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Chris Haynes @chrisbhaynes.bsky.social · May 18

Sources: On Haynes Briefs, reporting on the Phoenix Suns narrowing the coaching search to the Elite 8 of candidates. Identifying the candidates and what the franchise is looking for. #haynesbriefs

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HAYNES BRIEFS: The Phoenix Suns narrow coaching candidates to Elite 8, sources tell the NBA Insider.

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Chris Haynes @chrisbhaynes.bsky.social · May 2

Rich Paul is my guest on the Haynes Briefs show. Subscribe and enjoy. #haynesbriefs

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Chris Haynes @chrisbhaynes.bsky.social · May 2

Summer just got busier. Excited to join The BIG3 this season.

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Chris Haynes @chrisbhaynes.bsky.social · Apr 29

Liffmann played integral role in targeting players in free agency and trades, including acquisition of Dyson Daniels from New Orleans.

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Chris Haynes @chrisbhaynes.bsky.social · Apr 29

In wake of Atlanta Hawks dismissing GM Landry Fields, the organization is also parting ways with VP of Pro Personnel Grant Liffmann after three seasons with the team, league sources informed me.

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Chris Haynes @chrisbhaynes.bsky.social · Apr 28

Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler (pelvic contusion) will play in Game 4 tonight vs. Houston Rockets after missing previous game, league sources tell me.

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Chris Haynes @chrisbhaynes.bsky.social · Apr 28

Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard has suffered a torn Achilles, league sources tell me.

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Chris Haynes @chrisbhaynes.bsky.social · Apr 28

On the Haynes Briefs show, inside the most overwhelming month of Damian Lillard's career. Subscribe. #haynesbriefs

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Haynes Briefs: Inside the most overwhelming month of Damian Lillard's career.

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Chris Haynes @chrisbhaynes.bsky.social · Apr 28

Sources: The fear is Bucks star Damian Lillard suffered a left Achilles tear. Brutal circumstance after working himself back from a blood clot diagnosis that kept him out over a month.

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Chris Haynes @chrisbhaynes.bsky.social · Apr 28

Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard will not return tonight against the Indiana Pacers, league sources tell me. Injury potentially severe.

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Chris Haynes @chrisbhaynes.bsky.social · Apr 25

Sources: Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler underwent MRI and results came back clean for any structural damage. It’s a deep glute contusion that can be managed. Expected to be questionable for Game 3 vs. Houston Rockets on Saturday.

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Chris Haynes @chrisbhaynes.bsky.social · Apr 22

BREAKING: Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard will make his return tonight for Game 2 against Indiana Pacers after dealing with a blood clot that sidelined him for over a month, league sources tell me

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Chris Haynes @chrisbhaynes.bsky.social · Apr 18

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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Chris Haynes @chrisbhaynes.bsky.social · Apr 17

Story Time on The Haynes Briefs show. How we risked it all to cover LeBron James' availability in Toronto.

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Chris Haynes @chrisbhaynes.bsky.social · Apr 17

Four-time NBA All-Star point guard Kemba Walker has reached an agreement to play for Ice Cube’s Big3 league for the 2025 season, league sources tell me.

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Chris Haynes @chrisbhaynes.bsky.social · Apr 17

Sacramento Kings and general manager Monte McNair have agreed to part ways, league sources tell me.

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Chris Haynes @chrisbhaynes.bsky.social · Apr 14

On the Haynes Briefs Show, inside the Phoenix Suns’ turmoil and incidents that led to Mike Budenholzer losing the team and ultimately his job. Also a list of coaching candidates Suns are expected to look at. Subscribe. #haynesbriefs

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Chris Haynes @chrisbhaynes.bsky.social · Apr 14

BREAKING: Phoenix Suns have fired head coach Mike Budenholzer, league sources tell me.

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Chris Haynes @chrisbhaynes.bsky.social · Apr 13

Sources: Portland Trail Blazers and head coach Chauncey Billups agreed to an extension that will see his contract expiring following the 2027-28 season. His option was picked up for next season and two years added on.

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Chris Haynes @chrisbhaynes.bsky.social · Apr 12

Haynes Briefs exclusive interview with Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden on how he's had a bounce-back year, addressed critics who questioned his work ethic, and his case for All-NBA Team. #haynesbriefs

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Chris Haynes @chrisbhaynes.bsky.social · Apr 11

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young says ROY, DPOY and MIP belong to two players, and that's Zaccharie Risacher and Dyson Daniels: "I love Draymond Green to death, but he's not Dyson as far as what he's doing on defense." #haynesbriefs

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Chris Haynes @chrisbhaynes.bsky.social · Apr 9

Bishop Betrayal: How a sermon and a basketball game almost ruined a relationship in church. This has a wild and unnecessary ending. It’s Story Time on Haynes Briefs. #haynesbriefs

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Chris Haynes @chrisbhaynes.bsky.social · Apr 9

Hall-of-Fame center Dwight Howard will play his final season of pro basketball for TheBig3 on Los Angeles Riot squad under head coach Nick Young, sources tell me.

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Chris Haynes @chrisbhaynes.bsky.social · Apr 9

In wide-ranging interview, Hawks star Trae Young on shedding introvert ways to become leader and how taking Zaccharie Risacher under his wing illustrated commitment to establish a culture. More on Haynes Briefs Show. Subscribe. #haynesbriefs

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Chris Haynes @chrisbhaynes.bsky.social · Apr 8

Denver Nuggets and Calvin Booth failed to reach terms on an extension that both parties felt was satisfactory before the 2024-25 season got underway, sources tell me. Booth, instrumental in helping the franchise capture a title, was on an expiring contract.

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