Suns Leak Another Troubling Report About State Of Team
Suns Leak Another Troubling Report About State Of Team

Bol Bol’s stint in the Phoenix Suns’ rotation took a sharp turn during the 2024-25 NBA season. He played in just 16 games before his sudden removal from the lineup, which left a lot of fans scratching their heads and sparked plenty of questions around the league.
This all started after an incident on the court involving Steven Adams and Mason Plumlee during a Suns game against the Rockets. As teammates rushed in, Bol Bol just kept working on his layups, not getting involved at all.
Head coach Mike Budenholzer apparently wasn’t thrilled with Bol Bol’s lack of reaction. That moment seemed to seal Bol’s fate, and Budenholzer decided to take him out of the rotation for the rest of the season.
Sources: On Haynes Briefs show, how Phoenix intends to avoid star-chasing for defensive toughness, how potential coaches can prepare, how next coach could factor into Kevin Durant’s future, and why Bol Bol lost his spot in rotation. #haynesbriefs
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Mat Ishbia Responds Decisively to Suns’ Disappointing Season
Mat Ishbia didn’t sugarcoat things when talking about the Suns’ underwhelming season. Addressing both the media and fans, he admitted mistakes had been made and took the blame for how things went down.
He even said, “we owe everybody an apology and we will be better.” That’s not something you hear every day from an owner.
Fans were frustrated as the team finished with a 36-46 record. Ishbia responded by promising changes and improvements, insisting that the current roster should have done more.
Key Takeaways:
Issue | Ishbia’s Response |
---|---|
Underperformance | Accepted fault, promised changes |
Coaching Decisions | Acknowledged need for adjustments |
Fan Disappointment | Offered apologies, sought trust |
Ishbia’s words made it clear he’s ready to shake things up in the organization. He’s aiming to win back the fans’ trust and set a higher bar for what’s expected next season.
Now, everyone’s waiting to see if those promises actually lead to real changes. The next few months could be pretty interesting for the Suns, depending on what moves are made.

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