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Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is currently dealing with an ankle injury. So when will Durant return? Kay Adams recently asked Durant if he will play on Friday night against the Utah Jazz during the Suns star’s appearance on Up & Adams. “I don’t know,” Durant responded. “That’s one of those things… As we get […]

With NBA trade season approaching, one name that could be available via trade is Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. While ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported that Butler is a prime trade candidate with a list of preferred destinations, Butler’s agent refuted those reports. One of the teams mentioned as a Jimmy Butler trade destination […]

As the NBA season heats up, so are various trade rumors around some of the league’s biggest stars. Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler has been at the top of that list, with numerous teams linked to the two-way veteran star over the last few weeks. On Wednesday, the Phoenix Suns entered the race. The Suns […]

The Phoenix Suns are amid a three-game losing skid, and it hasn’t been encouraging for some to see. Regardless, point guard Tyus Jones and forward Royce O’Neale have a different outlook on their losing streak. Both players spoke after Tuesday’s practice and explained what they believe the underlying issue is. “We’re not playing a complete […]

After Kevin Durant sustained an ankle injury that’s sidelined him for over a week, the Phoenix Suns forward has a potential return date. Durant could either return for Friday’s action against the Utah Jazz, or the Suns’ home matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Phoenix will need its […]

Nearly one week after Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant suffered an ankle injury, some very positive news headed the Suns’ way. Before Sunday’s game against the Orlando Magic, head coach Mike Budenholzer told AZCentral’s Duane Rankin that the Phoenix forward is trending in the right direction toward playing. “We feel like the reports that we’re […]

In the Phoenix Suns’ second consecutive loss since Kevin Durant’s ankle injury, one unheralded bench player has risen to the occasion… that being Royce O’Neale. The former Baylor basketball standout is known for being a premier three-and-d player. His perimeter shooting and gritty defense have been a staple for a Phoenix team loaded with superstars. […]

The NBA season continues and we have a tilt between the Phoenix Suns and the Orlando Magic on Sunday.  It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Suns-Magic prediction and pick. The Phoenix Suns face the Orlando Magic on Sunday in a critical matchup for both teams. The Suns (12-10) are struggling, coming […]

MIAMI – After the Miami Heat monstrously beat the Los Angeles Lakers last Wednesday, they won their second straight impressively against the Phoenix Suns Saturday night to start a back-to-back, 121-111. After a bounce-back performance from Heat star Bam Adebayo, he stacked another powerful performance after a relatively cold start to the season as he […]

The Phoenix Suns will face the Miami Heat on Saturday Night. Everyone is taking their talents to South Beach as we share our NBA odds series and make a Suns-Heat prediction and pick. The Suns lead the head-to-head series 40-32. Recently, the Suns edged out the Heat 115-112 on November 6, 2024, at the Footprint Center. […]

Earlier this year at the 2024 NBA Playoffs, the Suns were one of the most disappointing teams. As early as the first round, they were swept by the up-and-coming Minnesota Timberwolves. However, with little to no room for flexibility or assets, the Suns couldn’t even make the upgrades they wanted during the offseason. Nonetheless, they […]

In 2025, the NBA will be returning to Mainland China for two preseason games between the Brooklyn Nets and the Phoenix Suns, as revealed by Shams Charania of ESPN. By the time the Nets and Suns tip off their preseason game in October 2025, it will be six years since the NBA last played a […]

Phoenix Suns superstar forward Kevin Durant has a left ankle sprain and will miss at least a week, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Durant, who recently returned from a calf injury that sidelined him for seven games, suffered this ankle injury in Tuesday night’s NBA Cup game against the San Antonio Spurs. Late in the […]

The Phoenix Suns have suffered some bad injury luck this season, as two members of their Big Three–Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant–have already gone down earlier in the season, contributing to a five-game skid. While the team has mostly recovered, including a blowout win over the Lakers, the injury bug has struck Durant again during […]

The Phoenix Suns host the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday in their next NBA Cup matchup. Bradley Beal is listed on the Suns injury report with a left calf injury. Beal sat out during the Suns’ last game against the Golden State Warriors. Here’s everything we know about Bradley Beal’s injury and if he is […]

The Spurs visit the Suns on Tuesday! These two teams are playing well this season and are entering this game playing solid basketball. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Spurs-Suns prediction and pick. The Spurs struggled last season, but they look much better this year despite their inconsistency. They already look […]

A year after losing every one of their games in the NBA Cup, the San Antonio Spurs are on the verge of winning their group. Beat the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday and the Silver and Black will claim the West’s Group B. It’s that simple. They can still advance to the knockout stage of the […]

First impressions are critical, regardless of who it is. For the Phoenix Suns and Grayson Allen, his first start attracted praise from head coach Mike Budenholzer, and all-star Kevin Durant. After Saturday’s game against the Golden State Warriors, Budenholzer spoke to reporters and explained how Allen stepped up to the plate and had the fundamentals […]

Rookies sometimes make immediate impacts, and that’s certainly the case if you’re the Phoenix Suns and their rookies, Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro. Although both players came off the bench in the 113-105 win over the Golden State Warriors, they were instrumental in the victory. Dunn and Ighodaro scored just two and six points, respectively. […]

