Phoenix Suns Articles - Page 165

After his altercation with Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns which got them both ejected, Gorgui Deng of the Minnesota Timberwolves joked that he didn’t want a fight. He simply wanted to exchange jerseys with the Suns star. In the third quarter of their duel, Booker and Dieng got into a heated scuffle which led […]

During Tuesday’s matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Phoenix Suns, there was a bit of an altercation midway through the third quarter. Gorgui Dieng and Devin Booker got into it and were both subsequently ejected after their scuffle. However, they were seen running to the locker room after each other. It remains to be seen […]

After missing Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, both Deandre Ayton and Richaun Holmes have been ruled out for the Phoenix Suns game tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Initially posted by The Athletic’s Gina Mizell and later confirmed by the team themselves, the Suns will be without both starting big men once again, as Ayton […]

Phoenix Suns star shooting guard Devin Booker believes his close friend, Brooklyn Nets starting point guard D’Angelo Russell, should be an All-Star this season. D’Angelo Russell was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for Week 14 of the NBA season. Russell put up 28.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 7.0 assists and led the […]

Yes, Jamal Crawford is still playing professional basketball. Yes, the 38-year-old guard will be in uniform for the Phoenix Suns on Sunday evening against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The seasoned sharpshooter is now officially slated to make his return to the Suns’ lineup after a five-game absence, according to the team, via Gerald Bourguet of FanSided. Jamal […]

The Phoenix Suns will be without Deandre Ayton and Richaun Holmes against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday: Injury Update: Deandre Ayton (left ankle sprain) and Richaun Holmes (right foot sprain) are out tonight. — Phoenix Suns (@Suns) January 20, 2019 Both Ayton and Holmes suffered their respective foot injuries in Saturday’s 135-115 loss against the […]

The Phoenix Suns were minutes from pulling off the unthinkable, holding a 95-87 advantage in the fourth quarter against the Toronto Raptors, only to see the lead evaporate as tempers flared and Josh Jackson earned his second technical foul of the quarter, resulting in his ejection. The ejection proved to be a game-changer, as the […]

The Phoenix Suns are having a deja vu experience as they limp into mid-January with an 11-34 record. Last season the Phoenix Suns finished the season 21-61 which was dead last in the Western Conference. With less than a month before the February 7th trade deadline, the Suns need to consider making another trade. December 15th, the […]

The Toronto Raptors announced that they will be sitting out two of their best players as they begin their three-game home stand against the Phoenix Suns later tonight. No Lowry or Kawhi tonight. Load management. Or Anunoby. For Raptors — Ryan Wolstat (@WolstatSun) January 17, 2019 Both Kyle Lowry and Kawhi Leonard aren’t dealing with […]

The Phoenix Suns are signing veteran forward Quincy Acy to a second 10-day contract, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Suns originally signed Acy to a 10-day deal on Jan. 7. He has played in four games, scoring a grand total of one point and logging one rebound in the most anti-climactic stat-line […]

Indiana Pacers fans trolled Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre on Tuesday night, loudly chanting “John Wall hates you” while Oubre shot free throws. Indiana fans chanted "John Wall hates you" at Kelly Oubre 😬 pic.twitter.com/irS3VcdJyV — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 16, 2019 Kelly Oubre was recently acquired by the Suns from the Washington Wizards, where […]

Boston Celtics point guard Terry Rozier is not having the year many envisioned him having coming into the 2018-19 campaign. After a solid season that was capped off by a playoff explosion a year ago, Rozier was expected to take the next step this season and become a player who could end up earning a […]

The Phoenix Suns reportedly don’t have any interest in trading for Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr., according to John Gambadoro of ArizonaSports.com. The Mavs are reportedly looking to move Dennis Smith Jr. before the February trade deadline. The Suns have been looking for a starting-caliber point guard ever since last summer, but it […]

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 […]