Phoenix Suns

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Arizona Sports

Reports: Suns coach Jeff Hornacek’s job in jeopardy, management meets with team

The job security of head coach Phoenix Suns coach Jeff Hornacek is in question after a loss to the 2-30 Philadelphia 76ers, according to ESPN's Marc Stein.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns center Alex Len (21) attempts to shoot as Philadelphia 76ers guard Hollis Thompson, le...
Bryan Gibberman

Suns at a low point in the season after loss to 76ers

After dropping four in a row and the most recent loss coming to the now 2-30 76ers, blame can't be too far away for the Phoenix Suns.
8 years ago
Philadelphia 76ers guard Kendall Marshall (5) drives past Phoenix Suns guard Ronnie Price in the fi...
Associated Press

Lowly 76ers beat Suns 111-104 for second win of season

Isaiah Canaan scored 22 points, reserve Nik Stauskas had 17 and the lowly Philadelphia 76ers beat the Phoenix Suns 111-104 on Saturday night for their first victory of the season.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) is helped off the court in the second quarter during an NBA bas...
Arizona Sports

Eric Bledsoe sprains left knee against 76ers, does not return

Eric Bledsoe was helped off the floor Saturday after he sprained his left knee. He did not return to the game and will be getting an MRI.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns' Marcin Gortat, of Poland, slaps Markieff Morris on the chest after Morris was ejected...
Kevin Zimmerman

Marcin Gortat defends former Suns teammate Markieff Morris

Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat went to Twitter and defended former Phoenix Suns teammate Markieff Morris.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns' Tyson Chandler, Alex Len, and T.J. Warren, from left, on the bench during the second ...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ large investment at center worth monitoring over time

The Suns hopes do indeed ride or die with the play of Eric Bledsoe and Brandon Knight, but it would be foolish to not pay close attention to how the situation at the center position unfolds.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris (11) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. ...
Kellan Olson

Report: Teams asking for additional asset in trade for Markieff Morris

According to ESPN.com's Zach Lowe, the Suns would need to include additional assets to trade Markieff Morris.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns' Markieff Morris, right, answers questions during a news conference as head coach Jeff...
Kevin Zimmerman

Markieff Morris apologizes to Suns coach Jeff Hornacek for throwing towel

Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris apologized via Twitter for hitting coach Jeff Hornacek with a towel Wednesday night during the team's loss to the Nuggets.
8 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Markieff Morris suspended 2 games for towel throwing

Yahoo Sports' Shams Charania is reporting that Phoenix Suns guard Markieff Morris has been suspended two games for throwing a towel at coach Jeff Hornacek during Wednesday's 104-96 loss to the Denver Nuggets.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns' P.J. Tucker pauses with the basketball after a Suns turnover to the Denver Nuggets du...
Craig Grialou

Suns Strokes: Phoenix falls to Denver for third straight loss

The Phoenix Suns are in trouble, real trouble; and that may be the understatement of the season, which is barely two months old.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns head coach Jeff Hornacek, right, talks with Markieff Morris, left, during the first ha...
Kevin Zimmerman

Markieff Morris throws towel at Jeff Hornacek, coach calls out Suns

Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris threw a towel at coach Jeff Hornacek during a timeout in a 104-96 loss to the Denver Nuggets.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight (3) goes to the basket as Utah Jazz's Rodney Hood (5) defends whi...
Adam Green

Suns GM: Poor play concerning but opportunity is there

The Phoenix Suns thought this season would go different than it has. And if they didn't think it would, they certainly hoped.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns' Brandon Knight, left, gains control of the basketball as he beats Suns' Eric Bledsoe,...
Bryan Gibberman

Suns’ two most talented players hold blame for struggles

Between last season and this season, the two haven't even played half of a season together. There's opportunity for growth and improvement.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns' P.J. Tucker, Markieff Morris and Eric Bledsoe, from left, sit on the bench late in th...
Vince Marotta

Suns’ Hornacek on recent performance: ‘It’s been a struggle’

Suns' head coach Jeff Hornacek is getting frustrated with his team's recent play.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) drives around Utah Jazz guard Raul Neto (25) during the first q...
Kevin Zimmerman

