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This season, the Phoenix Suns are looking to avenge the embarrassing loss in last year’s playoffs and drama-filled offseason. But they got off to it on the wrong foot, losing a preseason exhibition game to the Adelaide 36ers, an Australian team. The Suns took a loss by a score of 134-124 to the National Basketball […]

The Phoenix Suns had the chance to offer former first overall pick Deandre Ayton a max rookie extension in the summer of 2021. It didn’t happen. Once this past summer rolled around, he was eligible for another max deal. They didn’t present one. The Indiana Pacers swooped in with an offer sheet of four years […]

I guess we can say that the Phoenix Suns had a pretty good 2021-22 NBA season. On one hand, they did finish with the best regular season record in the NBA. On the other hand, that accomplishment was eclipsed by how they were unceremoniously booted in the second round of the playoffs by the Dallas […]

It was Skip Bayless who first dropped the news about Deandre Ayton and Monty Williams nearly going at it during the Phoenix Suns’ Game 7 blowout against the Dallas Mavericks in last year’s Western Conference Semifinals. It was hip-hop icon Lil’ Wayne who served as Skip’s informant on the matter, with the rapper sitting courtside […]

There has been a lot of talk surrounding DeAndre Ayton and his supposed beef with Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams. This is especially after Ayton himself revealed that the last time he spoke with Williams was during their Game 7 loss in the West Semis against the Dallas Mavericks — that they haven’t exchanged […]

Phoenix Suns big man Deandre Ayton dropped a bombshell on Tuesday after he revealed that he hadn’t spoken a single word to coach Monty Williams since they were eliminated from the playoffs last season. So much has transpired over the summer, but apparently, these two haven’t been very chatty at all. Williams was asked by […]

Deandre Ayton’s passion for playing in Phoenix has been questioned as of late. He revealed on Tuesday that he and Suns head coach Monty Williams have not spoke since Game 7 of the playoffs. And Suns fans will be left feeling rather uninspired after seeing Deandre Ayton’s PSA announcement. Deandre Ayton doing promo reads for […]

Deandre Ayton’s Phoenix Suns Media Day performance wasn’t great. But some fans chalked it up to Ayton simply not being interested in talking to the media. However, Ayton’s comments on Tuesday prove that there is reason to be concerned in Phoenix. Deandre Ayton admitted that he has not spoken with head coach Monty Williams since […]

Deandre Ayton had an interesting media day to the say the least. The Phoenix Suns big man seemed uninterested and possibly even upset. It should be noted that some athletes simply can’t stand talking to the media. Nevertheless, Ayton’s media effort drew quite the reaction on Twitter. Jae Crowder wants out, Chris Paul says he […]

In May of 2022, the Phoenix Suns came up short. Despite their best efforts to leave it all on the court, the up-start Suns, led by a Hall of Fame-bound point guard and a future All-Pro shooting guard, were unable to overcome the unrelenting title machine known colloquially as the Golden State Warriors and watched […]

The NBA offseason is coming to a close as each organization has done its best to put themselves in a better situation moving forward. However, this is an impossible task for every team to accomplish as there have to be NBA offseason losers in addition to ones that improve. Here are two players and one […]

Deandre Ayton has returned to the Phoenix Suns, but there was a point this offseason when it looked like he was headed out due to his contract dispute with the team and what many believe was a deteriorating relationship with head coach Monty Williams. The Suns have since re-signed Ayton after matching the four-year, $133 […]

The Indiana Pacers finally decided to undergo a rebuild over the past few months. They made a fantastic move to pick up a solid young point guard in Tyrese Haliburton at the 2021 NBA trade deadline to build their team around, and have been busy rebuilding their roster this offseason as a result. The Pacers […]

At one point during the NBA offseason, the Phoenix Suns seemed poised to make a groundbreaking roster move. They were one of the teams heavily linked to Kevin Durant during the height of his trade request. Additionally, Deandre Ayton’s dispute with the team made fans wonder if a deal was imminent. A transformation was coming […]

The Phoenix Suns are running it back this season with the return of their retro 90’s jerseys, famously worn by Hall of Famer Charles Barkley. The organization released an epic video on Twitter making the announcement on Tuesday, with Deandre Ayton rocking the new threads. Check it out: 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐘'𝐑𝐄 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊.@PayPal | https://t.co/mOggQGcSQa pic.twitter.com/9KNoCCZapO — Phoenix […]

The Phoenix Suns had no draft picks during the 2022 NBA offseason, but did that even matter as they kept some big names? For the Suns, it definitely seems like the most important offseason moves can still be made, especially with the Kevin Durant issues still out in the open. According to Chris Haynes of […]

After weeks without a deal, Deandre Ayton is officially signed to the Phoenix Suns for four more years. The center announced his $133 million deal Tuesday night, and he’s ready to get back to work. Just a day later, new revelations regarding the deal have surfaced. According to Suns GM James Jones, he was transparent […]

The Phoenix Suns had an incredibly impressive regular season last year but disastrous playoff results. Their NBA-best 64-18 record is largely overshadowed by the blowout Game 7 loss at the hands of the Mavericks in the Conference Semifinals. The 123-90 loss seemed cause for major change and left a sour taste going into the offseason. […]

Deandre Ayton’s free agency saga will go down in history as one of the most memorable turn of events in the history of NBA free agency. After all, the Phoenix Suns’ decision to match the $133 max offer sheet the Indiana Pacers had on the table is currently the record-holder for the highest matched salary […]

