Phoenix Suns Articles - Page 24

The Phoenix Suns entered their first preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers with an X-factor in Damion Lee. Phoenix won the game 118-114 on the back of Lee and other key contributors. Days before the game though, the Suns and Lee announced his status to return for the first time since the 2022-23 season. As […]

Entering his 18th year in the NBA, Kevin Durant is beginning to appreciate smaller moments as he closes out his decorated career with the Phoenix Suns. Part of that includes appreciating the games he has left against longtime rival LeBron James. However, in the 2024-2025 season, Durant acknowledged that he will now have to go […]

On Saturday, Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic sustained a left middle finger injury that will keep him sidelined against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday and will be re-evaluated in one week. Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer kept his message short to the media following practice. “We’ll just evaluate, see how he does the next […]

Phoenix Suns’ All-Star Kevin Durant is one of the few lucky athletes on the planet to have inked a lifetime deal with footwear and apparel sponsor Nike. After releasing 17 standalone Nike KD signature sneakers of his own, the brand has taken the liberty of re-releasing some of Durant’s most classic sneaker silhouettes in hopes […]

Kevin Durant is arguably the most unstoppable scorer in the NBA. Thanks to his combination of size and skills, Durant has established himself in the NBA for several seasons. Furthermore, his career has also seen him win two NBA championships, two Finals MVPs, an MVP, and 14 All-Star Game appearances. With plenty of success in […]

As the Phoenix Suns wrapped up their final day of training camp, forward Kevin Durant echoed a sentiment around the Verizon 5G Performance Center. Shades of high turnovers reminisced from the previous season. Durant spoke with reporters about turnovers needing to be addressed. “I think turnovers are the emphasis,” Durant said. “I think that with […]

After Damion Lee dealt with a meniscus injury that sidelined him for the entirety of last season, the Phoenix Suns guard revealed his status entering the new season. “I had like two dunks today and guys were like, ‘Oh man, might need to stop practice. D-Lee just dunked. What’s happening?” Lee said to Duane Rankin […]

Matt Ishbia’s Phoenix Suns are going all-in on a championship core built around Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal. Those three max-level players leave little money to be spread around the rest of the roster before huge punitive luxury tax hits start to eat into the operating budget. The front office knows the Suns […]

The Phoenix Suns feel like they have one of the best rosters in the NBA heading into the 2024-25 season despite their best player Kevin Durant recently turning 36 years old. Durant proved during the Olympics in Paris this summer that he still has a lot left in the tank, but it’s unclear how the […]

The NBA 2K25 game is now available for players to power up their next-generation consoles and take to the court as their favorite NBA players. Fans of the Phoenix Suns have plenty to look forward to with this game, as the team’s roster features several prominent stars including Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. Let’s take […]

As the Phoenix Suns signed Tyus Jones to a one-year, $3.3 million contract, both head coach Mike Budenholzer and guard Grayson Allen were smiling from ear to ear. During the Suns’ media day, Jones explained what the message was when he met with the ownership group. “That’s what they brought me here for, just to […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant celebrated his birthday on Sunday, and the 36-year-old forward received a special greeting from Lakers legend Magic Johnson, out of many other members of the NBA brotherhood. Magic sent his birthday message to Durant on X, formerly Twitter, with a photo of two cakes with “Happy Birthday” on them. “Happy […]

It’s been an eventful offseason thus far for Phoenix Suns’ star Devin Booker and fresh off a big performance at the Summer Olympics in Paris, the veteran All-Star will begin prepping for the upcoming NBA campaign. His first signature shoe with Nike, the Nike Book 1, will continue to be marketed into the season and […]

When the Phoenix Suns signed Tyrus Jones to a one-year, $3.3 million contract during the offseason, they envisioned high expectations for the 10-year point guard. Jones took on his first full-time role during his lone season with the Washington Wizards in 2023-24. Proving himself as a starting point guard, Jones averaged career bests in points […]

With the new NBA season fast approaching, the Phoenix Suns are reuniting with a familiar face, veteran Frank Kaminsky. His agency, Priority Sports, confirmed that Kaminsky will participate in the Suns’ training camp. Kaminsky played last season with Serbian club Partizan Belgrade but is now back with the Suns, aiming for another opportunity at securing […]

Isaiah Thomas’ net worth in 2024 is $16 million. Thomas is a professional basketball player who is a free agent that most recently played for the Phoenix Suns. He is a two-time NBA All-Star, an All-NBA Second Team player, and an All-Rookie Second Team selection. Here’s a closer look at Isaiah Thomas’ net worth in […]

The Phoenix Suns brought a familiar face back to the Valley on Thursday, as they signed Frank Kaminsky, per Priority Sports. The stretch-five big man was an important piece of that 2021 NBA Finals squad. His mix of shooting, post-game, and overall offense will be a nice addition to the newly hired Suns head coach […]

The Minnesota Lynx completed a sweep of the Phoenix Mercury with a 101-88 win in Game 2 of their best-of-three first round series in the WNBA Playoffs. With the win, the Lynx have advanced to the semifinals against the Connecticut Sun, who have also swept Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever. After the game, the Lynx took […]

For years, big threes were all of the rage in the NBA. During the 2000s-2010s, most championship teams had a trio of star talent that led them to victory, and the rest of the roster was usually filled out with role players and depth pieces. The Boston Celtics won a championship this way with Paul […]

