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Houston Rockets guard Brandon Knight suffered a torn ACL in July 2017. Since then, the Miami native has undergone three “cleanup” procedures — the most recent one (Sept. 20) stemming from an infection. As of now, there is still no timetable for his return. Rockets general manager Daryl Morey provided an official update on Knight’s […]

The Houston Rockets will be without Brandon Knight for the preseason due to an infection in his surgically repaired knee. “He’s gonna be out for training camp and preseason,” Rockets general manager Daryl Morey said in an interview Monday, referring to Knight. “He has an infection that’s clearing up. And then, at the end of […]

The Houston Rockets have revamped their roster since last year’s heartbreaking exit in the Western Conference Finals by acquiring Brandon Knight in a trade with the Phoenix Suns earlier this offseason and adding Michael Carter-Williams through free agency. Knight is a talented guard who is more than capable of running point and also provides another […]

In late August, the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns, led by General Manager Ryan McDonough, completed a deal that swapped Ryan Anderson and De’Anthony Melton for Marquese Chriss and Brandon Knight. While this trade made sense for the Rockets, who would be ridding themselves of Anderson’s contract and adding some young pieces, the Suns, on […]

The Houston Rockets saw significant turnover on the roster this offseason, and Daryl Morey discussed the additions of Marquese Chriss and Brandon Knight on Tuesday. Houston’s general manager believes that both of these players will see improvements in their game in Mike D’Antoni’s system. D’Antoni’s offense emphasizes 3-pointers and shots at the rim with little […]

The trade between the Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets that’s bringing Ryan Anderson to the Suns was made official by the teams Friday. The full trade has Anderson and rookie guard De’Anthony Melton going to the Suns, with Marquese Chriss and Brandon Knight going to Houston. Anderson had about $5.7 million in guaranteed money chopped […]

Brandon Knight’s future completely changed in the dead of the night when the Phoenix Suns traded Knight and Marquese Chriss to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Ryan Anderson and De’Anthony Melton. Knight goes from one of the weaker teams in the West to a legitimate contender. But according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports, […]

The Houston Rockets will be standing pat after trading the overloaded contract of Ryan Anderson alongside rookie De’Anthony Melton to the Phoenix Suns for Marquese Chriss and Brandon Knight. Knight, who spent the entire 2017-18 season on the shelf due to a season-ending injury, was a possibility to be stretched, then waived before the Sept. […]

The Houston Rockets have finally found a willing partner to absorb forward Ryan Anderson’s onerous contract, as the team has reportedly traded the sweet-shooting big man to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Marquese Chriss and Brandon Knight, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Houston has traded Ryan Anderson and De'Anthony Melton to Phoenix for Marquese […]

Brandon Knight is probably more known by fans as the poor dude former Los Angeles Clippers big man DeAndre Jordan got brutally yammed over some years back. Knight has moved over from that, though, and is now looking forward to reminding NBA fans that he still exists. If fans are wondering whatever happened to Knight […]

The Phoenix Suns were the big winners of last week’s 2018 NBA Draft Lottery when they were announced to have won the right to select the first overall pick. There’s no question that the Suns are the envy of just about every NBA team these days, as they have the luxury of picking the best […]

After finishing with the second-worst record in the NBA, the Phoenix Suns selected Josh Jackson with the fourth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. While Phoenix was quiet in free agency, they emerged as a potential destination for Kyrie Irving, who requested a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers. As Irving was ultimately traded to […]

Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight has suffered a torn left ACL and is in danger of missing the entire regular season, according to a report by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Knight was switched to a sixth man role last season after head coach Earl Watson appointed phenom Devin Booker as the starting shooting guard of the […]

It is well documented that the New York Knicks are in pursuit of a veteran point guard to help mentor this year’s eighth overall pick, point guard Frank Ntilikina. Since the Knicks are devoid of cap space after signing guards Tim Hardaway Jr. and Ron Baker for a combined $80 million, the team is now looking to trade […]

It seems Brandon Knight may be the odd man out in Phoenix. The 25-year-old Suns combo guard has seen his production and minutes take a big dip this season and now it appears that a trade is inevitable. Via ESPN: The latest signals continue to suggest that Suns guard Brandon Knight will be one of […]

