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The Phoenix Suns are facing the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday, and Suns head coach Igor Kokoškov says star shooting guard Devin Booker will play. Booker has missed the previous three games due to a back injury. The Suns went 2-1 during that stretch, with wins over the Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings. They fell to the […]

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker is making moves both on and off the court. Booker has pledged a $2.5 million donation to Arizona children and families in need, deciding to give $500,000 a year over the next five years to Suns Charities: .@DevinBook pledges $2.5 million donation to support Arizona children & families in need! […]

The NBA kicked off a rather busy Saturday schedule with its most hyped game of the day, as Blake Griffin and the Detroit Pistons made their way to Staples Center for a matchup with the L.A. Clippers. Of course, plenty of eyes were peeled on the game and that included the Phoenix Suns’ Jamal Crawford. […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker is officially listed as questionable ahead of the team’s game against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night, but it sounds like there’s only a slim chance that he’ll actually play. Booker has missed Phoenix’s past two games due to back spasms, and it appears that he could miss a third […]

The Phoenix Suns are reportedly interested in trading for Dallas Mavericks starting point guard Dennis Smith Jr., according to Kevin O’Connor of the Ringer. The Suns have been looking for a starting-caliber point guard since last summer, and Dennis Smith Jr. has become expendable in Dallas with the emergence of Mavs rookie phenom Luka Doncic. […]

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker did not practice on Friday, and Suns head coach Igor Kokoskov says there is a “slim” chance he will play against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night, according to Gina Mizell of The Athletic. Booker has missed the last two games due to a back injury he suffered during a […]

The San Antonio Spurs were not supposed to play against the Oklahoma City Thunder as menacingly good as they did Thursday night. After all, they were coming off a 96-86 road loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. But they did – and they even have over 150 points to show as evidence. The Spurs […]

Phoneix Suns top players Devin Booker and DeAndre Ayton, as well as veteran guard Jamal Crawford, attended a discussion on a proposal to renovate the arena with over $230 million in funding. Earlier this season there were rumors that Suns owner Robert Sarvar might be moving the team elsewhere if he didn’t get the public […]

Phoenix Suns wing Kelly Oubre is becoming one of the most entertaining players in the NBA for all of the wrong reasons. On Wednesday night against the Dallas Mavericks, Oubre tried to asset his his toughness on the defensive end, getting into a stance and smacking the floor only to see Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic […]

Luka Doncic is clearly having an impressive rookie year. The 19-year-old Slovenian has been leading the way on the Dallas Mavericks’ quest of making the playoffs this year. Despite being new to the NBA, Doncic seems well-adjusted. He’s been able to create an offensive arsenal that’s difficult to stop, including a deadly step back jumper. […]

The Phoenix Suns (10-32) will have to play the Dallas Mavericks (18-22) without their star guard Devin Booker, who is out due to a back injury. Devin Booker will not play tonight vs Dallas. — John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) January 9, 2019 The Suns can’t seem to catch a break. They have lost eight of their last […]

Phoenix Suns general manager James Jones didn’t trade for small forward Kelly Oubre for a short term acquisition, as the 38-year-old wants Oubre to be with the organization for a long time. The Suns acquired Oubre on Dec. 17 from the Washington Wizards in the Trevor Ariza trade. The 23-year-old swingman will become a restricted […]

Phoenix Suns top overall pick Deandre Ayton has likely heard it all when it comes to comparisons to his greatest threat for the Rookie of the Year award, front-runner Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks. “I cringe a little bit,” Deandre Ayton told Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. “I have family and friends who […]

Phoenix Suns swingman Kelly Oubre swooped in with the putback dunk to seal the deal against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday. He came around from the right wing from a missed shot and sneakily slammed it in, giving the Suns a three-point lead with only 11 seconds to go. Kelly Oubre with the putback dagger 🔥 […]

After catching fire in the beginning of December, the Dallas Mavericks have slid backwards in the Western Conference. Their 18-22 record places them 14th and last in their division. Thankfully, they are still only 3.5 games out of the playoff picture in a neck and neck West. The real good news for Dallas is that despite […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Igor Kokoskov is leaning toward not playing star shooting guard Devin Booker on Tuesday against the Sacramento Kings, according to Gina Mizell of The Athletic. Booker played only 12 minutes on Sunday against the Charlotte Hornets, exiting the game with back spasms after tallying seven points and three assists in the […]

Phoenix Suns rookie center Deandre Ayton has been largely overshadowed by Dallas Mavericks sensation Luka Doncic and the “Lukamania” that has engulfed the NBA in the first half of the season. The 20-year-old is averaging 16.7 points, 10.7 rebounds and 0.9 blocks per game in his first season in the league. Yet, despite delivering as […]

Phoenix Suns star shooting guard Devin Booker did not practice on Monday and he is questionable to play on Tuesday when the team takes on the Sacramento Kings. Booker is dealing with a back injury. He’s considered day-to-day and will likely know Tuesday morning if he can play versus the Kings. Devin Booker is day […]

Phoenix Suns rookie big man Deandre Ayton says he and head coach Igor Kokoskov have talked about his development as an “alpha dog.” Ayton told reporters that the team’s defense isn’t as good when he’s not bringing energy and being an enforcer. https://twitter.com/AshleyNevel/status/1081659205830946816 DeAndre Ayton and star shooting guard Devin Booker are the two franchise cornerstones […]

