Phoenix Suns Articles - Page 58

The Phoenix Suns are looking for players who fit around Devin Booker and Kevin Durant. One of Durant’s teammates with the Brooklyn Nets might be in that category. The Athletic’s John Hollinger wrote in his top free-agent small forward guide that Yuta Watanabe could be a fit for the Suns who need to look at […]

The Phoenix Suns and Chris Paul have had great success in the last three years. When Paul was traded to the team before the 2020-21 season, he was expected to lead it to the playoffs. Instead, they got all the way to the NBA Finals. The Suns followed that up with a franchise-best 64 wins […]

Chris Paul is expected by many to leave the Phoenix Suns this offseason. Phoenix is rumored to possibly be interested in moving on, but Paul could still end up remaining in Phoenix. CP3’s recent comments will draw the attention of fans around the NBA though, per Duane Rankin of azcentral.com. “Absolutely,” Paul responded when asked […]

The NBA Draft is approaching next week, and Sam Vecenie of The Athletic released his latest NBA Mock Draft. As usual, it is filled with rumors, and one of the rumors that comes from his latest mock draft is that the Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns and Cleveland Cavaliers are looking at potential opportunities to move […]

What the Washington Wizards decide to do with Bradley Beal will have a drastic impact on their organization moving forward. If the Wizards decide to trade Beal this offseason, they will be entering a rebuild, thus leading to questions about Kyle Kuzma’s future. Owning a $13 million player option this offseason, Kuzma is expected to […]

We’ve now officially entered the NBA offseason, so naturally, all sorts of rumors are going to be out and about in the coming months. Onetime NBA champion turned ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins is doing his bit to fuel the offseason hype train. In his recent list of summer predictions, he’s floated the possibility of a […]

One of the most prized free agents this summer is James Harden. The guard is reportedly torn between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Houston Rockets. The Sixers would love to retain him, but it’s unknown if that is possible at this point. As of right now though, there are just three organizations who are expected […]

The Dallas Mavericks are looking to formulate a championship-caliber roster around franchise cornerstone Luka Doncic. Throughout his tenure, they’ve gone in many different directions in an attempt to do so, all of which to this point have fallen short of expectations. However, according to recent rumblings, the next venture for the Mavs could come in […]

The Phoenix Suns might move on from Chris Paul this offseason. If they do, they have a few options to replace him. BetOnline released its odds for free agents assuming they do not re-sign with their current team. Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell and Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet’s next favored team is the […]

Earlier this month, speculation swirled on Chris Paul potentially being waived by the Phoenix Suns. It hasn’t happened yet, but could it be because they’re waiting on a potential trade before they pull the trigger? The Suns are reported to be “actively engaged” in seeking a trade partner that wants Chris Paul with “multiple options” […]

The Denver Nuggets are NBA Champions for the very first time in their franchise existence. Before the season, nobody saw this coming … which is the entire reason for this article. As of now, the 2024 NBA Finals odds favor the Nuggets, according to FanDuel. The teams that follow the Nuggets are the Milwaukee Bucks, […]

The Phoenix Suns are “closing in” on hiring Dallas Mavericks assistant Quinton Crawford to join Frank Vogel’s staff, longtime NBA reporter Marc Stein reported. Crawford was previously an assistant with Vogel and the Lakers from 2019 to 2022. He won a championship with the team in 2020. He served as assistant for Dallas this past […]

The Portland Trail Blazers do not have interest in acquiring Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton, Arizona Sports 98.7 FM’s John Gambadoro reported Monday. Ayton is considered a piece the Suns could move before the 2023-24 season. He signed a four-year, $132,929,128 contract last offseason and is not well-liked by Suns fans for his performance this […]

Just because the Phoenix Suns are unwilling to pick up the team option on Chris Paul’s $30.8 million contract for 2023-24 hardly means they don’t want him back in the desert. If the future Hall-of-Famer ultimately hits the open market, though, it seems highly unlikely he’d re-sign with the Suns for pennies on the dollar. […]

Damian Lillard sent shockwaves across the NBA after he recently declared that the Brooklyn Nets and the Miami Heat could be potential landing spots for him if he ever decides to ask for a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers. At this point, the general expectation is that Dame will remain loyal to Portland beyond […]

Kevin Durant has always been known to engage with fans and critics on Twitter, and the Phoenix Suns star was back at it again on Saturday after the trolls dragged his name while discussing the disaster that happened to the Brooklyn Nets. It all started when some critics accused Durant of preventing the Nets from […]

The Phoenix Suns are on the verge of ending the Chris Paul era in Phoenix after the front office decided to waive the services of the 38-year-old ahead of NBA free agency. There is still some hope that CP3 is able to negotiate a new deal with the Suns, but at this point, other teams […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is tired of all the rumors blaming him for Bruce Brown’s exit from the Brooklyn Nets. Brown served as the hero for the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, with his timely fourth-quarter shooting allowing the team to keep their lead over the Miami Heat en route […]

The Phoenix Suns sent shockwaves through the NBA world this week when it became public that they intended to part ways with Chris Paul before June 28 when his contract becomes fully guaranteed for the 2023-24 season. Although Paul is in the twilight of his career, he still capable of helping a contending team. Should […]

