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The Phoenix Suns and Bradley Beal experiment has gone about as wrong as it could get. Although the Suns traded for Beal two seasons ago, many have felt that is has been two agonizing seasons. After being swept in the 2024 first round, one season later, they missed the playoffs entirely. With some of the […]

For all of the uncertainties and unknowns, Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen remains grateful for his head coach, Mike Budenholzer. The duo were together with the Milwaukee Bucks in his final two seasons. In the 2024 offseason, Budenholzer and Allen reunited and brought with them, their chemistry. Following Sunday’s 109-98 loss to the Sacramento Kings, […]

Kevin Durant has never been shy to make his feelings regarding anything known. Ever since embracing his role as a villain (in NBA terms), Durant always seems to take the time to clap back towards his haters on social media, with X (formerly Twitter) being his preferred platform. And with the Phoenix Suns’ 2024-25 season […]

If one thing is sure, Mike Budenholzer’s first season with the Phoenix Suns was as ugly as ever. After firing Frank Vogel, the Suns hired Budenholzer and signed him to a $50 million contract. To which many thought he was the answer. Although the team had an 8-1 start, that was the pinnacle of sustained […]

The Phoenix Suns have had a rocky marriage with head coach Mike Budenholzer. That marriage may be headed toward divorce. A new rumor says the Suns may be parting ways with the coach after this year, per The Stein Line Substack account. If that rumor comes true, it means the Suns would be firing the […]

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly among the teams interested in Bradley Beal if the Phoenix Suns come to a buyout with the highly priced guard. Beal, whose massive contract and no-trade clause have become obstacles for the Suns as they attempt to retool their roster, has said he is comfortable staying in Phoenix for […]

Through the ups and downs, twists and turns, Bradley Beal remains unfazed for the Phoenix Suns. Despite Beal being benched by Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer and offered him in trades, he hasn’t wavered. Regardless, many fans and insiders around the league feel that for Phoenix to return to a contender, they must rid themselves […]

Despite being officially eliminated from postseason contention, Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker suited up and played in the team’s final home game of the season, a 117-98 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night at Footprint Center. The appearance held no playoff implications, but Booker explained that his decision to play was rooted […]

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal was transparent in his take on what the future holds for his team. Beal hinted at the looming changes ahead after a disappointing 2024-25 campaign, including being eliminated from playoff contention after Wednesday’s 125-112 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Drastic offseason moves feel inevitable for the Suns as the […]

If one thing is for certain, it’s that Devin Booker and Kevin Durant enjoy playing basketball together. The two joined forces in the middle of the 2022-23 season, when the Suns made a blockbuster trade for Durant. Since then, their time has been filled with major hypotheticals. Although the talent was there, especially with adding […]

For all of the attention Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker receives, he caught the eye of one player in particular when he was at Kentucky. Arkansas guard Manny Watkins was assigned to guard Booker. In the beginning, he thought that guarding the freshman would be an easy task. However, when push came to shove, […]

With the Phoenix Suns officially eliminated from the playoffs, there have been significant “what if” scenarios. One of those involves if the Suns traded for former Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic during the trade deadline. After the latter was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, many thought he would be with the Mavericks forever. Before […]

The Phoenix Suns have been officially eliminated, and it looks like Kevin Durant’s days with the franchise are numbered. As a result, it isn’t surprising that trade rumors have suddenly started to mushroom around the league. On the bright side, Durant is still an elite superstar who should have no problems finding suitors. Unfortunately, finding […]

As the 2024-2025 NBA season comes to an end, the Phoenix Suns are out of playoff contention in a year that can only be described as disappointing at best and disastrous at worst. In a league that strives for balance, with salary cap rules designed to prevent the formation of super-teams, the Suns went all […]

With their loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Phoenix Suns were officially eliminated from playoff contention. When Phoenix paired Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, and Devin Booker up, they were expected to have arguably the best big three in the NBA, and it was widely assumed that they would compete for championships because of that. […]

The Phoenix Suns were officially eliminated from playoff contention with Wednesday evening’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, bringing a fitting conclusion to one of the worst failed experiments in recent NBA history. The Suns now face an offseason filled with more questions than answers, particularly regarding Kevin Durant, whom the team traded for during […]

The Phoenix Suns season is officially over after Wednesday’s loss, but the Kevin Durant saga will begin. After the franchise attempted to trade him at the trade deadline, it left a sour taste in his mouth. While Durant has one more year left on his contract, likely, he wouldn’t want to play with the Suns […]

Kevin Durant is one of the biggest players on the watch list, as chances are good that he’s on the move once the offseason starts. With the Phoenix Suns expected to miss out on the playoffs and the front office placing his name at the trade deadline, it’s a safe bet that his days as […]

As Phoenix Suns fans braced for the exit, so did their players and head coach. Both Mike Budenholzer and Devin Booker spoke to reporters following the 125-112 loss, which knocked the Suns out of the playoffs. The tension was high. After all, this loss was a microcosm of the entire season. Following a scorching 8-1 […]