Deandre Ayton has officially signed his four-year, $133 million deal with the Phoenix Suns. Now, he’s ready to get back to work and show everyone that the team made the right decision to bring him back. On Twitter, Ayton shared photos of him putting pen to paper on the deal. He also accompanied it with […]

It wasn’t just the Indiana Pacers who missed out on Deandre Ayton when the Phoenix Suns decided to match their record-breaking $133 million offer sheet for the prized big man. A few other teams around the league also kept a keen eye on Ayton’s situation with the Suns, and according to some reports, the San […]

After making a historic run all the way to the NBA Finals in 2021, the Phoenix Suns followed it by a disappointing 33-point loss in game seven versus the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Semifinals. They came into 2022 NBA free agency needing to make some important signings to improve the team. Without knowing […]

Deandre Ayton is officially heading back to the Phoenix Suns. After seemingly having a falling out with Monty Williams and the rest of the Suns organization, he looked to be on his way out. The Indiana Pacers extended the max offer sheet that Ayton desperately sought, but Phoenix elected to match the deal. Even considering […]

The Indiana Pacers were close to snatching Deandre Ayton away from the Phoenix Suns. It would have given the Pacers a skilled, young center to pair with Tyrese Haliburton and possibly led to a Myles Turner trade coming to fruition. Phoenix put the kibosh on those plans, though. The Pacers could have tried to work […]

The Phoenix Suns shocked the basketball world on Thursday when they decided to match the Indiana Pacers’ $133 million offer sheet for prized big man Deandre Ayton. There were more than a few signs that were pointing towards Ayton’s looming exit, but in a surprising plot twist, Phoenix decided that they wanted to keep their […]

The Phoenix Suns have just made a major decision that will have a tremendous impact on the future of this franchise. After seeing what the market had to offer for prized big man Deandre Ayton — an offer sheet from the Indiana Pacers amounting to $133 million for four years —  the Suns have reportedly […]

The Phoenix Suns entered this offseason in deflating fashion. They were embarrassed on their home floor in Game 7 of the second round of the playoffs by the Dallas Mavericks. As the game got out of hand, Deandre Ayton was seen on the bench with what appeared to be an obvious division between himself and […]

With Deandre Ayton likely on his way to Indiana, current Pacers center Myles Turner may soon need a new home. It’s recently been reported that Ayton intends to sign an offer sheet from the Pacers for 4 years and $133 million. The offer sheet is the largest in league history; and with Ayton being a […]

The Indiana Pacers are attempting to make a massive move this offseason after giving Deandre Ayton a max offer sheet of $133 million. Of course, the Phoenix Suns have 48 hours to match the deal. Even so, Indiana seems confident they’ll be landing, as the front office immediately made some roster moves to clear up […]

Just hours before NBA free agency opened up two weeks ago, Kevin Durant shocked the NBA world by announcing that he had requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets were likely caught off guard as much as anyone. They had just finally re-signed Kyrie Irving and were looking to run it back with […]

Phoenix Suns center DeAndre Ayton has reportedly agreed to an NBA record-setting four-year, $133 million offer sheet with the Indiana Pacers. Now, the Suns find themselves with a bit of an ultimatum, having to decide whether or not to match the deal and commit that amount of money to the former No. 1 overall pick. […]

All eyes have been on Deandre Ayton throughout the summer and it sounds like his future in the league is becoming more clear. The Indiana Pacers offered the star center a max four-year $133 million contract. Now, the Phoenix Suns have 48 hours to match the offer sheet, otherwise, Ayton leaves for Indiana. According to […]

The Indiana Pacers have made one of the biggest moves of the entire NBA offseason. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, they have agreed to an offer sheet with Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton worth $133 million over four years. The Suns will have two days to match it. RFA center Deandre Ayton has agreed to […]

The Phoenix Suns was one of the teams that Kevin Durant personally identified as a potential landing spot for him now that he’s declared his desire to leave the Brooklyn Nets. This move hasn’t picked up too much steam, with Phoenix seemingly unwilling to give in to Brooklyn’s gargantuan asking price for Durant. Well, NBA […]

The Indiana Pacers have had a busy offseason so far. They grabbed some nice assets in the 2022 NBA Draft, most notably sixth overall pick Bennedict Mathurin. Their backcourt is looking very promising with Tyrese Haliburton leading the way, but there are still numerous rumors linking them to Phoenix Suns big man Deandre Ayton, who […]

While most of the NBA has seemingly been halted following the news of a Kevin Durant trade request, rumors surrounding Deandre Ayton continue to leak out. The former No. 1 overall pick is seemingly on his way out of Phoenix and searching for a new team. ESPN insider Brian Windhorst joined Get Up Monday morning […]

Amid all that has been going on in the NBA since free agency opened, it’s easy to overlook the fact that as of the moment, the Phoenix Suns have yet to make their move on Deandre Ayton. The 23-year-old is now a free agent and it now feels like it’s just a matter of time […]

The Indiana Pacers are willing to do anything to land Deandre Ayton from the Phoenix Suns, but the Kevin Durant drama has been a major roadblock in their pursuit. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, the Pacers are pondering giving Ayton an offer sheet and even work with the Suns for a sign-and-trade deal for […]

The Houston Rockets can still make some noise in the 2022 NBA free agency. The Rockets have the opportunity to scour the market and hunt for free agent deals right now, though they don’t have the biggest leeway to do so. Keep in mind that free agency can be a minefield for eager front offices […]