Phoenix Suns

Cleveland Cavaliers guard George Hill (3) drives on Phoenix Suns guard Shaquille Harrison in the fi...
Craig Grialou

Suns Strokes: LeBron James, Cavaliers hand Suns sixth straight loss

The Suns never led and trailed by double digits for much of the night. They struggled out of the gate offensively, only scoring 18 in the first quarter.
6 years ago
Phoenix Suns head coach Jay Triano, right, talks with referee Jacyn Goble (68) during the first hal...
Craig Grialou

Challenged Phoenix Suns face challenging week ahead

Maybe this is the week Jay Triano had in mind when he looked at the Suns’ remaining schedule and boldly proclaimed, “This is what I want.”
6 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Shaquille Harrison (10) in the first half during an NBA basketball game against ...
Kellan Olson

Suns finalize multi-year deal with guard Shaquille Harrison

After his inspiring play on the defensive end, Shaquille Harrison has earned a potential long-term deal with the Phoenix Suns, the team announced Tuesday.
6 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Elfrid Payton (2) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Carmelo Anthony defend...
Kevin Zimmerman

NBA Draft Lottery positioning update: Injuries hit a few lower rung teams

Injuries have hit the Phoenix Suns and the Atlanta Hawks, while other lottery-bound teams find a rhythm amid the jostling for NBA Draft Lottery positioning.
6 years ago
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George (13) is fouled by Phoenix Suns guard Josh Jackson, left, ...
Kellan Olson

Warren doesn’t play, Jackson leaves with knee injury in Suns’ loss to OKC

The Suns were already down one of their most important players at the start of the game against Oklahoma City, and they lost another after the first half.
6 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Suns GM: 2018 NBA Draft class has multiple players with star potential

The 2018 NBA Draft class is shaping up to be one of the best the process has seen in the past decade, and that makes it good timing for the Suns.
6 years ago
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Vince Marotta

Suns’ Devin Booker ranks in ESPN’s top 10 NBA stars under 25

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker ranks high again in a list of the NBA's top young stars put together by writers at ESPN.com.
6 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Marquese Chriss, front left, reaches out to pull in a loose ball as guard Devi...
Kevin Zimmerman

Suns coach Jay Triano candid about heart-to-heart with Marquese Chriss

Marquese Chriss is learning to deal with his emotions, and Phoenix Suns coach Jay Triano opened up about his heart-to-heart talk with his young forward.
6 years ago
Phoenix Suns' Alex Len, third from left, Tyson Chandler and Elfrid Payton, right, sit on the bench ...
Associated Press

Devin Booker scores 31, Suns fall to Heat for third straight loss

The Phoenix Suns got a strong performance from Devin Booker, who scored 31 points, but the Miami Heat were still able to cruise to a win at home.
6 years ago
Phoenix Suns head coach Jay Triano yells during the second half of an NBA basketball game against t...
Kevin Zimmerman

McDonough: Suns’ coaching search will be ‘thorough and pretty extensive’

General manager Ryan McDonough said the Phoenix Suns will be fast acting but also thorough in conducting a search for a head coach.
6 years ago
Duke's Marvin Bagley III (35) works against North Carolina's Theo Pinson during the second half of ...
Haboob Blog

Larry Fitzgerald does some unofficial scouting for Suns on Tobacco Road

Larry Fitzgerald of the Arizona Cardinals is a busy man. Saturday night, he was in North Carolina, looking to help out another Valley franchise.
6 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward TJ Warren shoots while flanked by the defense of Atlanta Hawks center Dewayne ...
Associated Press

Big games from Warren, Payton not enough in Suns’ loss to Hawks

Elfrid Payton recorded a triple-double and T.J. Warren scored 35 points, but the Phoenix Suns fell to the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday.
6 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Marquese Chriss (0) blocks a shot by James Harden (13) during the second half ...
Kevin Zimmerman

Suns’ Marquese Chriss continues to swat the Hawks

Marquese Chriss was swatting shots left and right, but despite big nights from him, Elfrid Payton and T.J. Warren, the Suns fell to the Hawks.
6 years ago
Phoenix Suns' Shaquille Harrison poses for a photo, Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, during the NBA basketba...
Arizona Sports

Suns sign Shaquille Harrison to second 10-day contract

After originally signing Harrison to a 10-day contract on Feb. 21, the Phoenix Suns have signed the guard to a second 10-day contract.
6 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Empire of the Suns mailbag, Part III: T.J. Warren, Elfrid Payton’s futures

