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Jae Crowder has been making headlines of late after reports emerged that the Phoenix Suns have been trying to find a new home for the 32-year-old veteran. Crowder’s looming exit has now become even more imminent after the team made a telling decision with regard to his status for training camp. According to NBA insider […]

The Phoenix Suns weren’t too active this offseason, but there is one move that could still happen: Trading Jae Crowder. He’s been linked to a move out of the desert and if his latest Twitter activity is any indication, the sharpshooter doesn’t want to be a Sun anymore. Crowder quoted a tweet from a reporter […]

ESPN’s NBA guru Brian Windhorst recently revealed that the Phoenix Suns are trying to find a new home for Jae Crowder. The 6-foot-6 forward appears to be surplus to requirements in Phoenix right now, and it seems like a trade is imminent. The Miami Heat have now emerged as a potential destination for Crowder, who […]

The 2017-18 Cleveland Cavaliers remains one of the more interesting teams in NBA history, even five years after. From bickering teammates to defensive failures, the Cavaliers had enough by midseason in 2018 when they blew up half their roster and yet ended up going to the NBA Finals carried by an inhuman LeBron James. Past […]

The Phoenix Suns are hoping to bounce back in the 2022-23 season after a rough end to their 2021-22 campaign. The Suns fell apart in the playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks, and ended up getting embarrassed in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals. Despite the rough end to the season and an occasionally rocky […]

Heading into the 2022-23 NBA season, the Phoenix Suns starting lineup is pretty well locked in. Suns players like Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton, and Mikal Bridges aren’t going anywhere (if healthy). That leaves one starting spot up for grabs heading into the new league year. Last season, forward Jae Crowder started all 67 […]

In recent seasons, the Phoenix Suns, led by Devin Booker and Chris Paul, have emerged as a serious title contender in the NBA. With savvy playmaking, hard-nosed defending, and insane shotmaking, the Suns came to within two wins away from a championship in 2021, falling short to the Giannis Antetokounmpo-led Milwaukee Bucks after being too […]

Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder has been a valuable piece in the supporting cast of NBA championship contenders in recent seasons. Crowder’s hard-nosed defending and timely three-point shooting, in particular, have made him a fan favorite, from his stops with the Boston Celtics, Utah Jazz, and the Miami Heat. Crowder, after signing a three-year $30 […]

The Miami Heat are still looking for reinforcements ahead of the new season as they hope to bounce back from what was ultimately a disappointing 2021-22 campaign. This might come in the form of a trade for one of LeBron James’ former Cleveland Cavaliers teammates, who also happened to be an integral part of Miami’s […]

The excitement of the 2022 NBA offseason is finally ramping up. At 6:00 p.m. EST Thursday night, stars around the league officially become free agents. This includes JaVale McGee, who is coming off of his one-year deal with the Phoenix Suns. While McGee could be headed elsewhere through free agency this offseason, his teammate Jae […]

The circumstances of Sunday’s Game 4 between the Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks forced Monty Williams’ hand. The Suns surely would’ve worked the ball through Chris Paul through a majority of the second half, but it simply wasn’t an option. Paul picked up his fourth foul just before the half-time buzzer. His fifth came less […]

That one had to hurt. A second quarter incident overshadowed a huge start for the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks. Suns forward Jae Crowder delivered a leg kick right to the groin of Mavericks star Luka Doncic, who was left on the floor in massive pain. […]

The Phoenix Suns know that they will need to do everything in their power to prevent Luka Doncic from exploding against them in their first-round series against the Mavs. On Monday night in Game 1, Suns vet Jae Crowder decided to give the Mavs superstar a bit of a warning shot in the second quarter […]

After missing the last three games of the Phoenix Suns’ playoff series with a strained right hamstring, guard Devin Booker is set to make his return tonight in Game 6 against the New Orleans Pelicans. As if not being on the court wasn’t motivation enough for Booker, a trash-talking Pelicans fan with a vulgar t-shirt […]

During Devin Booker’s three-game absence during the Phoenix Suns’ first-round series against the New Orleans Pelicans, the “Coach Book” phenomenon swept through Suns Twitter: Coach Book at half court talking to the refs 😂😂😂 ok Book — LEEZUS (@AndrewLeezus) April 27, 2022 During Game 5 in Phoenix, a dapperly dressed Booker argued with referees about […]

Game 3 between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Phoenix Suns saw Monty Williams play the role of mad scientist. The Suns’ head coach spent the 48 minutes in Friday’s 114-111 win to take a 2-1 series lead experimenting with rotations and play-styles — desperate to find a way to stay alive in the NBA […]

What seemed like a harmless 1-8 series has turned into a testy tussle in the Western Conference first round. That applies quite literally in Game 3 between the New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns. Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes was caught decking Suns veteran Jae Crowder right after a made basket. He was slapped with a […]

Things just got a little bit chippy to end the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns’ clash on Wednesday night. Even after the 107-103 result was in the books, the Warriors’ Draymond Green and Suns forward Jae Crowder were seen exchanging some words as both sides went to shake hands. Draymond and Crowder EXCHANGE WORDS postgame. […]

The rematch between last year’s finalists looked a bit different on Sunday night. Especially for the Phoenix Suns. Playing without stars Chris Paul and Devin Booker and the much-improved Cam Johnson, the Suns didn’t have enough firepower to hold off the Milwaukee Bucks. The Suns gave up 41 points in the final quarter, with the […]

