Phoenix Suns Articles - Page 159

Earlier in the day, reports surfaced that the Phoenix Suns were actively shopping small forward T.J. Warren, and that the Indiana Pacers were one of the teams in the running to land Warren. Just a few hours before the NBA Draft, the Pacers have made the move to acquire Warren, according to ESPN NBA Insider […]

The Dallas Mavericks are staying active in the offseason. According to a report from ESPN’s Ian Begley, the Mavs are believed to be among the teams that are interested in acquiring forward T.J. Warren from the Phoenix Suns. The Dallas Mavericks are among the teams who have expressed interest in obtaining Phoenix's T.J. Warren via […]

Phoenix Suns swingman Josh Jackson appears to be in more legal trouble right now following reports that he inadvertently got his 4-month-old girl high on marijuana. A copy of Jackson’s court documents have been released, and it details the disturbing accusations against him: Per @TerezOwens, Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson is being accused in family […]

Several reports have been released in recent days indicating that the Phoenix Suns have interest in acquiring Pacers point guard Aaron Holiday. However, it sounds like those claims were misguided. According to a report from John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7, the Suns are not interested in trading for Holiday: Contrary to reports the Suns […]

The Phoenix Suns could potentially use point guard Tyler Johnson as a trade chip if he opts into the last season of his contract for the 2019-20 season, according to ESPN’s Zach Lowe. The organization has no definitive point guard as of now, and Johnson’s second-half of the 2018-19 season did little to prove he […]

In truly earth-shattering news, Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns has responded, at long last, to Kyle Kuzma of the Los Angeles Lakers using an absolute glut of eye emojis on Twitter. This is excessive https://t.co/SV62PCIS9y — Book (@DevinBook) June 19, 2019 That’s right, folks, we’ve reached the zenith of the NBA’s loopy pre-draft season. […]

The Phoenix Suns are reportedly interested in Darren Collison, but it appears the veteran guard is not interested in moving to the desert this summer. Collison is expected draw interests from teams who are in need for a point guard, including the Suns. However, John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 Phoenix revealed that signing Collison […]

The Phoenix Suns will reportedly pursue Patrick Beverley, Darren Collison, Cory Joseph and Ricky Rubio this summer in free agency, according to 98.7 FM Arizona’s Sports Station’s John Gambadoro. The Suns have been looking for a starting-caliber point guard ever since they traded Eric Bledsoe to the Milwaukee Bucks in 2017. Beverley, Collison, Joseph and […]

Phoenix Suns general manager James Jones says he’s planning to keep the sixth overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. The Suns have been rumored to be shopping the sixth pick, but Jones shut down those reports on Tuesday. “I’m comfortable staying there,” Jones said, via Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic. “Not looking to […]

The Phoenix Suns will reportedly not pursue point guard D’Angelo Russell this summer in free agency, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7. Russell becomes a restricted free agent this offseason, meaning the Brooklyn Nets can match any offer sheet should Russell sign one with another team. However, if the Nets sign All-Star point […]

Contrary to an earlier report by The Athletic, the Phoenix Suns do not intend to move forwards T.J. Warren and Josh Jackson along with the No. 6 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, according to Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. Warren and Jackson are the two most valuable pieces the franchise has next […]

The Phoenix Suns and everyone else in the NBA would be hard-pressed to find a player who has fallen farther than Isaiah Thomas over the last few years. Just three seasons ago, Thomas was an MVP candidate after a masterful 2016-17 campaign with the Boston Celtics in which he averaged 28.9 points, 5.9 assists and […]

The Suns appear to be exploring their options ahead of the opening of this year’s NBA free agency (June 30). According to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic, Phoenix could be open to the idea of trading some of their young assets, including T.J. Warren and Josh Jackson. The Suns aren’t just talking […]

The Brooklyn Nets are looking to make franchise-altering moves this offseason, but it may include letting go of some prominent contributors from their 42-win 2018-19 season — which was highlighted by a playoff appearance. According to SNY’s Ian Begley, if the Nets come to an agreement with point guard Kyrie Irving in free agency, D’Angelo […]

After months of speculation, rumors and drama, the New Orleans Pelicans’ Anthony Davis saga has finally come to an end. The Pelicans traded Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday afternoon for Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart and three future first-round picks, including the No. 4 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Pelicans […]

Incoming second-year swingman Mikal Bridges is already spending some time with new Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams. The 22-year-old Bridges is excited about what the coach brings to the table and believes that he’s going to be great. Per Cody Cunningham of Suns.com, the 10th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft shared his […]

The Phoenix Suns may have finished with the worst record in the Western Conference, but that didn’t manifest into any luck in the NBA Draft Lottery, as they ended up landing the sixth overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Still, while the Suns can kiss their Zion Williamson dreams goodbye, they can still land […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. posted a cryptic message on Twitter, generating speculations about his future. Oubre will be a restricted free agent after the 2018-19 NBA season. The 23-year-old posted a line on Twitter, talking about the business side of things in the league. “Never take it personally, it’s whatever when we handlin’ […]

Though most of the basketball-loving public’s attention remains fixed on the NBA Finals, in which the Toronto Raptors bested the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 on Friday night, the NBA unveiled a press release that outlined the teams involved and schedule for the NBA Mexico City Games 2019. The upcoming 2019-20 season marks the […]

With the first three games now behind us and game 4 set to tip off on Friday night, the NBA Finals are nearing an end. Thankfully, there is never a down moment in this beautiful league and the crowning of the 2019 NBA Champions will signal the start to the increasingly hectic 2019 NBA offseason. […]

