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Suns’ thoughts on the NBA In-Season tournament and scenarios to clinch wild card spot
Tuesday marks the final day of group play games for the first NBA In-Season Tournament, and the Phoenix Suns are in great position to secure the Western Conference wild card spot. Over the last few weeks, specially designated games on…
Chris Paul’s Suns reunion was cut short, and it’s time the NBA did something about Scott Foster
After celebrating one reunion with Deandre Ayton Tuesday night, the Phoenix Suns were all set for a less polarizing one on Wednesday, with Chris Paul playing his first game back in the Valley since being traded over the summer. The…
Kevin Durant is right about Devin Booker: It’s good the Suns have their point guard back
When news broke Wednesday night that Bradley Beal had been downgraded from “probable” to “out” against the Minnesota Timberwolves, it felt like the air had been sucked out of the Footprint Center. All the excitement over the debut of the…
The Suns have been waiting to get whole, and now, the Big 3’s debut finally is here
The Phoenix Suns are already 10 games into the regular season, but their season truly begins in earnest Wednesday night. That’s because, according to the team’s injury report, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal are both listed as probable against the…
Even without Devin Booker, the Suns’ 4th quarter woes are inexcusable
A 4-6 record isn’t the start anyone saw coming for the Phoenix Suns, but it’s the way it’s come about that’s cause for alarm. The Suns have only had Devin Booker for two games and Bradley Beal for three. Beal’s…
7 stats or less: Which Suns early-season trends are real, and which are flukes?
The Phoenix Suns are 3-4 to start the 2023-24 NBA season. Not many were expecting this team to have a losing record at this point, but it’s also not the end of the world considering how many games Devin Booker…
What we know about Devin Booker and Bradley Beal’s injuries and potential timelines to return
The Phoenix Suns have a brand-new Big 3, but so far, they’ve only been able to watch them in action for two preseason games. The last time fans got to enjoy Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal on the…
Injuries give the Suns an opportunity to learn to play around Kevin Durant
For 47 minutes and 58.8 seconds on Tuesday night, the Phoenix Suns led the San Antonio Spurs. The Halloween matchup became a living embodiment of “trick-or-treat” in the last 1.2 seconds, but it was also a perfect representation of the…
The 5 most encouraging plays from Suns’ season opener vs. Warriors, including a Point Book close
It wasn’t pretty, but the Phoenix Suns are 1-0 after a 108-104 win over the Golden State Warriors in Tuesday night’s season opener. Not only were the Suns missing Bradley Beal due to low back tightness, but they also shot…
Kevin Durant begins Suns title quest in Year 16 by revisiting Warriors championship days
It’s been 1,630 days since Kevin Durant last played in front of Golden State Warriors fans. At the time, he was still a member of the most unfair team in NBA history. The Dubs had just held off the Houston…
3 observations from Suns preseason finale vs. Lakers
Phoenix Suns preseason is finally over, and now we wait for the real deal to begin next Tuesday. But before we stare ahead to the Suns’ regular-season debut against the Golden State Warriors, we have to take one last look…
‘Iron sharpens iron’: How the Suns Big 3 will balance aggression and unselfishness on offense
For the last two weeks, the most common sight after practice at the Verizon 5G Performance Center has been Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal getting up shots together. At the far end of the court from where the…
3 observations from Suns preseason debut vs. Pistons
Phoenix Suns basketball is officially back, and the team kicked off their first bit of action in 150 days with a 130-126 win over the Detroit Pistons in overtime. This Suns preseason opener was more exciting than in years past,…
PHNX SUNS TAKEOVERS AT FOOTPRINT CENTER
PHNX Suns 2023-24 Takeovers at Footprint Center Dates: November 15th vs Minnesota Timberwolves January 16th vs Sacramento Kings February 14th vs Detroit Pistons March 3rd vs Oklahoma City Thunder *PLEASE BE SURE TO SELECT THE PROPER DATE YOU WOULD LIKE…
Suns’ latest playoff embarrassment leaves franchise with myriad hard questions
For the second year in a row, the Phoenix Suns trailed by 30 points at halftime in a do-or-die playoff game at home. And for the second year in a row, the Suns went on to lose said game by…
Here Lie the Phoenix Suns – THE Phoenix Sports Podcast
With an elimination looming, the Phoenix Suns needed a big Game 6 performance from Devin Booker and Kevin Durant. The Denver Nuggets proved to be too big of a task for the Suns to handle as Phoenix has been eliminated…
5 keys Suns need to circle back to in elimination Game 6 vs. Nuggets
If the Phoenix Suns want to keep their championship hopes alive, they need to put together another two-game win streak against the Denver Nuggets. Before tackling the challenge of winning at Ball Arena, where the top-seeded Nuggets are 40-7 between…