Eric Bledsoe struggles in Suns’ last two losses

The Phoenix Suns' struggles can be blamed on many things, but it's Eric Bledsoe who must do all he can to turn things around.
8 years ago
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Associated Press

Suns lineup change doesn’t change results, Jazz roll

Brandon Knight came off the bench to score 26 points as the Phoenix Suns fell 110-89 to the Utah Jazz.
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Kevin Zimmerman

Brandon Knight, P.J. Tucker benched for T.J. Warren and Devin Booker

Phoenix Suns starters Brandon Knight and P.J. Tucker will come off the bench against the Utah Jazz in favor of Devin Booker and T.J. Warren.
8 years ago
Milwaukee Bucks guard O.J. Mayo, left, fouls Phoenix Suns forward T.J. Warren in the fourth quarter...
Kevin Zimmerman

Suns Strokes: Blown lead and loss to Bucks ‘tough’ on Hornacek

Jeff Hornacek questioned his team's effort and asked for fewer mistakes after the Phoenix Suns lost a 15-point lead to the Milwaukee Bucks.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler looks for an explanation from an official on a foul called again...
Kellan Olson

ESPN.com: ‘Sell’ Suns making playoffs

Before their win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, ESPN.com had a NBA 5-on-5 and asked five of their NBA writers if they thought the Suns could make the playoffs. When asked "buy or sell?" all five responded with "sell."
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris, right, looks to pass around San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Park...
Kevin Zimmerman

Markieff Morris returns to Suns rotation against Pelicans

Markieff Morris scored 13 points off the bench in a return to the Phoenix Suns' rotation Friday in a win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns center Alex Len (21) dunks over New Orleans Pelicans center Omer Asik during the third...
Craig Grialou

Suns Strokes: Phoenix responds to Jeff Hornacek’s comments, beats Pelicans

The Phoenix Suns beat the New Orleans Pelicans 104-88 on Friday behind 29 points from Eric Bledsoe.
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Kevin Zimmerman

Countdown in Houston? Why a Markieff Morris trade might be on hold

The Phoenix Suns' benching of Markieff Morris may or may not signal an intent to trade him, but the thinking of a potential trade partner remains unclear.
8 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

Charles Barkley likes 1993 Suns’ chances against modern day Warriors

Former Suns forward Charles Barkley thinks his 1993 Phoenix team could hang with Stephen Curry and the current Golden State Warriors.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Jon Leuer (30) drives on Los Angeles Clippers guard Wesley Johnson during the ...
Kevin Zimmerman

Jon Leuer is the Suns’ pleasant surprise in a season of highs and lows

Phoenix Suns forward Jon Leuer has arguably been the team's third-most productive player behind guards Eric Bledsoe and Brandon Knight.
8 years ago
Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, left, defends against Phoenix Suns' Eric Bledsoe (2) during t...
Kevin Zimmerman

The ugliest truths, in stats, from the Warriors’ win over the Suns

Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry weren't happy and after their first loss against the Bucks, and they took it all out on the Phoenix Suns.
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Associated Press

Warriors bounce back from first loss with rout of Suns

Klay Thompson scored 27 of his 43 points in the third quarter in the Golden State Warriors' blowout of the Phoenix Suns.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler looks for an explanation from an official on a foul called again...
Empire of the Suns

Empire of the Suns roundtable: Juggling Alex Len and Tyson Chandler

We gather to talk how Tyson Chandler's return affects Alex Len, the wing rotation and more.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris (11) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. ...
Adam Green

Suns coach: ‘It’s possible’ Markieff Morris will return to floor soon

Markieff Morris did not log a single minute in the Phoenix Suns' 104-94 loss to the Dallas Mavericks Monday night.
8 years ago
New Orleans Pelicans' Ryan Anderson, right, drives past Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Paul during the...
Bryan Gibberman

Trading Markieff Morris for Ryan Anderson doesn’t make total sense

The Suns shouldn't rush to deal Markieff Morris to the Pelicans for Ryan Anderson.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Archie Goodwin (20) is stripped of the ball by Dallas Mavericks' Deron Williams ...
Kellan Olson

Suns receive surprising contributions from Goodwin and Weems in loss to Mavs

The Phoenix Suns' 104-94 loss to the Dallas Mavericks might look standard, but the game took an unexpected turn in the fourth quarter.
8 years ago