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The Phoenix Suns once again proved that they have one of the greatest home-court advantages in the NBA. A 32-9 regular-season home record translated to the bright lights of the playoffs Wednesday night, as a rocking fourth quarter crowd helped the Suns explode for 40. Phoenix outscored the Dallas Mavericks 40-26 in the fourth to […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker is one of the fiercest competitors in the league. Being a huge fan of the NBA legend Kobe Bryant, Booker has embraced his own killer instinct, regardless of the situation. Coming off a three-game layoff due to a hamstring injury, Booker suited up in Game 6 of their first round […]

After averaging 36.8 minutes per game for the Phoenix Suns in their first-round series against the New Orleans Pelicans, Chris Paul logged just 29 minutes on Monday in their Game 1 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. After the game, Suns head coach Monty Williams revealed that he had a bit of a confrontation with his […]

While the Phoenix Suns earned a hard-fought series victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, it wasn’t all smiles for the entire squad. Emotions were high and tears were flowing on the court after the Suns’ 115-109 win in Game 6 on Thursday night. Pelicans coach Willie Green […]

Ladies and gentlemen, the Point God has arrived. Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul made history in their series-clinching Game 6 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday. The 36-year-old veteran delivered 33 points, eight rebounds, and five assists while shooting 100% from the field on 14 shots. CHRIS PAUL DIDN’T MISS👀 ✅ CP3 to […]

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 […]

Despite the much-talked-about 2-3 week hamstring strain recovery timeline, the Phoenix Suns could potentially be getting Devin Booker back sooner than anticipated. The Suns star, who’s missed games 3, 4, and 5 of the team’s opening-round series against the New Orleans Pelicans still made his presence felt at Tuesday’s game 5, even though he didn’t […]

Somebody had to step up offensively for the Phoenix Suns. Since Devin Booker went down with a grade 1 hamstring strain in game 2 against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Suns have struggled to knock down shots. Outside of Chris Paul’s fourth-quarter outbursts, nobody has truly stepped up to replace Booker’s production. Until Tuesday night’s […]

One of the storylines following Game 5 of the Phoenix Suns battle with the New Orleans Pelicans Tuesday night was the emergence of an unlikely hero. Undrafted rookie Jose Alvarado, who was on a 2-way contract until late March, has been masterful in his role: getting under Chris Paul’s skin. Despite a decisive game 5 […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams has been disciplined by the NBA after his comments regarding the officiating crew in the Game 4 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. As a result of his comments in the aftermath of the Suns’ loss, Williams has been slapped with a $15,000 fine, according to NBA Communications. The […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams held back the best he could in the post-game press conference after game 4 against the New Orleans Pelicans. His Suns fell 118-103 and there was one stat that stuck out to him the most. reaction from Suns HC Monty Williams following a 118-103 loss to the Pelicans in […]

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 […]

Let’s just say Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul didn’t get a warm reception in his old home Friday night. Late in the Suns’ 114-111 win, in which Paul scored 28 points (including 19 in the fourth quarter) with 14 assists, the New Orleans’ crowd broke out into a “F–k Chris Paul” chant. We've got […]

Deandre Ayton had a monster performance for the Phoenix Suns in Game 3 against the New Orleans Pelicans, and it’s thanks in large part to Monty Williams realizing his crucial mistake. In Game 2 that saw the Pelicans tie the series with a 125-114 win, Ayton only had six shot attempts and made four to […]

The Phoenix Suns were dealt a disheartening defeat in Game 2 against the New Orleans Pelicans. But the bigger issue lingering is the injury status of Devin Booker. The Suns shooting guard was seen exiting the game due to a hamstring injury and no longer returned to the contest as his team fell without him, […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams acknowledged that Marcus Smart deserves the Defensive Player of the Year award. However, he admitted that he’s disappointed Mikal Bridges didn’t win it. Bridges is definitely equally deserving of the honor, and that is proven by the fact that he finished second in DPOY voting. The Suns youngster accumulated […]

The Phoenix Suns won’t know their first round opponent in the NBA playoffs until Friday night, less than 48 hours before the scheduled tip-off of game one. That isn’t stopping the No. 1 overall seed from working on some “self-scouting,” as head coach Monty Williams calls it. “We don’t know who we’re going to play, […]

It didn’t take long for Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams to establish himself as one of the NBA’s best. He got the ball rolling in Orlando during the NBA bubble, ending the season on an eight-game winning streak. Williams’ Suns have torched the league with a league-best 115-39 record over the last two regular […]

On Wednesday night, the LA Clippers defeated the Phoenix Suns for the second time this season, but not before head coach Tyronn Lue had some glowing remarks for Monty Williams. The Suns trailed by as many as 39 points Wednesday, but pulled to within four points late in the game. Lue said his team has […]

Devin Booker has emerged as a late-season contender for this year’s Most Valuable Player award. The whispers became even louder of late after the Suns set the franchise record for most wins in a regular season. For Suns head coach Monty Williams, however, there is no doubt in his mind about Booker’s credentials. The 50-year-old […]

