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In a move that has been expected for a while now, the Phoenix Suns officially fired head coach Mike Budenholzer on Monday after a disastrous season that resulted in the Suns somehow missing the play-in tournament. Now, Phoenix becomes the latest team to open up its head coaching vacancy after the Memphis Grizzlies and the […]

The NBA regular season is officially over. Twelve teams clinched their spots in the postseason, and eight more will battle it out in the Play-in Tournament for the seven and eight seeds in the playoffs. The other 10 teams have nothing to look forward to but offseason improvement. These teams, as well as teams that […]

The Phoenix Suns have fired head coach Mike Budenholzer after just one season, the team announced on Monday. “Competing at the highest level remains our goal, and we failed to meet expectations this season,” the team released in a statement. “Our fans deserve better. Change is needed.” Budenholzer, 55, was hired by the Suns in […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Stephen Curry recently made NBA history by becoming the first NBA player to reach 4,000 3-point makes. This gives him a solid cushion to keep the record for quite some time. With the way he has been netting his shots, don’t be surprised if Curry makes a run at 5,000. But for now, it’s safe […]

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’ 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

As part of entering the NBA, one thing that NBA rookies will have to face is initiation rites or hazing. Some of them could be asked to do some chores or errands, while others have to be on the receiving end of a prank. Here are the 10 wildest pranks done on NBA rookies, ranked. […]

The Phoenix Suns have undergone a gradual but brutal drop-off over the past few seasons. Suffice to say, going all-in on a core of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal has not worked out according to plan, and this season, the Suns are in real danger of not just missing the playoffs, but even […]

The Phoenix Suns have amassed a pretty rich history given its overall success as a franchise since being founded in 1968. But it’s surprising that despite its success, the team has yet to win an NBA Championship. Here is a look at the 10 greatest Suns players in franchise history. Phoenix did not take long […]

Phoenix Suns’ franchise star Devin Booker currently sports one of the NBA’s most popular signature sneakers at the moment in his Nike Book 1, taking the court each time in what seems to be a new colorway. Many of Booker’s PE (player exclusive) shoes are inspired by previous basketball shoes he grew up loving, particularly […]

Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns suffered a brutal loss in Sunday’s game against the Houston Rockets. The Suns fell in a 39-point blowout, unable to keep up with the Rockets on both sides of the ball. It also didn’t help that Houston shot lights out from the field, converting 57.1% of their total attempts […]

Sacrifice is all too common for NBA players. For instance, Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker was the unsung MVP of Team USA because of his selfless play. As a result, Carmelo Anthony sees that as a detriment to the Suns’ guard. On the 7 PM in Brooklyn Podcast, he detailed why the struggles have […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker has an eye for style, constantly expressing himself through his shoes on the court. With his own signature sneaker, the Nike Book 1, he’s generous in experimenting with and trying out new colorways that signify points in his life and career. Recently, Booker was spotted wearing a new Nike Book […]

Many would like to forget the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, including Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker and NBA commissioner Adam Silver. The latter spoke about the disastrous game that it was. Although they tried a new format, it didn’t go as well as initially planned. However, Silver took ownership of the flawed All-Star Game. […]

Devin Booker sealed the deal for the Phoenix Suns against the Milwaukee Bucks to give them their fourth consecutive win. He raised up on the right wing and hit the final basket of the game. DEVIN BOOKER WITH THE GAME-WINNER 🔥pic.twitter.com/DeHo9WJAqm — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 25, 2025 Booker ended with 19 points in the contest. […]

Phoenix Suns franchise star Devin Booker is on a path towards the upcoming NBA Playoffs and he’ll need every ounce of his skills to lift the Suns through what could be a tight play-in series. Booker has been loyal to the Suns since his arrival to the NBA and he’s never been one to forget […]

Time is of the essence, and Oso Ighodaro’s 44 minutes secured the Phoenix Suns’ 123-112 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. Defeating the top-ranked team in the Eastern Conference is something Kevin Durant and Devin Booker knew would be tough. However, roughly 60-90 minutes before the game, the center position looked different than it […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have officially lost their way. The Cavs’ 123-112 defeat to the Phoenix Suns marked Cleveland’s fourth consecutive loss, the longest skid of their season. A team that once seemed poised for a deep playoff run is suddenly floundering, searching for answers that Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs can’t seem to find. From […]

The trio of Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, and Kevin Durant hasn’t lived up to the hype. For the Phoenix Suns, they sit 10th in the Western Conference, on the cusp of a play-in spot. Conversely, they shouldn’t be in this position. The talent is too much to have the record they have. Although the Suns […]

The ongoing story of the Phoenix Suns rookies continues following a 127-121 win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. While the duo of Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro have lit up the PHX Arena, Devin Booker has seen it up close. The constant work, dedication, and commitment to the craft is one that Booker is […]

The Phoenix Suns are inching closer and closer to a play-in spot. No one feels that more than shooting guard Devin Booker. Since the All-Star break, he’s made a point of emphasis on looking at the standings. “We need to win games, and I’m praying on nobody’s downfall,” Booker said following Monday’s 129-89 win. “But […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Devin Booker has never been one to forget his roots, always giving back to the communities that raised him and remaining loyal to a team like the Suns since the day he was drafted. He also followed in his father’s footsteps by playing for the same high school team, which Booker recently […]

The Phoenix Suns may have found a winning formula, and it starts with Devin Booker’s playmaking ability. The Suns snapped a two-game losing streak with a 122-106 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night, improving to 31-36 on the season. They remain 3.5 games behind the Dallas Mavericks (33-35) for the 10th seed in […]

As Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishiba set the record straight on Devin Booker’s future with the organization, he also shared his candid thoughts on about the performance of the team this season. While there have been rumors around Suns stars Kevin Durant and Booker, Ishiba clears the air there and mostly about this year. With […]

If the Phoenix Suns don’t make the play-in tournament or the playoffs as a whole, majority owner Mat Ishbia has a bold strategy to take. Some are expecting the Suns to entertain trade offers for Devin Booker and Kevin Durant. Despite that though, there’s a route that the owner wants to go. According to Ishbia, […]

The Phoenix Suns’ season has not gone the way that shooting guard Devin Booker, or Mat Ishbia would want it to. As a result of the shortcomings, teams like the Houston Rockets have inquired about Booker. That interest took place around the trade deadline. However, Ishbia ruled Booker as off-limits in any trade. He’s mentioned […]

Throughout the 2024-25 NBA season, Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant has been floated in trade rumors. Before the NBA trade deadline, he was nearly dealt to the Golden State Warriors. Simultaneously, Devin Booker was also entertained by some other teams. Despite the Suns saying that they will not trade Booker, nothing is off of the […]

Throughout the Phoenix Suns’ game against the Memphis Grizzlies, there was some clear tension from Devin Booker and Kevin Durant. In the third quarter, Durant and Desmond Bane went face to face in a heated moment. Following the end of the third quarter, the final period began, and Booker was assessed a technical foul. Looking […]

It’s safe to say that the Phoenix Suns are one of the most disappointing teams in the 2024-25 season. Despite having no shortage of star power with Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal, the team is facing the risk of missing the postseason as they sit just right outside the Play-In Tournament. Since teaming […]