Modeling the Suns’ new home white uniform, his No. 21 proudly displayed in black, Alex Len looks like he’s ready to play. Well, almost ready to play. Len, whom the Suns drafted with the fifth overall pick in June, is one month removed from surgery on his right ankle. The procedure, according to the Suns, […]
The Phoenix Suns aren’t really that well-versed in the art of the aesthetic makeover. Since their inception in 1968, the players on the court have fashioned only three different uniform styles. Thursday night in Scottsdale, the Suns unveiled their new threads — only their fourth uniform in their 45-year history. The players who strutted on […]
The Phoenix Suns released their seven-game preseason schedule on Tuesday. The Suns will open against Maccabi Bazan Haifa, the 2013 champions of the Israeli Basketball Super League, on Oct. 7 at US Airways Center. Phoenix will play three exhibition home games, including their opener against Maccabi Haifa. They’ll also host the Los Angeles Clippers (Oct. […]
Whatever the Phoenix Suns’ record ends up being this season, the one guarantee is they’ll have to go a long way to get there. Their 2013-14 schedule, which was released Tuesday, has them opening the season at home against the Portland Trail Blazers while finishing the slate on the road against the Sacramento Kings. In […]
The Phoenix Suns’ rebuild is still very much in its infancy. Though the team has failed to reach the postseason in each of the last three years, it did not truly start looking to build around youth until about a year ago. So, it stands to reason they are still somewhat lacking in the “young […]
The Phoenix Suns have until August 31 to release Michael Beasley, and it won’t take that long. The troubled former number 2 overall pick has worn out his welcome in the Valley of the Sun, and will soon be shown the door. The move will likely come sometime in the next week after the Suns […]
The Phoenix Suns have taken the “Beat L.A.” idea to a whole new level. Often heard being chanted when any Valley team is battling a team from the City of Angels, it is now the basketball team’s newest website. All you need do is check out Beat.LA to see for yourself. The URL takes you […]
In a weird, twisted sort of a way, Michael Beasley did the Phoenix Suns a favor by getting arrested. He left them without much of a choice. Oh, I’m sure the new regime of the Suns takes zero delight in having to eat the salary doled out to this waste of time by the old […]
On Tuesday, the Phoenix Suns released their 2013-14 schedule. The team is slated to open the season at home, playing the Portland Trail Blazers at 7:00 p.m. at US Airways Center on October 30. The defending Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs make their first trip to Phoenix on December 18, with the Los Angeles […]
There have been question marks surrounding Phoenix Suns rookie Archie Goodwin’s jump shot. An ESPN analyst recently wrote that Goodwin can combine with new Suns point guard Eric Bledsoe to give the team its “backcourt of the future” — as long as Goodwin develops his jumper. However, the elements of the rookie’s game that get […]
Phoenix Suns forward Michael Beasley seemingly cannot stay out of trouble. The 24-year-old was arrested by Scottsdale PD early Tuesday morning for marijuana possession near Scottsdale and McCormick roads. According to police, Beasley was stopped for a traffic violation and as the officer approached the vehicle he smelled marijuana emanating from within the car. A […]
For a lot of players, the offseason is an opportunity to rest, relax and basically unwind from the rigors of a tough 82-game NBA schedule. Phoenix Suns guard Goran Dragic is not one of those players. Dragic is playing for his native Slovenia in the Lasko Group Tournament, a tune-up for EuroBasket 2013, and apparently […]
The summer of teases is almost over. On Thursday, Aug. 15, the Phoenix Suns will finally unveil their new-look uniforms, according to the team’s website. They will host a “fashion show” at 7 p.m. at Scottsdale Fashion Square to reveal the jerseys. Suns players Eric Bledsoe, Alex Len, Archie Goodwin and P.J. Tucker will reveal […]
Alex Len isn’t the only Phoenix Suns center struggling with foot problems. Suns starting center Marcin Gortat returned to the U.S. on Thursday to undergo medical tests on his right foot, according to EuroBasket 2013’s website. Gortat had been working out with Poland’s national team as they prepare for the EuroBasket 2013 tournament, which starts […]