On the brink of elimination, Suns once again need more help for Devin Booker
It’s a tale as old as time, or at least as old as 2015: Devin Booker needs help. That feels like a ludicrous statement for a Phoenix Suns team that has Kevin Durant, but it became abundantly hard to ignore,…
5 observations from Devin Booker masterclass in Suns’ unsustainable Game 3 win vs. Nuggets
Facing a 2-0 series deficit, the absence of Chris Paul and the knowledge that no team in NBA playoff history had ever come back from being down 3-0, Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns played with desperation Friday night. In…
Now more than ever, Devin Booker and Suns need help from Kevin Durant
That’s why you trade for Kevin Durant. You’d hear it whenever Durant hit a big shot late, swatted a shot at the rim, threw down a monster dunk or hit a ridiculously tough jumper. It’s a phrase that’s been heard…
5 adjustments Suns need to make for Game 2 vs. Nuggets
Coming off a 125-107 shellacking in Game 1 of their second-round series against the Denver Nuggets, the Phoenix Suns have a lot to prove in Game 2. They took a shot to the jaw in Friday’s opener, and while it’s…
How the Suns lost the possession battle and basic math in Game 1 vs. Nuggets
As a team that routinely wages an uphill battle against basic math, the Phoenix Suns have little room for error when it comes to the possession game. Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals matchup against the Denver Nuggets proved…
Lasting Legacies: Arizona Cardinals draft Paris Johnson Jr; Devin Booker & the Phoenix Suns advance to semifinals
Devin Booker stunned the world with his Game 5 performance in the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Clippers. Kevin Durant called Bookers performance “spiritual”… was he right? Now the Phoenix Suns are set to take…
2023 NBA Playoffs: 5 keys to Suns second-round series vs. Nuggets
After a gentleman’s sweep of the shorthanded LA Clippers in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, the Phoenix Suns are in a familiar position: facing the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference semifinals. Unlike that 2021 sweep, however,…
Defense, drives and dishes have transformed Devin Booker into two-way Suns superstar
All series long, Tyronn Lue and the LA Clippers had thrown junk defenses at Kevin Durant to try and stop one of the greatest scorers in NBA history. And all series long, Devin Booker made them pay for that approach,…
5 observations from Suns’ successful road trip against shorthanded Clippers
LOS ANGELES — After stealing two consecutive road games in their first-round playoff series, the Phoenix Suns are one win away from advancing to the conference semifinals of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Facing a depleted LA Clippers team missing its…
Kevin Durant and Suns are figuring it out on the fly as Devin Booker soars
LOS ANGELES — Zooming out, a narrow Game 3 victory over an LA Clippers team missing its two best players is hardly cause for celebration. It also does little to convince Phoenix Suns critics that this is the year they’ll…
5 areas for improvement for Suns in Game 3 vs. Clippers
LOS ANGELES — Thanks to a bounce-back Game 2 performance, the Phoenix Suns have evened their first-round series with the LA Clippers. Unfortunately, they lost home-court advantage in a stunning Game 1 defeat, keeping the pressure on this new-look contender…
How Devin Booker subtly demolished the Clippers’ defensive coverages in Suns’ Game 2 win
A game including Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard and Russell Westbrook already features a lot of star power. For those keeping score, that’s four championship rings, four Finals MVP awards, two regular-season MVP awards, 27 All-Star selections and 24 All-NBA selections…
5 easy adjustments for Suns in Game 2 vs. Clippers after stunning Game 1 defeat
The Phoenix Suns lost for the first time with Kevin Durant in the lineup Sunday night, and the timing was nothing less than inconvenient. Dropping Game 1 against the LA Clippers, the Suns lost home-court advantage of their first-round playoff…
5 biggest X-factors for Phoenix Suns in 2023 NBA Playoffs
The Phoenix Suns begin their journey through the 2023 NBA Playoffs with Game 1 against the LA Clippers on Sunday. While Phoenix should be favored in this first-round series, the Clippers are no pushover — even without Paul George. Over…
5 potential concerns for Phoenix Suns in 2023 NBA Playoffs
The Phoenix Suns enter the 2023 NBA Playoffs with considerable talent, but undeniable question marks. Their 45-37 record is misleading because of all the time key players have missed from injury, as well as the fact that they added Kevin…
Despite reduced role next to Kevin Durant, Deandre Ayton remains X-factor for Suns
The Phoenix Suns have only gotten eight games of experience with Kevin Durant, but we know more or less what to expect from their three superstars. KD immediately elevates the offense, Devin Booker has been on a tear with or…
2023 NBA Playoffs: 5 keys to Suns first-round series vs. Clippers