Chris Paul’s future with the Phoenix Suns remains in limbo amid reports that the team could waive him. If you’re going to ask new head coach Frank Vogel on what he wants to do, though, he hopes the Arizona franchise keeps the point guard. Vogel said as much in a recent interview with Sirius XM […]

Chris Paul’s future is up in the air at the moment. If he is waived by the Phoenix Suns, CP3 may look for a new team to sign with. The Los Angeles Lakers have been named as a potential landing destination for Paul. Chris Paul is in a different position than most potential free agents. […]

The Phoenix Suns have key decisions to make this offseason. One of them is the future of Chris Paul. He is owed $15.8 million and can be waived, stretched or traded, reports from The Athletic’s Shams Charania and ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski indicated. The Suns can also fully guarantee his salary of $30.8 million. Paul is […]

As the Philadelphia 76ers make an effort to re-sign James Harden, they also have to figure out backup options. Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns are definitely moving on from Chris Paul. The only question that remains is how they will do it. One idea that has been discussed in league circles is the Sixers and Suns […]

Ever since the Phoenix Suns announced that they will be waiving Chris Paul, the rumors have been swirling around the NBA for his next destination. Now there is a belief that a sign-and-trade possibility with the Los Angeles Lakers for D’Angelo Russell could be a possibility, that is if the Suns take interest, reports Yahoo […]

Not only would the Phoenix Suns not be a title contender with James Harden, they would be much better off passing on the star guard altogether — at least according to Kendrick Perkins. The former pro baller did not mince his words when asked about a potential James Harden-Suns merger. “If I’m the Suns, I […]

The specific path that the Phoenix Suns will choose as they prepare to part ways with Hall of Fame point guard Chris Paul remains unclear. Both parties are weighing their options, and the 38-year-old could be waived or traded, with the latter option preventing Paul from returning to the Suns if he should want to […]

The writing appears to be on the wall for Deandre Ayton and his time with the Phoenix Suns. Reports have continued to trickle out that Ayton and veteran point guard Chris Paul could well be on their way out of Arizona. ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson confirmed the same thing. “Everything I’ve heard and seen, Deandre […]

Fans of the Sacramento Kings have not known hope like this for ages. After 17 long years, the Kings made the playoffs, and they played well enough to merit more than a participation trophy. They took the Golden State Warriors to seven games, which is no mean feat given the disparity in playoff experience between […]

The Dallas Mavericks have always tended to shoot for the stars, to detrimental effect. Back in 2011 and 2012, the Mavs front office refused to keep their championship core intact. Instead, they let Tyson Chandler go for nothing in the hopes of making a run for Deron Williams and Dwight Howard in future free agencies. […]

Chris Paul’s playing future is very much in flux. Just because the Phoenix Suns are exploring all options regarding the future Hall-of-Famer before his contract for next season becomes fully guaranteed on June 28th, however  hardly means finding a workable trade for Paul will be easy. Don’t tell that Colin Cowherd, though. Chris Paul to […]

Kevin Young reportedly has great respect from Phoenix Suns players. He is also liked by the front office. And now, he has the salary many feel he deserves. Young was one of reported five finalists for the Suns’ head coaching search, in which they ultimately decided on Frank Vogel. Young was described as an impressive […]

In 2021, the Phoenix Suns made a trip to the NBA Finals after being one of the laughingstocks of the league for quite some time. The Suns looked like they would be a force for a long time to come with Devin Booker and Chris Paul as the focal points of their team, but now […]

James Harden’s free agency is one of the biggest storylines of the 2023 NBA offseason. The Philadelphia 76ers and Houston Rockets are fighting over him, with recent rumors suggesting that it’s a toss-up between the two sides. But there’s a dark horse in the race: the Phoenix Suns. Reports leading up to this point have […]

Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul was reported to be waived by the team Wednesday.  Then, things got weird. TNT and Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes said Paul would be waived by the Suns. It was unknown then if Paul had been waived and paid his $15.8 million salary or if Phoenix decided to stretch his […]

The Los Angeles Clippers, ever since signing Kawhi Leonard and trading for Paul George in 2019, have been hunting for an upgrade at the point. Leonard and George are capable playmakers in their own right, but at this stage of their careers, it looks like they can function at their best playing alongside a table-setting […]

Phoenix Suns star point guard Chris Paul has accomplished a whole lot in his three seasons as a member of the Suns. He’s made two All-Star teams since joining Phoenix and led the Suns to their third NBA Finals appearance in franchise history. But Paul may not be a member of the Suns for much […]

The Phoenix Suns have released point guard Chris Paul, but there has been speculation that a reunion is still possible, and Skip Bayless believes the Suns should do what it takes to retain Paul because of the fit with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. “He’s an all-time great player, and yet, the reason I like […]

This is shaping up to be a pivotal offseason for the Golden State Warriors — not only are they transitioning from one brain trust to another following the departure of longtime general manager Bob Myers, they’ll also have a ton of decisions to make regarding the futures of Jordan Poole, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green […]

Nothing is final as of yet. But the Phoenix Suns made waves this past Wednesday after Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report reported that the team is planning to waive future Hall of Fame point guard Chris Paul after only three seasons with the team. With a divorce between the two parties looking like the most […]