Phoenix Suns intend to stay connected in offseason: During Earl Watson's news conference for being named the permanent Suns coach, he expressed appreciation for Eric Bledsoe, Devin Booker, Brandon Knight and Mirza Teletovic attending the event and shared the same thoughts for the other Suns players who had begun offseason vacations. After a 13-year playing career, Watson knows the value and need for down time physically and mentally but he and the Suns also have expressed how the work for next season begins now, individually and collectively. -- The Arizona Republic

Raja Bell’s mom confronted Kobe, offered a hug after son’s 2006 clothesline: Regardless of his impact beyond one single moment, former Phoenix Suns guard Raja Bell will forever be idolized in Valley sports lore for his clothesline of nemesis Kobe Bryant. Now retired, Bell stopped by ESPN’s Highly Questionable to talk about his NBA career. During the segment, he revealed a fun story about his infamous play in Game 5 of the Suns’ 2006 first-round series victory over Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. -- ArizonaSports.com

2015-16 Player Reviews: Eric Bledsoe: With the 2015-16 season concluded, Suns.com takes a look at each individual player heading into the summer. We’ll include a look back at some of his best highlights, his season in general, and what could lie in store heading into next year. A new player review will be revealed each weekday in alphabetical order. The player names listed below will become clickable links as each one’s review is published. -- Suns.com