Phoenix Suns

Phoenix Suns forward Alan Williams (15) celebrates with Devin Booker during an NBA basketball game ...
Adam Green

Phoenix Suns re-sign restricted free agent Alan Williams

The Suns are keeping one of their own, forward/center Alan Williams, a restricted free agent, agreed to a new contract with the team.
7 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Summer Suns have sluggish performance in loss to Mavericks

After an impressive performance Friday, the Phoenix Suns came out flat Sunday in a Summer League loss to the Dallas Mavericks.
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Craig Grialou

Suns’ Derrick Jones Jr. asked to score more in NBA Summer League

To earn minutes last season, Derrick Jones Jr. had to prove himself defensively, even against the MVP of the league, Oklahoma City’s Russell Westbrook.
7 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Marquese Chriss (0) dunks over Charlotte Hornets center Frank Kaminsky III in ...
Craig Grialou

Marquese Chriss’ summer focus: To get in shape, mid-season shape

Four days. That’s how much time Suns forward Marquese Chriss allowed himself to take off at the end of the season before he was back in the gym.
7 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Could Rick Tocchet be the next head coach of the Arizona Coyotes?

As the Arizona Coyotes continue their head coaching search, a new name has surfaced -- former Coyote and Pittsburgh assistant Rick Tocchet.
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Kellan Olson

The 2017 Summer Suns mark the beginning for the team’s core four

The Phoenix Suns have their core four players for the future and their play in the 2017 Summer League in Las Vegas is the beginning of their journey.
7 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Diamondbacks-Dodgers umpire struggles with the strike zone

When it's a one-run game throughout and a seemingly inconsequential call might alter the game, well, there will be complaints.
7 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Dragan Bender, left, and Dallas Mavericks guard Nicolas Brussino chase down a ...
Craig Grialou

Dragan Bender wants to put his game ‘on a different level’ for Phoenix Suns

Eyebrows were raised recently when Phoenix Suns head coach Earl Watson mentioned Dragan Bender and point guard in the same sentence.
7 years ago
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Vince Marotta

Preseason football annuals paint bleak picture for Arizona State Sun Devils

The preseason college football magazines are out and they don't portend great things for Todd Graham and his 2017 Arizona State Sun Devils.
7 years ago
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Craig Grialou

Suns Summer League notes: Josh Jackson concentrates on basketball

The Phoenix Suns' first-round pick Josh Jackson had his first practice as a member of the team for the upcoming Las Vegas Summer League.
7 years ago
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Haboob Blog

Dear Gordon Hayward, did you pick the Celtics or not?

Maybe Gordon Hayward should have taken his free agency decision to national TV like LeBron James instead of this mess. Is he going to the Celtics?
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Empire of the Suns

What’s next for Suns in free agency after striking out on Griffin, Millsap?

NBA free agency is now past its first weekend and the two developments have been the West getting even stronger and teams afraid of long-term commitments.
7 years ago
Arizona Coyotes left wing Jordan Martinook (48) falls to the ice as he tries to keep the puck away ...
Craig Morgan

‘Yotes Notes: Martinook will file for salary arbitration

Jordan Martinook's agent, Jeff Helperl, said Sunday that his client intends to file for salary arbitration before the deadline Wednesday.
7 years ago
Arizona Coyotes right wing Radim Vrbata (17) celebrates with Oliver Ekman-Larsson after scoring a t...
Craig Morgan

‘Yotes Notes: A patient free-agency approach, coaching search update

The past two weeks have been so tumultuous for the Coyotes that free agency may feel like the eye of a storm.
7 years ago
Phoenix Suns Rex Chapman (3) takes a 3-point shot in the fourth quarter as Seattle SuperSonics Hers...
Kevin Zimmerman

The 5: Great moments from low-key Suns free agent signings

Notable role players signed by the Phoenix Suns as free agents ended up making memories in the playoffs and beyond.
7 years ago
Arizona Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt, right, jokes with pitching coach Mike Butcher as Goldschmid...
Adam Green

D-backs manager: Lack of recognition for Paul Goldschmidt is frustrating

Virtually from the moment he made his Major League debut on Aug. 1, 2011, Paul Goldschmidt has been an Arizona treasure.
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Craig Morgan

Raanta’s style should look familiar to Coyotes fans

Tracing Antti Raanta's progression as a goaltender offers a deep dive into the NHL's interconnected goaltending community.
7 years ago
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Kellan Olson

NBA free agency: Interior options for the Suns to consider

The Phoenix Suns have a lot of moving pieces to consider on the interior, thus limiting their options on the 2017 free agent market.
7 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Arizona Cardinals lead the way for specialty license plates

Though the Arizona Cardinals had a down 2016 season, it's safe to say they are still the top dog when it comes to Arizona sports.
7 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

NBA free agency: Perimeter options for the Suns to consider

From elite role-players to young projects, here is a list of NBA free agent perimeter players who could help the Suns fill out their roster.
7 years ago
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Craig Morgan

Coyotes will give P.O. Joseph time to bulk up

Your first impression of Coyotes' first-round draft pick Pierre-Olivier Joseph is that he needs to spend more time in the ice cream parlor.
7 years ago
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Empire of the Suns

Suns’ future at center begins with free agency of Len, Williams

Alex Len and Alan Williams enter restricted free agents on completely different trajectories. How should the Suns handle the duo?
7 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Mike Smith takes shot at former Coyotes teammates

Former Arizona Coyotes goaltender Mike Smith is known for being outspoken at times and it didn't take him long to take a shot at his former team.
7 years ago
Atlanta Hawks' Paul Millsap, right, pushes past New York Knicks' Ron Baker during the second half o...
Kellan Olson

Big-name free agents, Suns’ young core a matchmaker’s nightmare

Ryan McDonough has been trying to make a big move ever since he got to the Valley, but 2017 free agency is not the time for him to strike.
7 years ago