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As the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Houston Rockets on Monday night, the team is looking to solidify themselves as the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. With superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the Thunder, Stephen A. Smith floats the idea that maybe Kevin Durant should be in the team’s radar if they don’t […]

The Phoenix Suns have been disappointing, and the majority of the blame has been placed on head coach Mike Budenholzer in recent weeks. The constant lineup changes, rotations, and other things haven’t resulted in success. Even though when the Suns hired Budenholzer, he was supposed to be the franchise’s savior. It’s been anything but. Although […]

It’s been just over a year and a half since the Phoenix Suns gave the Washington Wizards a metaphorical Get Out of Jail Free card, taking on the majority of Bradley Beal’s quarter-billion dollar contract in exchange for Chris Paul — who was traded to Golden State just 12 days later — Landry Shamet, and whopping ten picks […]

This is not how the Phoenix Suns envisioned things would go for them when they pulled off a blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant in 2023. In Durant’s second full season in the Valley, the Suns are on the outside looking in on the play-in tournament picture, as they currently have a 28-32 record, which has […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will visit the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night, with Bradley Beal expected to see action. The shooting guard missed the previous two games. When the Suns played the New Orleans Pelicans, he was out with the same injury. Here’s everything you need to know about Beal’s injury and his playing status against the […]

As the Phoenix Suns are going through a rough patch this season, there have been a number of reports to come out that could shake up the team. First, it was the Suns putting Kevin Durant on the trade block and there being a possibility of them splitting during the offseason, and the most recent […]

Phoenix Suns forward Royce O’Neale is winning on and off the court. O’Neale announced on Saturday (March 1) that he and his girlfriend, Paige Hurd, are engaged. During a romantic weekend, the couple jetted off to Viceroy Riviera Maya in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend. On Thursday (Feb. 13), the athlete […]

The NBA is a brutal league, just ask Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant. He has been through the wringer through this season alone. Most notably, Durant was involved in a Suns trade rumor without his knowledge. While he’s remained adamant on staying with Phoenix, that’s only a microcosm of what has happened. Only 24 hours […]

Kevin Durant is a big Bol Bol fan. The Phoenix Suns center has taken his team and the basketball world by storm over the past two weeks. Ever since head coach Mike Budneholzer inserted him into the starting lineup, the Suns have reaped the rewards. Funny enough, the Suns head coach talked about Bol finding […]

If anyone understands Phoenix Suns point guard Tyus Jones, it’s Devin Booker. The two have been in sync this season, despite the team not being much of it themselves. Through the ups and downs, it’s resulted in Jones changing roles a barrage of times. Interestingly enough, the Suns benched Jones in favor of Bradley Beal. […]

Early Friday morning, there was more fuel added to the Phoenix Suns fire. One NBA rumor suggested that Mike Budenholzer had a one-on-one message for Devin Booker. Unfortunately, that message wasn’t received too well by the Suns star. It was reported that the head coach asked the shooting guard to tone down being vocal. It […]

The Pelicans are playing well right now, while the Suns have been on a downward spiral entering this matchup for both teams. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pelicans-Suns prediction and pick. The Pelicans have talent but have fallen off a cliff. Their record is 15-43. They have won three of […]

As the Phoenix Suns are in a downward spiral, the latest report from NBA insider Chris Haynes adds on to the chaos, which is in regards to star Devin Booker and head coach Mike Budenholzer. After Booker had a cryptic message after the Suns lost three straight, he reportedly was asked weeks ago by Budenholzer […]

This might be the worst the Phoenix Suns have looked this season, and Kevin Durant understands it. Following a 124-116 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, the team seems deflated, and as Durant put it, pissed. As his teammate, Suns guard Devin Booker dropped a cryptic message, Durant was more straightforward. He spoke to reporters […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer is in the thick of his team’s downward spiral. Since coming out of the All-Star break, the team is 1-3, with a three-game losing streak. Although their lone win came against the Chicago Bulls, it was a bit too close to call. Funny enough, Budenholzer sounded off on an […]

Devin Booker is no stranger to being the Phoenix Suns leader. After all, Booker issued a firm demand to the Suns following an embarrassing loss to the Charlotte Hornets. Now, that firm demand has come back to bite the team. The New Orleans Pelicans came into town and beat the Suns, 124-116, in the first […]

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

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported that the Phoenix Suns will trade Kevin Durant this summer. During Wednesday’s broadcast of NBA Today, Windhorst made a bold claim about the star forward’s future in Phoenix. “They’re gonna trade [KD] him, and he knows that,” Windhorst said. He elaborated further, emphasizing Durant’s professionalism despite ongoing speculation. “There’s been a […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green surprised Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant with a story from the Olympics he hadn’t heard before. In a recent interview, the two former Warriors teammates discussed various topics, including Durant’s honest take on his future with the Suns and a secret Green has never revealed. On the day Durant […]

The Phoenix Suns have not exactly been rolling as of late, currently sitting in 11th place in the Western Conference after Tuesday evening’s overtime loss vs the Memphis Grizzlies. Kevin Durant has continued to produce at an elite level, but overall, Phoenix’s poor roster construction has cost them mightily so far this year. Durant has […]

