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As the Phoenix Suns prepare to take on the Memphis Grizzlies tonight, the Suns will be making some lineup changes with star Devin Booker out. Second year man out of Kansas, forward Josh Jackson will most likely start tonight, per Gina Mizell of The Athletic (Arizona). Update: Ayton and Anderson have both been upgraded to […]

The Phoenix Suns will be without star shooting guard Devin Booker when they take on the Memphis Grizzlies Saturday night. Booker has a mild strain of his hamstring which he suffered Wednesday night at home against the Los Angeles Lakers. The sharpshooter played 29 minutes versus the Lakers before getting hurt, scoring 23 points while shooting 8-of-16 […]

Phoenix Suns star shooting guard Devin Booker has a mild strain of his hamstring will be day to day, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7. Booker suffered the injury Wednesday night at home against the Los Angeles Lakers. The sharpshooter played 29 minutes before getting hurt and scored 23 points while shooting 8-of-16 from […]

After successfully returning from hand surgery, Phoenix Suns rising star Devin Booker hurt himself yet again during his team’s matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Booker sustained the injury as the third quarter was about to end. He attempted a hard drive to the basket after a handoff from Tyson Chandler but failed to complete […]

Devin Booker is undoubtedly one of the best young talents the NBA has to offer, and the Phoenix Suns will need a lot from him this season. His picture-perfect shooting stroke and ability to score from anywhere on the floor make him one of the leagues most prolific scorers. It’s crazy how good he is […]

Devin Booker’s bombastic performance during his season debut was an eye-opener for those tuning to ESPN hoping to get a glimpse at two of the NBA’s finest rookies of this year’s class. While many hoped to see the potential in Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic and Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton, it was Booker who […]

Devin Booker’s health was a major concern for the Phoenix Suns heading into their season opener against the Dallas Mavericks. The blossoming star had surgery on his shooting hand over the some and there was concern that he would not be healthy enough to play the first few games of the season. But Booker is […]

The Phoenix Suns open the 2018-19 regular-season against the Dallas Mavericks on Oct. 17, and the team will have its best player on the floor. Star shooting guard Devin Booker will play despite undergoing surgery to repair an injury to the fifth metacarpophalangeal joint in his right hand in early September. Booker will likely wear a […]

The Phoenix Suns open the 2018-19 regular season on Oct. 17 against the Dallas Mavericks, and there’s a chance star shooting guard Devin Booker will be in the lineup. Booker underwent surgery to repair an injury to the fifth metacarpophalangeal joint in his right hand in early September. He is still wearing a splint on […]

As another NBA season is set to begin in ten days, it’s not only the teams themselves that are putting the final touches to their roster. Fans all over the globe are also scrambling to put together the most formidable roster possible in each of their fantasy basketball leagues. To better help you in strategizing […]

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker is still hopeful to make his fourth-season debut in the team’s season-opener against the Dallas Mavericks on Oct. 17, according to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. A return against the Mavs would signify the Suns’ talisman beating his previous recovery timeline of six weeks stemming from surgery in […]

The Phoenix Suns have looked out of sync on offense thus far in the preseason, and the absence of star shooting guard Devin Booker is the main reason why. Suns stretch forward Ryan Anderson, who was acquired by Phoenix from the Houston Rockets, believes the team is going to be fine once the regular season […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker didn’t hesitate to predict this season’s Rookie of the Year, giving it to his new teammate Deandre Ayton after another explosive preseason outing. Ayton, the top overall selection in this year’s NBA Draft put up 21 points, 15 rebounds, three assists, and blocked three shots through 34 minutes in a […]

Phoenix Suns star shooting guard Devin Booker shot with his surgically repaired right hand for the first time Tuesday and says it felt “great.” However, Booker still has not been cleared for contact drills by the Suns. #Suns guard Devin Booker still has not been cleared for contact drills but said it felt "great" to […]

Phoenix Suns star shooting guard Devin Booker took shots with his right hand Tuesday, a sign that he may be close to returning to the floor. Booker underwent surgery to repair an injury to the fifth metacarpophalangeal joint in his right hand in early September. The Suns initially said Booker would miss approximately six weeks. […]

Phoenix Suns General Manager Ryan McDonough certainly has a resolute belief in the talent and potential of his cornerstone star, Devin Booker. So much so that the 37-year-old GM has identified none other than reigning league MVP James Harden as Booker’s prototype player. Addressing the press during the Suns Media Day, McDonough stated his belief […]

Devin Booker is the future of the Phoenix Suns. His smooth shooting stroke is a hallmark of his game, but a recent video shows that Booker can do it with his left hand almost as well as with his right. Booker is working his way back to the Suns after having surgery on his shooting […]

Devin Booker and top overall selection Deandre Ayton have yet to share the court for their first NBA game together, but the franchise star can already see the traits that will make Ayton an important cog for the Phoenix Suns moving forward. “Just a willingness to learn, picking things up quick,” Booker said of Ayton, […]

Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson is coming off an up-and-down rookie season where he flourished and wilted at times, hoping to find his niche on the court. One he slowly navigated thanks to his star teammate Devin Booker. Jackson started the season playing at power forward under former coach Earl Watson, who didn’t see a […]