The Phoenix Suns lost their second straight game on Sunday, dropping to the Utah Jazz 118-114 at home. In the closing seconds with the Suns trailing by three points, Phoenix forward Jae Crowder grabbed a defensive rebound and began an attempted transition. Unfortunately, his outlet pass flew over Devin Booker’s head, nearly landing in the […]

The Thursday night showdown between the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns featured a particularly nervous moment for one internet celebrity on the sidelines. YouTube personality and youth icon JoJo Siwa was sitting courtside at the  Crypto.com arena when the ball bounced towards her general direction. Suns forward Jae Crowder, who stands at a hulking […]

LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers. and their fans suffered through yet another injury scare in Tuesday’s game against the Phoenix Suns, at the hands — or rather foot — of an old nemesis. Midway through the quarter of the Suns’ comfortable win over a depleted Lakers squad, LeBron came down from a layup attempt […]

The arrival of star guard Chris Paul last season immediately turned things around for the Phoenix Suns. After their stellar run in the NBA Bubble, the Suns needed one more piece to push them to the top. As we all saw, CP3 was that guy. But aside from Paul, another integral addition for the Suns […]

The Phoenix Suns already tasted the bitter agony of rejection during the NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks. Now Jae Crowder allegedly just took yet another L. The Suns forward was caught sliding into the DM’s of a certain Instagram model. But instead of getting a flirtatious message right back, his attempt to hook up […]

The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t have a pick in the 2021 NBA Draft after trading for Russell Westbrook, but they may have added NBA-caliber talent to their organization in the minutes after. Following the signings of versatile former Gonzaga Bulldogs wing Joel Ajayi and high-flyer Mac McClung, the Lakers inked ex-Michigan Wolverines super-sub Chaundee Brown […]

For the second straight year, Jae Crowder failed to win an NBA ring. After falling short with the Miami Heat last season, he once again went home empty-handed with the Phoenix Suns this campaign. While he admitted that the defeat was painful, Crowder, who immediately walked off the floor after the final buzzer, said they […]

Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder flopped his way to draw a foul on Milwaukee Bucks forward Pat Connaughton in the third quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The 31-year-old has been one of the main protagonists of the series with his on-court antics and his acting job had Connaughton, as well as everyone […]

Isaiah Thomas was asked to speak out on Jae Crowder’s impact in these NBA Playoffs as his Phoenix Suns compete for an NBA championship. The former Suns guard couldn’t help but react to one of Crowder’s most iconic moments: His salsa dance mockery of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. Via ESPN’s Zach Lowe: “It […]

Devin Booker is unarguably the best scorer in the Phoenix Suns roster, but even he is no match to Jae Crowder when it comes to long-distance bombs. Yes, you read that right. In a friendly contest during the Suns’ open practice ahead of the NBA Finals, Booker and Crowder had a 3-point competition from the […]

The Phoenix Suns recently overcame the Los Angeles Clippers in a 4-2 series victory in the Western Conference Finals to finally advance to the championship stage for the first time in 28 years. They will be facing another tough opponent in the Milwaukee Bucks, who also emerged victorious with a 4-2 series win against the […]

NBA Twitter is absolutely buzzing over the Phoenix Suns right now, and for good reason. Suns center Deandre Ayton’s mind-blowing finish with 0.9 on the clock to win the game ranks up there with some of the wild playoff game-winners in NBA history. DEANDRE AYTON FOR THE WIN 😱 UNBELIEVABLE GAME WINNER!! pic.twitter.com/tcHwtzUcty — ESPN […]

While Chris Paul remains out for the Phoenix Suns due to the NBA’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols, it doesn’t mean he’s not involved with the team–including in their celebrations. After the Suns took Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Los Angeles Clippers, Paul apparently FaceTimed Jae Crowder in excitement before expressing […]

Devin Booker stole the attention of everybody on Sunday during Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Booker dropped 40 points en route to his first career triple-double and the Suns won Game 1 against the Los Angeles Clippers as they await word on the status of Chris Paul. Booker’s outing was highlighted by 16 […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has faced many antagonizers in the past. But it seems the latest one is Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder. Crowder fired shots at LeBron after the Suns eliminated the Lakers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. In arguably his best shade, the Suns banger mocked The King […]

When Jae Crowder chose to leave the Miami Heat to join the Phoenix Suns last November 2020, he apparently received several messages questioning his decision. After all, he left the reigning Eastern Conference champions to join a team that hasn’t make the playoffs in 10 years at the time. However, look who’s a genius now […]

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, […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers trolled Jae Crowder early in their first-round series, so it was only fair game for Crowder to return the favor as the Phoenix Suns dominated the Lakers in the last three games. Crowder had plenty of fun at LeBron’s expense during Game 6 as the Suns closed out […]

Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder just got himself tossed out of the game in the dying moments of their Game 6 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Crowder mocked reigning Finals MVP LeBron James’ latest TV commercial by pulling out his own salsa moves after the Suns were up big against the defending champions at […]

After an ugly first half of Game 3 against the Phoenix Suns, the Los Angeles Lakers had themselves some fun in the second half. The Lakers blew the game wide open behind the trio of Anthony Davis, LeBron James and Dennis Schroder, resulting in a 109-95 victory. As they ran out to their big lead, […]