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Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker doesn’t forget those who wronged him and his team. That much is clear after he helped the Arizona franchise destroy Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday. Remember early this December when Zion threw down a 360 dunk on the Suns in the closing seconds of the Pelicans’ […]

Devin Booker is the biggest reason why the Phoenix Suns were able to beat the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, but he emphasized he shouldn’t be given the credit alone. The Suns erased a massive 24-point deficit in the third quarter to turn things around and win 118-114, and as Booker said, he couldn’t have […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James couldn’t help but be in awe of Devin Booker as he exploded on Saturday to help propel the Phoenix Suns over the New Orleans Pelicans. The Suns trailed by as much as 24 points in the game–with New Orleans up 83-59 midway through the third quarter–but a Booker takeover […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is one proud friend after witnessing Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul graduate from Winston-Salem State. Paul joined Winston-Salem State’s graduation ceremony on Friday just a day after helping the Suns take down the Los Angeles Clippers, taking a nearly four-hour flight from California in order to be part of […]

Chris Paul recently graduated from Winston-Salem State. As a result, CP3’s classmates benefited in a major way. Paul is reportedly gifting fellow graduates a starter bank account worth $2,500, per The Sporting News. Chris Paul attended the graduated ceremony after leading the Suns to a victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. His degree, a bachelors […]

There are few more talked-about dunks this season than that of Zion Williamson’s 360 windmill flush at the end of the New Orleans Pelicans’ win over the Phoenix Suns. The game was already won at that point and a few players on the Suns decided to confront Zion for what they deemed to have been […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will be shorthanded when they take on the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. After defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Clippers will be without Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Reggie Jackson against Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns. Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Reggie Jackson are all OUT vs. the Suns. Norman […]

Thursday night’s contest between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Clippers is a marquee matchup between two of the favorites to come out of the Western Conference this season. Unfortunately, it seems like the Suns will be shorthanded in this one with two of their most important players popping up on the injury list. […]

A pair of squads that are trending in opposite directions but are also tied atop the Pacific Division will meet up on the hardwood as the Phoenix Suns travel to the “City of Angels” to do battle with the Los Angeles Clippers. With that being said, it is time to check out our NBA odds series […]

Reports came out earlier this week that the Milwaukee Bucks almost pulled off a three-team trade for Phoenix Suns outcast Jae Crowder, with the hold-up being the Houston Rockets’ desire for a first-round pick for their involvement. However, the Bucks have stiff competition for Crowder’s services, with the Utah Jazz and Atlanta Hawks involved in […]

It’s no secret that the Phoenix Suns are trying to shore up their roster with the hopes of returning to the NBA Finals this season. They have already been linked to a handful of trade candidates over the past months, with one of them being Atlanta Hawks big man John Collins. Collins has no shortage […]

Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green is quite proud after he forced a turnover from Phoenix Suns playmaker Chris Paul during their showdown on Tuesday. Paul is called the Point God for a reason. He is one of the best floor generals out there and has mastered the rules of the game, so it’s quite difficult […]

The Houston Rockets could look like a very different team in the near future. They are clearly one of the worst, if not the worst team in the NBA right now, and it’s no surprise that the front office is now looking to cash in on their current assets. According to reports, this could include […]

Based on how he’s been playing this season, it’s no surprise that Bojan Bogdanovic has emerged as one of the most sought-after players in the league right now. The Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, and Atlanta Hawks, among other teams, have all been linked to the veteran sharpshooter, with these sides hoping that the Detroit […]

DeMarcus Cousins’ recent podcast appearance was not short of memorable moments. One of them included his epic tale about attempting to talk trash to the great Tim Duncan, while also miserably failing in his effort to do so. Another one that has stood out is how Cousins threw a bit of slander toward Phoenix Suns […]

The Phoenix Suns are in the midst of a cold stretch. Following a superb start to the 2022-2023 campaign, Phoenix has dropped 5 consecutive games as of this story’s publication. Additionally, they have posted just one victory during the month of December. Some people will point out Devin Booker’s injury concerns, but the Suns have […]

Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas showed his appreciation for Monty Williams after the Phoenix Suns tactician gave him a long hug following their latest battle. For those not in the know, Silas recently lost his father, NBA legend Paul Silas. It’s undoubtedly a difficult time for him–with the Rockets coach even taking a leave […]

There are few players in the NBA that make the blood boil more than Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul. Paul not only gets in the head of his opponents with his sneaky tactics, he is also constantly yapping at the ears of officials. Simply put, Paul has mastered the art of controlling the game. […]

Death may be an inevitable part of life, but processing grief never gets easier at any point. Losing a loved one hurts, no matter the circumstances and no matter how prepared someone thinks they are. One can only imagine the heavy feeling in Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas’ heart after his father, the legendary […]

The Phoenix Suns suffered injury blows Tuesday night against the Houston Rockets on the road, with the team officially announcing that both big man Deandre Ayton and point guard Cameron Payne are out for the rest of the said contest. INJURY UPDATE: Deandre Ayton (left ankle) and Cameron Payne (right foot) both will not return. […]