Empire of the Suns wraps up their mailbag by looking at the futures on the roster for several players, including T.J. Warren and Elfrid Payton.
6 years ago
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives against Phoenix Suns guard Elfrid Payton d...
Craig Grialou

Suns Strokes: Suns unable to hold lead, contain Westbrook in loss to OKC

The Phoenix Suns played well and had a double-digit lead Friday, but couldn't stop the Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook in the fourth quarter.
6 years ago
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George drives against Phoenix Suns guard Elfrid Payton (2) durin...
Kellan Olson

Paul George did not have fun guarding Suns’ Devin Booker, Josh Jackson

The Phoenix Suns' two young guns made life difficult for the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, and, in particular, Paul George.
6 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Shaquille Harrison (10) in the first half during an NBA basketball game against ...
Craig Grialou

Shaquille Harrison puts defense first with Phoenix Suns

Unlike many players, defense comes naturally to Phoenix Suns rookie guard Shaquille Harrison. And it might just be his ticket to remain in the NBA.
6 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson (20) prepares to shoot against Memphis Grizzlies forward Jarell M...
Craig Grialou

Maturity the biggest difference in Phoenix Suns rookie Josh Jackson

Although it likely will go down as their worst month of the season, the Suns may look back at February as the month Josh Jackson came into his own.
6 years ago
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Empire of the Suns

Empire of the Suns Mailbag, Part II: FA targets, getting over 35 wins

Sniffing 20 wins following a victory against the also-stumbling Grizzlies on Wednesday night, the Suns continue their development of their youngsters.
6 years ago
Portland Trail Blazers forward Ed Davis (17) grabs the arm of Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler (4...
Craig Grialou

Phoenix Suns C Tyson Chandler a ‘long shot’ to return vs. OKC

For starters, let’s clear up something: Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler did not hurt his neck while sleeping.
6 years ago
Arizona's DeAndre Ayton celebrates during the second half against Oregon in an NCAA college basketb...
Empire of the Suns

Empire of the Suns Mailbag, Part I: The Deandre Ayton extravaganza

Deandre Ayton could be the top pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, but how would the Arizona Wildcats center fit with the Phoenix Suns?
6 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson (20) shoots against Memphis Grizzlies guard Ben McLemore (23) in ...
Associated Press

Josh Jackson’s career-high 29 helps Suns snap 10-game losing streak

Devin Booker scored 34 points, Josh Jackson added a career-best 29 and the Phoenix Suns snapped a 10-game losing streak beating the Memphis Grizzlies.
6 years ago
Memphis Grizzlies guard Mario Chalmers (6) and head coach David Fizdale in the second half of an NB...
Vince Marotta

Report: Suns could be looking at David Fizdale as next head coach

The Phoenix Suns will conduct coaching interviews following this season, and according to one report, David Fizdale will be among the candidates.
6 years ago
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Logan Newman

Former Suns reporter and Hall of Famer Joe Gilmartin dies at 88

Joe Gilmartin, a Hall of Fame reporter, won a record 16 Arizona Sportswriter of the Year awards during his storied career at the Phoenix Gazette.
6 years ago
Phoenix Suns head coach Jay Triano challenges an official in the first half of an NBA basketball ga...
Zach Pekale

Suns’ Triano is prepared to abandon quiet persona

To Phoenix Suns head coach Jay Triano, being a leader is about setting a good example. But sometimes, it is necessary to take a different approach.
6 years ago
New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) slam dunks between Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker ...
Kellan Olson

Anthony Davis drops 53, Suns’ entire frontcourt fouls out in loss to Pelicans

When Tyson Chandler is out of the lineup, the Phoenix Suns do not have any legitimate defensive options in the post, and it showed Monday night.
6 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash (13) of Canada holds center Amare Stoudemire (32) back from Minnesota...
Kynan Marlin

Phoenix Suns to recognize 2000s teams, players in latest ‘Decade Night’

On Friday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Phoenix Suns will be hosting a “Decade Night” where they will honor the teams from the Suns 2000s.
6 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Dragan Bender, top left, vies for a rebound with Los Angeles Clippers' Austin ...
Kellan Olson

NBA Draft Lottery positioning update: No recent wins for teams at bottom

In the first week following the All-Star break, the NBA's race at the bottom for positioning in the NBA Draft has lived up to the hype.
6 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives on Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic during the...
Craig Grialou

Suns Strokes: Suns give up 15-point lead, lose to Portland at home

This one is going to hurt. For awhile. It's not because their losing streak reached nine straight games, extending a season-long streak.
6 years ago