Phoenix Suns Articles - Page 166

Despite the recent rumors that said Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver was unwilling to send forward Trevor Ariza to his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers, the Suns were “willing to dance with the Lakers, but only on their terms.” According to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, after the first Ariza trade proposal fell apart […]

Rumors suggest that Kelly Oubre Jr. may not have been returning to the Washington Wizards beyond this season even if he wasn’t recently traded to the Phoenix Suns. Oubre and fellow teammate Austin Rivers were to send to Phoenix in the deal that landed Trevor Ariza in Washington, and now all parties will move forward […]

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose is upset over the team’s lack of urgency in their 107-99 road loss to the Phoenix Suns on Saturday. “We didn’t come out with the urgency of a team that wanted to win the game,” Rose said, per ESPN. “I think that’s how this game is played. You can’t […]

Losses have become a consistent theme for the Phoenix Suns over the last several years, and that has not changed this season. They currently have the most losses in the NBA this season with 24, compared to just six wins. Still, first-year head coach Igor Kokoskov said that Phoenix doesn’t play to lose: “We never […]

The Phoenix Suns are playing their best basketball in about a year, and Devin Booker loves it. “Getting a win? It’s fun,” Booker said per ESPN. “I’m just having fun playing with high energy. Crowd’s involved, fans are involved, playing good basketball. Nothing more than that I could ask for. Just going out there, playing […]

A three-team trade that would have sent Trevor Ariza to the Washington Wizards and Kelly Oubre to the Memphis Grizzlies will no longer happen, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. A lack of communication between which Brooks on the Phoenix Suns — Marshon or Dillon — caused the deal to fall through. The Wizards were included as the middle-man in the trade offers, and it […]

The Phoenix Suns are trading Trevor Ariza to the Washington Wizards for Kelly Oubre and Austin Rivers, according to a a report from Stadium. Sources: Phoenix is trading Trevor Ariza to Washington for Kelly Oubre and Austin Rivers. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 15, 2018 This is obviously huge news. For both teams. The Washington Wizards […]

The Trevor Ariza trade fiasco that transpired on Friday night is certainly one of the weirdest (non) transactions in recent memory. According to a report, the Phoenix Suns are claiming that they are not to blame for the failed deal. The Memphis Grizzlies reportedly pulled out on the deal after realizing that the Suns wanted […]

The past couple of days for the Phoenix Suns have been a media storm, with the rumor that majority owner may be selling the team. However, President and CEO of the Suns Jason Rowley and Sarver himself have denied all allegations claiming the franchise was looking into going that route. After Sarver had shared that he did not plan […]

Less than two months before the deadline, several teams are already looking for possible trades to bolster their roster. A lot of names have been floating around as of late, including Philadelphia 76ers sophomore Markelle Fultz. Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen gave his take on a theoretical three-team trade between the Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles […]

Phoenix Suns forward Trevor Ariza will not be with the team while trade talks continue following a wild sequence of events with the Washington Wizards on Friday night. Ariza was reportedly on his way to the nation’s capital in a three-team deal with the Memphis Grizzlies, but then chaos broke out when the discussions were […]

The Phoenix Suns are expected to trade Trevor Ariza and several teams are interested in acquiring the veteran forward, including the Los Angeles Lakers. The Suns were in advanced talks to move Ariza to the Washington Wizards before the deal fell through. The proposed agreement would have been a tough blow for the Lakers, who […]

A three-team trade that would have sent Trevor Ariza to the Washington Wizards and Kelly Oubre to the Memphis Grizzlies will no longer happen, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. A lack of communication between which Brooks on the Phoenix Suns — Marshon or Dillon — caused the deal to fall through. The Wizards were included as the […]

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Washington Wizards are in advanced talks on a deal to acquire Phoenix forward Trevor Ariza. Both teams are trying to finalize a multi-team trade tonight. The Washington Wizards are in advanced talks on a deal to acquire Phoenix forward Trevor Ariza, league sources tell ESPN. Teams trying to finalize […]

The Brooklyn Nets recently agreed to a contract extension with Spencer Dinwiddie, giving them some sort of relief after fearing that teams like the Orlando Magic and Phoenix Suns could swoop the rising point guard if they weren’t able to keep him. Spencer Dinwiddie and the Nets reached a three-year, $34.5 million extension, with a player option […]

The Phoenix Suns have been looking for a point guard for months now, and the team could have had Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is now with the L.A. Clippers, if owner Robert Sarver didn’t get in the way. According to Bob Young of The Athletic, Sarver — the club’s managing partner — overruled former general manager Ryan McDonough on a […]

Brooklyn Nets small forward Jared Dudley has never been one to mince words and that trend continued Friday afternoon when a fan asked Dudley on Twitter to comment on the Phoenix Suns’ practice facilities. Jared Dudley, who has played seven seasons with Phoenix in two different stints, says the Suns have the worst practice facilities in […]

The Phoenix Suns are embroiled in controversy after rumors surfaced that team owner Robert Sarver was threatening to move the team if he didn’t secure public funding for stadium renovations. Phoenix is disputing the idea that they were threatening a move, with team president and CEO Jason Rowley releasing a statement asserting the team’s commitment to […]

Phoenix Suns fans have about had it with the franchise’s ineptitude and the recent string of losing seasons under owner Robert Sarver. The attempt to get $150 million of public funding to go toward the renovation of Talking Stick Resort Arena was the last straw for longtime fan Josh Miller, who opened the petition at change.org, […]

