Phoenix Suns Articles - Page 172

In a different era, Steve Nash would be taking shots on par with Stephen Curry or Klay Thompson — at least that’s what Mike D’Antoni would have wanted. According to Marc Stein of The New York Times, with today’s knowledge of the game, Nash’s coach in Phoenix would have rather had Nash taking “eight 3s […]

LiAngelo Ball was one of the many candidates waiting patiently for their name to be called in the second round of the 2018 NBA Draft. But the picks were called one after another and Ball’s name wasn’t called — not by his beloved Los Angeles Lakers at the 47th overall selection or the Phoenix Suns, […]

After losing LeBron James to free agency just this off-season, the Cleveland Cavaliers are left with a gaping hole at small forward. Thanks to some questionable deals in the past, their best option now seems to be second-year player Cedi Osman, who has potential but only owns averages of 3.9 points and 2.0 rebounds in […]

Rumors of the Phoenix Suns trying to acquire Terry Rozier from the Boston Celtics surfaced recently, blowing up basketball social media. The Suns never got a positive response from the other teams and Rozier himself reacted to the possibility of playing for another team next season. Oh yeah?? — Terry Rozier (@T_Rozzay3) August 31, 2018 […]

The trade between the Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets that’s bringing Ryan Anderson to the Suns was made official by the teams Friday. The full trade has Anderson and rookie guard De’Anthony Melton going to the Suns, with Marquese Chriss and Brandon Knight going to Houston. Anderson had about $5.7 million in guaranteed money chopped […]

The Phoenix Suns just made a trade for Ryan Anderson and De’Anthony Melton, but they’re still looking to make a move for a top-notch point guard. In a bid to get back to being a contender in a much stronger Western Conference, the team has reportedly pursued Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard, Charlotte Hornets […]

Despite last year’s struggles with losses and knee problems, Brooklyn Nets guard D’Angelo Russell remains unfazed by his contract extension negotiations following buddy Devin Booker’s max deal this offseason. Instead, Russell has sets his sights on improving his game on a day-to-day basis and helping the Nets grow as a team. In an interview with […]

Brooklyn Nets guard D’Angelo Russell is feeling great about his work during the offseason this year. Russell spent this summer strengthening his body by training alongside close friend Devin Booker, and the Nets youngster feels poised for a breakout season. “I’m in the greatest place ever, honestly. Like you said, motivation. I see my best […]

Adrian Wojnarowski reported early on Friday that the Houston Rockets traded forward Ryan Anderson and 2nd round pick De’Anthony Melton to the Phoenix Suns for Brandon Knight and Marquese Chriss. The Rockets have finally found a trade partner for Ryan Anderson. They have converted what seemed to be an untradeable talent into two rotation players, […]

The Houston Rockets sent the sweet-shooting Forward Ryan Anderson, along with the 46th overall pick in this year’s NBA Draft De’Anthony Melton, to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for the 2016 No. 8 overall pick Marquese Chriss and injury plagued Guard Brandon Knight. Another day, another off-season move. Anderson, 30, still has two years left […]

Ryan Anderson took a hefty slash on a future check, shaving $5.7 million of the guaranteed $21.3 million that will be owed to him in 2019-20. However, he could be able to recoup what he gave up to make the trade between the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns work if he is waived next offseason […]

The Phoenix Suns will have until July 10, 2019 to decide whether they will guarantee the full amount for Ryan Anderson’s final season of his contract, or waive him and owe him the $15.6 million remaining, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Ryan Anderson agreed to reduce the $21 million guaranteed to him for the 2019-20 season […]

The Phoenix Suns have been disheartened by what they have seen out of Marquese Chriss in his two years with the team, despite seeing him as a blooming prospect when they traded for him in 2015, selecting him with the eighth overall pick in the draft. According to HoopsHabit’s Gerald Bourguet, the Suns “were less […]

The Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns were involved in a huge trade last night as the Rockets sent Ryan Anderson and De’Anthony Melton to the Suns in exchange for Marquese Chriss and Brandon Knight. The main piece in the deal was sharpshooter Anderson, and the Suns already have big plans for the 30-year-old as well […]

Retired NBA star David West and Phoenix Suns swingman T.J. Warren have never played on the same team in the NBA, but not many people know that the two have a close relationship with each other, which is also why West’s retirement struck an emotional chord in Warren. In an Instagram post, Warren summed up […]

The Houston Rockets have finally found a willing partner to absorb forward Ryan Anderson’s onerous contract, as the team has reportedly traded the sweet-shooting big man to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Marquese Chriss and Brandon Knight, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Houston has traded Ryan Anderson and De'Anthony Melton to Phoenix for Marquese […]

Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns wants Nike to bring the retro jerseys back. Will the company grant his wishes? As posted by The Bright Side, below is a screenshot of Booker’s reaction to an edited photo of him donning the retro Suns jersey: Make it happen, @nikebasketball. pic.twitter.com/9EQGyAZ0CR — Bright Side of the Sun […]

A Grant Hill-Shaquille O’neal partnership in the 90s would be a full-blown coup. But in the twilight of their respective careers, they had the chance to become teammates when they played together for the Phoenix Suns. Hill had countless memories of playing for the Suns, and one of them was when O’Neal lost control and choked […]

The Phoenix Suns are looking to turn around their losing ways in the 2018-19 season. Behind rising star Devin Booker and No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton, the future looks bright for the franchise. No one is more enthusiastic about the upcoming season than Booker, who is the de facto leader of this team despite barely being able […]

