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Dan Bickley

David Peralta #6 of the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrates with Josh Rojas #10, Alek Thomas #5, and Jo...
Dan Bickley

Arizona Diamondbacks’ rebuild will require change from franchise

The Arizona Diamondbacks are putting in the time and the losses. Let’s hope they’re choosing the right people.
2 years ago
Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on...
Dan Bickley

Losing Deandre Ayton for nothing would be disastrous end for Suns’ only No. 1 overall pick

Losing Deandre Ayton for nothing would be a disastrous end to the Suns' only No. 1 overall draft pick, a gift that could’ve been Luka Doncic.
2 years ago
Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors greets NBA commissioner Adam Silver prior to their ga...
Dan Bickley

Suns may be NBA’s last superteam after Silver’s comments on KD situation

The Phoenix Suns might be the last gasp of the NBA superteam model we've come to know, writes Dan Bickley.
2 years ago
Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the first half against the Indiana Pacers at B...
Dan Bickley

Offseason has become Kevin Durant or bust for Phoenix Suns

If Phoenix fails to acquire superstar Kevin Durant this offseason, the Suns are in peril of falling out of contention altogether.
2 years ago
Dan Bickley

Kyler Murray can begin carrying Cardinals, but they must ante up

We need Murray to carry the Cardinals, through their flaws and their weaknesses on defense, past DeAndre Hopkins’ six-game suspension.
2 years ago
Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns shoots the ball against the Dallas Mavericks in the first qua...
Dan Bickley

Can the Suns win a championship without Deandre Ayton next season?

The potential departure of restricted free agent Deandre Ayton begs the question of if the Phoenix Suns can still be elite without him.
2 years ago
Dan Bickley

Kyler Murray’s arrival at Cardinals OTAs gives Valley much-needed jolt

Some might say he showed up late to OTAs. But somehow, he arrived at exactly the right time, giving the Valley a much-needed jolt of energy.
2 years ago
Head coach Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns talks with Chris Paul #3 during the second half of th...
Dan Bickley

Focus should be on Chris Paul after Suns’ unexplained collapse

Monty Williams, according to multiple sources, had something of a fallout with Suns point guard Chris Paul.
2 years ago
Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the first half in Game Seven of the 2022 NBA Play...
Dan Bickley

Suns’ humiliating Game 7 loss is 1 of the greatest collapses in NBA history

The Valley is not devastated. We are disgusted. We are humiliated. We just witnessed one of the greatest collapses in the history of the NBA.
2 years ago
DALLAS, TEXAS - MAY 12: Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after hitting his hand while takin...
Dan Bickley

Suns facing new crossroads ahead of Game 7 against Mavs

The Suns are at a new crossroads. They are at the dangerous intersection of survival and scorn. Lose Game 7 to the Mavs, what do they become?
2 years ago
Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks passes the ball against Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns...
Dan Bickley

Game 7: The greatest 2 words in sports, only if Phoenix Suns win

Game 7. Two of the greatest words in the vernacular of sports. Unless you cheer for the Suns. Buckle up, Valley sports fans.
2 years ago
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Dan Bickley

Suns G Devin Booker’s maniacal ambition shaped him for limelight

It’s clear that Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker must be the engine that powers this team to a championship. He must be that dude. The alpha.
2 years ago
Head coach Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the second half of Game Five of the Wes...
Dan Bickley

Suns return to court like NBA champions in Game 5 win over Mavs

Order has been restored. Faith has been renewed. For the third time in the past two seasons, the Suns have prevailed in a pivotal Game 5.
2 years ago
Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams, left, talks with guard Devin Booker (1) during the second h...
Dan Bickley

Suns fall in rabbit hole in Game 3 loss to desperate Mavericks

The Phoenix Suns had a bigger problem Friday night in Dallas, where they ran into the "Big D." Desperation.
2 years ago
Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after hitting a three-point shot against the Dallas Maveri...
Dan Bickley

Suns’ Chris Paul proving why he’s the best point guard in Dallas series

Dallas' Luka Doncic might be a media darling and perennial MVP candidate, but he’s not the best point guard in this series. That's Chris Paul.
2 years ago
Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns puts up a shot against Maxi Kleber #42 and Luka Doncic #77 of the...
Dan Bickley

Chris Paul’s cutthroat closing skills have Suns 10 wins away from NBA title

The NBA title requires 16 playoff victories. Some will be masterpieces worthy of wall space in the Louvre. Some belong in the paper shredder.
2 years ago
Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after scoring against Jalen Brunson #13 of the Dallas Ma...
Dan Bickley

It’s time for the Phoenix Suns to get their vaunted killer instinct back

Every NBA playoff series has a life of its own. But some die sooner than others. It’s time for the Phoenix Suns to get ruthless.
2 years ago
Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns drives the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King...
Dan Bickley

Suns tap into pedigree for emotional series-clinching win in New Orleans

Chris Paul’s day began when he received a flagrant for kicking Jose Alvarado in the groin. Paul then kicked the Pelicans in the backside.
2 years ago
Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball against Larry Nance Jr. #22 of the New Orleans P...
Dan Bickley

Suns show championship team qualities in pivotal Game 5 win over Pelicans

The Suns passed all three tests of a championship team in a pivotal Game 5 win over the Pelicans at Footprint Center, writes Dan Bickley.
2 years ago
Dan Bickley

Suns suddenly in dangerous waters after Pelicans take Game 4

There was a Sunday night mugging outside the French Quarter. The Suns never saw it coming, they were Punk’d by the Pelicans.
2 years ago
Brandon Ingram #14 of the New Orleans Pelicans controls the ball against Chris Paul #3 of the Phoen...
Dan Bickley

Suns punch back vs. Pelicans in Game 3, a pivotal Big Easy brawl

It wasn’t easy. It wasn’t pretty. A 114-111 victory over the Pelicans might yet be remembered as a pivotal moment in the Suns’ postseason.
2 years ago
Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns calls to teammates against the Philadelphia 76ers  at Wells Fargo...
Dan Bickley

Recent show of disrespect should fuel Chris Paul, Phoenix Suns

The Suns spent six months building the best record and the best resume in basketball. It took just a few hours to lose their VIP status.
2 years ago
Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns watches from the bench during the second half of Game Two of th...
Dan Bickley

Adversity hits Suns in playoffs once again with Devin Booker injury

Adversity lurks in the NBA playoffs. But it seems to reside in Phoenix. Grab the aspirin and the antacids. Here we go again.
2 years ago
Dan Bickley

Suns’ Chris Paul gives Pelicans powerful reminder of his greatness in Game 1 win

The Phoenix Suns’ Game 1 win over the New Orleans Pelicans was a powerful reminder of Chris Paul’s special brand of greatness.
2 years ago