Phoenix Suns Articles - Page 168

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 […]

The Brooklyn Nets passed up on the immediate chance to secure Spencer Dinwiddie and his future with the team, as he became eligible for a four-year contract extension worth a maximum of $47.5 million over the weekend, yet the front office has yet to pull the trigger on a deal. “No news. Nothing to report,” […]

Rudy Gay of the San Antonio Spurs showed off his athleticism and perfect timing as he blocked Josh Jackson of the Phoenix Suns. Per the video posted by Bleacher Report, Jackson thought he had an easy slam after faking out Patty Mills. But then, Gay rotated quickly and had the presence of mind to prepare […]

The Phoenix Suns reportedly don’t have any interest in trading for Philadelphia 76ers second-year combo guard Markelle Fultz, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7. Markelle Fultz has been diagnosed with Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, an injury that affects nerves between the neck and shoulder resulting in abnormal functional movement and range of motion. The Sixers have announced […]

It’s been a struggle to get respectability at the beginning of the 2018-19 NBA season but the Los Angeles Lakers are now in fifth place in the Western Conference standings. In order to move up, the team is exploring trades and among them is a trade with the Phoenix Suns. According to a report from […]

LA Clippers shooting guard Lou Williams left Monday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns during the first half with hamstring soreness and did not return to play. Williams spent roughly 20 minutes in the locker room being evaluated before the Clippers’ medical staff ultimately ruled him out for the remainder of the game. Lou Williams […]

As December 15th nears and the majority of this past summer’s free agent class will soon become trade eligible, discussion surrounding which players are most likely to be shipped out has intensified. One of the most prominent names in talks has easily been Trevor Ariza. Following his 1 year, $15 million signing with the Phoenix Suns […]

According to Empire of the Sun’s Kellan Olson Phoenix Suns head coach Igor Kokoskov says forward T.J. Warren will be limited in the team’s Monday night matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. Additionally, Deandre Ayton will be in the starting lineup. Ayton will start tonight, per Kokoskov. Warren will play limited minutes. — Kellan Olson […]

Though he missed yesterday’s practice session with what the team is calling flu-like symptoms, Phoenix Suns big man Deandre Ayton has been cleared to start in Monday night’s game against the L.A. Clippers, according to a report from The Athletic’s Gina Mizell. Ayton will start tonight vs. Clippers, per Igor. #Suns https://t.co/seCMe5eLAw — Gina Mizell […]

Rookie center Deandre Ayton addressed his locker room tiff with Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker after the two had a heated exchange following a lopsided 108-86 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Ayton previously noted that the friction between the two was only a result of losing games and wanting to get back on a […]

The Phoenix Suns are currently finalizing a deal with free agent big man Eric Moreland, according to a report from Michael Scotto of The Athletic. The Phoenix Suns and Eric Moreland are finalizing a deal, The Athletic has learned. — Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) December 10, 2018 After buying out veteran center Tyson Chandler and waiving […]

Phoenix Suns swingman Trevor Ariza has been drawing a lot of interest from teams around the NBA landscape. In fact, there are said to be at least eight teams interested in his services, according to a report from John Gambadoro of 98.7 FM in Phoenix. Suns have heard from no less than 8 teams interested […]

Phoenix Suns beat reporter Gina Mizell has revealed that rookie center Deandre Ayton is under the weather and missed Sunday’s practice as a result: Personnel newsy bits from #Suns practice * T.J. Warren is expected to play limited minutes tomorrow vs. Clippers * Deandre Ayton missed practice with flu-like symptoms, Igor said. * Devin Booker […]

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Los Angeles Lakers are in talks with the Phoenix Suns to acquire Trevor Ariza. The teams have been working to reach an agreement with a third team that would take on Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope as part of a potentially larger deal, league sources said. The Suns want to […]

On Thursday night, a semi-heated exchange between Phoenix Suns rookie Mikal Bridges and team head coach Igor Kokoskov was caught on tape, as the former appeared to try and brush off his coach following being subbed out for a bad foul. Unfortunately, the clip went viral, and to most, it seemed like trouble was brewing […]