The regular season is done, and the 4-seeded Phoenix Suns are heading for a rematch of the 2021 Western Conference Finals. After Sunday’s loss to close the regular season, there are no more questions about the Suns’ potential first-round opponent;…
Ranking the Phoenix Suns’ potential first-round playoff opponents
The 2023 NBA Playoffs are nearly here, and with three regular-season games left, the Phoenix Suns are already locked in as the 4-seed in the Western Conference. Unlike last season, they won’t have to wait for the play-in tournament to…
How Kevin Durant’s arrival will help Chris Paul pick Suns opponents apart
In the fourth quarter of the Phoenix Suns’ 128-118 win on Sunday, Chris Paul realized the Oklahoma City Thunder had committed a cardinal sin — twice! — on the defensive end. They had left Kevin Durant unattended in the corner.…
With or without Kevin Durant, Devin Booker has gone scorched earth
Since Kevin Durant first suited up for the Phoenix Suns on March 1, Devin Booker has been on an absolute tear. Over the last month, Booker has brought new meaning to “March Madness,” averaging 32.1 points, 4.9 assists and 4.5…
5 observations from Kevin Durant’s exciting, uneven Suns home debut
Nearly seven weeks after being traded to the Phoenix Suns, Kevin Durant made his home debut at The Footprint Center. In a 107-100 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves Wednesday night, the Suns clinched the head-to-head tiebreaker against an opponent that…
5 things to know before Kevin Durant’s Suns return vs. Timberwolves
The Phoenix Suns stayed tight-lipped until the last possible second, but Kevin Durant is officially making his return to action Wednesday night. The team had officially listed him as “questionable” heading into an important matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves, which…
Kevin Durant is out 3 weeks but does it mean the Phoenix Suns homecourt hopes are dashed?
Kevin Durant is out for the Phoenix Suns. He will be re-evaluated in 2-3 weeks with his left ankle sprain. What does this mean for the Phoenix Suns for the remainder of the regular season and heading into the playoffs?…
Kevin Durant’s ankle is the focus of the Phoenix Suns and NBA
Kevin Durant did not play for the Phoenix Suns last night after slipping on the court during pregame warmups and injuring his left ankle. What updates do we have on KD at this point? What does the next few days…
Freak ankle injury for Kevin Durant casts pall on Suns ramp-up to playoffs
What should have been a memorable Wednesday night for the Phoenix Suns and their fanbase quickly became unforgettable for the worst possible reason. Coming off his Suns debut on the team’s recent road trip, Kevin Durant was excited to make…
5 examples of how Kevin Durant is already elevating the Suns’ offense
Sunday’s 130-126 win over the Dallas Mavericks provided the Phoenix Suns with their biggest test yet since acquiring Kevin Durant. And while three games is a small sample size, KD is already proving to be a seamless fit. As one…
Kevin Durant comes up big late as the Phoenix Suns defeat Luka, the refs and the Dallas Mavericks
Another game between the Phoenix Suns and the Dallas Mavericks and another day of complaining about who complained to the refs more. LMAO Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and the Suns outlast Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Mavs winning 130-126.…
Devin Booker and Josh Okogie Handle the Chicago Bulls
The Phoenix Suns and Devin Booker defeat the Chicago Bulls and DeMar DeRozen 125-104. Josh Okogie knocked down 25 points on 5 of 10 from deep, Kevin Durant added in 20 points and 9 rebounds and Jock Landale showed up…
Suns monthly mailbag: Questions about Kevin Durant, playoff rotations, top-10 movies and more
The Phoenix Suns have officially entered the Kevin Durant era, and so now felt like a good time for another Suns Monthly Mailbag! From questions about Durant’s Suns debut to what Monty Williams’ rotation might look like to possible playoff…
Jayson Tatum & national media took note of Kevin Durant’s Phoenix Suns debut but are they favorites?
Kevin Durant made his debut for the Phoenix Suns last night in a win over the Charlotte Hornets and it has the league talking! Trae Young and Jason Tatum are just like us, still in awe that KD is a…
Devin Booker dominates Kevin Durant debuts in Suns win over Hornets
Kevin Durant finally played for the Phoenix Suns and in his debut they defeated the Charlotte Hornets 105-91. Despite being on a minutes restriction, KD finished with 23 points, 6 rebounds and 2 blocks. Devin Booker added in 37 points,…
Kevin Durant: 5 tantalizing glimpses of immense promise from Suns debut
After 18 unbearably long days of knowing that Kevin Durant was a Sun without actually watching him play for the Phoenix Suns, Wednesday night finally ended the drought. In a 105-91 win over the Charlotte Hornets, the Suns started off…
How the underrated perimeter defense and secondary rim protection of Kevin Durant will help the Suns
After what feels like forever (but was really only 18 days), Kevin Durant is set to make his highly anticipated Phoenix Suns debut. He hasn’t played since Jan. 8 due to a right knee MCL sprain, but KD will finally…
