Empire of the Suns

Head coach Frank Vogel of the Phoenix Suns poses for a portrait during NBA media day on October 02,...
Kellan Olson

Phoenix Suns preseason brings many stylistic changes to watch for

From who the fifth starter is to how the Phoenix Suns mix it up offensively, there's a lot to watch for in the preseason.
7 months ago
Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns reacts during Game One of the Western Conference First Round Pl...
Kellan Olson

Devin Booker plays Suns teammate trivia, gives 1st impressions of new names

Devin Booker took a stab at guessing where he ranks on the Suns leaderboards since he arrived while giving his first impressions on new names.
7 months ago
Bruce Brown #11 of the Denver Nuggets lays up a shot past Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns duri...
Kellan Olson

‘Like a jungle in there’: Suns’ length will be defensive strength

The Phoenix Suns must prioritize defense this year to win a title and they are at the start of training camp.
7 months ago
Frank Vogel, Phoenix Suns head coach...
Kellan Olson

Suns make up for lack of continuity by getting right players at right time

Phoenix Suns head coach Frank Vogel said at media day on Monday he will make sure to try out plenty of rotations over the season.
7 months ago
Phoenix Suns Forward Kevin Durant (35) and Phoenix Suns Guard Devin Booker (1) looks on during a NB...
Kellan Olson

Phoenix Suns’ new era built around bond between Devin Booker, Kevin Durant

It was impossible to escape the feeling on Monday that the Phoenix Suns are entering a new era of the franchise.
7 months ago
Nassir Little drives on Devin BOoker...
Kevin Zimmerman

The if of the 5th: New Suns wing Nassir Little still has 3-and-D upside

Can the Phoenix Suns get more out of Nassir Little after the trade with the Portland Trail Blazers? And could he be the fifth starter?
7 months ago
Jordan Goodwin, Washington Wizards...
Kellan Olson

The if of the 5th: Jordan Goodwin’s sneaky case as Suns’ best option

The Phoenix Suns will need someone to defend elite guards in the playoffs and Jordan Goodwin might be the best option for that on the team.
7 months ago
Grayson Allen, Milwaukee Bucks...
Kevin Zimmerman

The if of the 5th: Grayson Allen has experience edge of potential Suns starters

Grayson Allen has been a starter on an elite team before. Should he hold the same role with the Phoenix Suns?
7 months ago
Eric Gordon #10 of the LA Clippers reacts during the second half Game One of the Western Conference...
Kellan Olson

The if of the 5th: Eric Gordon as starter would give Suns offensive firepower

Does it make enough sense for the Phoenix Suns to look past defensive question marks and start Eric Gordon for the best offense?
7 months ago
Bol Bol #10 of the Orlando Magic in action against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at Unite...
Kellan Olson

The if of the 5th: Chaotic possibilities for Phoenix Suns with starting Bol Bol

The Phoenix Suns would be embracing chaos by using Bol Bol as a fifth starter, an idea that has both serious pros and cons.
7 months ago
Yuta Watanabe #18 and Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets react during the third quarter against t...
Kellan Olson

The if of the 5th: Yuta Watanabe would maximize Phoenix Suns’ spacing

Yuta Watanabe as the fifth starter would make the Phoenix Suns' offense even more nuclear but bring more questions defensively.
7 months ago
Josh Okogie, Phoenix Suns...
Kevin Zimmerman

The if of the 5th: Josh Okogie’s on-ball duties could be Suns’ priority

Will Josh Okogie be the Phoenix Suns' fifth starter? His on-ball defense is something Frank Vogel will like.
7 months ago
Grayson Allen #12 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena...
Kellan Olson

Grayson Allen, Nassir Little bolster depth, unearth Suns’ trade flexibility

The Phoenix Suns' haul for Deandre Ayton included two off-ball perimeter players that could become key role players this season.
7 months ago
Frank Vogel, Phoenix Suns head coach 2...
Kellan Olson

Frank Vogel is X-Factor of Phoenix Suns’ Jusuf Nurkic, Deandre Ayton swap

It will be impossible for the Suns to replace what Deandre Ayton brings but Frank Vogel is the right coach to maximize Jusuf Nurkic.
7 months ago
Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns looks on during the first quarter against the Portland Trail ...
Kellan Olson

Phoenix Suns sell low on Deandre Ayton, bet on addition by subtraction

The Deandre Ayton trade will provide some clear black and white into how his tenure with the Phoenix Suns unfolded.
7 months ago
Keita Bates-Diop #31 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots against the Washington Wizards during the firs...
Kellan Olson

The if of the 5th: Keita Bates-Diop is Phoenix Suns’ frontrunner

The Phoenix Suns have several candidates to be the fifth starter and forward Keita Bates-Diop is perhaps the top option.
7 months ago
Bradley Beal and Devin Booker...
Kellan Olson

All-around prowess, similarities make Suns’ Booker, Beal best NBA backcourt

Bradley Beal and Devin Booker are elite offensive weapons off the ball, giving the Phoenix Suns a backcourt unlike any other.
7 months ago
Yuta Watanabe, Japan vs. Germany FIBA World Cup...
Kevin Zimmerman

Suns’ Yuta Watanabe shows versatility in Japan’s FIBA opening loss to Germany

Japan lost to Germany, but Phoenix Suns guard Yuta Watanabe showed he's more than a three-point shooter in his FIBA Wold Cup opener.
8 months ago
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Kellan Olson

Deandre Ayton’s defensive dominance for Bahamas brings Suns hope

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton has been a stud for the Bahamas in FIBA play and his defensive activity is particularly encouraging.
8 months ago
Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns...
Kevin Zimmerman

The must-watch games on the Phoenix Suns’ 2023-24 schedule

Chris Paul's return for Suns-Warriors, a long-delayed LeBron James-Kevin Durant matchup and more are must-watch games on Phoenix's schedule.
8 months ago
Spurs' Tony Parker drives past Suns' Stephon Marbury...
Kevin Zimmerman

2023 Naismith Hall of Fame class has unique connections to Suns

Dwyane Wade, Tony Parker, Gregg Popovich, Dirk Nowitzki and Pau Gasol all had impact on the Phoenix Suns. And sometimes vice versa.
8 months ago
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Kellan Olson

Tiers of the NBA’s Western Conference, Part 2: Suns share the top with Nuggets

With the conclusion of the NBA offseason, it's time to look ahead to next season and reassess where the Phoenix Suns stack up in the West.
9 months ago
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Kellan Olson

Tiers of the NBA’s Western Conference, Part 1: Low expectations for the Luka-Kyrie Mavs

With the conclusion of the NBA offseason, it's time to look ahead to next season and reassess where the Phoenix Suns stack up in the West.
9 months ago
Suns president of basketball ops and GM James Jones...
Kellan Olson

Cam Payne trade highlights Suns’ creativity with NBA’s new restrictions

The Phoenix Suns' creativity in getting better with restrictions in place has already brought benefits this offseason.
9 months ago