Stephen Curry is the king of the Bay Area, but the heir to the throne could be Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole. Since Curry has been out of the lineup with a foot injury, Poole has been the Dubs’ best scoring option. The 22-year-old has put on a show in recent weeks, averaging 26.9 […]

When Mikal Bridges entered the NBA in 2018 as the 10th overall pick, many touted him as a quintessential 3-and-D guy. Now in his fourth year, he has truly proven that—and more—as he has fully embraced his role with the Phoenix Suns. Bridges was once again terrific on both ends of the floor on Sunday […]

When Chris Paul was ruled out for the Phoenix Suns due to a fractured right thumb, Devin Booker found a silver lining in it. At age 36, the Point God could really use the extra rest he gets from the recovery period to get a fresh set of legs come playoff time. However, if you’re […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams believes Devin Booker showed against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers that he is more than just a scorer. Booker exploded for 30 points on 12-of-25 shooting from the field during Sunday’s game. More than that, however, he was pivotal in holding off the Purple and Gold to […]

Another day, another milestone for that guy named LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers got seriously manhandled by the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night, 140-111. But for what it’s worth, LBJ got a little consolation prize after reaching 10,000 assists. The Lakers superstar, who’s been on an absolute tear, finished with 31 points, seven rebounds, […]

Chris Paul is progressing in his thumb injury recovery as expected, but Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams doesn’t want to get hopes up that his point guard will be able to return soon after being able to get shots up. The Suns playmaker was seen working out and shooting during the team’s shootaround on […]

The Phoenix Suns came up short in a hard-fought battle against the Milwaukee Bucks in Sunday’s NBA Finals rematch. Head coach Monty Williams was frustrated after the loss and didn’t hold back with his comments on the game’s officiating. Williams was struggling to comprehend how the Bucks shot 29 free throws in the game while […]

It looks like Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams made a lasting impact on Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic during the NBA All-Star Game. While there are a lot that can be taken away from the festive All-Star Game–highlighted by the NBA 75th Anniversary Team ceremony at halftime–Jokic saw his interaction with Williams as the highlight […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic was having a strong showing against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. Until he hurt his neck in the waning moments of the third quarter. They ended up losing a close one at home, 109-101. Doncic finished with 28 points but was looked uncomfortable in the fourth quarter, taking only […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams knows very well of the challenge that awaits them when they play the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday: Fred VanVleet. The Raptors are on a roll, winning six straight games now behind the brilliant play of FVV. VanVleet has been a beast for Toronto in their recent streak, as he […]

The Phoenix Suns made an incredible and improbable run to the NBA Finals last year, led by head coach Monty Williams and stars Chris Paul and Devin Booker. The Suns gave the Milwaukee Bucks a run for their money but ultimately fell just short of the title in seven hard-fought games. In an interview with […]

COVID-19 continues to rip its way across the NBA and now, even head coaches are testing positive. Rick Carlisle and Alvin Gentry have spent time in protocols, while Billy Donovan and Frank Vogel remain sidelined due to the virus. Well, you can now add Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams and Portland Trail Blazers boss Chauncey […]

The Deandre Ayton contract dispute was one of the many issues the Phoenix Suns faced outside basketball this season. The team refused to give Ayton the max contract the center asked for, creating outside noise for the team. Despite that, the team trudged forward, rattling off 18 straight wins and a league-best 25 – 5 […]

The Phoenix Suns surprised NBA fans around the world with their run to the 2021 NBA Finals. Even though they ultimately fell to the Milwaukee Bucks, the feat is still impressive. The context makes it even more impressive, as the Suns have not made the playoffs since 2010. While most were positive, there were some […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams learned a lot from the short period of time he spent with the legendary Gregg Popovich. Some may not know but Suns coach Monty Williams played for Gregg Popovich for two seasons (1996-98) in the past. At the time, Williams was still “young, pretty selfish and insecure.” Unsurprisingly, Coach […]

The Phoenix Suns are quietly making the presence felt once again. Determined to prove that their Finals run last season wasn’t a fluke, the team has rattled off an astonishing 15-game winning streak. Their 16-3 record is just a loss behind the league-leading Golden State Warriors. This hot start is thanks in large part to […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams has broken his silence about the controversial allegations that have been thrown at team owner Robert Sarver. ESPN recently dropped a bombshell report exposing Sarver’s alleged racist and misogynistic nature. The accusations have blown up and it has even prompted the NBA to issue their own statement about the […]

Longtime Suns owner Robert Sarver faces another insane allegation amid all the controversy he has been dealing with in recent time. ESPN’s newly released article contains cases of Sarver’s alleged actions involving racism and misogyny throughout his 17-year tenure as owner of the Phoenix Suns. This emerging detail, however, is just insane and unacceptable to […]

Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul opens up about the possibility of joining the NBA’s 75 greatest players of all time. Via USA Today “Ah man, it would mean a lot,” said the 36-year old guard. Suns Head Coach Monty Williams echoes Paul’s sentiment, highlighting the star point guard’s impact throughout his career and why […]