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The Phoenix Suns completed a dominant sweep of the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night, winning Game 4 125-118 to advance to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2010. Suns fans have made up one of the rowdier home crowds of these playoffs, so it’s no surprise they were ready to welcome the […]

The Phoenix Suns have been one of the most dominant teams in the playoffs this season. At this point, there’s just no denying this fact. After the Suns took a commanding 3-0 lead over the Denver Nuggets on Friday, Chris Paul and Devin Booker spoke out about one key factor that has led to what […]

The Phoenix Suns currently hold a 2-0 series lead over the Denver Nuggets. Phoenix has been running away with this matchup so far, and Denver needs to make some serious adjustments if they hope to keep their postseason hopes alive. Game 3 is vital, as it has everything on the line for both organizations. The […]

The Phoenix Suns continue to make a lot of noise in their rousing return in the NBA Playoffs. But on Wednesday night against the Denver Nuggets, it got pretty literal. The Suns crowd was bonkers in Game 2, giving Chris Paul and company extra fuel to take a commanding 2-0 lead against the Nuggets. In […]

Game 1 between the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets took place on Monday, where the Suns ran away with it, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. Most of the roster lit it up, as Phoenix shot 54.1% from the field as a team. They also went 17/20 from the free-throw line and hardly fouled […]

When the Phoenix Suns traded for Chris Paul this past offseason, they did so in hopes of finally making that big jump into the playoffs for the first time since 2010. Not only did they do that, but they’ve made the jump to legit championship contention. The Suns have a team built for the playoffs, […]

Deandre Ayton and Nikola Jokic had quite a battle in the paint in Game 1 of their second round series in the NBA Playoffs. Both finished with solid numbers but it was Ayton who came out with the win. But aside from feeling good about the Phoenix Suns’ victory, Ayton must be feeling extra nice […]

Game 1 between the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets is due to tip-off on Monday, June 7th. It’s a highly anticipated matchup, as the Suns have been red hot all year, and the Nuggets just came off a series win over the Portland Trail Blazers, giving Denver a boost of confidence. Devin Booker aims to […]

With the way Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has developed in his first three years in the league, there were questions whether the Phoenix Suns should have taken him first  overall in the 2018 NBA Draft instead of Deandre Ayton. Well, the short answer is no. Even though it would have been epic to see […]

The round two matchup is set between the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets. It should be a thrilling series, as Devin Booker and Nikola Jokic battle it out on the court. The Suns entered the postseason as the second seed and just eliminated a LeBron James-led Los Angeles Lakers team. On the other hand, the […]

The first-round series between the second-seeded Phoenix Suns and seventh-seeded Los Angeles Lakers shifts to a pivotal Game 5 on Tuesday, with both teams looking to inch closer to a spot in the Western Conference Semifinals. There are plenty of storylines heading into Game 5. The biggest, of course, is Anthony Davis’ groin injury. The […]

After losing the first game of the series, the Los Angeles Lakers have fought back and are now up 2-1 over the Phoenix Suns. Game 4 tips off on Sunday, when the Lakers aim to beat the Suns again. It should be a solid game, as the Suns will do everything to prevent falling two […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have turned up the heat since losing the first game of their first-round series against the Phoenix Suns. After a resounding win in Game 3, the Lakers now find themselves up 2-1. For the Suns, they need to figure things out fast if they hope to make it past Los Angeles. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers versus Phoenix Suns series has had its fair share of physicality. Star big man Anthony Davis was the latest to draw the short end of some contact. AD was in severe pain after a huge elbow from Suns’ Deandre Ayton: AD down after taking an elbow from Ayton pic.twitter.com/tYkBcQ1hUI — Bleacher […]

For most of the Phoenix Suns’ stellar season, it was Chris Paul and Devin Booker who heaped praise from fans and analysts. But in the first two games of the playoffs, Deandre Ayton is finally getting some love. Frankly, his play should’ve been noticed way earlier. His averages might have gone down in his third […]

The Los Angeles Lakers evened up their first-round series with the Phoenix Suns with a much-needed 109-102 Game 2 victory on Tuesday night. The defending champions used a late-game flurry led by no less than Anthony Davis and LeBron James to bring the series to 1-1 heading into Game 3 in Los Angeles. This series […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had far from their best stuff against the Phoenix Suns in Game 1. L.A. couldn’t hit a shot nor match the energy of their opponent, while LeBron James and Anthony Davis were outclassed by Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton. Despite Chris Paul’s injury and dangerous actions (everyone should be ready for […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope offered a simple explanation for the Los Angeles Lakers’ uninspired 99-90 Game 1 loss to the Phoenix Suns, which tipped off at 12:30 p.m. PT on Sunday. “We’ve gotta come out with a sense of urgency,” the 3-and-D wing said following Lakers’ practice on Monday. “We knew they were gonna come out strong. […]

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton thinks he has the highest upside of any young big in the entire NBA. He’s ready to go out and prove his worth. Ayton discussed his upbringing and work ethic during a one-on-one with Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Suns star said he wants to eventually be regarded as […]

The Phoenix Suns missed out on Luka Doncic in the 2018 draft, but it may have been the right choice. Instead of drafting Doncic, the Arizona team selected center Deandre Ayton. Ayton has been a good big man for the Suns, but he hasn’t lived up to his full potential yet. He averaged a double-double […]

