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Phoenix Suns forward Marquese Chriss (0) shoots over Sacramento Kings forward Zach Randolph (50) du...

Kevin Zimmerman

Already, Suns interim coach Jay Triano holding players accountable

One game in, signs are there that interim coach Jay Triano has already begun holding the young Phoenix Suns accountable for their play.

7 years ago

Phoenix Suns coach Earl Watson reacts to a call during the first half of the team's NBA basketball ...

Craig Grialou

Watson’s firing by Suns explained as a ‘lack of alignment organizationally’

Phoenix Suns GM Ryan McDonough explained his decision to part ways with head coach Earl Watson and replace him with interim Jay Triano.

7 years ago

Craig Grialou

McDonough: A chance Bledsoe has played his last game with Suns

The statement was brief. Only five words. But in those five words, point guard Eric Bledsoe made clear his feelings about his time with the Phoenix Suns.

7 years ago

Kevin Zimmerman

Earl Watson told players that Suns gave him two weeks for turnaround

Earl Watson told players he was given two weeks to turn it around, creating a void between the Phoenix Suns and team management.

7 years ago

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) holds off Arizona Cardinals inside linebacker Deone ...

Vince Marotta

How the NFC West Was Won Week 7: Rams flatten Cardinals

It was a week of blowouts in the NFC West, with two teams on the right side of the scoreboard. A closer look at what went down in the division in Week 7.

7 years ago

Phoenix Suns coach Earl Watson watches during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game aga...

Arizona Sports

Rapid Reaction: Earl Watson out as Suns head coach

With an 0-3 record, including two blow out losses, to start the season, Phoenix Suns fired head coach Earl Watson Sunday.

7 years ago

Phoenix Suns coach Earl Watson yells to his team during the second half of an NBA basketball game a...

Kellan Olson

Phoenix Suns’ firing of Earl Watson sets back already stalling rebuild

The Phoenix Suns fired Earl Watson three games into the season, and with that move, the franchise has set back an already stalling rebuild.

7 years ago

Phoenix Suns head coach Earl Watson reacts from the sideline in the second half of an NBA basketbal...

Arizona Sports

Earl Watson fired as Suns head coach three games into 2017-18

Earl Watson is out as the Phoenix Suns' head coach just three games into the 2017-18 season.

7 years ago

Arizona Cardinals quarterbacks, from left, Drew Stanton, Carson Palmer and Blaine Gabbert take part...

Arizona Sports

Rapid Reaction: Rams loss, loss of Palmer moves Cards’ focus to 2018

The offensive line and run game struggled, but the Arizona Cardinals loss to the Los Angeles Rams in London also saw Carson Palmer go down with injury.

7 years ago

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) leaves the field injured during the first half of a...

Kevin Zimmerman

Cardinals’ Carson Palmer out at least eight weeks with broken arm

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer could be lost for the year after he suffered a broken arm Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams in London.

7 years ago

Arizona Cardinals' Andre Ellington, left, is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles' Nigel Bradham during t...

Craig Grialou

Cardinals RB Ellington out, Nkemdiche active vs. Rams in London

Perhaps it was too optimistic to believe Arizona Cardinals running back Andre Ellington would be able to play against the Los Angeles Rams in London.

7 years ago

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) drives around Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe durin...

Kevin Zimmerman

Suns focus on defense after record blowout loss in season opener

After losing in record fashion to the Portland Trail Blazers on opening night, the Phoenix Suns turned their focus to the defensive end.

7 years ago

Safety Tyrann Mathieu of the Arizona Cardinals, left, and Brandon Williams, right, attend an NFL tr...

Joe Jacquez

Bruce Arians: Tyrann Mathieu not playing like himself this season

Bruce Arians spoke to the media in London on Wednesday and believes safety Tyrann Mathieu's struggles this season have to do with his confidence.

7 years ago

Vince Marotta

The agony of defeat: Worst losses in Arizona sports

The Phoenix Suns suffered the worst loss in franchise history Wednesday night. But they're not alone -- a look at the worst losses in Arizona sports annals.

7 years ago

Players on the Phoenix Suns' bench watch during the second half of an NBA basketball game against t...

Kellan Olson

Earl Watson, Suns players react after 48-point loss in season opener

Phoenix Suns players and head coach Earl Watson spoke after the team's 48-point loss in the season opener Wednesday against Portland.

7 years ago

Phoenix Suns majority owner Robert Sarver yells at the officials after a foul was called against th...

Kevin Zimmerman

Suns owner Robert Sarver explains his expectations for the timeline

Suns owner Robert Sarver said Phoenix needs two of its youngsters to become All-Stars, setting up the team to spend in free agency in 2020.

7 years ago

Kevin Zimmerman

Former exec Tony La Russa leaves analyst position with D-backs

Chief baseball analyst Tony La Russa announced Wednesday in a release he will depart from the Arizona Diamondbacks' organization by the end of October.

7 years ago

Arizona Sports

Arizona Sports roundtable: Questions for the Suns in 2017-18, Part 2

We asked our show hosts, Suns reporters and Empire of the Suns writers four key questions about Phoenix's upcoming season.

7 years ago

Arizona Sports

Arizona Sports roundtable: Questions for the Suns in 2017-18, Part 1

We asked our show hosts, Suns reporters and Empire of the Suns writers four key questions about Phoenix's upcoming season. Here are the first two.

7 years ago

Kevin Zimmerman

Earl Watson still growing as he enters second season as Suns coach

As a man who knows the business, Phoenix Suns head coach Earl Watson doesn't need a reminder about how quickly things change in the NBA.

7 years ago

Craig Grialou

All-Access with Bruce Arians: Mapping out a business trip to London

Bruce Arians discussed the Cardinals' win over the Buccaneers, the upcoming London game against the Rams, the offensive line and Tramon Williams' play.