Phoenix Suns

Phoenix Suns' Tyler Ulis (8) reacts after making a shot at the buzzer shot to defeat the Denver Nug...
Jordan Kaye

Suns will again play in the NBA Summer League, along with a record field

The Phoenix Suns will be joined by a record 23 other teams when they take part in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas this year.
7 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

Suns GM Ryan McDonough is for smoothing out of NBA Draft Lottery odds

Phoenix Suns general manager Ryan McDonough seems to be all for smoothing out the current NBA Draft Lottery system to stop tanking.
7 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

An NBA Draft steal for the Suns? ESPN model points to FSU’s Jonathan Isaac

Jonathan Isaac could be an option for the Phoenix Suns in the 2017 NBA Draft, and ESPN Analytics' Draft Model thinks he's worth a look at No. 4.
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Paige Dimakos

Arizona Sports Insider Pass: Bad luck for the Suns, or is the NBA Draft Lottery rigged?

Earning the fourth pick in the 2017 NBA Draft might've been expected for Phoenix Suns fans who know the team's history of never winning the lottery.
7 years ago
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Adam Green

Early on, it seems like Josh Jackson is the best fit for Phoenix Suns

At No. 4 overall the Suns are in a good spot to land an impact player, but Kansas' Josh Jackson may be the best fit for what Phoenix has and needs.
7 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

Who and what are the Suns’ options after the lottery gave them the fourth pick?

The 2017 NBA Draft Lottery gave the Phoenix Suns the fourth pick in the draft. Who -- and what -- are their options from here?
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Kellan Olson

Takeaways from Phoenix Suns slipping to No. 4 in NBA Draft Lottery

Despite statistically getting the most likely outcome, Tuesday night was not a good night for the Phoenix Suns and their fans.
7 years ago
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Craig Grialou

Suns GM Ryan McDonough: A No. 4 overall draft pick was expected

It was with the NBA Draft Lottery, where with one exception, the Phoenix Suns would have the advantage over every team hoping to land a top-three pick.
7 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Empire of the Suns post-lottery NBA Mock Draft: Josh Jackson to Suns at No. 4

The 2017 NBA Draft Lottery is done and with it comes the clear order of the 2017 NBA Draft. With that in mind, it's time for an NBA Mock Draft.
7 years ago
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Haboob Blog

Suns fans felt a familiar pain after the 2017 NBA Draft Lottery

The Phoenix Suns, who have never picked first, will select fourth in the 2017 NBA Draft after the Lakers and Sixers jumped over them in the lottery.
7 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Phoenix Suns land fourth pick in 2017 NBA Draft Lottery

The Phoenix Suns dropped out of the top three at Tuesday’s NBA Draft Lottery and will now pick fourth in the June 22 NBA Draft.
7 years ago
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Kellan Olson

ESPN’s Pelton: Suns ‘don’t need’ Fultz, Ball as much as other teams

There's a lot at stake Tuesday night for several NBA teams. The 2017 NBA Draft Lottery will be taking place, determining the draft order of the 2017 NBA Draft.
7 years ago
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Craig Grialou

Will Devin Booker’s facial hair help the Phoenix Suns win the NBA Draft Lottery?

The appearance is largely symbolic. Still, it means something when the Suns chose Devin Booker to represent them on stage at the NBA Draft Lottery.
7 years ago
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Ryan Decker

A look at the history of teams with the second-best NBA lottery odds

One of the few bright sides to the Suns' 24-58 season is that the team now has the second-best odds to secure the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.
7 years ago
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Kellan Olson

The 2017 NBA Draft Lottery is the Phoenix Suns’ most important day in years

In the 2017 NBA Draft lottery, there's more on the line for the Phoenix Suns than there has been since Steve Nash last donned the purple and orange.
7 years ago
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Kellan Olson

NBA Draft Combine notes: Round 2 combo guards, 1st-round sleepers

Friday's NBA Draft Combine saw several players stand out during the second and final day of 5-on-5 scrimmage play, including a few names from the Pac-12.
7 years ago
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Craig Grialou

Once again, Suns’ Devin Booker will bring a special guest to the NBA Draft Lottery

On the court, Devin Booker performs at an all-star level. Off the court, he’s building a hall of fame resume, as once again, he made a young kid’s day.
7 years ago
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Adam Green

Suns GM McDonough: LaVar Ball would not prevent team from drafting Lonzo

Lonzo Ball is a great prospect with a controversial father, but it sounds like the Phoenix Suns are more focused on the player than his family.
7 years ago
Kentucky guard De'Aaron Fox (0) shoots over Wichita State forward Rashard Kelly (0) during the seco...
Empire of the Suns

NBA Draft combine notes: De’Aaron Fox measures ‘meh,’ Suns have big options

De'Aaron Fox didn't measure as expected, while Hamidou Diallo's athleticism and Rawle Alkins' pick-and-roll play impressed at the 2017 NBA Draft Combine.
7 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Tyler Ulis (8) plays against the Detroit Pistons in the first half of an NBA bas...
Arizona Sports

Suns point guard Tyler Ulis out 12 weeks after minor ankle surgery

Phoenix Suns point guard Tyler Ulis underwent a minor surgical procedure on his right ankle and is expected to return fully in 12 weeks.
7 years ago
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Craig Grialou

Phoenix Suns, NBA invade Chicago for Draft Combine

The Phoenix Suns kick their pre-draft evaluations into high gear as they attend the annual NBA Draft Combine in Chicago this week.
7 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Empire of the Suns NBA Draft positional preview: Point guard

The talk for months surrounding the Phoenix Suns has been the possibility of selecting a point guard with their first-round pick in this year's NBA Draft.
7 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Empire of the Suns NBA Draft positional preview: Shooting guard

The Phoenix Suns won't select a shooting guard in the first round of the NBA Draft, but there are plenty of names who could become key contributors in the second round.
7 years ago
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Empire of the Suns

2013 NBA re-draft: Giannis, Rudy and everyone else, including Alex Len

Empire of the Suns' 2013 NBA re-draft see Giannis Antetokounmpo go first and Phoenix Suns pick Alex Len fall down the board.
7 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Empire of the Suns NBA Draft positional preview: Small forward

Small forward is the position to watch for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Draft for all three of their selections according to Empire of the Suns.
7 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Empire of the Suns NBA Draft positional preview: Power forward

Empire of the Suns runs through the power forward position next for the Suns in the NBA Draft, a position where the Suns could get some shooting.
7 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Phoenix Suns name Kevin Ray as new TV play-by-play voice

The Phoenix Suns on Thursday announced that Kevin Ray will take over as the team's new TV play-by-play voice.
7 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Empire of the Suns NBA Draft positional preview: Center

It goes without saying that understanding a team's roster heading into the NBA Draft is vital. Unfortunately for the 24-win Suns, they lack that clarity.
7 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

Duke F Jayson Tatum is the most volatile of the NBA Draft’s top prospects

Jayson Tatum's stock as a tweener forward is as volatile as anyone's in the otherwise cut-and-dry tier of top players in this 2017 NBA Draft class.
7 years ago
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Craig Grialou

Phoenix Suns are following Golden State, Oklahoma City models

The Suns point to the examples set by the Thunder and Warriors, two teams that built through the draft thus laying the foundation for sustained success.
7 years ago