The Phoenix Suns have been pushed to the brink of elimination for postseason contention after a recent blowout home loss to the Golden State Warriors. The Suns have gone from bad to worse in the wake of Kevin Durant’s recent ankle injury, and the team is now looking like one of the worst failed experiments […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Thunder-Suns prediction and pick The Oklahoma City Thunder travel to Phoenix to face the Suns on Wednesday night in a matchup with contrasting stakes. The […]

The Phoenix Suns’ 133-95 loss to the Golden State Warriors was the final straw that broke their backs—or if their backs had been broken before. For Devin Booker and Mike Budenholzer, this has been a situation they’re all too familiar with. After Budenholzer reacted to Michael Malone being fired before the game, some might suggest […]

In a season unlike any other, it keeps getting crazier. After Malone was fired by the Denver Nuggets, the Phoenix Suns might be the next team to make a move. During a 35-44 season, head coach Mike Budenholzer could be on the hot seat. There have been rumors of Budenholzer’s job security throughout the season. […]

The Phoenix Suns have had a tough season. Suns coach Mike Budenholzer has taken criticism as the losses have piled up. Phoenix player Grayson Allen is commenting about the team’s performance, amidst a 35-43 campaign. "It's hard to say. It's easy to judge based off a win-loss record, but I think there's a lot more […]

Kevin Durant is expected to be on the move during the offseason. With the Phoenix Suns expected to miss the playoffs this year, coupled with his ankle sprain, chances are good that his days as a Sun are numbered. Since leaving the Golden State Warriors, Durant has suffered several playoff exits, as a championship as […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Warriors-Suns prediction and pick. The Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns face off Tuesday in a critical Western Conference matchup at the Footprint Center. The […]

The Phoenix Suns had a negative injury update on star Kevin Durant ahead of Tuesday’s matchup against the Golden State Warriors. Durant has been out for one week since suffering an ankle sprain against the Houston Rockets on March 30. The Suns lost that game and the next three, putting their postseason hopes at risk. […]

New York Knicks’ PJ Tucker has taken the crown of NBA’s “Sneaker King” and fully ran with the title, oftentimes breaking out signature sneakers that few people knew existed. He’s been known to wear some player exclusive pairs from opponents like Kevin Durant and LeBron James, along with having a Nike Kobe collection that few […]

On Sunday, April 7, 2025, comedian Pete Davidson was spotted with his new girlfriend, Elsie Hewitt, during the New York Knicks vs. Phoenix Suns game at Madison Square Garden. Davidson and Hewitt were sitting courtside at the game on Sunday evening. Before the game, TMZ got photos of the two walking in Manhattan on their […]

Plenty of players have shown an affinity for Madison Square Garden. Phoenix Suns star guard Devin Booker is no different. When the Suns took on the New York Knicks, it was another must-win game for the Valley of the Sun. However, after a 112-98 loss, there were some questions. After Booker was rumored to be […]

Before the Phoenix Suns game against the New York Knicks, they are riding a five-game losing streak. It hasn’t pleased point guard Tyus Jones and head coach Mike Budenholzer at all. Following Friday’s game, Jones thinks that his team has a ways to go to get back to winning ways. "We were obviously trying to […]

Kevin Durant’s tenure with the Phoenix Suns didn’t work out like it was supposed to, and now the two sides are expected to go their separate ways this offseason. A trade involving Durant seems inevitable with the Suns currently out of the Play-in Tournament. One of the teams Durant has shown interest in is the […]

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Phoenix Suns and the New York Knicks on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Suns-Knicks prediction and pick. Sunday’s matchup between the Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden features two teams with contrasting trajectories. The […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is known for his high-flying dunks and elite athleticism. But what happens when he can’t rely on any of that? The Phoenix Suns found out, as Brown fought through knee pain and still managed to lead the C’s to a 123-103 win on Friday night at TD Garden. […]

For over five years, Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns have had winning ways. In the 2024-25 season, it has been anything but. Although love might be keeping Booker with the Suns, it hasn’t made matters any easier. Following a 123-103 loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday, it marked a 35-42 record for Phoenix. […]

In his first game since March 16, Bradley Beal’s 1-point dud had some brutal fan reactions. Not to mention, the Phoenix Suns ended up losing Friday’s contest, 123-103 to the Boston Celtics. Following the game, Beal explained to AZCentral’s Duane Rankin regarding his first game back. Bradley Beal says his left hamstring feels good after […]

After Bradley Beal returned for the Phoenix Suns, his first game back didn’t go as expected. In 30 minutes of action, he posted only one point, four rebounds, and five assists. As the Suns are in the thick of the play-in race, they are inching further and further away from it. Although Kevin Durant has […]

Kevin Durant may not like what Spencer Dinwiddie had to say about the Phoenix Suns’ struggles this season. Dinwiddie appeared on a livestream video on Friday, garnering attention for his one-word description of Durant’s Suns squad. “A**,” Dinwiddie stated. “A**” Spencer Dinwiddie when asked to describe the Suns in one word 😬 pic.twitter.com/QKvboSOJzt — ClutchPoints […]

Although the Phoenix Suns are in the hunt for a play-in spot, this season has been one to forget. A team with Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal should register more than the 35 wins they have. However, there have been a multitude of issues this season. For starters, the Suns benched Beal at […]