Phoenix Suns officials traveled to Lubbock, Texas for a private workout with Texas Tech guard Jarrett Culver, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. In two seasons with the Red Raiders, Culver averaged 14.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists. He exploded onto the draft scene with a dominant sophomore season, averaging 18.5 points, […]

Recently appointed Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams appears to be pumped about his new job. The former New Orleans Pelicans head honcho recently spoke about one of his new team’s young stars, Deandre Ayton, and described how impressed he has been with the 20-year-old after the two recently touched base: Monty Williams said he’s […]

The Phoenix Suns have no clear route to immediately improving their team besides the recent hire of head coach Monty Williams. Having struck out in the NBA Draft Lottery and fallen outside of the top three, despite having one of the worst three records in the league last season, along with a 14% chance to […]

James Jones and the Phoenix Suns are entering a very important offseason for the future of their franchise. After choosing to hire Monty Williams to be their new head coach, the Suns now have to add to their roster in order to take a leap forward. That will all start with the 2019 NBA Draft. […]

According to a Tuesday afternoon report from Marc Stein of The New York Times, the Phoenix Suns and new head coach Monty Williams are continuing to add to the team’s new-look coaching staff. Stein is now reporting that Oklahoma Thunder assistant coach Darko Rajakovic is expected to join Williams’ coaching staff in Phoenix. “The Suns […]

Great defense isn’t as sexy as great offense. That’s an unfortunate reality that is tough to accept for somebody who really appreciates some good two-way basketball. However, defense still plays a major part in winning championships. There’s no denying the offensive brilliance of the Golden State Warriors has been a huge part of their success, […]

The Phoenix Suns will prioritize the signing of restricted free agent Kelly Oubre Jr., according to Shams Charania of The Athletic; a player they received in exchange for veteran Trevor Ariza upon trading him prior to the deadline. Oubre averaged 20.2 points per game in 12 starts for the Suns during their best stretch of […]

A recently-reported story surrounding the Phoenix Suns’ interest in shopping their No. 6 overall pick in pursuit of a veteran point guard was recently refuted by Arizona Sports radio host John Gambadoro, who notes the franchise will instead eye some soon-to-be free agents instead. Among them are L.A. Clippers defensive ace Patrick Beverley, Philadelphia 76ers […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams has hired Steve Blake and Randy Ayers as his assistants. Per basketball reporter Peter Vecsey, Williams has hired Blake, who spent 13 years in the NBA as a player. The 38-year-old played with eight different teams before hanging up his jersey for good in 2016. Steve Blake was hired […]

Phoenix Suns big man DeAndre Ayton is coming off of a terrific rookie campaign in which he averaged 16.3 points and 10.3 rebounds over 30.7 minutes per game while shooting 58.5 percent from the floor and 74.6 percent from the free-throw line. While his season was overshadowed by fellow rookies Luka Doncic and Trae Young […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers’ terrible season, rumors have spread throughout the league that the team is ready to trade point guard Lonzo Ball. A Lakers News Twitter account posted an update about offers the team had received for Ball: The #Bulls and #Suns are reportedly offering their 2019 lottery picks in the June draft […]

The Phoenix Suns are in dire need of a formidable point guard that should be able to nicely round out their current line up. So much so, that according to a report by ESPN’s Jonathan Givony, the Suns are apparently willing to offer their No. 6 pick in the upcoming draft at the right price. […]

The Chicago Bulls and Phoenix Suns are reportedly offering their 2019 lottery picks in the June draft for Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball, according to Jason McIntyre of FS1. The Suns have the sixth overall pick, while the Bulls have the seventh. The Lakers own the fourth overall pick. McIntyre reports Suns owner […]

The 2019 NBA Playoffs have been a roller coaster through the first rounds and game 1 of the Finals. It’s looking like there will little doubt that the upcoming NBA offseason will be a wild one, as well. A truckload of big-name free agents have the potential to change the landscape of the NBA. Some […]

The Phoenix Suns superstar shooting guard Devin Booker is a vocal supporter of the WNBA, particularly of their counterpart the Phoenix Mercury, and he was on hand to support them again in their home opening night regular season matchup against the Las Vegas Aces. Live in Phoenix 📍@DevinBook in the building! 🙌 @PhoenixMercury pic.twitter.com/R3GHKghCmL — […]

It’s the offseason, but the Phoenix Suns can’t avoid getting bad news. According to reports, Suns forward Josh Jackson is wearing a soft cast and is walking on crutches after tweaking his foot. However, Phoenix general manager James Jones emphasized that the cast and crutches are only precautionary measures, suggesting that the injury is not […]

Julius Randle is interested in signing with the Phoenix Suns when he becomes a free agent this summer. Randle has a player option for next season, but the 24-year-old forward is expected to opt out and test the market in July. The former Kentucky standout will likely leave New Orleans, knowing that the Pelicans are […]

The Phoenix Suns reportedly will not trade for Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul despite needing a starting-caliber floor general on the roster, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7. The Rockets are reportedly actively looking to trade Paul, who is 34 and has roughly $124 million left on his contract. https://twitter.com/Gambo987/status/1133855304741924866 The Suns […]

The Phoenix Suns once again enter an important offseason, which is nothing new for the franchise at this point. It’s been a while since the Suns have been able to find sustained success, especially considering that they haven’t won more than 24 games in a single season since the 2014-15 campaign. But it’s also equally […]