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 […]
At this point, we must be getting a more clear picture, right? The Phoenix Suns released another teaser photo of their new jerseys Monday, this one being of the left shoulder of the home white uniform. In the photo, we see a white mesh with orange letters that are outlined in black. Also, there is […]
The Phoenix Suns have never won a championship in their 45-year history. The belief is that the rebuilding franchise will take a while to get back to championship-contending level. But they could win a different kind of title Monday. The Suns will take on the Golden State Warriors for the first-ever championship of the Las […]
On June 26, the Phoenix Suns officially released their new logos. The team, though, has not been as generous when it comes to revealing their new jerseys for the 2013-14 season. Instead, via Facebook and Twitter, the organization has posted sneak peeks for clamoring fans. Friday’s latest installment reveals an orange “S” on what appears […]
Kendall Marshall is entering his second year in the NBA. The former 13th overall draft pick of the Phoenix Suns didn’t make much of an impact in his rookie season, averaging just 3.0 points and 3.0 assists in 48 games. Marshall is part of the Suns’ undefeated Las Vegas Summer League team and is still […]
Archie Goodwin was the second of the Phoenix Suns’ first round picks, but with Alex Len sidelined with an injury he’s the only one of the two playing on the team’s Summer League entry. And he’s turning some heads. The former Kentucky guard is averaging 11.8 points and 3.0 rebounds per game, and while his […]
In any occupation, a person who doesn’t fit the prototype description often has his or her talents overlooked. In the NFL, it happened with quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Drew Brees, who were “too short” to play the position. Many teams ignored their skills, yet they still went on to post impressive accomplishments. Successful wing players […]
It seems like a little hiatus away from the Valley was all the Phoenix Suns needed to get back to their winning ways. At least that’s been the case for the team’s Summer League squad this week in Las Vegas. For the second time in five days, the Suns took down the Portland Trail Blazers […]
I don’t splatter easily. I am not an alarmist by nature. I believe there are risks in life, embrace them fully and understand “The best laid plans of mice and men oft go awry.” But I admit, I’m reaching for the Depends on Alex Len. In the very mortal words of Lane Staley, Scary is […]
The Phoenix Suns are seeded third in the 2013 Inaugural NBA Summer League Tournament. The Suns will play their next contest at 5 p.m. Arizona time on Thursday against the winner of the Portland/Atlanta game, being played Wednesday. All of the 22 participating teams have played three games each prior to being seeded based on […]
LAS VEGAS – He started with a feed inside to Alex Oriakhi for a dunk. He ended with a dribble-drive kick out to Archie Goodwin for a three. The plays bookended Diante Garrett’s 12-assist, one-turnover performance in the Suns’ Summer League victory against the Memphis Grizzlies Tuesday at the Thomas & Mack Center. “Coach was […]
LAS VEGAS — Chalk it up to life as an NBA rookie. In the span of 48 hours, Archie Goodwin rode the highs and lows so many in his position before have experienced. A night after a two-point, four-foul, five-turnover effort against Minnesota, the rookie out of Kentucky responded with a game-high 22-point, four-rebound, one-turnover […]