The Phoenix Suns announced that legendary broadcaster Al McCoy has died at 91 years old on Saturday. McCoy passed away peacefully in his home and sentiments poured in from every direction. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued a statement about McCoy’s death. The team released sentiments from players and coaches throughout the Suns organization. First-year Suns […]

The extended family of the Phoenix Suns and the rest of the NBA has suffered a loss today with the passing of longtime announcer Al McCoy at the age of 91. He was the longest-tenured announcer in the league’s history, having served from 1972 before his retirement last year. Shortly after the passing was made […]

The New York Knicks pulled off one of the biggest moves of the offseason in acquiring wing Mikal Bridges in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets. The trade reunites Bridges with his former Villanova teammates in Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo, and Josh Hart. And speaking of former teammates, Bridges recently appeared on an episode of […]

Since Victor Wembanyama arrived in the NBA, there’s been an increase in awareness towards long, lanky 7-foot players with versatile skill-sets. Phoenix Suns center Bol Bol possesses a similar frame to Wembanyama, and former NBA star Ralph Sampson recently dropped high praise for him as per Dana Scott of the Arizona Republic. “Bol Bol is […]

The Phoenix Suns have agreed to an Exhibit-10 deal with Mamadi Diakite, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, allowing the 6-foot-9 forward to join their training camp. Diakite, who received $1.4 million from the Knicks as part of the Mikal Bridges trade, now has an opportunity to prove himself with Phoenix as he aims to […]

If Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant could put together a lineup of any current NBA players, who would he pick? On an episode of Boardroom Talks where he played a game of NBA 2K25 against New York Jets superstar Sauce Gardner, Durant was asked by host Gabe Oshin who his perfect starting lineup is. With […]

NBA players have mixed feelings about NBA 2K, with some deeply invested in the game while others show little interest. Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant definitely belongs to the former category. A longtime fan of the series, Durant has been playing since the early PlayStation era and was even featured on the cover of the […]

The Isaiah Thomas saga across the National Basketball Association has gone on for several years with many fans taking the side of the diminutive point guard in his quest to stick on an NBA roster. Thomas played for the Phoenix Suns last season and made an impression on fans during the Suns’ late season playoff […]

Charles Barkley has always been very critical of Kevin Durant. The NBA Hall of Famer has never backed down from speaking his true feelings about the 14-time All-Star, and Barkley is even more judgmental of Durant since he plays for the Phoenix Suns. When Durant was traded to the Suns, the rest of the league […]

Ahead of training camp in September, Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker visited New York City to make the most out of his free time. During his New York visit, Booker surprised fans and even gifted some of them free Nike Book 1 sneakers. The four-time All-Star showed some love to fans before he returns to […]

With the 2024-25 NBA season scheuled release, a lot of NBA eyes are going to be on the Phoenix Suns as the enter their first year under head coach Mike Budenholzer. With training camp set to open at the end of the month, we’ll be making our Suns bold predictions, including a big one about […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant did not mince words when asked about his least favorite NFL team during an appearance on Kay Adams’ “Up and Adams Show” on Friday, September 6. Durant, a longtime fan of the Washington Commanders, made it clear which team he would relegate if given the choice: the Dallas Cowboys. When […]

When the GOAT debate happens, there are usually a handful of players considered for the honor. Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar are among the most popular answers. But as he continues to dominate and age gracefully within the NBA, does Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant have a case for that? NBA […]

Phoenix Suns’ All-Star Devin Booker has bee hard at work promoting his debut signature sneaker with Nike, the Nike Book 1. Following his Gold Medal performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics for Team USA, Booker will gear up for his best season yet as he tries to return Phoenix to the NBA Finals. In preparation […]

A constant tradition within the Nike family will receive another chapter as Phoenix Suns’ All-Star Kevin Durant is set to pay homage to his Aunt Pearl once again through his Nike KD line. Most recently headlining his latest signature Nike KD 17 sneakers at the Paris Olympics, we’ll see the annual pink colorway return in […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant has had himself quite the summer. Even after becoming Team USA’s all-time leading scorer at the Olympics and leading the Americans to another gold medal, Durant is still going all-out as he prepares for a crucial 2024-25 season with the Suns. Video of Durant putting in work at an open […]

Hall of Fame forward Kevin Garnett isn’t ready to give up on the Phoenix Suns and their three stars, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal. Despite disappointing returns in their first two postseasons, there’s a silver lining in their collective struggle, one that Garnett subscribes to ahead of the 2024-25 campaign. In a recent […]

Just as the case with each one of his previous releases, the roll-out for Kevin Durant’s newest signature sneaker with Nike has been constant and consistent, seeing frequent releases and new colorways for the latest in the Suns’ star’s catalogue. This next upcoming colorway is a return to a previous tradition between KD and the […]

Kevin Durant may be the NBA player whose reputation among his peers differ the most from how fans perceive him. Durant is beloved in the NBA community, with his game being such a delight to watch from the moment he stepped foot in the league back in 2007. As for Memphis Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson […]

The Phoenix Suns have gone all-in over the past few seasons. The consequences of such a maneuver is a dearth of resources on draft night. Regardless, the Suns still managed to get two youngsters that they believe can supplement their Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal-led core in Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro. The […]