The Phoenix Suns will travel to take on the Houston Rockets in a Tuesday night NBA matchup at the Toyota Center in Houston. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds series, which includes a Suns-Rockets prediction and pick, laid out below. Phoenix, losers of four straight, have seen their record […]

The Phoenix Suns and the New Orleans Pelicans are emerging as one of the new rivalries in the NBA at the moment. This is thanks in large part to Zion Williamson throwing down a massive 360 dunk in the dying seconds of their 128-117 win over the Suns on Friday. These two teams faced off […]

Devin Booker was out of action on Sunday as the Phoenix Suns suffered another loss at the hands of the New Orleans Pelicans, 129-124. The Suns All-Star is currently dealing with a hamstring injury, which at this point, might be a cause for concern for Phoenix. According to the NBA’s official injury report, Booker has […]

The Jae Crowder-Phoenix Suns trade saga appears to be nearing its conclusion. Three-and-D forwards are at a premium, making Crowder a coveted asset in the trade market. Of all the suitors, it seems as if the Milwaukee Bucks remain Crowder’s likeliest destination. However, the Bucks and Suns have been unable to find a suitable agreement […]

As we’ve entered the final month of 2022, we’ve seen some teams have gained a lot of momentum like the Grizzlies, Knicks, Timberwolves, Pelicans, and even the Blazers. However, some teams have also struggled early in December, skidding through their assignments and losing ground in the standings. These include the Suns, Raptors, Heat, and Wizards. […]

Chris Paul vs. Jose Alvarado is the point guard rivalry we never knew we needed. The back-to-back New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns clashes last week gave it the spotlight once again ever since it began during last season’s first-round playoff matchup. Tempers flared once again in their Friday matchup as Zion Williamson threw down […]

The Phoenix Suns, and Chris Paul in particular, took issue with Zion Williamson throwing down a windmill dunk in the closing seconds of their loss to the Pelicans on Friday while the game had already been decided. On Sunday, the Suns had the opportunity for a little revenge in a rematch with the Pelicans, but […]

The Phoenix Suns have been linked with Kyle Kuzma as of late, but sure enough, he’s not the only one that the team is interested in as they look to get more help for Chris Paul and Devin Booker. Apparently, the Suns are also eyeing a potential deal with the Houston Rockets where they could […]

Right now, there’s a lot of buzz surrounding Kyle Kuzma and his future with the Washington Wizards. With the 27-year-old potentially a flight risk for the Wizards this summer (he has a player option for next year), a handful of teams have already been linked to a potential trade for the 6-foot-9 forward. According to […]

The Phoenix Suns have a rematch with the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday after dropping Friday’s game against them. This time, they’ll most likely be without star guard Devin Booker as per Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. Devin Booker (hamstring) QUESTIONABLE Sunday at #Pelicans . #Suns — Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) December 10, 2022 Following […]

One of basketball’s newest and most heated rivalries is due another installment after Zion Williamson helped heighten existing tension between the New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns on Friday. Too bad Devin Booker could be primed to miss Sunday’s matchup between these contentious Western Conference powers. Booker was spotted leaving Saturday’s shootaround at Smoothie King […]

Much has been made with Zion Williamson’s last-second dunk for the New Orleans Pelicans during Friday night’s win over the Phoenix Suns. Not too many folks liked the fact that Zion went up for an eye-popping 360 dunk with the game already won. The Pelicans fans loved it, though, but the case was not the […]

Zion Williamson’s 360 last second dunk in the New Orleans Pelicans 128-117 victory over the Phoenix Suns drew backlash from players. Notably, Phoenix’s Cam Payne called out Williamson. But Deandre Ayton offered a surprising reaction to the incident. “I turned my back and I walked off (the court),” Ayton said in reference to the benches […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson admitted that his late-game 360-degree dunk in their blowout win against the Phoenix Suns was “out of character,” but for him, he needed to do it. Speaking to reporters after their 128-117 win, Williamson noted that he wanted to make a statement after Chris Paul and co. sent his […]

Zion Williamson led the way for the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night as they emerged with a huge victory over the Phoenix Suns. The 22-year-old dropped 35 points on 13-of-17 shooting against Phoenix as he helped the Pels to a 128-117 win over Chris Paul and Co. Williamson left quite an impression after that […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ 128-117 win over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night was smeared by a late-game altercation between the two teams. This was after the always-entertaining Zion Williamson decided to go for a last-second dunk with the game already won. Chris Paul and Co. clearly did not appreciate Zion’s decision to break an […]

Zion Williamson put on a show yet again for the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. The Phoenix Suns, however, did not appreciate his antics late in the game. This led to a bench-clearing confrontation at mid-court in what turned out to be an intense ending to the game. The Pelicans had already secured the […]

The Phoenix Suns (16-9) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (16-8) on Friday. Action tips off at 8:40 pm ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Suns-Pelicans prediction and pick. Phoenix has lost three of their last four games but still sits in second place in the Western Conference. The Suns are 14-11 […]

In we’re being real here, the Washington Wizards entered this season with little to no expectations. The Eastern Conference is too stacked for Washington to legitimately compete for a top-six or even a top-eight spot, but they were off to an incredible start at 10-7. Kristaps Porzingis, Bradley Beal, and Kyle Kuzma have all been […]