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Gerald Bourguet: Oso Ighodaro said Suns' identity shift starts now: "Me and Ryan [Dunn] get to take a little bit more of a leadership role, being loud, vocal and really trying to build this new culture. I think that starts here. Start the groundwork in Summer League and then try to carry it over" pic.x.com/RrgA3GHUaC
Duane Rankin: Oso Ighodaro talked about coming to the practice facility for late workouts and seeing new head coach Jordan Ott still in the building. #Suns pic.x.com/ONXP64PDiL
Oso Ighodaro talked about coming to the practice facility for late workouts and seeing new head coach Jordan Ott still in the building. #Suns pic.twitter.com/ONXP64PDiL
— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) July 8, 2025
Gerald Bourguet: Suns officially announce their 2025 NBA Summer League roster, which includes Ryan Dunn, Oso Ighodaro, Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleming, Koby Brea, and CJ Huntley. DeMarre Carroll will be the head coach
Gregory worked closely with Suns officials in the front office over the last two years, was a key part of the selections of 2024 draft picks Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro, and now assumes a more prominent, day-to-day position.
Duane Rankin: "Don't act like rookies for sure." Phoenix Suns two-way player Collin Gillespie on rookies Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro. "Definitely very professional in their approach every day. Come in and work whether it's wins or losses, playing good, playing bad." #Suns pic.x.com/4i3hSWS9yz
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Gerald Bourguet: Oso Ighodaro on Devin Booker's scoring: "There's a lot of narrative about, 'Oh, he's playmaking'...He's been super aggressive looking to score and teams weren't blitzing him, teams weren't hard-hedging, so I don't think that's an intentional shift. I think he just reads the game" pic.x.com/W9qHE8zKu4
Duane Rankin: Mike Budenholzer said Ryan Dunn is "growing" when asked about spacing. Oso Ighodaro has "natural instinct" for it and Collin Gillespie is "figuring it out, too," he said. "Correct spacing is probably not talked about enough. ... When you're in the right spot, it helps a lot." pic.x.com/yPxKk80reH
Duane Rankin: "You know, Oso, everybody thinks of basketball IQ being mostly offensive. His defensive IQ is probably just as high." Mike Budenholzer after Monday's win over Toronto. Here's Suns rookie Oso Ighodaro breaking down switching on defense and playing in the pocket on offense. #Suns pic.x.com/BNCuie5qIC
Gerald Bourguet: Kevin Durant on the Suns switching more with Ryan Dunn, Oso Ighodaro and Cody Martin: "I feel like that's the most effective way for us to guard is to be able to switch and guard 1-on-1.... You've seen something that we maybe can add going forward with those 3"
Duane Rankin: "I should make you put that (expletive) bag on." Bradley Beal giving Oso Ighodaro a little rookie treatment about glitter bag filled with treats he and fellow rookie Ryan Dunn have to carry around. Ighodaro 11 points, 6 boards in 32 minutes in Suns win vs Kings as Mason Plumlee pic.x.com/9glyd5H0Ji
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Gerald Bourguet: The Suns have assigned Oso Ighodaro to the G League
Duane Rankin: Suns injury report vs. Grizzlies: OUT: Bradley Beal (upgraded to left great toe sprain) and Cody Martin (sports hernia). PROBABLE: Grayson Allen (left knee soreness) QUESTIONABLE: Vasa Micic (left ankle sprain). Suns rookie big Oso Ighodaro has been assigned to the G
Duane Rankin: "My coverage in drop has gotten a lot better. I've never played that in my life. I switched everything my whole life. Just learning that and learning from the guys has been good." Suns rookie big Oso Ighodaro when @KellanOlson him where has he improved the most since being drafted to now. #Suns pic.x.com/KoqyID24QN
Gerald Bourguet: Mike Budenholzer explained why Oso Ighodaro was sent down to the G League last night: "We are huge believers in the G League....Sometimes you just need to go play." Bud added that Oso's performance, attitude and approach to his first Valley Suns game were all great as well: pic.x.com/olERoHFn5R
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