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The Phoenix Suns had their introductory press conference for new guard Bradley Beal Thursday. New Suns coach Frank Vogel was there, and he outlined a role for Beal and even another key player. Repeatedly, Vogel said at the press conference the Suns will be anchored defensively by center Deandre Ayton, who is a polarizing talent. […]

Chris Paul was arguably the leader of the best era of Phoenix Suns basketball. General manager James Jones, who traded for Paul in Nov. 2020, made a bold claim about Paul, who was traded to the Washington Wizards and later Golden State Warriors after the Suns made a trade for Bradley Beal. “You can see […]

From being the lone star for the Washington Wizards, Bradley Beal will now enter an unfamiliar territory with the Phoenix Suns. With his new team, Beal will get to play alongside two bona fide superstars in Kevin Durant and Devin Booker — a prospect that has him totally stoked. There’s also no denying, however, that […]

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal was introduced as the newest member of the team Thursday. He answered questions about his fit next to Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, what attracted him to Phoenix and the team’s championship hopes. After his presser, which took place inside the Footprint Center pavilion, Beal was photographed with Phoenix Mercury […]

The Phoenix Suns fully guaranteed point guard Cameron Payne’s $6,500,000 contract Thursday, according to AZCentral’s Duane Rankin. Payne is entering the final year of a three-year, $19 million contract he signed after the 2020-21 season. He has been the Suns’ backup point guard in the last two seasons and has a chance to compete for […]

Amid speculation about whether or not he would return to the Dallas Mavericks, recent rumors have painted a fantastical picture of Kyrie Irving meeting up with fellow All-Stars Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal to discuss them teaming up together with the Phoenix Suns. In the aftermath, fans around the league weighed in on […]

Championship teams have proven that the days not spent on the court can be spent off it to increase team chemistry. The Golden State Warriors duo of Steph Curry and Klay Thompson are enjoying the offseason golfing against Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. Devin Booker and Bradley Beal of the Phoenix Suns have other plans […]

The Phoenix Suns made a blockbuster move at last season’s traded deadline when they acquired Kevin Durant from the Brooklyn Nets. The move decimated the Suns depth but it was a move they needed to make. Then on draft day, the Suns made another big trade to acquire Bradley Beal from the Washington Wizards. That […]

Bradley Beal’s introduction as a member of the Phoenix Suns gave shades of when the Miami Heat first showed off their big three. He now joins Kevin Durant and Devin Booker to form an insanely star-studded championship squad. His recent appearance unveiled the reasons why he was thankful for the Washington Wizards and outlines his […]

The dust has finally settled on the Phoenix Suns’ Bradley Beal blockbuster trade deal. Now, the fans can start to really take it all in as they envision what their new three-headed monster will look like this coming season. Beal, a bona fide superstar in his own right, has joined a squad that already has […]

The latest NBA free-agency rumors have superstar Kyrie Irving meeting with the Phoenix Suns to discuss a possible deal. This is getting Suns fans incredibly excited, including one of their most famous fans, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase. Chris Haynes from Bleacher Report is reporting that Irving will meet with Phoenix when free agency […]

The Phoenix Suns already traded for Bradley Beal this offseason. Now they are rumored to be interested in Kyrie Irving. With a roster that already features Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton, and Bradley Beal, the odds of Phoenix adding Irving appear to be slim. The Suns would need to make a trade in order […]

Just a few months after asking for a trade that broke up his partnership with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving seemingly has an interest in reuniting with his superstar friend. Irving and the Phoenix Suns are expected to meet at the start of the 2023 NBA free agency period, according to Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes. The […]

The Phoenix Suns 2022-23 season came to an end at the hands of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and the NBA champion Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets eliminated the Suns 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 […]

Well, the NBA never fails to surprise everyone huh. In one of the most shocking and baffling twists in the offseason, Kyrie Irving is reportedly meeting with the Phoenix Suns, per Chris Haynes. Yes, that Kyrie is meeting with THE Suns. If you’re confused, you’re definitely not alone. “NBA star Kyrie Irving intends to meet […]

Wednesday, it was announced that the Los Angeles Clippers were waiving Eric Gordon, meaning the veteran swingman will become a free agent this summer, as per a report by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. “The Clippers aren’t guaranteeing guard Eric Gordon’s $21 million contract and he’ll become a free agent, sources tell ESPN. Gordon has averaged 16 […]

The Phoenix Suns are putting all of their chips on the table for the 2023 season. After a disappointing second-round exit at the hands of the Denver Nuggets, the team made a blockbuster trade for star guard Bradley Beal. While the trade was a net positive in terms of talent, concerns about their depth linger. […]

The Phoenix Suns can’t be blamed for going championship or bust. A new era begins in the 2023/24 NBA season as the Suns will not only have a new head coach in Frank Vogel, but a new big three consisting of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. With their massive trade for Beal earlier […]

James Harden may be the highest-valued free agent this offseason. However, with the 33-year-old not only looking for a lucrative contract but to be in championship contention, the number of teams that make sense for him are limited. “From James’ perspective,” according to The Athletic’s Kelly Iko, “there were always a few options. Phoenix was […]

Mike James and Brooklyn Nets forward Yuta Watanabe have surfaced as “potential targets” for the Phoenix Suns in NBA free agency, according to longtime NBA reporter Marc Stein. The Suns are testing the second apron in the NBA’s new collective bargaining agreement. They will have to fill the rest of their roster with minimum contracts. […]

