Phoenix Suns Articles - Page 187

There had to be some uncertainty for Phoenix Suns rookie Josh Jackson over the last few weeks. Once news broke that Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving was requesting a trade from the Cavs, the Suns emerged as a potential landing spot for the All-Star. Any theoretical Suns-Cavs trade centered around Irving was also going […]

The Phoenix Suns finished the 2016-17 campaign at the bottom of the Western Conference with a pathetic record of 24-58 — second worst in the NBA. Notwithstanding the different aesthetic tastes of their fans, it’s probably safe to say that the Suns’ faithful would find it more appealing to stare at the team’s new uniform […]

Over the last 30 regular seasons, there has been a total of 209 performances in which a player scored 50 or more points (note that MJ, Kobe, AI and Lebron are responsible for over a third of those games). Seems like a large number in a vacuum, but when you compare it to the number of […]

Former Golden State Warriors guard Leandro Barbosa couldn’t believe his eyes when he found out his 2014-15 championship teammate Shaun Livingston had gotten married and he wasn’t in on the news. After finding out over Instagram that the newly re-signed point man had tied the knot, Barbosa immediately asked for an explanation. (Warning: Explicit language) […]

Eric Bledsoe is coming off his best season as a professional in his seven years in the league, but during the offseason, it’s been everything but basketball for him. The Phoenix Suns point man is coming off a career-best 21.1 points and 6.3 assists per game in an otherwise not-so-memorable season, but has channeled his […]

A really small kid stole not just the show, but the ball away from Devin Booker at the NYC Basketball League Kids Camp earlier this week. The Suns guard showed off his handle by going in-and-out and around the kid, but the key to a good crossover is getting low to the ground — thing […]

It’s throwback season for eight NBA teams this coming 2017-18 campaign with the league greenlighting the use of vintage threads for the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Golden State Warriors, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, and Phoenix Suns. This was earlier noted by Conrad Burry of Sportslogo.net, which also stated that the […]

Top 10 NBA Shooting Guards 1. James Harden Harden indisputably has the most complete offensive game on this list if not in the entire league.  He can drop 15 assists or 40 points on any night depending on what mood he is in and what defenses are giving him.  What makes Harden so special is that […]

As part of the preseason games in October, three NBA teams are slated to host Australian NBL opponents and will compete against them in exhibition games, according to the Associated Press. The Utah Jazz, who have Aussies Dante Exum and Joe Ingles in their lineup, will take on the Sydney Kings on October 2 inside […]

Exciting. Young. Those two words perfectly describe the Phoenix Suns right now, and leading the pack is Devin Booker. The 20-year-old phenom out of Kentucky had a stellar sophomore season wherein he averaged 22.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game last year, highlighted by a 70-point explosion against the Boston Celtics. With the […]

The viral Drive-By Dunk Challenge has seen its share of takers from Anthony Davis to even John Calipari himself. But this version of Derrick Jones Jr. may be the GOAT of this recent social media craze. Mainly, or only, known for his insane leaping ability, the Phoenix Suns forward jumped over an unsuspecting fellow at […]

Despite Kyrie Irving naming a shortlist of his preferred landing spots to the front office following his trade request, the 25-year-old could find his way out of a partnership with LeBron James and a Cleveland Cavaliers‘ jersey sometime in the near future. Having listed the San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks, Miami Heat, and Minnesota Timberwolves as […]

Twitter has been the platform of choice for a lot of players who want to share their thoughts and also connect with their fans, keeping their followers updated with what they’re up to these days, especially in the summer. Newly-acquired Oklahoma City Thunder forward Patrick Patterson recently took to his Twitter account a rather surprising string of odd rants. […]

Since it was reported that Kyrie Irving has requested a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers, a number of teams have already shown interest in trading for him, and making him one of their franchise’s cornerstones for the future. The San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks, and Minnesota Timberwolves are the teams Irving has named as his […]

Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight has suffered a torn left ACL and is in danger of missing the entire regular season, according to a report by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Knight was switched to a sixth man role last season after head coach Earl Watson appointed phenom Devin Booker as the starting shooting guard of the […]

Eric Bledsoe had the best all-around season of his career as the outright starting point guard of the Phoenix Suns, but what has troubled him the most is thinking about just how much better it could have been. The Kentucky product averaged a career-high 21.1 points, 6.3 assists, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game through […]

Eric Bledsoe has been hearing his name more frequently lately in the news. That’s after Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving was rumored to be demanding a trade and that the Phoenix Suns could be an ideal partner for the reigning Eastern Conference champions. In an interview with Scott Bordow of AZCentral.com, Bledsoe expressed his […]

Jared Sullinger is out of work and he’s hoping a new NBA contract would come knocking at his doorstep before the next pizza delivery man does. Sullinger is aware that a reason why teams aren’t contacting his agent that much this summer is because of his struggles to keep his weight at an unacceptable level. Speaking […]

NBA fans were left perplexed by news Friday afternoon that Kyrie Irving had demanded a trade to one of four teams: the Knicks, Spurs, Heat, and Timberwolves. These destinations are all explicable in some way, but there are roadblocks to all four possibilities. First off, we have to understand Irving’s intentions behind a trade. Irving […]

Whether you’re a Cavs fan or general NBA follower, Friday morning’s news of Kyrie Irving‘s trade demand hinted at uncomfortable change. Everyone gets used to certain players in certain uniforms, but when doubt creeps in, rumors run out of control. Rumored takers for Irving included the Spurs, Knicks, Timberwolves and Heat. Would you look at […]