Phoenix Suns rookie big man Deandre Ayton and star shooting guard Devin Booker “exchanged words” after the Suns lost to the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, according to Duane Rankin of AZCentral. The Suns got blown out by the Trail Blazers, losing by a final score of 108-86. For the second consecutive game, Phoenix scored just nine […]

Many fans wondered why rookie center Deandre Ayton wasn’t in the Phoenix Suns’ starting lineup Thursday against the Portland Trail Blazers. The first overall pick of the 2018 NBA Draft came off the bench, with Richaun Holmes getting the nod at center instead in yet another ugly loss. According to Gina Mizell of The Athletic, the 20-year-old […]

The Phoenix Suns have been nothing but disastrous lately and one moment involving Mikal Bridges and Igor Kokoskov during their matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers only adds up to the dysfunction at the desert. In the third quarter of play, Blazers star Damian Lillard successfully fished for a foul on Bridges beyond the 3-point […]

The Phoenix Suns are having a terrible season, and they achieved a milestone Thursday that no team ever wants to achieve. As an insult to injury to their already dismal campaign, the Suns became the first team in the shot clock era to score under points in back-to-back first quarters: The Suns are the first […]

NBA legend Charles Barkley, who rose to prominence during his stint with the Phoenix Suns, is embarrassed by another bad start by his former team. Per NBA on TNT, check out Barkley’s reaction upon discovering that the Suns were on their way to ending the first quarter scoring fewer than 10 points … again: "Come […]

The Phoenix Suns are playing the Portland Trail Blazers on the road Thursday night. However, there was something strange about the team’s starting lineup. It lacked one key element in their rotation. The first overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft, Deandre Ayton, was omitted and did not start for his team despite being active: […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie point guard Trae Young has seen the effects of the rookie wall very early in his NBA career, as he’s struggling to carry the same electric pace he showed during his lone year at the University of Oklahoma with his new NBA team. Young is shooting 37.7 percent on the season and […]

Phoenix Suns forward Trevor Ariza is primed to be among the top trade targets after the Dec. 15 deadline, yet he has noticed the trend of superstar players refraining from joining the biggest star in the game: LeBron James. Stars like Paul George, DeMarcus Cousins, and now even Kawhi Leonard could pass up on the […]

The Phoenix Suns faced the crude reality of playing without their two top scorers with Devin Booker and T.J. Warren out of the lineup, picking up a sixth straight loss against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday after being down 36-9 in the first quarter. Head coach Igor Kokoskov and rookie center Deandre Ayton were puzzled […]

Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson is not too concerned about star teammate Devin Booker, who suffered a left hamstring injury upon a brief return from a left leg injury that caused him to miss a matchup against the Orlando Magic. Booker played only 17 minutes before departing a blowout loss against the Los Angeles Lakers, […]

The Sacramento Kings continued their solid start to the season on Tuesday night against the Phoenix Suns, outscoring their opponent 36-9 in the first quarter. It turned out to be a quarter for the record books, as it was the best opening quarter in Sacramento’s franchise history. The Kings have a 36-9 over the Suns after […]

It has been a tough transition year for Trevor Ariza from the Houston Rockets to the Phoenix Suns, but the veteran is still thankful for the opportunity. Trevor Ariza admitted that the losses have been tough; however, he pointed that his mission is not necessarily to rack up wins in Phoenix but to teach the […]

On Tuesday, The New York Times’ Marc Stein reported that Phoenix Suns small forward Trevor Ariza “is seen by rival teams at the top of the list of players who will be made available,” citing league sources. Phoenix enters Tuesday with a record of 4-19 and is not going to make the playoffs this season. So, will […]

Phoenix Suns swingman Trevor Ariza is expected to draw quite a bit of interest on the open trade market, according to a report from Marc Stein of The New York Times. The Suns' Trevor Ariza is seen by rival teams at the top of the list of players who will be made available via trade […]