Despite the Phoenix Suns’ power forward logjam being cleared up, moderately, with their recent trade of Luis Scola to the Indiana Pacers, second-round draft pick Alex Oriakhi has elected to play overseas this season. SunNGun.com reports Oriakhi, the 57th pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, signed with Limoges CSP in France on Friday. Oriakhi played […]
The Phoenix Suns have said they plan on formally unveiling their new uniforms sometime in August, but until that day comes they appear to be content with simply teasing fans. As such, they have steadily released sneak peeks at the jerseys, producing images of parts of the new duds. Their latest offering, which comes from […]
PHOENIX — If you like basketball and concerts, the Phoenix Suns have a deal for you. According to Phoenix Business Journal, the Suns are offering a combination ticket package that includes season tickets for the Suns and numerous concert tickets to upcoming shows at US Airways Center. That includes concerts by Selena Gomez, Beyonce, Nine […]
It’s been a whirlwind offseason for the Phoenix Suns that began with a front office shift, included a coaching change and the beginnings of a roster overhaul. For the first time in a long time, there is optimism about the direction of the franchise, thanks to what new general manager Ryan McDonough and new head […]
Since being selected by the Suns fifth overall in 2013 NBA Draft, Alex Len has had more ankle surgeries (1) than made baskets in a game (0). Sidelined on draft night after undergoing surgery on his left ankle in May, news came out that the former Maryland center underwent a different procedure — this time […]
The Phoenix Suns traded forward Luis Scola to the Indiana Pacers over the weekend in exchange for Gerald Green, Miles Plumlee and a lottery protected first-round pick. While most of the focus on the Suns’ return centered around the pick — which would give the team up to three first-round selections in the 2014 NBA […]
To say Phoenix Suns general manager Ryan McDonough has been busy would seem like a bit of an understatement. Hired in early May to replace Lance Blanks, the former Boston executive has spent the last few months working to reshape the team’s roster and, maybe even more so, its future. McDonough and the Suns drafted […]
I may be wrong. I may be crazy. But Ryan McDonough just may be the lunatic I’ve been waiting for. According to my scorecard, so far, so great for the Suns’ new GM. If you are a Suns fan and you hate the trades that sent Jared Dudley to the Clippers and Luis Scola to […]
Is the picture getting clearer? The Phoenix Suns released another image of part of their new look Monday, though this one is a bit tough to place on the uniform. What we do know is it’s a photo of the team’s alternate logo, which is also new for this season. It’s the sixth such image […]
The Phoenix Suns announced they have finalized a trade that will send Luis Scola to the Indiana Pacers for center Miles Plumlee, swingman Gerald Green and a 2014 draft pick on Saturday afternoon. “The trade is consistent with our stated plan to continue to acquire young assets,” Suns President of Basketball Operations Lon Babby said […]
Luis Scola appears to be on the move. According to ESPN.com’s Marc Stein, Scola’s publicist, Juan Sebastia, in Argentina said his client was headed to the Indiana Pacers. No official word from either team yet, but an announcement could come as early as Saturday. Arizona Sports 620’s John Gambadoro tweeted Saturday afternoon the package the […]
The Phoenix Suns have worked hard to overhaul a roster that won just 25 games last season. And to their credit, most people think new general manager Ryan McDonough and head coach Jeff Hornacek have done a good job. However, that does not mean the Suns are projected to get back into the postseason for […]
It’s not very often I have the thought that my eyes are deceiving me. When I look at this chart comparing Michael Beasley’s freshman year at Kansas State to Kevin Durant’s at Texas, I can’t come up with a reasonable explanation. Player Pts. per 40 min. Rebounds per game Assists per game True shooting % […]
The legend of Archie Goodwin only grew during his seven-game stint in the Las Vegas Summer League. The second of the Phoenix Suns’ first-round picks, the former Kentucky guard averaged 13.1 points and 3.3 rebounds per game. Sure, he tallied less than one assist per contest and turned the ball over nearly three times per […]
The Phoenix Suns are different. Following a 25-win campaign, the organization set out to make some changes and reverse its fortunes. Beginning with relieving general manager Lance Blanks of his duties and replacing him with Boston executive Ryan McDonough, the team then hired Jeff Hornacek to be its head coach and then set out to […]