Devin Booker has racked up a bundle of losses during his first three seasons of professional basketball with the Phoenix Suns, and while he has risen to stardom in relatively quick fashion, the soon-to-be All-Star talent claims the time to pick up some Ws has come. Booker just secured five-year, $158 million max extension — […]

Once considered one of the most dynamic big men in the league, a slew of injuries got in the way of Amar’e Stoudemire’s NBA legacy. However, based on his recent social media activity, the former ninth overall pick appears to be on the comeback trail. Stoudemire recently posted a photo of himself on his Instagram […]

The entire nation is mourning the recent passing of United States Senator John McCain. Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker has revealed how he, too, is one with the country by sending out a heartfelt tweet expressing his grief on the loss of one of America’s most prominent political figures. Today we lost an American hero […]

The Houston Rockets received a large blow to start their offseason when Trevor Ariza chose to sign with the Phoenix Suns for a one-year, $15 million deal. According to Tim Bontemps of The Washington Post, Houston could try to walk back that mistake by hitting the free agent wire, as they have last season, potentially […]

Newly signed Denver Nuggets point guard Isaiah Thomas is about to tackle a fresh start with his new team, and will wear a new number this upcoming season to signify a new beginning. New team. New number.#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/dqKFIlcZcP — Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) August 21, 2018 In the past, Thomas wore #22 for the Sacramento Kings, […]

Twins Marcus Morris and Markieff Morris had played together for their entire lifetime — from high school, to college, to the NBA, despite being drafted by different teams in consecutive picks. July 2015 marked the time when the two brothers would go their separate ways, as Marcus was shocked to learn the Phoenix Suns had […]

Phoenix Suns rookie Deandre Ayton purchased 300 tickets for those willing to wait in line for the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury single-elimination game against the Dallas Wings on Tuesday, according to a team release. The two teams will face off at Arizona State University’s Wells Fargo Arena at 5:30 p.m. local time, with the free tickets becoming […]

In a league that continues to get smaller and caters towards the golden age of point guards we are currently experiencing, it has become increasingly more difficult to find productive big men. Not only do we notice this by watching the NBA consistently, but the numbers are also backing this up, as only five frontcourt […]

Euroleague star Alexey Shved continues to draw interest from the NBA, and has turned down contracts from the New Orleans Pelicans, Minnesota Timberwolves, Memphis Grizzlies and Phoenix Suns this off-season. It’s obvious to see why Shved is hot property at the moment, as he is coming off yet another impressive campaign in which he was […]

Former Phoenix Sun player and current commentator, Tom Chambers, has reportedly been charged with two counts of physical assault and disorderly conduct, according to a report by TMZ. Chambers, who retired from the NBA in 1997 and had his No. 24 jersey retired by the Suns, was dining in Isabella’s Kitchen back on April 15 […]

Brandon Knight is probably more known by fans as the poor dude former Los Angeles Clippers big man DeAndre Jordan got brutally yammed over some years back. Knight has moved over from that, though, and is now looking forward to reminding NBA fans that he still exists. If fans are wondering whatever happened to Knight […]

Deandre Ayton and Luka Doncic — the first and second overall picks of this year’s draft seem to be growing a liking to each other. Recently, the Dallas Mavericks guard said that the Phoenix Suns big man will win this year’s award for the best rookie. Speaking with ESPN’s Chris Forsberg, Doncic was asked who he […]

It’s really too bad that no rookies from the 2018 draft class have any personality. Mo Bamba and Deandre Ayton got together for a hilarious dance session (and some singing) to the tune of “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen. They might look ridiculous in this, but this song is an absolute banger. It’s […]

Washington Wizards swingman Bradley Beal and Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker recently teamed up for a pick-up game at Rico Hines’ private basketball camp. Though they play for different organizations in the pros, the two stars showed flashes of great chemistry at this event. Beal and Booker have several tricks in their proverbial bags, and […]

Really good basketball organizations do not magically appear in the NBA. They are a result of hard work, foresight, good decision making, and sometimes a little bit of gambling. Some reap the rewards while others the disaster. There is no exemption to this rule. Even some of the best and most successful organizations had a […]

With a chapter of NBA basketball now over, teams look forward to a fresh slate this season. New and old faces with their respective teams are going to be out there carving out a legacy to be remembered. With the wild free agency nearly over, we already have a picture of what to expect this […]

During an exhibition game held at UCLA, Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors and Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns teamed up. And it was one heck of a scoring exhibition. Check out the clip below to see two of the best offensive talents in the world in action: To see Durant team up […]

The 2018 NBA Draft’s first overall pick in Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton drew a picture of himself dunking on Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers. The news quickly reached the Sixers star himself and he reacted in his own classic fashion. I love when KIDS dream BIG #ThisIsWhyWePlay #WhereAmazingHappens https://t.co/o2SOGMJjIs — Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) […]

With scoring machine Devin Booker already taking the bulk of the perimeter offense for the Phoenix Suns, the team drafted big man Deandre Ayton with the 1st overall pick of the 2018 NBA Draft. The Suns will be relying on Ayton to wreak havoc inside the paint and challenge the defense of big men around […]

It seems like Phoenix Suns rookie Deandre Ayton is greatly enjoying his life so far as an NBA player. While taking photos at the NBA Rookie Photo Shoot, Ayton was in a playful mood, grabbing a mic in between shots to sing along to Ella Mai’s radio hit “Boo’d Up.” While dancing and doing his […]