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Typically, NBA players will always appreciate and respect one another. That statement applies to Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant and Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers. After Durant made another All-Star game, he has no signs of slowing down. Not to mention, he recently won the Western Conference Player of the Week for his efforts. Nonetheless, […]

Mike Budenholzer was a man of few words before Monday’s game. The Phoenix Suns head coach is taking on the Milwaukee Bucks in all former territory. When asked about coaching against his former team, he had few words. “It was a great five years.” Mike Budenholzer had few words for @Amanda_Pflugrad when asking him about […]

Phoenix Suns franchise star Devin Booker is on a path towards the upcoming NBA Playoffs and he’ll need every ounce of his skills to lift the Suns through what could be a tight play-in series. Booker has been loyal to the Suns since his arrival to the NBA and he’s never been one to forget […]

Jimmy Butler will face the Miami Heat for the first time since they traded him to the Golden State Warriors on Feb. 5. But before Tuesday’s return to the Kaseya Center, he is revisiting how he wound up in the Bay Area. It was well-known that the 2023 All-NBA Second-Team selection viewed the Phoenix Suns […]

The Milwaukee Bucks head to the desert to take on the Phoenix Suns Monday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series by handing out a Bucks-Suns prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Bucks-Suns NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Bucks-Suns Odds […]

Nick Richards and Mason Plumlee will add some much-needed depth to the Phoenix Suns on Monday against the Milwaukee Bucks if they are cleared to play. According to the injury report, both players are listed as probable. Richards dealt with right calf tightness that sidelined him from Friday’s game. Meanwhile, Plumlee suffered a left quadriceps […]

As the games go along, Oso Ighodaro has become one of the most impactful players on the Phoenix Suns. Meanwhile, it’s caught the eye of point guard, Tyus Jones. After the Suns signed Jones to a $3.3 million deal in the offseason, the former Duke basketball star was expected to run the offense. He’s run […]

Time is of the essence, and Oso Ighodaro’s 44 minutes secured the Phoenix Suns’ 123-112 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Defeating the top-ranked team in the Eastern Conference is something Kevin Durant and Devin Booker knew would be tough. However, roughly 60-90 minutes before the game, the center position looked different than it […]

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That might be the mantra for the Phoenix Suns All-Star forward Kevin Durant after he dropped 42 points on the Cleveland Cavaliers in a masterful performance that helped the Suns pick up a 123-112 win over the team with the best record in the NBA so far this […]

Kevin Durant’s journey to greatness has been shaped by more than just his scoring ability on the court. From a young age, Durant admired Michael Jordan’s game, dissecting his footwork, mentality, and sheer dominance. He once reflected on Jordan’s influence, saying, “How he played made me feel a certain way. It made me want to […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have officially lost their way. The Cavs’ 123-112 defeat to the Phoenix Suns marked Cleveland’s fourth consecutive loss, the longest skid of their season. A team that once seemed poised for a deep playoff run is suddenly floundering, searching for answers that Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs can’t seem to find. From […]

The trio of Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, and Kevin Durant hasn’t lived up to the hype. For the Phoenix Suns, they sit 10th in the Western Conference, on the cusp of a play-in spot. Conversely, they shouldn’t be in this position. The talent is too much to have the record they have. Although the Suns […]

Being a starter doesn’t have as much glitz and glamour as one might think. However, one would be exactly right for the Phoenix Suns and Collin Gillespie. Although Tyus Jones was a starter for much of the year, Gillespie has filled the role since Monday’s victory against the Toronto Raptors. While Gillespie was the Suns’ […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers face a crucial test on the road against the Phoenix Suns. It isn’t a test just in pursuit of a victory but in reestablishing their identity before the postseason. A three-game losing streak, the Cavs’ longest since late January, has raised concerns about their ability to maintain consistency, especially in the second […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers head to the desert to take on the Phoenix Suns Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Cavaliers-Suns prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Cavaliers-Suns NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Cavaliers-Suns Odds Cleveland Cavaliers: […]

Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant had time for his haters this week. After Durant was seen yelling at his head coach, Mike Budenholzer, during a timeout in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 107-96 win against the Suns, he responded to harsh critics on social media in response to a video highlighting Kevin’s thin skin throughout his […]

The ongoing story of the Phoenix Suns rookies continues following a 127-121 win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. While the duo of Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro have lit up the PHX Arena, Devin Booker has seen it up close. The constant work, dedication, and commitment to the craft is one that Booker is […]

On Wednesday night, the Phoenix Suns took care of business against the Chicago Bulls, 127-121, with Devin Booker exploding for 20 fourth-quarter points en route to finishing with 41 on the night. Kevin Durant was reliable as per usual, putting up 26 points, four rebounds, and eight assists as the Suns climbed to the 10th […]

When the Phoenix Suns drafted Ryan Dunn, they were drafting a defensive specialist. However, there were looming questions surrounding his three-point shot. It had been nonexistent the entirety of his collegiate career. There were even moments where his free throw shooting was a concern. His air-balled some free throws, which people immediately pointed to. Much […]