TNT analyst Charles Barkley made a bold prediction during Thursday’s double-header broadcast, guaranteeing that the Phoenix Suns would come out victorious in their late-night game against the Dallas Mavericks. Chuck shot and scored, as his prayers were answered with a 99-89 win at Talking Stick Resort Arena, making this one of the very few bets he has […]

Rookies and other young players often end up making silly and unforeseen mistakes. Unfortunately for Phoenix Suns rookie Deandre Ayton, his time to not shine was Thursday night against the Dallas Mavericks. As creatures of habit, you can’t do anything but feel bad for Ayton. He steps into the free throw as if it was a […]

Rumor has had it that Phoenix Suns majority owner Robert Sarver may be looking to relocate the team to Las Vegas or Seattle. However, President and CEO of the Suns Jason Rowley and Sarver himself have denied all allegations claiming the franchise was looking into going that route. Phoenix resident Greta Rogers has suddenly become internet famous thanks […]

The Phoenix Suns made headlines on Wednesday, as rumors suggested that the franchise could be relocating to a new city soon. While the moving-out rumor has already been squashed, Suns superstar Devin Booker made it no secret that he is not in favor of the alleged relocation option. Booker posted a cryptic tweet, which was […]

Amid the controversies involving the Phoenix Suns possibly moving out of the state, team president Jason Rowley made it clear that such a decision will be a ‘last resort.’ In a report by Laurie Roberts of azcentral, Rowley said that if the city doesn’t agree to upgrade Talking Stick Resort Arena — the home of […]

After missing three games with a right wrist injury, Dallas Mavericks guard Dennis Smith Jr. is active against the Phoenix Suns. Smith may be a bit overshadowed by the season debut of Dirk Nowitzki who had surgery on his left ankle last spring. The 21-year-old, second-year player was selected 9th in the first round of the 2017 […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki is all set to make his season debut against the Phoenix Suns. Per Eddie Sefko, Nowitzki will officially enter his 21st season in the league. Per head coach Rick Carlisle, the 41-year-old will play limited minutes. It’s official. Per Rick Carlisle, Dirk Nowitzki will be active and play limited minutes […]

On Thursday night, the Phoenix Suns official Twitter account posted a video with majority owner Robert Sarver discussing the rumors of a potential relocation of the franchise to Seattle or Las Vegas. Sarvar said: “Hello, Suns. I hope you take a minute to listen to an important message that I wanna share with you. First […]

Trevor Ariza says he has no regrets about signing with the Phoenix Suns in free agency during the offseason. After spending the previous four seasons with the Houston Rockets, Trevor Ariza signed a one-year, $15 million deal with the Suns in July. The Rockets had the best record in the NBA last year and were […]

Few players have generated as much trade buzz so far this season as Trevor Ariza. News broke yesterday from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski that the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns are engaged in talks to send Ariza to the Lakers to join forces with LeBron James. The move would help Los Angeles add another veteran […]

After an uncharacteristic slump and a feud that was described as one of the most tense moments in recent memory, the Golden State Warriors are currently tied atop the Western Conference. After making the league believe, even if for a second, that they’re human, the Warriors are now starting to re-emerge as the unstoppable force […]

Though Phoenix Suns swingman Trevor Ariza was held out of Tuesday night’s game against the San Antonio Spurs, it sounds like he’ll be available for Thursday’s matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. Newsy tidbits from Igor post-#Suns shooutaround: * Trevor Ariza is expected to start tonight vs. Dallas after missing Tuesday’s game at San Antonio (reasoning […]

Despite the Los Angeles Lakers’ recent interest in acquiring former wing Trevor Ariza from the Phoenix Suns, Stan Van Gundy doesn’t think there is any need for him. Therefore, Van Gundy saw no point in trading away Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to acquire another 3-and-D veteran to plug into their system. “The Lakers’ season is going very well […]

Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki is reportedly ready to return to action after missing the first part of the season due to injury. Nowitzki underwent surgery earlier in the year on his left ankle, and that led to a long road to recovery that has caused him to be sidelined for the first 26 games […]

The Los Angeles Lakers appear to be one of the front-runners to land Trevor Ariza via trade with the Phoenix Suns, but they won’t give away any of their young core to do so, according to Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times. Turner writes: Lakers won’t surrender Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kyzma or […]

Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver has reportedly threatened to move the team, but President and CEO Justin Rowley is putting those rumors to rest for now. Rowley released a statement detailing the team’s commitment to Phoenix. Rowley says: “We have learned that a request has been made to continue the agenda item on the arena renovation […]

The NBA league office has fined Phoenix Suns forward T.J. Warren $15,000 for “directing inappropriate language toward a game official,” according to Jeff Zillgitt of USA TODAY Sports. The incident took place with 1:44 left in the second quarter of Monday’s 123-119 overtime loss to the L.A. Clippers. Warren received a pair of technical fouls […]

The Houston Rockets have emerged as a potential suitor for Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and could join the Phoenix Suns in a multi-team trade scenario, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Rockets are once again desperate for an upgrade at the wing position after the loss of Trevor Ariza, and […]

Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver has threatened to take the team to Seattle or Las Vegas after the threat of a denied vote to spend $150 million to modernize the arena could put his project in peril, according to Laurie Roberts of The Arizona Republic. Phoenix Mayor Thelda Williams and Councilwomen Laura Pastor and Debra Stark […]

San Antonio Spurs guard Bryn Forbes played the game of his life on Tuesday night, as he led his team to a much-needed victory against the Phoenix Suns. The 6-foot-3 combo guard secured the first ever double-double of his career, as he helped the Spurs overpower the lowly Suns, 111-86. After the win, Forbes shared […]