Phoenix Suns Articles - Page 169

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 […]

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 […]