On a night where Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry all share the court, the Phoenix Suns had a special guest show up to the Saturday marquee matchup, reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year, Caitlin Clark. The Indiana Fever guard as appeared at other NBA games, most notably, she was at the Indiana Pacers […]

Oftentimes, greatness respects greatness, especially in the NBA, and especially if you’re Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, and Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker. The duo was together for two Olympic games (2020, and 2024) but have never been on the same NBA team. Regardless, the mutual respect and adoration between both men is […]

The Phoenix Suns (10-8) enjoyed a glorious first two weeks of the 2024-25 season. They were near the top of the league standings with an 8-1 record, courtesy of their newfound fourth-quarter prowess, and Kevin Durant looked like the MVP frontrunner. New head coach Mike Budenholzer appeared to unlock the full potential of this star-studded […]

On Saturday, the Golden State Warriors will battle the Phoenix Suns at the Footprint Center. It’s a Pacific Division showdown as we share our NBA odds series and make a Warriors-Suns prediction and pick. The Warriors are coming off a 105-101 loss at home to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Likewise, the Suns are coming off a […]

The second half of the Phoenix Suns’ back-to-back set highlighted a variety of mental lapses, especially on the defensive side of the ball. In the 127-117 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, the Suns let them shoot 51% from the field, 43% from three, and 95% from the free-throw line. Despite Brooklyn coming in as a […]

Returning to a former team as an opponent often leaves a variety of feelings. While that’s true for Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson, the majority of his emotions circled back to being thankful. He spoke to Kellan Olson of Arizona Sports during Wednesday’s morning shootaround and described his genuine thoughts about being back in Phoenix […]

The Brooklyn Nets will visit the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night at Footprint Center. Cam Johnson, Nic Claxton, and Dorian Finney-Smith were all initially listed on the injury report as questionable. Johnson and Finney-Smith are tending to ankle sprains, while Claxton is dealing with lower back soreness. Here’s everything we know about their injuries and playing statuses […]

Kevin Durant will compete against several familiar faces Wednesday when the Phoenix Suns take on the Brooklyn Nets at Footprint Center. While his Nets tenure ended sourly, the 14-time All-Star voiced strong feelings about his former team before the matchup. “I’m a Net for life. I’m always gonna say that; I always feel that. It’s gonna […]

On Tuesday night, the Phoenix Suns finally saw two of their best players, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, return from nagging calf injuries that have kept them out over the past few games. Durant’s absence, in particular, has been bad for the Suns, as they have gone just 1-6 with him on the mend. But […]

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 127-100 on Tuesday in an NBA Cup game. Devin Booker led the way with 26 points and 10 assists. Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, who both returned from injury for the game, each scored 23 points. After the game, Durant said “I feel good” after walking off […]

Although Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant returned for the Phoenix Suns against the Los Angeles Lakers in the Suns’ third NBA Cup game, their performances were overshadowed by Phoenix’s big man, Jusuf Nurkic. On the night, Nurkic had 12 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, and a steal in 27 minutes of action. While the numbers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have lost their third straight game, and their second straight third-quarter collapse, to the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Cup, but at least fans had a LeBron James highlight dunk answering a dunk from Kevin Durant in the second quarter. At that point, the Suns held a six-point lead, but they […]

The Brooklyn Nets head to the desert to take on the Phoenix Suns Wednesday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nets-Suns prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Nets-Suns NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Nets-Suns Odds Brooklyn Nets: […]

All teams in the NBA have been beset by injury woes to begin the 2024-25 season, and the Phoenix Suns are no exception. Two of the team’s stars, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, have been dealing with injuries, contributing to the Suns’ downturn in form. And with the Suns’ NBA Cup life on the line […]

The NBA continues with the NBA Cup tournament on Tuesday and we take a look at a matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Lakers-Suns prediction and pick. The NBA Cup matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers (10-6) and Phoenix Suns (9-7) […]

The Phoenix Suns will be getting massive reinforcements back for their NBA Cup showdown with the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night when Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal return from their respective calf injuries, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. While Durant has missed the Suns’ last seven games, Beal has missed the team’s last […]

Despite the many NBA trade rumors to the contrary, the Houston Rockets just aren’t that into Kevin Durant. Phoenix Suns owner Matt Ishbia discussed in an ESPN interview that he expects Durant to sign a contract extension with the team this offseason. Over the summer, it was reported that the Rockets were determined to trade […]

The Phoenix Suns have dropped four straight games following injuries to Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. However, the last of the Suns’ Big 3, Devin Booker, hasn’t performed at the level that many expect. He’s averaging 24 points, 6.5 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game in 36.6 minutes of action. The numbers on the surface […]

A 5-game skid for the Phoenix Suns leaves feelings of discontentment and an urge for a change. For Devin Booker, he broke down about what the five-day break from games will do for the team. “I think it’s an important time to get the guys healthy,” Booker said postgame to reporters. “We need the same […]

The Phoenix Suns are hopeful that both Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal will be able to return from their respective calf injuries on Tuesday when the team takes on the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Cup, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Durant has missed the Suns’ last six games, and Beal has missed […]