Empire of the Suns

Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns greets Chris Paul #3 as he walks to the bench during the NBA pr...
Kellan Olson

Devin Booker continuing to ramp up, will miss 3rd straight Suns preseason game

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker is still progressing his way toward being game-ready for the 2021-22 season.
3 years ago
Head coach Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns looks on during the NBA preseason game at Footprint C...
Kellan Olson

Suns run open practice with thousands in attendance; Booker talks NBA 75 shoot

The Phoenix Suns ran an open practice on Friday, with thousands of fans attending the Footprint Center to see the squad.
3 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Suns strengthen bond with Mercury, happy to oblige with schedule change

The Phoenix Suns and Mercury try and take every opportunity to support each other, and a scheduling dilemma for Wednesday was no different.
3 years ago
Kellan Olson

Suns fueled by Paul, Ayton in preseason win over Lakers

The Phoenix Suns had Chris Paul and Jae Crowder make their preseason debuts and it made a big difference against the Lakers.
3 years ago
Jae Crowder #99 of the Phoenix Suns shoots against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half in Gam...
Kellan Olson

Jae Crowder’s invaluable role in making Suns a winner, great defensive team

The Phoenix Suns return this season off a run to the NBA Finals, one that wouldn't have been possible without Jae Crowder.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton, left, reacts with head coach Monty Williams during the first hal...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ Williams on Ayton contract report: ‘That’s not how we do business’

It isn't every day you see a report come along on some internal happenings with the Suns like a report on Deandre Ayton's contract negotiations.
3 years ago
Kevin Zimmerman

Report: Suns reluctant to offer C Deandre Ayton max contract extension

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton will not sign less than a max contract extension offer, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
3 years ago
Kellan Olson

Suns sit Paul, Booker, Crowder in preseason loss to Kings

The Phoenix Suns started out the preseason with a loss to the Sacramento Kings, sitting starters Chris Paul, Devin Booker and Jae Crowder.
3 years ago
Mikal Bridges #25 of the Phoenix Suns reacts to three-point shot against the Utah Jazz during the f...
Kellan Olson

3-and-D to 3-level scorer: The case for Mikal Bridges’ scoring upside

Suns wing Mikal Bridges is the ultimate role player, but what if there is much more to his game? His numbers last year indicate there is.
3 years ago
Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the seco...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ Devin Booker feeling ready to go after extended playoff, Olympic run

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker played a whole lot of basketball last season and the Suns said they'll be smart about ramping him back up.
3 years ago
A dejected Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns leaves the court following the team's loss to the LA...
Kellan Olson

Devin Booker confirms he’s fully vaccinated, returns to Suns after having COVID-19

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker discussed his vaccination status and more after missing time due to COVID-19.
3 years ago
Kellan Olson

JaVale McGee brings ‘breath of fresh air’ to Suns roster

The Phoenix Suns are going to be able to replace the injured Dario Saric with a longtime veteran and suitable backup in JaVale McGee.
3 years ago
Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns reacts to fans as he exits game two of the Western Conference...
Kellan Olson

Deandre Ayton arrives at Suns camp in top shape with ‘big-time focus’

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton enters Year 4 of his career with his highest level of conditioning and focus yet.
3 years ago
Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns warms up before Game Two of the NBA finals against the Milwauke...
Kellan Olson

Devin Booker staying in touch with Suns, keeping up while away with COVID-19

The Phoenix Suns are two days into training camp and their longest-tenured player remains away from the team.
3 years ago
Landry Shamet #13 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles during the second half against the Atlanta Hawks at...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ Landry Shamet reunites with Monty Williams after forming bond with 76ers

The Phoenix Suns believe they can unlock more to Landry Shamet's game in addition to his off-ball shooting.
3 years ago
Head coach Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns talks with Chris Paul #3, Deandre Ayton #22, Mikal Br...
Kellan Olson

Suns begin training camp with a head start boosted by continuity

The Phoenix Suns started training camp on Tuesday and they are already a bit ahead of schedule compared to Monty Williams' first 2 years.
3 years ago
Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns talks with Mikal Bridges #25 and Deandre Ayton #22 during the f...
Kellan Olson

Young Suns roster set to see big returns from NBA Finals experience

The Phoenix Suns spoke on what they learned from their NBA Finals run that will help them this season.
3 years ago
Monty Williams led the Suns to a 27-19 record in the playoffs as head coach of the Phoenix Suns. (A...
Kellan Olson

Suns face another quick turnaround as NBA resets back to default calendar

The Phoenix Suns making the NBA Finals last year was a huge accomplishment. It also has them facing the shortest turnaround for this season.
3 years ago
Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns, Torrey Craig #12, and Mikal Bridges #25 celebrate defeating ...
Kevin Zimmerman

Suns’ Deandre Ayton, Mikal Bridges still up for extensions as camp begins

Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. earned the fourth max rookie extension for players in the 2018 NBA Draft class.
3 years ago
The Toronto Raptors and the New York Knicks play during the 2021 NBA Summer League at the Thomas &a...
Kellan Olson

Suns wrap up Summer League play in Las Vegas with loss to Cavaliers

Suns basketball will now be on hiatus. The team's Summer League squad played its finale in Las Vegas, falling to the Cavaliers 88-85.
3 years ago
A Summer league logo is shown on center court during a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ Summer League team starts to gel, wins 2nd game in a row

The Summer Suns' results through two games sure weren't pretty, but for those who stuck around to catch the next two, you've seen progress.
3 years ago
Jalen Smith #10 of the Phoenix Suns grabs a loose ball against the Los Angeles Lakers during the 20...
Kellan Olson

Jalen Smith produces again, Summer Suns get 1st win in Las Vegas

The Phoenix Suns' Summer League team picked up their first win in Las Vegas on Thursday night against the Denver Nuggets.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Ty-Shon Alexander is fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Josh Hall (15) duri...
Kellan Olson

Ty-Shon Alexander showing midrange potential for Suns at Summer League

Ty-Shon Alexander couldn't possibly have had better people to learn the midrange game from, and he's showing his prowess in Las Vegas.
3 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 records double-double in Summer League debut, a Suns loss

It wasn't hard to spot the lone first-round pick on the floor between the Suns and Lakers in Summer League play from Vegas on Sunday night.
3 years ago