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The Phoenix Suns were one of the busiest teams this offseason, dealing away Chris Paul and the rest of their tradeable draft-pick capital for Bradley Beal and signing a plethora of potential contributors in free agency. One of the Suns’ main problems last season was their lack of depth around their core four led by […]

The Phoenix Suns made major changes this offseason, beginning with trading Chris Paul to the Washington Wizards for Bradley Beal. After the blockbuster deal, the Suns have since restructured their roster around their new big three of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal (four if you include Deandre Ayton) through NBA free agency. Phoenix […]

They say defense wins championships, but Phoenix Suns superstar forward Kevin Durant is from another basketball school of thought. For the former NBA Most Valuable Player, it’s offense above anything else. Reacting to a comment from a fan on Twitter who said that while offense is what thrills people, it’s defense that leads teams to […]

Phoenix Suns superstar forward Kevin Durant is just like most of us; he can’t get enough of Michael Jordan and Kyrie Irving highlights. When asked by a fan on Twitter about highlights of a player he always “go back and watch” to get motivated, Durant simply said, “Kyrie and MJ.” It’s not the most surprising […]

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker announced in March that he would be the latest NBA superstar and Nike athlete to receive his own signature sneaker. Now, months later, exclusive photos have released of the samples to Booker’s shoe, titled the Nike Book 1. Check out the latest iteration for Nike’s Basketball line and follow our […]

The Phoenix Suns announced they have re-signed forward Josh Okogie, who received the 2022-23 Dan Majerle Hustle Award. “Josh plays with relentless energy,” Suns president of basketball operations and general manager James Jones said in a press release. “His grit, intensity and athleticism are vital to the success of our team. He consistently makes winning […]

The NBA Summer League is in full swing in Las Vegas as the Phoenix Suns face off with the Miami Heat. It is time to continue our NBA Summer League Odds series with a Suns-Heat prediction, pick, and how to watch. The Suns are currently 0-1 in Summer League play heading into the game today. […]

After a disappointing finish last season, the Phoenix Suns are going all-in for the 2023-24 season. A trade for superstar forward Kevin Durant during the midseason signaled a push to go for a title. Unfortunately, they were eliminated in brutal fashion by the eventual champions Denver Nuggets. It was a rough end to a season […]

There is likely not a big move left for the Phoenix Suns to make after they acquired three-time All-star Bradley Beal earlier in the offseason, but solidifying their bench is crucial. Lack of depth bit Phoenix this postseason against the Denver Nuggets, and with an injury-prone core, shoring up the roster is tantamount to truly […]

The Phoenix Suns 2022-23 NBA season ended at the hands of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the NBA champion Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets eliminated Phoenix in six games in the second round of the postseason. The Suns gave the Nuggets a run for their money, as they were the only team in the 2023 postseason […]

No one would soon forget Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant’s Twitter burner saga in 2016, when he forgot to switch accounts as he defended his honor in the aftermath of his much-maligned move to the Golden State Warriors. Seven years later, and it seems like time has, at the very least, allowed that scar to […]

After trading for Bradley Beal, the Phoenix Suns are focusing on ways to improve their bench. Following his release from the Orlando Magic, Bol Bol could be the Suns’ latest backup target. The Suns are said to have a level of interest in signing Bol, via NBA reporter Marc Stein. After waiving Isiah Todd – […]

The Phoenix Suns will be one of the best teams in the NBA when the regular season starts. In the Summer League, they have two players who seemingly will be on the active roster and another who can make an NBA team. The Suns’ Summer League team will kick off play in Las Vegas Saturday […]

The Phoenix Suns and their superstar forward Kevin Durant have been active during the 2022-2023 offseason so far. The Suns hired former Los Angeles Lakers title winning coach Frank Vogel on a $31 million dollar contract recently. Durant has amused himself on social media by issuing a Threads burner account related challenge. Perhaps the biggest […]

The Phoenix Suns added four players who they hope will provide an impact in the team’s push for a championship: forward Keita Bates-Diop; forward Yuta Watanabe; forward Chimezie Metu; and center Drew Eubanks. They joined a team with four players under max contracts, guards Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, forward Kevin Durant and center Deandre […]

The Phoenix Suns announced their signing of Eric Gordon Thursday. Gordon is a former Sixth Man of the Year (2017) who played last season for the Los Angeles Clippers. “Eric is a winning player who will make our team more dynamic and help us in our pursuit of an NBA championship,” Suns president of basketball […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is one of the NBA’s most popular players. He has 20.8 million followers on Twitter. Durant is very active on the app. He mentions critics and argues with them in tweets. Thursday, he issued a challenge for fans to find him on Threads, an app from Mark Zuckerberg to lure […]

The Phoenix Suns 2022-23 NBA season came to an end at the hands of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the NBA champion Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets eliminated Phoenix in six games in the Western Conference Semifinals. Granted, the Suns gave the Nuggets a real run for their money, as they were the only team in […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard requested a trade and reportedly wants to go to the Miami Heat. Some fans are criticizing Lillard, however, something that caught the attention of Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant. Lol 1 or 2 more years Lmao. What do u be watching gang seriously. — Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) July 5, […]