The Kevin Durant story will come to a close on his terms. The Phoenix Suns star has been in a bit of a rut this season. Despite likely making an All-NBA team barring any injuries, it’s been quite the season. Players were benched, and Phoenix sits four games below .500. However, the Suns included Durant […]

For Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, he always had Diana Taurasi in his corner. Ever since he was drafted by the franchise in 2015, there was never a moment that the Phoenix Mercury wouldn’t help. After, Taurasi has left a lasting legacy on basketball as a whole following her retirement. With a relentless work ethic […]

Despite much of the Phoenix Suns’ struggles, once Bol Bol was put in the starting lineup, he’s thrived in the role. As a starter, Bol is averaging 18.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game. Luckily, much of the increased play has been a result of one thing. His confidence. For instance, Bol’s confidence […]

The Golden State Warriors made a big push to acquire Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns ahead of the trade deadline, but Durant didn’t want the reunion to happen. Because of that, the Warriors moved on and acquired Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat, while Durant remains with the Suns for now. Many speculated that […]

When Diana Taurasi announced her retirement, it took many by surprise. One of those was Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer. He explained before Tuesday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies how Taurasi will leave a lasting legacy. “Just a legend in basketball,” Budenholzer said. “What she’s done on the collegiate level, on the professional level, […]

Devin Booker has made it clear—he is not ready to say goodbye to Hooters. The Phoenix Suns star reacted with heartbreak upon hearing the news that the iconic wing spot may be filing for bankruptcy. His plea, “Plz don’t go @Hooters,” resonated with fans, racking up over 120,000 likes. As the news spread, DoorDash swooped […]

The Suns have been struggling, while the Grizzlies are playing like one of the best teams in the NBA. The Suns need this win more, but the Grizzlies have been more trustworthy. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Suns-Grizzlies prediction and pick. The Suns might be the most disappointing team in […]

Despite a team-high 30 points from Bradley Beal, the Phoenix Suns are now 1-2 since the All-Star break. Considering they have the hardest remaining schedule in the NBA, that metric isn’t a good one. Not to mention, there have been plenty of rumors to go along with their struggles. For instance, one rival executive said […]

The NBA seems to be listening to the long-standing criticisms of referees being too harsh with foul calls. There was a time when they would call techs for seemingly nothing, but the league office admitted wrongdoing with Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson’s recent incidents. It rescinded the technical foul called on Durant with 1:25 left […]

The direction of the Philadelphia 76ers is unclear. Their 20-36 record places them No. 12 in the Eastern Conference, 1.5 games out of the final spot in the Play-In Tournament. The 76ers, along with the Phoenix Suns, have been advised to look towards the future. A scout for a team in the East thinks the […]

Unfortunately for the Phoenix Suns, they continue to find themselves in plenty of NBA rumors. For instance, Bill Simmons explained Kevin Durant’s alarming behavior during the Suns loss on Thursday. Although that could be a spur of the moment, plenty of executives don’t feel that they. They feel this has been coming for quite some […]

The Phoenix Suns are 1-2 since the All-Star break, and Kevin Durant isn’t pleased. He caught the eye of Bill Simmons during Thursday’s 120-109 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Although Durant had a tough realization after Sunday’s ugly loss, Simmons was still stuck on Thursday’s game. He explained more on his podcast regarding his […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant came to a bitter realization after a rough 127-109 loss to the Toronto Raptors. The game featured a fourth quarter that saw the winners of Sunday’s affair dominate the fourth quarter 39-27. Familiar issues came up for the Suns, who have had a disappointing season to this point. And it’s […]

Kevin Durant and Devin Booker have weighed in on reports that Hooters is contemplating bankruptcy amid slumping sales. Bloomberg News recently revealed that the restaurant chain is considering filing for bankruptcy while engaging with creditors to restructure its operations. Booker previously took to Twitter, posting, “Plz don’t go @Hooters.” Durant shared an AI-generated image on […]

As reports of Hooters filing for bankruptcy have piled up, Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker isn’t thrilled. Although Booker has made Suns history this season, his social media game compares nicely to his on-the-court skills. Recently, he took to X (formerly Twitter) and gave a three-word plea to the news. He said, “Plz don’t go […]

Some things are best left unchanged. Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer felt that in its entirety on Saturday. He moved Tyus Jones from the starting lineup to the bench. Subsequently, he put Bradley Beal back in the starting lineup. It came as a bit of a shock since the move wasn’t formally announced. After […]

Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis continues to come into form as he had another nice game on Saturday night against the Phoenix Suns. Buzelis finished the game with 15 points on 5-10 shooting. He went 3-7 from deep and added three rebounds and one assist. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to get the Bulls a much-needed […]

The Phoenix Suns made a big decision involving the rotation roles of guards Tyus Jones and Bradley Beal. Heading into Saturday’s matchup with the Chicago Bulls, the Suns revealed they are benching Jones in favor of Beal. This means instead of having Jones in the starting lineup as the point guard, Beal will now have […]

When the Phoenix Suns swapped Josh Okogie for Nick Richards, it was a quality move and one that head coach Mike Budenholzer was a fan of. However, there have been some inconsistencies with his playing time. Although he’ll play the majority of the first three quarters, it feels like he’s virtually nonexistent in the fourth […]