Phoenix Suns Articles - Page 149

Deandre Ayton had another monster performance for the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, finishing with 25 points (11-of-22 from the field, 3-of-4 from the line), 17 rebounds, and three blocks against the Los Angeles Clippers. It would, however, come in a losing effort, with the Clippers outgunning the Suns to emerge with a 102-92 victory in […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. is dealing with a right knee injury at the moment. Suns head coach Monty Williams told reporters on Wednesday he believes Oubre is getting multiple opinions on his knee, which means surgery could be on the table: Monty Williams believes Kelly Oubre Jr. is getting "opinions" with his knee […]

Josh Jackson is trying to revive his career with the Memphis Grizzlies, and he had his most impressive game yet on Friday in Los Angeles. Despite the Grizzlies’ 117-105 loss to the Lakers at Staples Center, Jackson finished with 20 points (9-of-12 shooting) in under 23 minutes off the bench — his first time scoring […]

Phoenix Suns star shooting guard Devin Booker has listed his Paradise Valley home on the market, according to Jeremy Cluff of The Arizona Republic. The home is about 5,600 square feet and has four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, according to the listing. It is listed for $4.195 million. Booker bought the home […]

The Golden State Warriors will sign free-agent big man Dragan Bender to a 10-day contract, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. This means Bender will reunite with former Phoenix Suns teammate Marquese Chriss, who has carved out a niche with the team. Bender is expected to sign his 10-day contract on Sunday, which would put him in […]

At first, it seemed as if 23-year-old Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns would not make his first All-Star team, despite producing his best overall season in his fifth year in the league. However, when it was announced that Damian Lillard would miss playing for Team LeBron due to an injury, Booker was chosen as […]

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker isn’t exactly known for his high-flying dunks. However, the first-time All-Star proved that he’s more than just a shooter during Sunday’s All-Star Game. In the second quarter of the game between Team LeBron and Team Giannis, Booker went up after a missed 3-pointer from Team LeBron teammate Chris Paul. Booker’s […]

Prior to his first All-Star game appearance, Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin booker sported a Kobe Bryant-inspired warmup jacket. The jacket is detailed with Kobe and Gianna Bryant’s names on the front along with a Los Angeles Laker logo with a black mamba detailed on the back. Devin Booker’s warm up tribute to Kobe and […]

Just a week ago, Phoenix Suns superstar Devin Booker was making plans on where to spend the weekend as he wasn’t a participant in the All-Star Game. However, a sudden Damian Lillard injury saw a spot open up for him at Sunday’s game. The media surrounded the first-time All-Star during his media availability on Saturday, […]

Sacramento Kings shooting guard Buddy Hield defeated Phoenix Suns All-Star Devin Booker in the 3-point contest. To make it even more dramatic, Hield beat Booker on his final shot: BUDDY HIELD WINS IT ON THE FINAL SHOT 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/JeMyvMcWiI — Sharperz (@sharperzus) February 16, 2020 Hield is averaging 20.4 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.2 assists […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel says Phoenix Suns star shooting guard Devin Booker and Golden State Warriors champion guard Klay Thompson are very similar. Vogel will get to coach Booker on Sunday in the All-Star game. He talked about what the Suns guard is like with reporters on Saturday during All-Star media availability […]

A groin injury to Portland Trailblazers star point guard Damian Lillard suffered just prior to the All-Star break opened up a roster spot for Sunday’s All-Star game. That spot was eventually given, after pleading from Lillard himself to Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker. According to Lillard, he had to convince Booker to take part […]

When the All-Star reserves were announced, many fans and players felt that Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker got snubbed once again. After all, the 23-year-old is having another impressive season. Now, with Damian Lillard out due to injury, Booker got his first All-Star nod in his fifth season. He will finally play in Monday’s game […]

After the 2020 All-Star rosters were announced, Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker was seen by many as a notable snub. However, an unfortunate injury to Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard earlier in the week allowed Booker to make his first All-Star appearance. Now, the fifth-year-pro showed Dame how grateful he is for […]

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker is planning to honor his Hispanic heritage by wearing a “Los Suns” uniform during this season’s 3-Point Contest, according to a report from Michael Lee of The Athletic. Devin Booker will represent his Mexican heritage during the 3-pt shootout after specifically asking to wear Phoenix's Los Suns uniform in […]

Charles Barkley discussed multiple topics with Yahoo Sports’ Ben Golliver while in Chicago for All-Star Weekend, including his take the idea of All-Star game “snubs.” “When you 5-75 you don’t have a right to be ‘snubbed’. Seriously, all the guys who say they got snubbed are on the worst teams in the NBA. Like, you’re […]

Memphis Grizzlies standout rookie Ja Morant gave a quick reaction to Devin Booker being named as Damian Lillard’s All-Star replacement. Morant was the one candidate who could have given Booker a run for his money, considering he has helped spark the rebuilding Grizzlies into playoff contention during his first year in the league. While Morant […]

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker has been selected to replace injured Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard in the 2020 NBA All-Star Game, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Booker will also replace Lillard in the Three-Point Contest, a competition which he won in 2018 by besting former champion Klay Thompson of the […]

Damian Lillard’s unfortunate groin injury has left a vacancy for the upcoming All-Star Game, as he pulled out of the 3-Point Contest and ASG altogether in hopes to fully recover from his injury. When asked who should replace him, it didn’t take long for Dame to invoke Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker’s name as one […]

