Empire of the Suns

Landry Shamet #14 of the Phoenix Suns passes the ball during the first half of the NBA game at Foot...
Kellan Olson

Landry Shamet has breakthrough night as Suns’ 2nd unit tries to settle in

The Phoenix Suns' bench is off to a slow start after it was one of the biggest strengths of the team last season.
2 years ago
Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers passes the ball around Mikal Bridges #25 of the Pho...
Kevin Zimmerman

Yahoo!: Damian Lillard looked at Suns in decision to stay with Trail Blazers

Damian Lillard called Mikal Bridges his favorite NBA small forward and saw promise in how the Suns built a team from scratch.
2 years ago
Devin Booker #1 and Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game at Foo...
Kellan Olson

Chris Paul, Devin Booker await results of NBA’s investigation into Suns after ESPN report

Suns guards Devin Booker and Chris Paul both said they look forward to the NBA's investigation providing more clarity after ESPN's report.
2 years ago
Head coach Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the NBA game at Footprint Center on Nov...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ Monty Williams sensitive to severity of allegations in ESPN report, waiting for facts

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams addressed ESPN's report on the organization and owner Robert Sarver prior to tip-off on Thursday.
2 years ago
New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Hart (3) tries to shoot over Phoenix Suns forward Frank Kaminsky (8...
Kellan Olson

Frank Kaminsky proves again why he’s a valuable member of Suns’ roster

At the age of 28 years old, it feels like Phoenix Suns center Frank Kaminsky has found his niche in the NBA.
2 years ago
New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes (10) strips the ball from Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker ...
Kellan Olson

Suns recover from brutal start to get past shorthanded Pelicans

The Phoenix Suns were asking for trouble with how they played in the first half but were able to complete a comeback to beat the Pelicans.
2 years ago
Kellan Olson

Deandre Ayton questionable for Suns due to right leg contusion, Cam Payne still out

The Phoenix Suns said Monday that center Deandre Ayton is questionable for Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
2 years ago
Jalen Smith #10 of the Phoenix Suns passes the ball up the court against the Los Angeles Lakers dur...
Kellan Olson

Jalen Smith pick the rare blemish on Suns’ record in quick rebuild

The Phoenix Suns reportedly declined the third-year option on Jalen Smith's contract, a nod to them making the wrong choice in the 2020 draft.
2 years ago
Kellan Olson

Phoenix Suns find a bit of flow, jump all over Cavaliers for home win

The Phoenix Suns used a 50-12 run to dominate the Cleveland Cavaliers at home to snap a two-game losing streak.
2 years ago
Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns fights for a rebound against Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland C...
Kellan Olson

Cavaliers’ size a wildcard for Suns to deal with on Saturday

The Phoenix Suns host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, a team that has started the season with a large starting lineup playing well.
2 years ago
Kellan Olson

Suns aware of current issues, work to be done after 1-3 start to season

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams spoke on the areas the team needs to work on after a 1-3 start to the season.
2 years ago
Kellan Olson

Suns nearly pull off last-minute rally before falling to Kings at buzzer

The Phoenix Suns continue to struggle to find their form from last season that won them the Western Conference.
2 years ago
Kellan Olson

Kings’ offensive firepower presents good test for Suns’ recent defensive issues

The Phoenix Suns' defense hasn't been up to par three games into the season and they are hosting a Kings team with lots of offensive skill.
2 years ago
Head coach Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the first half of the NBA game against ...
Kellan Olson

Suns can tighten up during lengthy homestand after challenging open to season

The Phoenix Suns get an extended break at home after starting the season with three games in four days and a road back-to-back.
2 years ago
Kellan Olson

Phoenix Suns get pounced on by Blazers in blowout loss

The Suns looked like they were back on the right track after beating the Lakers but they lost that against the Blazers the next night.
2 years ago
Kellan Olson

Chris Paul provides ‘jumpstart’ to Suns in bounce-back win over Lakers

Nothing like a little get right game, and that's what the Phoenix Suns got on Friday night in Los Angeles against the Lakers.
2 years ago
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr., center, is pressured by Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne...
Kellan Olson

Phoenix Suns have uncharacteristic defensive performance vs. Nuggets

The Phoenix Suns made defensive mistakes in bunches against the Denver Nuggets in the loss for the season opener.
2 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) looks to pass as Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon, right, de...
Kellan Olson

Phoenix Suns begin season looking out of sorts in loss to Nuggets

The Phoenix Suns did not start the 2021-22 season with a win, and they didn't look like themselves all that much against the Denver Nuggets.
2 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, left, goes up for a basket as Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton d...
Kellan Olson

Suns treating opener against Nuggets like Game 1 despite last season’s sweep

The Phoenix Suns are not going to get ahead of themselves in the season opener against the Denver Nuggets despite sweeping them last year.
2 years ago
Suns’ Devin Booker doesn’t play 4th quarter of NBA Finals’ Game 3 loss (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)...
Empire of the Suns

Empire of the Suns: Picking Phoenix’s MVP, MIP and biggest concern

Here are a few key questions for the Phoenix Suns as they attempt to make another deep playoff run.
2 years ago
Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks heads to the net as Kevin Durant #7 of the Brookly...
Empire of the Suns

Empire of the Suns’ NBA preview: Title favs, MVP picks and players to watch

Empire of the Suns podcast co-hosts Kellan Olson and Kevin Zimmerman dive into the new year with this NBA-wide glance.
2 years ago
Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks to pass around Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Su...
Kellan Olson

Suns add unnecessary unease with no Deandre Ayton extension

It would appear the Suns are attempting to nickel and dime with their No. 1 overall pick from 2018, and that could backfire.
2 years ago
Kellan Olson

Phoenix Suns keeping practice gym lively leading up to season opener

The Phoenix Suns are using the right balance in their week of practices between the preseason and regular season.
2 years ago
Mikal Bridges #25 of the Phoenix Suns reacts to a three-point shot against the Brooklyn Nets during...
Kellan Olson

Mikal Bridges waiting like all of us for potential contract extension with Suns

When Phoenix Suns wing Mikal Bridges was discussing a potential new contract extension on Friday, a word he kept coming back to was waiting.
2 years ago