Toumani Camara was picked by the Phoenix Suns with the No. 52 selection in Thursday’s NBA Draft. He was a four-year college player and improved each season, earning first-team All-Atlantic-10 honors and A-10 all-defensive team honors in 2022-23 with Dayton. He will have a chance to compete for a spot on a Suns team that […]

After taking a one-year hiatus, Frank Vogel is now back in the NBA. He’s taken a massive role too, as the new head coach of the Phoenix Suns — a team that has some very high expectations this coming season. As a matter of fact, more than a few folks out there will argue that […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant grabbed the attention of many by joining a Twitter space in which fans were debating his legacy, and Jason McIntyre recently got into a big argument with Durant in Twitter direct messages as well. Jason McIntyre explained the exchange he had with Kevin Durant on Twitter, via Volume. “You’re such […]

The Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks were reportedly in advanced talks on a trade that would have sent former No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton to Dallas, according to Marc Stein. The proposed deal would have sent Deandre Ayton to the Mavericks for Tim Hardaway Jr., Richaun Holmes and JaVale McGee to Phoenix, but the Suns […]

The Phoenix Suns now have a Big 3 of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, and apparently, it has other NBA teams concerned. It’s not only because of the top-heavy roster of the team though, but also due to its possible implications in the upcoming free agency. According to the latest rumors, there are […]

The Phoenix Suns are set to make their revenge season. Their loss to the eventual NBA Champions Denver Nuggets prompted a lot of changes including the trade for Bradley Beal. One thing remains constant among all these movements. The competitive spirits of Kevin Durant and Devin Booker remain unwavering. The All-Star duo of the Suns […]

The Phoenix Suns 2022-23 season came to an end at the hands of the NBA champion Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets eliminated the Suns in six games in the Western Conference Semifinals. Granted, the Suns were the only team in the 2023 playoffs to take the Nuggets to six games, but it was still clear that […]

Bradley Beal wrote a tribute to the Washington Wizards fans and team in a story for The Players’ Tribune released Monday. Beal was traded to the Phoenix Suns June 18. He also wrote about what it will mean to be a Sun: “To everyone in Phoenix: I’m excited to play for you all, and to […]

Chris Haynes reports the Phoenix Suns will hold a free agent workout Wednesday that will include a former No. 2 pick in the NBA Draft, Jabari Parker, and former Los Angeles Lakers player Stanley Johnson. Phoenix likely has to sign players on minimum contracts to fill out its roster. It is set to be a […]

The Phoenix Suns had only one pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and used it on Toumani Camara, a four-year player in college. The Suns picked Camara with the No. 52 pick overall in the second round of the draft. He will play for the Suns in the NBA Summer League beginning Saturday, July 8. […]

This offseason saw the end of an era in Washington Wizards history, as the team decided to let go of star shooting guard Bradley Beal via a trade with the Phoenix Suns. Even though Beal is no longer a Wizard, he will always be one in his heart, and nothing says that more than the […]

For some teams, the 2023 NBA Draft was a transformative night. The San Antonio Spurs landed Victor Wembanyama, snapping the team out of its post-Kawhi Leonard malaise and giving them a generational talent to will follow in the footsteps of Hall of Famers David Robinson and Tim Duncan. The Charlotte Hornets controversially chose Brandon Miller […]

The Phoenix Suns are keeping Deandre Ayton. The 24-year-old will reportedly get another shot at proving his worth to the team after reports emerged on Sunday that the Suns are now opting to retain the services of Ayton amid surging trade rumors linking him to a sensational move away from Phoenix. After the Suns went […]

The Phoenix Suns wanted to trade for Tobias Harris, but the Philadelphia 76ers had no interest in moving their scoring forward. Phoenix apparently dangled Deandre Ayton as the main trade piece coming from their end, but the Sixers don’t like the big man. Philly were also said to be reluctant to find a third team […]

Four years ago, the Phoenix Suns finished at the bottom of the Western Conference for the third consecutive season. And now in the last three years, they have been championship contenders. Phoenix will certainly be a favorite this year. It traded for former Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal, a three-time All-Star. He averaged 31.3 points […]

The Phoenix Suns are “moving forward” with a plan to keep center Deandre Ayton on the team, according to TNT and Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes. “Suns believe Ayton’s value to the franchise is at an all-time high with the additions of Beal and Durant,” Haynes said. “Phoenix wants to see them play together.” Arizona Sports’ […]

Following the major Bradley Beal-Chris Paul blockbuster that shook up the beginning of the 2023 NBA offseason, the Phoenix Suns are seemingly in the market to make another noteworthy splash, as rumors are circulating suggesting that their franchise pivot Deandre Ayton is up for the taking. Per a recent report by Keith Pompey of the […]

NBA free agency is almost about to (officially) begin, which means that the Philadelphia 76ers’ offseason is really about to heat up. James Harden’s decision remains the biggest Sixers storyline but one of the subplots will be what happens with Tobias Harris, who has been in countless trade rumors and is on a contract set […]

The Phoenix Suns traded for guard Bradley Beal Sunday. Phoenix is building its team around Beal, Devin Booker and Kevin Durant and can move center Deandre Ayton for more depth. Saturday, the Philadelphia Inquier’s Keith Pompey reported the Suns “want the [Philadelphia 76ers]” to facilitate a three-team deal that would send Tobias Harris to Phoenix. […]