A couple of hours ago, Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker was looking to disappear into the Arizonian wilderness during the All-Star break. However, it seems like his itinerary would have to be changed a bit as he’s a favorite to step in for the injured Damian Lillard. He was asked after the Suns’ 112-106 triumph […]

Devin Booker is among those who was snubbed in the All-Star game. With that said and no other activities during the extended break, the Phoenix Suns guard revealed that he plans to “get off the grid.” Per Duane Rankin of AZ Central, Booker said he plans to spend time with his family and friends, which […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard suffered a groin strain during Wednesday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Unfortunately, that will force the point guard to miss the upcoming All-Star Game. However, in his place, Lillard has nominated Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker to take his spot. Dame after confirming that he'll miss the All-Star Game: […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says he voted for Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker to be an All-Star reserve. The 23-year-old guard didn’t make the team and was pretty open about how he was upset about it. "I voted for him."#DubNation coach Steve Kerr on Devin Booker, who didn't make the #NBAAllStar […]

Mike D’Antoni was likely very ahead of his time when he implemented the pace-and-space offense with the Phoenix Suns, one he ran to perfection with dime maestro Steve Nash. Yet the two regret not doubling down on it and exploring it to its limits. During a recent sit-down, Nash and his old coach talked about […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers are “expected to check in” on Tyler Johnson, according to Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix. Johnson was waived by the Phoenix Suns this week, and there is likely to be a market for Johnson, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported. Johnson, 27, is in the final year of a four-year, […]

LOS ANGELES – Before the NBA trade deadline last week, Los Angeles Lakers guard Danny Green was reportedly part of trade discussions involving the New York Knicks. The Lakers were exploring their options on the trade market, with Kyle Kuzma and Green at the center of the deal with the Knicks (Green likely would have been […]

LOS ANGELES – LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have been through a lot over the past few weeks. Kobe Bryant’s passing rocked this team and the city of Los Angeles to its core, making it incredibly tough to get back to concentrating on the task at hand. Fortunately for the Lakers, the NBA […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers secured their 40th win of the 2019-20 NBA season on Monday night at Staples Center, with LeBron James and company making easy work of Devin Booker’s Phoenix Suns, 125-100. Although Anthony Davis and James put their stamp on the game, it was Rajon Rondo’s night to shine as […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma hilariously converted on an errant shot against the Phoenix Suns with an and-1 to boot. Kuzma’s shot didn’t even look like a shot at all. It appears that he was looking to kick it out. But somehow, someway, the ball headed to the backboard and into the ring. Kuzma […]

Another serviceable combo guard has been added to the NBA unrestricted free agent list, as the Phoenix Suns opened up a roster spot by waiving Tyler Johnson on Sunday. With several teams unable to reach a deal upon the trade deadline last Thursday, picking up from the free agent pool will be their last chance […]

Tyler Johnson is in the news. The Phoenix Suns opted to stay quite at the trade deadline. Regardless, it appears they will try to keep their options open for the rest of the 2019-20 NBA season. According to ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski, they will waive guard Tyler Johnson in order to open up a […]

An NBA player cannot score over 35 points per game without having a few crafty moves up his sleeve. Houston Rockets superstar James Harden proved that on Friday against the Phoenix Suns. Unfortunately for Harden, the Rockets star wouldn’t end up getting the result he wanted on the play. Matched up with Suns second-year wing […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves struck what some would call a blockbuster trade just ahead of the Thursday deadline, acquiring D’Angelo Russell from the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Andrew Wiggins and draft picks. On Friday, Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, who is very close with both Russell and Karl-Anthony Towns, reacted to the two becoming […]

The last few years have been tough for Isaiah Thomas. After becoming one of the better stories in the NBA during a standout 2016-17 season with the Boston Celtics, Thomas’ career began to spiral when he was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Kyrie Irving that summer. Thomas struggled with injuries in Cleveland, and shortly […]

The Orlando Magic and other unnamed teams have made NBA trade pitches to the Phoenix Suns for wing Kelly Oubre, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. However, Stein notes that the Suns have not been moved by any of the offers, and with the trade deadline closing in, rival clubs are running […]

The Phoenix Suns’ attempt to acquire Detroit Pistons sharpshooter Luke Kennard has reportedly hit a standstill. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the problem with the trade is that the two sides are unable to agree on the protections of the Suns’ first-round pick that would have been included in the deal. Detroit's discussions with Phoenix […]

The Phoenix Suns are fielding trade calls on Kelly Oubre with 22 hours and change to go before the NBA trade deadline, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. Oubre signed a two-year, $30 million contract to stay with the Suns this past summer. Phoenix acquired Oubre from the Washington Wizards last season in the […]

This season’s trade deadline is drawing closer, and the Detroit Pistons and Phoenix Suns are still engaged in trade discussions revolving around third-year guard Luke Kennard. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski initially reported discussions between the two teams earlier this week. According to Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press, the Pistons have been taking calls on Kennard […]

The Detroit Pistons have not been shy about their interest in potentially making a deal at the Feb. 6 trade deadline. It appears guard Luke Kennard could be on the radar of the Phoenix Suns. According to ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the Pistons are currently negotiating a deal that could send Kennard to the […]