The never-ending search for the Sacramento Kings‘ ideal point guard is still going, and it appears this time the team has narrowed its sights in Phoenix Suns point guard Brandon Knight. According to a report by ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, the Kings have inquired about Knight’s trade availability since the offseason, though Suns GM Ryan McDonough said […]

Phoenix Suns sixth man Brandon Knight got the shooter’s roll of a lifetime after being grabbed by Los Angeles Lakers point guard Marcelo Huertas during the third quarter of Friday night’s ESPN doubleheader. Knight was fouled on the play and let go of a wild mid-range runner that hit the top of the backboard, then ricocheted off […]

The Suns have a crowded backcourt with some assets that might need to go. Brandon Knight may be the odd man out. Despite reports of the contrary, there is a growing belief that Knight will be made available in trade discussions the closer we get to the trade deadline. Via ESPN’s Marc Stein: Suns general […]

The transition to a sixth man role is always a tough one for an NBA player to make. Not getting announced in the starting lineup, likely getting less minutes and not being able to play with the best talent on the floor are some of the things a player might suffer through when being demoted. […]

Stephen Curry was once again in the middle of another dumb, unnecessary foul against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. The Golden State Warriors point guard received a pass on the wing from Draymond Green and faked out Brandon Knight as he attempted to close in to his three-point shot. Knight jumped past his left side […]

Brandon Knight‘s move to the bench has stirred up plenty of speculations on his move out of Phoenix. Knight was a starter after being traded by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2015, ultimately forming an explosive backcourt with Eric Bledsoe. The two were starters last season, until Bledsoe suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee […]

Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight is entering new ground as he is set to become a sixth man for the first time on his career. The Kentucky product had started 315 of the 328 games he’d played during his five-year career and with Eric Bledsoe and Devin Booker forming the Suns’ starting backcourt, he’ll be forced into […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Earl Watson was faced with a hard decision. He has three talented guards and two spots to fill – one of them needs to come off the bench, but who? Watson had an established guard in Eric Bledsoe, who has played backup to the likes of Chris Paul. Bledsoe learned his […]

Head coach Earl Watson has put an end to the lingering dilemma that’s surrounded the Phoenix Suns all summer long — what happens once all three guards are healthy? Devin Booker, who started the final 44 games of last season after participating in the All-Star Game Three-Point Contest, will remain as the starting shooting guard alongside […]

Despite their down-year in 2016, the Phoenix Suns found a gem in rookie sensation Devin Booker. After starting the season off on the bench as the third or fourth guard, Booker saw a drastic increase in playing time when Eric Bledsoe missed the second half of the season with a torn meniscus and Brandon Knight […]

NBA veteran Jared Dudley will begin his second tour of duty for the Phoenix Suns when the regular season tips off. The last time he was at the desert, Dudley found little success after only reaching playoffs once in a span of five years. The future prospect wasn’t so sunny back then as the team […]

Phoenix Suns shooting guard phenom Devin Booker became the youngest player to crack Sports Illustrated Top 100 NBA players of 2016-17. While there are only a few teenagers in the NBA, the list only includes players with pro experience, so incoming rookies are not included on the list. Booker made his name last year after […]

A reunion is now in the making as Leandro Barbosa and the Phoenix Suns have reportedly agreed on a $8 million/2 year deal according to Adrian Wojnarowski. This comes after announcing yesterday that he will be playing for Brazil in the coming Rio Olympics. He will now be re-united to the team where he started his […]

The Phoenix Suns were, quite simply, a dumpster fire last season. After failing to lure LaMarcus Aldridge in free agency with the addition of his friend, Tyson Chandler, the Suns still went into the season with hopes of competing for one of the final playoff spots in the West. Instead, injuries, inconsistent play, and a […]

Every once in a while it is understandable for an NBA player to be dropped from a nice move. But, once that player starts to look foolish multiple times, they’ll start to be remembered for that—Brandon Knight is a good example of that. On Friday night, Cory Joseph may have become one of those players. […]