea displayed an effortless, smooth form to validate how well he shot the ball in college. He was a little loose with the ball, committing four turnovers, but lived up to his elite reputation as a 3-point shooter. And yes, he is named after the late, great Kobe Bryant. Ball pressure, physicality The Suns started the game with Dunn, their top defender last season, pressuring the ball to set a tone. Playing with physicality and aggressiveness, the Suns scored 27 points off 17 Washington turnovers displaying active hands, feet and diving on the floor for the ball as Dunn did in the first half. Advertisement Ighodaro was imposing that 12 pounds of muscle he's gained to control the boards. The bigger point to all this is the Suns came into the game with a game plan and executed it. This is part of the culture shift the Suns are trying to establish. Huntley running the floor, finishing He's a two-way signee, but rookie CJ Huntley showed why the Suns brought him back for a second workout before the 2025 draft. The 6-11 big ran the floor extremely well and attacked the rim. He finished with eight points on 4-of-5 shooting and five rebounds. The Suns played nine players as Huntley and Ellis saw the most minutes off the bench with 19. If Ighodaro plays just two games since he's in his second NBA season, Huntley may see even more action to show his ability. Maluach for 3 The form is there. He has touch, but Maluach missed his first five 3s before nailing the final one from the top of the key in the closing seconds of the game. Advertisement Wait. The 7-1 big with the 7-6 wingspan took six 3s. In his one-and-done season at Duke, Maluach attempted only 16 in 39 games, making four. He finished 5-of-18 from the field, but Carroll said the Suns want him to keep hoisting 3s, saying Maluach can shoot. Could this be a sign they want to play him and Mark Williams together? Have opinions about the current state of the Suns? Reach Suns Insider Duane Rankin at dmrankin@ or contact him at 480-810-5518. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter, at @DuaneRankin. Support local journalism: Subscribe to today. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: What we learned after Suns' dominate win over Wizards
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07-07-2025
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New Phoenix Suns assistant DeMarre Carroll will coach summer league team
The Phoenix Suns provide a peek into first-year head coach Jordan Ott's coaching staff, with DeMarre Carroll being listed as head coach of their summer league team. Ott and Carroll were assistants together last season in Cleveland under 2024-25 NBA Coach of the Year Kenny Atkinson. The Suns open summer league play in Las Vegas on July 11 against the Washington Wizards. Advertisement In talking with league sources, Carroll is viewed as being "authentic" and of "high quality" with a tremendous feel for the game. Carroll played for eight NBA teams in 11 NBA seasons. A late first-round pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, Carroll averaged 8.9 points in his NBA career. Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) drives against Brooklyn Nets forward DeMarre Carroll (9) during the first quarter in game two of the first round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on April 15, 2019. Carroll is considered a great communicator who is a straight shooter and is all about the process. A teacher of the game, Carroll understands offensive and defensive concepts and knows how to implement and enforce them. Carroll and Ott also worked together as assistants with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2023-24 under Darvin Ham. Carroll's first job as an NBA assistant was in 2022-23 in Milwaukee under former Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer. Advertisement Ham, Ott, Carroll and Atkinson all worked under Mike Budenholzer, who coached Phoenix to a 36-win season last season and was fired after one season with the Suns. A two-time NBA head coach of the year, Budenholzer coached the Bucks to an NBA championship in the 2020-21 season, beating the Suns in the finals. Carroll played for Budenholzer in Atlanta for two seasons (2013-15). He averaged 12.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals in his second season with the Hawks. Carroll shot 48.7% from the field overall, 39.5% from 3. Have opinions about the current state of the Suns? Reach Suns Insider Duane Rankin at dmrankin@ or contact him at 480-810-5518. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter, at @DuaneRankin. Support local journalism: Subscribe to today. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: New Suns assistant DeMarre Carroll will head coach summer league team
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21-06-2025
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Zach Randolph denies giving DeMarre Carroll $10K for sneakers: "That's a little too much cap in your rap"
Zach Randolph denies giving DeMarre Carroll $10K for sneakers: "That's a little too much cap in your rap" originally appeared on Basketball Network. It's well-known that many NBA players lead lives of excess and luxury. With wealth flowing into their accounts at an astonishing pace, they often find themselves unsure of how to manage it all. Often, they spend it on luxurious houses, cars, and designer shoes. Advertisement According to NBA veteran DeMarre Carroll, this was the case with his former teammate on the Memphis Grizzlies, Zach Randolph. If Carroll, a 6'6" forward who played 11 seasons in the league, is to be believed, Z-Bo gave him a wad of money to purchase a pair of all-white Air Force 1s — a staple in a hooper's wardrobe. Believing it was a test from the veteran who mentored him during his rookie season, DeMarre spent a significant amount on multiple pairs, estimating he had about $6,000 remaining. Later, he recounted how Z-Bo, impressed by his effort to fulfill the request, rewarded him with an additional $4,000, bringing his total to $10,000. Zach took time on "The Big Podcast with Shaq" to refute DeMarre's story, saying he would not want to toss around large amounts of money like that. A bad business move When DeMarre joined the NBA as Memphis' 27th pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, Zach was already making a hefty salary of $16.5 million per year. While he was not frugal, he emphasized that his former rook's story was an exaggerated fabrication. He sent Carroll on plenty of errands and tasks, but he never once handed out $10,000. Advertisement "Everybody asked me that, bro. Come on, man. What kind of business move is that?" Z-Bo said with a laugh. "DeMarre, please quit telling that lie. You my little bro. I love you, bro. But come on, man." Nike Air Force 1s, especially the white-on-whites, are a staple in the NBA. They're comfortable, stylish, and versatile enough to match any outfit. However, Randolph found it ridiculous that anyone would believe he would hand out six grand to buy one pair. "I'm going to give you $6,000 for some damn Air Force Ones? Come on, little bro. I want you to make your story sound good, but that's a little too much cap in your rap, man. God damn," Zach stated. Related: "I can't think of a better person to do it" - Scottie Pippen on Michael Jordan presenting him at his Hall of Fame induction Even Shaq was impressed when he heard the story The podcast host Shaq has had his fair share of extravagant spending throughout his career. From customizing cars to generously buying whatever strangers desired, he has indulged in a wide range of costly ventures. However, even O'Neal couldn't believe someone would spend that much on one pair of shoes. Advertisement "I heard that story, I was like, 'Damn, $10,000?' I only gave five. Only gave five!" Big Diesel chimed in. Zach understood what DeMarre was trying to do, but believes he went overboard. While he appreciated the effort to make a good impression, Zach couldn't help but refute such an outrageous claim. "Man had made a hell of a story up. I said, '$10,000?' I know he tried to make his big bro look good, but that's just a dummy move right there," Randolph stressed. Many NBA players do stupid things with the money they make in the league. Z-Bo, though, was a lot more responsible with his. Related: Marc Gasol names the post players who gave him hell as a rookie: "Z-Bo and Al were the two toughest guys I had to guard" This story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
