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    Mat Ishbia Slams Suns’ Season, Promises Major Changes

    Mat Ishbia (Phoenix Suns Owner)
    April 2025, following Suns’ 36-46 season and missing playoffs

    Ishbia called the 2024-25 campaign “embarrassing” and “a failure,” citing poor effort, no identity, and misaligned roster decisions. Coach Mike Budenholzer was fired, and further changes are expected.
    Ishbia pledged to reshape the team culture around grit, passion, and work ethic. Devin Booker remains untouchable, while Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal’s futures are uncertain amid trade speculation. The Suns will now search for their fourth coach in four seasons.

    Klay Thompson Lifts Mavs Past Kings in Play-In Redemption

    Klay Thompson (Dallas Mavericks)
    April 16, 2025

    Thompson scored 23 points, including 16 in a dominant 44-point second quarter, helping Dallas advance after his scoreless 0-for-10 outing one year ago with Golden State.
    Thompson hit four 3-pointers in Q2 to spark a blowout; Davis led with 27 points. Mavs now face Memphis for West 8-seed and a shot at OKC in the first round.

    Kyrie Irving Eyes January 2026 Return

    Kyrie Irving (Dallas Mavericks)
    Torn ACL on March 3, surgery on March 26, return expected by January 2026

    Successful surgery completed. Team optimistic he can return for much of the 2025-26 season.
    Dallas plans to restructure his $43M player option into a new 3-year deal aligned with Anthony Davis and GM Nico Harrison.

    NBA Admits Officiating Errors in Warriors-Grizzlies Play-In Game

    NBA officials
    April 16, 2025 – Game played April 15

    The NBA’s Last Two Minute Report revealed two incorrect calls and two missed calls in the final 2 minutes of Golden State’s 121-116 win over Memphis.
    Wrong foul call on Brandin Podziemski and incorrect out-of-bounds ruling favored the Warriors. Missed foul on Draymond Green and offensive goaltending by Zach Edey also noted. One correct call: Memphis 5-second violation.

    Nuggets Owner Kroenke Explains Firing of Malone & Booth Amid Playoff Push

    Michael Malone, Calvin Booth, Josh Kroenke (Denver Nuggets)
    April 2025

    Nuggets vice chairman Josh Kroenke fired head coach Michael Malone and GM Calvin Booth last week, citing internal dysfunction and a need to “rejuvenate” the team’s energy ahead of the playoffs—despite their recent success and 2023 championship.
    Kroenke said long-standing disagreements between Malone and Booth created a toxic environment. He made the move after an eight-game win streak masked deeper issues. Ben Tenzer has been named interim GM as Denver begins its playoff run as the 4th seed.

    Suns Fire Budenholzer After Missing Playoffs, Set for Major Overhaul

    Mike Budenholzer (Phoenix Suns)
    April 2025

    The Phoenix Suns have fired head coach Mike Budenholzer after a disappointing 36–46 season and failure to make the playoffs, despite holding the NBA’s largest payroll.
    Budenholzer struggled to connect with the roster, including star Devin Booker. The Suns became just the third team in history to start 8–1 and still miss the postseason. Phoenix will begin a wide-ranging coaching search and explore offseason trades involving Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal as the franchise prepares to retool around Booker.

    Mavs GM Nico Harrison Defends Shocking Luka Doncic Trade to Lakers

    Nico Harrison, Luka Doncic, (Los Angeles Lakers), Anthony Davis (Dallas Mavericks)
    April 2025

    Mavericks GM Nico Harrison doubled down on his controversial decision to trade franchise star Luka Doncic to the Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, citing a long-term philosophy that “defense wins championships.”
    The move, made without consulting Doncic, Mark Cuban, or Dirk Nowitzki, has been met with fan outrage and criticism. Harrison believes Davis and Irving form a “championship-caliber” core, despite injuries derailing a 39–43 season. He remains confident the team’s new defensive identity will win back trust.

    Trae Young Ejected for ‘Mockery of the Game’ in Play-In Blowout

    Trae Young (Atlanta Hawks)
    April 2025

    Trae Young was ejected from Atlanta’s 120–95 play-in loss to Orlando after receiving two technical fouls—one for firing a pass at a referee and another for kicking the ball away, actions the NBA deemed as “making a mockery of the game.”
    Frustrated with what he felt was inconsistent officiating, Young said he acted to defend teammates like Dyson Daniels. Despite leading all scorers with 28 points, his ejection came with 4:47 left and Atlanta trailing by 22. The Hawks will face the winner of Bulls vs. Heat for the No. 8 seed.

    Damian Lillard to Miss Start of Playoffs Due to Blood Clot

    Damian Lillard (Milwaukee Bucks)
    April 2025

    Damian Lillard will miss the start of the Bucks’ playoff series against the Indiana Pacers due to a blood clot in his right calf. The nine-time All-Star is progressing but hasn’t been cleared for full basketball activity.
    Lillard has been sidelined since March 18 and is on blood thinners. His latest scan shows improvement, and he will begin increased on-court activity soon. Milwaukee finished the regular season 10–4 without him, entering the playoffs on an 8-game win streak.

    Joe Dumars to Lead Pelicans as New President of Basketball Operations

    Joe Dumars (New Orleans Pelicans)
    April 2025

    Hall of Famer Joe Dumars is finalizing a deal to become the New Orleans Pelicans’ new president of basketball operations, replacing David Griffin after the team’s 21–61 season.
    Dumars brings a championship pedigree as both player and executive, having built the 2004 Pistons title team. He will work closely with GM Bryson Graham and coach Willie Green, and address Zion Williamson’s uncertain future after years of injuries.

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