Considering the stakes and the performance of his counterpart, Anthony Davis may have had his worst game as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers in his team’s Game 1 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. Instead of dominating a 22-year old DeAndre Ayton — as many (like me) expected after his electric two-way […]

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped Game 1 to the Phoenix Suns, 99-90. Heading into the series, one of the main points of intrigue was the first career playoff meeting between LeBron James and Chris Paul — the longtime friends and respective orchestrators for each team. However, on Sunday, the anticipated chess match became less about […]

The Phoenix Suns outshined LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers in the opener of their Round 1 playoff series, thanks in large part to Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton. Booker and Ayton recorded a brilliant start to what should be many more playoff games, as even LeBron and Davis were unable to […]

Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns tip off one of the more unique No. 7 vs. No. 2 series in NBA history. Let’s set the stage for the first career postseason matchup between LeBron James and Chris Paul. Season Series Phoenix took two of three matchups, but that’s hardly indicative of, well, anything. […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Dennis Schröder has not looked the same since returning from spending 10 days in the league’s health and safety protocols. Conversely, Alex Caruso has been superb, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope remains the most underrated player on the team. In Los Angeles’ first-round series against the Point God, Chris Paul, and the […]

After defeating the Golden State Warriors in the play-in game, the Los Angeles Lakers secured the seventh seed and will take on the second-place Phoenix Suns. The Lakers are a dangerous seventh seed that poses a legitimate threat, as they’re a much better team than their ranking. Even so, the Suns finished in second place […]

Chris Paul acknowledged that Deandre Ayton has been vital to the Phoenix Suns’ incredible success this season. In previous years, Ayton was expected to be the second-best player alongside Devin Booker; however, Paul joining the team has changed that. Ayton has embraced his new role and has vastly improved his play this season. Chris Paul […]

After blowing past his defender, Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard just spiked one over Phoenix Suns big man Deandre Ayton. In true Leonard fashion, he didn’t express any form of emotion. See the clip below to witness Leonard’s monster slam over Ayton. Notice that the Clippers bench stood up and celebrated like madmen after […]

Devin Booker just threw in his Dunk of the Year entry with a vicious tomahawk jam on Friday as the Phoenix Suns took on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Devin Booker created a clear path to the basket for himself, which resulted in this eye-popping poster slam (h/t Bleacher Report on Twitter): DBOOK THREW IT DOWN […]

The NBA has already seen several Dunk of the Year candidates this 2020-21 campaign. Now, Chicago Bulls rookie Patrick Williams just submitted his for the blocks category. Williams and the Bulls traveled to the Talking Stick Resort Arena to take on the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. The 19-year-old forward, who’s already developing into quite the […]

Deandre Ayton was taken first overall in the 2018 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns, with his selection continuing to be a controversial topic. Now, Antonio Williams, a former scout of the Arizona-based team, revealed why Phoenix took Ayton over Luka Doncic and Trae Young during a one-on-one on the Basketball Network. During the interview, […]

The Phoenix Suns showed their resiliency after they still managed to take down LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, 114-104, despite Devin Booker’s ejection midway through the third quarter. Last season, losing their star shooting guard could have spelled doom for Phoenix and made them crumble. But Chris Paul’s arrival and presence on the […]

Phoenix Suns big man Frank Kaminsky attended his post-game Zoom call rocking his teammate Deandre Ayton’s lavish iced out chain. The 27-year old revealed he asked the 2018 no. 1 overall pick if he could borrow the extravagant piece of jewelry before hopping on the virtual press conference. Kaminsky admitted he’s never put on something […]

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball proved that passing and supreme vision are inherent parts of his offensive arsenal. Against Phoenix Suns big man Deandre Ayton on Wednesday, Ball showed off his sick handles and finished the play with a slam dunk. Not only did he get by Ayton, but Ball had the presence of mind […]

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton is not yet a candidate for this season’s Defensive Player of the Year award, at least from his own eyes. The 22-year-old big man was apparently surprised when he was asked if he thinks he is performing well enough to be in the conversation for the honor, via Gerald Bourguet. […]

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton didn’t shy away from the competition as his team gutted out a win against a gritty Cleveland Cavaliers side on Monday night. After engaging in a tightly contested affair, Ayton claimed that he liked the game’s physicality, especially after going up against an All-Star-caliber big man in Andre Drummond, via […]

When the Pheonix Suns traded for Chris Paul during the offseason, many believed his arrival would help the development of Deandre Ayton. While Ayton is still improving his chemistry with Paul, he’s been watching film on the ‘Lob City’ duo of DeAndre Jordan and Blake Griffin, via FanSided’s Gerald Bourguet. Ayton says he's been watching […]

The Western Conference is stockpiled with formidable powerhouses, therefore leaving a large group of young teams coming up short on a yearly basis. Some of these teams aren’t even bad—they’re just not as good as their conference counterparts. The Oklahoma City Thunder, Memphis Grizzlies, Phoenix Suns, San Antonio Spurs, Sacramento Kings, New Orleans Pelicans, and […]

The hobby of NBA card collecting can be quite expensive, especially if you are looking for rookie cards of the likes of LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum and Trae Young, to name a few. In fact, you’ll likely break the bank just to get a Doncic rookie card, which is the hottest item in […]