Even if he wasn’t the son of NBA legend Manute Bol, 7-foot-2 big man Bol Bol would be one of the most intriguing talents in the league. Possessing a rare amount of skill and fluidity for his size, the former top-five high school recruit has made a number of highlight reel plays throughout his short […]

The Phoenix Suns biggest question mark following their blockbuster trade with the Washington Wizards for Bradley Beal was their depth. It was a key question mark last season as well even after adding Kevin Durant at the trade deadline. The Durant and Beal trades left the Suns very top heavy but not much in the […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been making moves this offseason. So far, the big highlight is their success in retaining the services of Kyrie Irving amid rumors of his potential exit. This came out to the tune of a $126 million contract for three years, which is no small amount, obviously. However, the important thing for […]

Yuta Watanabe is no star. However, the 28-year-old emerged as a fan favorite during his stint with the Brooklyn Nets this past season. This is probably why more than a few Nets fans were sad to see him go in NBA free agency to follow former Brooklyn superstar Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns. It […]

The Phoenix Suns have signed their lone NBA draft pick, Toumani Camara, to a standard contract. Phoenix has 16 players under contract and will have to release one in order to not exceed a roster limit. Camara was selected by Phoenix with the No. 52 pick in the draft. He played four years of college […]

The Chicago Bulls have agreed to a two-year contract with free agent forward Torrey Craig, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Craig averaged a career-best 7.4 points per game and started 60 of 79 games for the Phoenix Suns in 2022-23. The Suns had bird rights for Craig but appeared to go in a different direction. […]

The Phoenix Suns’ bench was seen by some as a limiting factor in their 2023 playoff loss to the Denver Nuggets. The Suns struggled to find a consistent rotation. Some of that may have been to coaching, while it was clear Phoenix had little continuity or rhythm with a bench unit it tried to quickly […]

Devin Booker and Bradley Beal are two of the NBA’s best scorers. In 2023-24, they will be teammates with the Phoenix Suns, something Booker coveted with a super-team roster. The Suns have the fourth-best odds to win the 2024 championship, according to FanDuel. They have Booker, Beal and forward Kevin Durant, who was traded to […]

The Phoenix Suns have a top-heavy roster that features the newest super trio in the league consisting of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal. However, the work continues for the Suns as they look for other options to shore up their depth. They might have found one in the form of veteran point guard […]

Free agent Eric Gordon agree to terms with the Phoenix Suns in free agency, but there were two other teams that were finalists to land his services, and those teams were the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Eric Gordon joins a Suns squad that desperately needed some […]

The Phoenix Suns have seemingly finalized their roster for the 2023-24 season with their free agency signing of Eric Gordon, who has agreed to a two-year deal with the team, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Gordon has been a player the Suns have coveted for the last decade. A 37 percent 3-point shooter over his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers decided to decline Malik Beasley’s $16.5 million team option ahead of free agency in order to get more flexibility, but there’s still a chance he could return on a much cheaper contract. However, there appears to be quite a lot of competition for Beasley’s services, with HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reporting six […]

Kyrie Irving and his agent might deserve some credit for getting a three-year, $126 million contract from the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavs handed over $42 million per year, including a player option to Irving. It’s uncertain that any other team would’ve come close to making such an offer. That’s certainly how former Phoenix Suns’ General […]

Unrestricted free agent Yuta Watanabe has agreed on a deal with the Phoenix Suns, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Watanabe played with Suns forward Kevin Durant with the Brooklyn Nets this past season and was a very effective shooter off Durant’s offensive creation. Last season, Watanabe shot 44.4 percent from 3-point range and 45.7 […]

The Phoenix Suns are planning to pull their qualifying offer for center Jock Landale and make him an unrestricted free agent, according to Yahoo! Sports’ Jake Fischer. As of 4:13 p.m. PT, the Suns have signed Damion Lee, Keita Bates-Diop, Drew Eubanks and Chimezie Metu to deals, according to ESPN. There is also a rumor […]

Fewer than 40 minutes after the start of NBA free agency, the Phoenix Suns have reportedly reached deals with Damion Lee, Keita Bates-Diop, Drew Eubanks and Chimezie Metu, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Suns are looking to build a championship roster around Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant. Phoenix has to fill out […]

The Phoenix Suns have already started to bolster their bench, signing defensive-minded wing Josh Okogie, per Turner Sports insider Chris Haynes. At 6-foot-4 and 213 pounds, Okogie is capable of handling tough defensive matchups on the perimeter. Not only does this provide them with a likely rotation player that can be relied upon in key […]

Kyrie Irving isn’t just meeting with the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns in free agency. Once the player movement period officially tips off at 3:00 p.m. (PT), the eight-time All-Star will also take free agent pitches from the Miami Heat, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers, according to Bill Reiter of CBS Sports. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, and Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly expected to be interested in Milwaukee Bucks guard Jevon Carter, per Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. Carter is a quality role player who make sense for each of the aforementioned teams. Particularly, Carter’s link to the Suns and Lakers is interesting. He’s a point […]

After joining the Miami Heat, Kevin Love went on a run all the way to the NBA Finals. As Love enters free agency, there is a long line of suitors looking to acquire the well-respected veteran. The Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns have both shown interest in signing Love, via Matt Moore of The […]