Phoenix Suns general manager Ryan McDonough didn’t discount the possibility of his star player, Devin Booker, playing on opening night, according to Kevin Zimmerman of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM. The fourth-year phenom recently had surgery on his shooting hand after it flared up during offseason workouts at the facility. His timeline to recover was six weeks […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves just handed franchise cornerstone Karl-Anthony Towns one of this biggest deals in the history of the league. The 22-year-old Wolves star took to social media to share his joy and reinvigorated commitment to the Wolves franchise. Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker was one of the first to congratulate Towns for the well-deserved […]

Joel Embiid appeared on ESPN’s The Jump on Friday and said that Deandre Ayton is, “About to get his a– kicked this year.” Ayton’s Phoenix Suns teammate, Devin Booker heard Embiid’s message loud and clear. He issued a short response, but his words speak volumes. Sounds good https://t.co/kTx0jCuB9J — Book (@DevinBook) September 21, 2018 Booker […]

There is no bigger honor in basketball than being a part of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Imagine having your name called for your contributions in your league and how it has affected the world of basketball, there must be no feeling in the world that could top the esteem that this prestige […]

The sun hasn’t shined on the Phoenix Suns since it set on Steve Nash’s career. After landing the No. 1 overall pick and drafting DeAndre Ayton last summer, the Suns have an intriguing collection of talent. Now, if Phoenix hopes to see a rebirth, it’ll need Devin Booker to make sense of it all. Like […]

In a recent interview with Chinese media, Hall of Famer Tracy Mcgrady said the his favorite young star in the league is Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker. Despite the team not having any playoff appearances during his stint, Booker remains to be one of the few bright spots for Suns as he continues to […]

Phoenix Suns general manager Ryan McDonough addressed the rumors regarding his star player’s recent surgery, as newly extended phenom Devin Booker will be out roughly six weeks after going under the knife. “As you guys know he did have the injury late last year,” McDonough said, according to Matt Layman of Arizona Sports 98.7, referring […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker underwent hand surgery on Monday morning, and people with way too much time on their hands are already coming up with conspiracy theories about how he injured himself. Booker took to Instagram to shoot down a few of the theories. The two crackpot theories Booker mentions are that he was […]

The Phoenix Suns had an exciting offseason, acquiring a player who they hope will become a franchise center in No. 1 overall pick Deandre Ayton and an extremely talented wing in Mikal Bridges. For the first time in years, the Suns have what looks like an impressive starting lineup on paper. Star guard Devin Booker and […]

The Phoenix Suns are not going to see much of Devin Booker over the next several weeks after the shooting guard sustained a hand injury that forced him to go under the knife on Monday. With Booker expected to miss the entire preseason and likely some games early in the 2018-19 NBA regular season, his […]

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker underwent surgery on Monday morning to repair the fifth metacarpophalangeal joint in his right hand, and following the surgery, the team and doctors determined that Booker will miss approximately six weeks as he recovers from the operation. The surgery was performed by Dr. Steven Shin at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los […]

Devin Booker could see a major pay raise even after being handsomely rewarded by the Phoenix Suns with a five-year, $158 million max extension of his rookie contract earlier this summer. The phenom could make $174 million in total if he reaches any one of the All-NBA teams this 2018-19 season, according to ESPN’s Bobby […]

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker is slated to miss at least four weeks after he undergoes surgery in his shooting hand on Monday, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM. This timetable could have Booker back having missed all of training camp and some of the preseason, potentially returning against the Golden […]

Earlier today, news broke out that Phoenix Suns star player Devin Booker was suddenly set to undergo surgery on his hand, subsequently missing the beginning of training camp. While the reason for his injury remains a mystery, Booker’s Instagram story may have given us all a valuable hint as to its cause. In a weird […]

Phoenix Suns star guard Devin Booker will be out indefinitely as the guard is set to go under the knife for a hand surgery. As reported by 98.7 FM Arizona’s Sports Station’s John Gambadoro, Booker will head to Los Angeles for the surgery and will likely miss the beginning of his team’s training camp on September […]

Despite last year’s struggles with losses and knee problems, Brooklyn Nets guard D’Angelo Russell remains unfazed by his contract extension negotiations following buddy Devin Booker’s max deal this offseason. Instead, Russell has sets his sights on improving his game on a day-to-day basis and helping the Nets grow as a team. In an interview with […]

Brooklyn Nets guard D’Angelo Russell is feeling great about his work during the offseason this year. Russell spent this summer strengthening his body by training alongside close friend Devin Booker, and the Nets youngster feels poised for a breakout season. “I’m in the greatest place ever, honestly. Like you said, motivation. I see my best […]

Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns wants Nike to bring the retro jerseys back. Will the company grant his wishes? As posted by The Bright Side, below is a screenshot of Booker’s reaction to an edited photo of him donning the retro Suns jersey: Make it happen, @nikebasketball. pic.twitter.com/9EQGyAZ0CR — Bright Side of the Sun […]

The Phoenix Suns are looking to turn around their losing ways in the 2018-19 season. Behind rising star Devin Booker and No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton, the future looks bright for the franchise. No one is more enthusiastic about the upcoming season than Booker, who is the de facto leader of this team despite barely being able […]

Devin Booker has racked up a bundle of losses during his first three seasons of professional basketball with the Phoenix Suns, and while he has risen to stardom in relatively quick fashion, the soon-to-be All-Star talent claims the time to pick up some Ws has come. Booker just secured five-year, $158 million max extension — […]