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Despite his defensive prowess, a byproduct of his extreme attention to detail and picturesque technique, Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton has been heavily criticized throughout his short career. Perhaps being a first overall pick comes with superstar-sized expectations. He clearly feels the pressure, as evidenced by him recently revealing that his focus this offseason has […]

The Phoenix Suns appeared to be limited financially after they traded for Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal and have four players under max contracts. That did not prevent them from signing a very important player to their team, Eric Gordon. The Suns have coveted Gordon, the NBA’s 2017 Sixth Man of the Year who played […]

The Phoenix Suns finished their 2023 Summer League run with a record of 2-3. They went 1-3 in their first few matchups before earning a win over the Memphis Grizzlies last week. They tied with the Orlando Magic at the top of the Summer League with 10.2 steals per game, but their 81.6 points per […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is not happy with the narrative that a critic was trying to push after Dallas Mavericks forward Grant Williams compared him and Stephen Curry. In a recent podcast, Williams claimed that “KD is the hardest person to guard in the league.” However, the new Mavs wing added that “Steph Curry […]

Tim Hardaway recently dropped a controversial take on San Antonio Spurs young star Victor Wembanyama during a recent appearance on “The Carton Show” of Fox Sports 1. The discussion was about whether or not the Phoenix Suns needed DeAndre Ayton to win a championship, and Hardaway surprisingly claimed that Suns’ big fella Bol Bol is […]

The Phoenix Suns need quality depth behind Deandre Ayton to rebound and defend against the NBA’s lengthiest teams. This offseason, they added center Drew Eubanks, a known shot-blocker and pick-and-roll finisher. Eubanks, who is listed at 6-foot-10 and 245 pounds, is just 26 years old. He played the last 1 1/2 seasons with the Portland […]

While the Pheonix Suns added more star power around Kevin Durant during the offseason, the forward is being joined by more star power in his ventures off the court. Drake and Michael B. Jordan are new investors in Major League Pickleball’s Brooklyn Aces. Before he was traded to the Suns, Kevin Durant and his manager, […]

Devin Booker teased the Phoenix Suns’ new jerseys for the 2023-24 season on his Instagram story. Via Suns Uniform Tracker on Twitter: Devin Booker giving us a sneak peek at the new Suns uniforms. Notice that the trim patterns match my latest predictions. You can also see a little bit of the sunburst on the […]

On The Carton Show on Fox Sports 1, the hosts were discussing whether or not the Phoenix Suns need DeAndre Ayton to win a championship, and Tim Hardaway dropped a bold take regarding Bol Bol compared to Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs while making his case that the Suns do not need Ayton. […]

The Phoenix Suns are the NBA’s only team that does not have a G League affiliate. That could be changing relatively soon, as the Suns are looking into getting a team as soon as 2024-2025 according to owner Mat Ishbia. “Bringing a G League team to the Valley has been a priority for us, and […]

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton opened up about his feelings following the team’s elimination from the postseason in an interview with Eyewitness News Bahamas. Ayton is from the Bahamas and did the interview after he donated $10,000 to Junior Achievement Bahamas. “I can feel the whole world hating me, in a way,” Ayton said, “where […]

The new Deandre Ayton signature Puma sneaker is officially here. The Phoenix Suns star unboxed his Puma Rise Nitro DA1 PEs in a social media hype video where he explained the meaning of all the small details of his newest Pumas. “The meaning behind the shoes is just to represent where I’m from,” Ayton says […]

NBA Summer League in Las Vegas has come and gone, leaving basketball fans across the world wondering which rookie performers will be the best of the best. Obviously Victor Wembanyama, Brandon Miller and Scoot Henderson enter the season with a lot of hype given that they were the top three picks in this year’s draft, […]

The Phoenix Suns announced they have completed a trade with the San Antonio Spurs that sends guard Cameron Payne, a future second-round pick and cash considerations to the Spurs in exchange for a future protected second-round pick. Phoenix also said in a press release it completed a trade with the Orlando Magic for three future […]

Bradley Beal is being given a significant role update with the Phoenix Suns. With Chris Paul being traded by the Suns to the Golden State Warriors and Beal being brought in among a number of other players, there was a possibility of Devin Booker starting at point guard or even Cam Payne potentially being an […]

The Phoenix Suns reportedly made moves Sunday to add draft capital and sign Bol Bol to a one-year contract. Phoenix also sent guard Cameron Payne and a future second-round pick to the San Antonio Spurs for a second-round pick, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Phoenix also acquired three second-round picks from the Magic in exchange […]

The Phoenix Suns signed forward Bol Bol after a week-plus of speculation he would join the team, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported. Bol, who is listed at 7-foot-2 and 220 pounds, is the son of NBA legend Manute Bol and has an interesting skill set. He played last season at power forward for the Orlando Magic, […]

Well, that was a lot of moves in less than an hour. The Phoenix Suns made a series of moves amid their eventful offseason, which include two trades, one of which involve Cameron Payne. The other move was the signing of fan favorite center Bol Bol. All three moves were reported by Adrian Wojnarowski. “ESPN […]

Devin Booker owns LeBron James’ final Los Angeles Lakers jersey with his original jersey number 23 in it. That is until he doesn’t. After transitioning to no. 6 with the Lakers to give way to Anthony Davis, who also wore the same number, James is going back to no. 23 in honor of Bill Russell. […]

The Phoenix Suns, Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks discussed a three-team trade that would have sent Indiana guard T.J. McConnell to the Suns, Phoenix guard Cameron Payne to the Knicks and New York wing Evan Fournier to the Pacers along with draft compensation, according to HoopsHype. Reporter Michael Scotto did not clarify why the […]

The NBA’s best European players have said that playing in their home continent is more difficult than the American game. Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant doesn’t seem to agree. When posed with the question on Twitter, Kevin Durant suggested that playing basketball under FIBA rules is different, but not harder than playing in the NBA. […]

The Phoenix Suns reportedly announced Friday they will broadcast games for the 2023-24 season on Arizona’s Family, which has local 3TV and CBS5 stations and is owned by Gray Television, Inc. Sports Business Journal reported the Suns’ previous broadcast partner Diamond Sports, which owns Bally Sports Arizona, decided not to match a deal the team […]

The Phoenix Suns have the luxury of having two of the best basketball players in the world. Devin Booker and Kevin Durant are each ranked in the top-10 of player rankings by The Ringer, and they have expectations to deliver the Suns their first-ever championship in 2023-24. Late Thursday night, Durant joined Booker on Instagram […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is very active on Twitter. He disputes claims made by NBA fans who often look to attack him for moments they view as weak from his career. Thursday, Durant pointed out just how bad Twitter had gotten out of hand. A fake page called NBA Cental attributed Durant in a […]

Phoenix Suns power forward Kevin Durant has played nearly 1,000 games in the National Basketball Association. When it’s all said and done, he will be one of the top scorers and best offensive players the game has ever seen. Durant has been notoriously vocal and opinionated on his social media accounts over the years. Not […]

There has been a lot of buzz surrounding Isiah Thomas and his actual role within the Phoenix Suns organization. The Hall of Famer has been a close friend of team owner Mat Ishbia, which is why it came as no surprise that Thomas rose to prominence within the ranks as soon as Ishbia took over […]

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia has truly gone all-in on his pursuit of a championship. In making trades for Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, Ishbia agreed to part with all of the Suns’ tradeable draft assets and pay an exorbitant luxury tax bill. Acquiring Durant at the 2023 NBA trade deadline wasn’t a controversial move. […]

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 – […]