The NBA universe was tipped on its axis on Friday afternoon when it was revealed that Kyrie Irving had requested a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers. His reported preferred trade destination is the San Antonio Spurs. According to Jared Dubin of CBS Sports, he has formulated a possible deal that could send the 25-year-old to his […]

In the last several months, Detroit Pistons former All-Star big man Andre Drummond has seen his name continually be tossed around in the rumor mill. According to Jake Fischer of Sports Illustrated, it was revealed that a slew of teams expressed interest in acquiring Drummond prior to the 2017 NBA Draft last month. Toronto called dangling […]

During his stellar 18-year NBA career, Steve Nash spent eight seasons with the Phoenix Suns and played his best basketball with the franchise. He was named MVP twice while a member of the team in 2005 and 2006, and is considered one of the best players to ever play for them. The 43-year-old Canadian international […]

The 2017 NBA Summer League offers everyone the first glimpse into the early development of young and unknown players. Rookies, second-year players, G-League standouts, free agent hopefuls, and rising coaches are all trying to make a name for themselves in Las Vegas. This year was no different as prominent NBA executives, players, former players, scouts, agents, and […]

The Phoenix Suns announced today that the team and general manager Ryan McDonough have agreed to a multi-year contract extension through the 2019-20 season. The team also announced that 14-year veteran swingman James Jones, recently with the Cleveland Cavaliers, has also joined the team as Vice President of Basketball Operations. BREAKING: Suns extend Ryan McDonough, […]

The time for the NBA offseason video game craze has come and only weeks after the announcement of the cover athletes and the Legend Edition of the franchise that has dominated the market — NBA 2K18 — it’s a body count of players disgruntled with their ratings in the game. Phoenix Suns phenom Devin Booker was […]

It is well documented that the New York Knicks are in pursuit of a veteran point guard to help mentor this year’s eighth overall pick, point guard Frank Ntilikina. Since the Knicks are devoid of cap space after signing guards Tim Hardaway Jr. and Ron Baker for a combined $80 million, the team is now looking to trade […]

The Phoenix Suns took a huge blow to their Summer League campaign as their promising young forward, Marquese Chriss, suffered what appeared to be a significant ankle injury during their game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday. In the early minutes of the second quarter, the 20-year-old Washington product twisted his ankle and was visibly in […]

After spending a whopping $80 million on their only two signings this summer, the New York Knicks are still in search of a starting point guard, inquiring about Phoenix Suns bruising guard Eric Bledsoe and free agent point man Ramon Sessions, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post. The Suns could become part of […]

The NBA Summer League 2017 enters the final stretch in Las Vegas with the playoff tournament beginning today at the Thomas & Mack and Cox Pavilion arenas. Playoffs are great for witnessing top prospects compete, but the NBA Summer League is more about young players getting experience and developing. Top 2017 NBA Draft picks Markelle […]

The Phoenix Suns and Alan Williams have agreed to a three-year deal worth $17 million deal, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. The 24-year-old was a restricted free agent and had received interest from the New York Knicks, but never truly materialized. This left the Suns as the only reported suitor for Williams’ services along with the ability to […]

Haven’t been keeping up with the storm-like free agency frenzy this offseason? This guide tells everything that is to know about the signings, trades, and transactions that have transpired through this busy 2017 offseason. Take a day-by-day look since the the start of the free agency period in July 1 and read all about them in […]

Who and what to watch in the 2017 Las Vegas Summer League The 2017 NBA Summer League comes to Las Vegas with nine of the Top 10 NBA Draft picks making an appearance in the annual event. Five of the NBA Draft’s top picks will play for fans, scouts, and media at the Thomas and […]

The Phoenix Suns have waived guard Leandro Barbosa, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The move will create $3.5 million of salary cap space, allowing the franchise more flexibility to accept incoming salary dumps along with any young assets or draft picks during a trade scenario. Barbosa spent the first seven years of his career in a […]

Following his promising season with the Phoenix Suns, the team has reportedly extended an offer to their young big-man, Alan Williams, in an attempt to retain his services. The said deal is believed to be a four-year contract. Hearing Suns offer of 4 years to Alan Williams is in the 5-6 million per year range […]

Paul Millsap is expected to be one of the most sought after free agents this summer. His rare combination of being a good defender and a proven scorer will be a commodity a lot of teams won’t be able to resist, and will make them pitch to him to bring his talents to their fold. […]

When the free agency period begins in next few days, things will hit a frenzy around the league with teams looking to speak with the top available players on the open market. One of those free agents is All-Star forward Blake Griffin, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent putting him in position […]

Veteran swingman Jared Dudley of the Phoenix Suns isn’t having a great offseason. According to the team, Dudley will not take part in any basketball-related activity for an estimated three to four months after the forward went under the knife to treat a left toe ligament injury. Here’s the announcement from the team’s official Twitter […]

Former ESPN writer-turned-Fox Sports personality Chris Broussard left Boston Celtics shooting guard Avery Bradley off both All-Defensive teams under the impression that Phoenix Suns phenom Devin Booker dropped a sizzling 70 points with him guarding him late in the season. Broussard came as a guest in Colin Cowherd’s The Herd, where he explained his reasoning. “Avery Bradley […]