The Phoenix Suns are planning to sign veteran power forward Quincy Acy to a 10-day contract, according to Shams Charania of Stadium and The Atheltic. Quincy Acy spent last season with the Brooklyn Nets. He played in 70 games and averaged 5.9 points and 3.7 rebounds per contest while shooting 35.6 percent from the field. […]

The Phoenix Suns could really use some good news. They’re one of the worst teams in the league with a paltry record of 9-31. Furthermore, there is some uncertainty regarding Phoenix’s Talking Stick Resort Arena and the future of the team in the Phoenix area. Regardless of any uncertainty, Suns president and CEO Jason Rowley […]

The Phoenix Suns are having trouble jumping out to fast starts, and superstar shooting guard Devin Booker isn’t quite sure how his team can figure things out. Booker is trusting to let the coaches fix this issue: “I don’t know,” Devin Booker told Gerald Bourguet of Hoops Habit. ” That’s not in my job description, […]

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton was inducted into Arizona’s Ring of Honor during halftime of the team’s game on Thursday night, with the rookie in attendance for the induction ceremony. Ayton spent just one season at the school before making the jump to the NBA, but it was clearly enough for him to wow scouts around […]

According to NBA.com, the Phoenix Suns are waiving Eric Moreland after signing the big man on Dec. 10. Moreland appeared in one game for the Suns, grabbing three rebounds and failing to score a single point. Moreland was cut in an effort to save money, but by waiving him, the Suns add to their dead […]

According to Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times, Lonzo Ball of the Los Angeles Lakers is endorsing former Phoenix Suns head coach Earl Watson for the UCLA job. Ball told Ganguli: “I’d like to see Earl Watson get the job.” Watson was fired by the Suns just three games into the 2017-18 season. Ball told […]

The trade of forward Trevor Ariza left a lasting impact for the Phoenix Suns, as the longtime veteran already left vestiges of wisdom on a young Josh Jackson. Ariza was acquired the first day of free agency on a one-year, $15 million contract, one the Suns looked to move as soon as the restriction to […]

Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson might not know it, but he served as an inspiration to Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton in his quest to becoming a professional basketball player and playing in the NBA. Deandre Ayton, the no.1 overall pick of this year’s draft, revealed that seeing Klay Thompson during a celebrity camp […]

The Golden State Warriors have been scuffling a bit of late, but they got right in a big way against the Phoenix Suns on Monday night. The Warriors cruised to a 132-109 win, their largest margin of victory since a 24-point victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Dec. 5. After the dust settled, Suns coach […]

Young players in the NBA often are avid gamers. Growing up in a world where there have always been video games readily available, many athletes are excited to use themselves or even their fellow players in action. This is the case for Phoenix Suns rookie center DeAndre Ayton. The 20-year-old phenom is an excellent scorer […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker is officially questionable to play in the team’s upcoming matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. Booker has once again been a dominant scoring force for the Suns, as he’s averaging 25.3 points, 7.2 assists, and 4.0 rebounds per game this season. However, there was some concern surrounding the […]

DeAndre Ayton had his best game in his young NBA career on Saturday. The Phoenix Suns rookie scored a career-high 33 points in their 122-118 loss to the Denver Nuggets at the Talking Stick Resort Arena. Ayton also did it efficiently as he shot 80 percent from the field, converting 16 of his 20 attempts. […]

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton is having a rookie season for the ages. In fact, the 19-year old big man is having one of the efficient debut campaigns in NBA history. According to Reddit user u/Xinpoint1, Ayton is well on his way to having the best true shooting percentage by a rookie of all time. […]

Devin Booker is having the best season of his career, and his most recent five games show exactly why the Phoenix Suns believe they have a budding superstar. Booker has five straight games scoring at least 25 points while dishing out at least eight assists. Those are ridiculous numbers to sustain and evidence of Booker’s […]

Kelly Oubre Jr. has only played four games with the Phoenix Suns, but he is already one of the most popular guys in the locker room. In fact, rookie big man Deandre Ayton loves the energy he brings to the table. The Suns acquired Kelly Oubre Jr. in the Trevor Ariza trade with the Washington […]

Boston Celtics small forward Gordon Hayward is only averaging 10.5 points per game on the season and has looked very rusty after missing effectively the entire campaign last year. However, Phoenix Suns veteran shooting guard Jamal Crawford believes Hayward is still finding his rhythm on the court and will ultimately come up big in the playoffs […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George will miss Friday night’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns along with teammate Alex Abrines, according to Erik Horne of The Oklahoman. George, who is nursing a right quad contusion, and Abrines (stomach illness) both missed shootaround earlier in the day, per head coach Billy Donovan, leaving the team without […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Phoenix Suns on Friday and All-Star small forward Paul George is questionable to play. According to Royce Young of ESPN, the Thunder listed Paul George as 50-50 to play due to right quadriceps contusion. George has yet to miss a game for Oklahoma City this season, having started […]

Deandre Ayton and the Phoenix Suns had a very slow start to the season. Out of their first 28 contests, they only won four games. They looked to be the worst team in the entire league. But suddenly in the month of December, things seemed to switch. They’ve won five out of their last seven. […]

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker has struggled with his share of injuries early in the season but came back with fury after missing 10 of the first 29 games of the season. Most recently, Booker trotted out a 35-point, eight-assist, seven-rebound effort in an overtime win against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, putting together […]