Josh Giddey saw his injury status upgraded on the Chicago Bulls’ injury report ahead of Wednesday night’s road game against the Phoenix Suns, suggesting that he was nearing a return from an ankle injury. The Bulls have since announced that Giddey will play after missing each of the last three games with this ankle sprain. […]

The Phoenix Suns are inching closer and closer to a play-in spot. No one feels that more than shooting guard Devin Booker. Since the All-Star break, he’s made a point of emphasis on looking at the standings. “We need to win games, and I’m praying on nobody’s downfall,” Booker said following Monday’s 129-89 win. “But […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer said that guard Bradley Beal will miss at least a week due to the left hamstring injury he suffered during Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to ESPN. The Suns were able to get a 129-89 win over the Toronto Raptors without Beal on Monday. Beal has […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Devin Booker has never been one to forget his roots, always giving back to the communities that raised him and remaining loyal to a team like the Suns since the day he was drafted. He also followed in his father’s footsteps by playing for the same high school team, which Booker recently […]

The Phoenix Suns’ disappointing 2024-25 campaign continued on Sunday with a 107-96 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, forcing FanDuel TV’s Lou Williams to question the team’s effort. He’s most likely not the only one who’s reached that conclusion after witnessing head coach Mike Budenholzer and Kevin Durant’s heated exchange during a timeout against the […]

The Toronto Raptors hit the road to take on the Phoenix Suns Monday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Raptors-Suns prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Raptors-Suns NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Raptors-Suns Odds Toronto Raptors: +9 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up a 107-96 win over the Phoenix Suns at home on Sunday afternoon, snapping their four-game losing streak. Lakers center Jaxson Hayes praised star point guard Luka Doncic after the game. “Man, that’s the best point guard in the league, so I trust he’s going to find me every time […]

Superstars having banter with one another will always be entertaining for sports fans. Case in point, Kevin Durant with Luka Doncic during the Phoenix Suns’ contest against the Los Angeles Lakers. Doncic drew a foul call on one play during the game. Durant reacted to the call by going to the Lakers star and telling […]

It was not a good first half for the Phoenix Suns as they were down 54-37 and couldn’t get anything going on either side of the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers. Stephen A. Smith was not a fan of how the Suns were playing and issued a message to the viewers during halftime. “We […]

After Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic was going off, Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant and his head coach Mike Budenholzer appeared to be at it again. After a heated exchange during a 119-117 win against the Los Angeles Clippers earlier this month, Durant and Budenholzer argued during a timeout in the second quarter of […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has been upgraded to available for Sunday’s matinee against the Phoenix Suns as he works through a right ankle sprain. Dorian Finney-Smith, Jaxson Hayes and Gabe Vincent are all also available after missing the last game. Doncic was previously listed as probable for the Suns showdown. Finney-Smith and Vincent […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Suns-Lakers prediction and pick. Sunday’s matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns promises to be intense. The Lakers, seeking to extend their six-game […]

The Phoenix Suns may have found a winning formula, and it starts with Devin Booker’s playmaking ability. The Suns snapped a two-game losing streak with a 122-106 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night, improving to 31-36 on the season. They remain 3.5 games behind the Dallas Mavericks (33-35) for the 10th seed in […]

After a 122-106 win against the Sacramento Kings, Phoenix Suns guard Tyus Jones opened up about his team’s playoff hopes this season. His team improved to 31-36, the eleventh-best record in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, Suns owner Matt Ishbia recently reacted to the disappointing season. Jones didn’t hold back on the team’s high expectations heading into 2024-25. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were unwilling to part with Jaden McDaniels in trade discussions for Kevin Durant, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. While Anthony Edwards was an expected untouchable in negotiations, Minnesota also refused to include McDaniels in their pursuit of Durant at this season’s trade deadline. Scotto reported that while the Timberwolves made an effort […]

As Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishiba set the record straight on Devin Booker’s future with the organization, he also shared his candid thoughts on about the performance of the team this season. While there have been rumors around Suns stars Kevin Durant and Booker, Ishiba clears the air there and mostly about this year. With […]

If the Phoenix Suns don’t make the play-in tournament or the playoffs as a whole, majority owner Mat Ishbia has a bold strategy to take. Some are expecting the Suns to entertain trade offers for Devin Booker and Kevin Durant. Despite that though, there’s a route that the owner wants to go. According to Ishbia, […]

The Phoenix Suns’ season has not gone the way that shooting guard Devin Booker, or Mat Ishbia would want it to. As a result of the shortcomings, teams like the Houston Rockets have inquired about Booker. That interest took place around the trade deadline. However, Ishbia ruled Booker as off-limits in any trade. He’s mentioned […]

A fight between Steven Adams and Mason Plumlee headlined the Phoenix Suns’ final game of their four-game road trip. During the second quarter, Plumlee was going for a rebound when Adams wrapped him up. However, the latter wouldn’t let go, and neither would the Suns center. As a result, both players didn’t let go and […]

With Kevin Durant becoming more and more likely to leave the Phoenix Suns, options are on the table. For former NBA Sixth Man of the Year Lou Williams, he wants to see Durant be in his element. After the Suns put Durant in a possible trade to the Golden State Warriors, it might’ve signaled the […]