Empire of the Suns

General view of action between the Phoenix Mercury and the Chicago Sky during the second half of th...
Kellan Olson

Phoenix Suns, Mercury partner with city to pursue future All-Star games

The Phoenix Suns and Mercury are working directly with the city of Phoenix and other parties in a pursuit of future All-Star games.
4 days ago
Nikola Jokic, Bam Adebayo...
Kevin Zimmerman

A guide to being compelled by the likely Nuggets-Heat NBA Finals

It can be factual that the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat will not draw as many viewers as would the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics.
4 days ago
Chris Paul...
Kellan Olson

Suns face complex avenues for potentially moving on from Chris Paul

The Phoenix Suns know what they want to get done this offseason with what will be some type of roster makeover.
6 days ago
Tyronn Lue, Clippers...
Empire of the Suns

Empire of the Suns: Who we like as a new Phoenix head coach

The pros and cons of the Monty Williams hire and who would fit best around him as the next Phoenix Suns head coach.
13 days ago
Ty Lue, Suns, head coach, candidate, Clippers...
Kevin Zimmerman

Suns potential head-coaching candidates to replace Monty Williams

Ty Lue, Nick Nurse and Mike Budenholzer are on the list of head-coaching candidates to replace Monty Williams with the Phoenix Suns.
15 days ago
Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns in the first half of Game Three of the Western Conference First ...
Kellan Olson

Phoenix Suns decide culture only matters so much by firing Monty Williams

There was justification beyond firing Monty Williams but that is not the story after the Phoenix Suns' decision.
14 days ago
Devin Booker (1) and Kevin Durant (35) of the Phoenix Suns feel the pinch during the second quarter...
Kellan Olson

How will Suns respond to failings, then thread the needle in vital offseason?

The Phoenix Suns will look a whole lot different at the start of next season. The question is how different.
17 days ago
Deandre Ayton, Suns, trade rumors, Nuggets, Game 6...
Kevin Zimmerman

Deandre Ayton trade chatter already hits as Suns’ offseason begins

Deandre Ayton's and Monty Williams' relationship is at the forefront of trade rumors, but so is the Phoenix Suns center's contract.
17 days ago
Monty Williams, Suns, Nuggets, Game 6...
Kevin Zimmerman

The Suns can’t run this back, like they couldn’t after last year’s flop

It's back to the drawing board for the Phoenix Suns, who have a Devin Booker-Kevin Durant foundation and lots of questions.
17 days ago
Devin Booker #1 stands with head coach Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns during the second quarter...
Kellan Olson

Suns steamrolled by superior Nuggets team, eliminated at home

The Phoenix Suns' season ended similarly for the second straight year with a blowout loss at home in the second round.
18 days ago
Kevin Durant (35) of the Phoenix Suns catches his breath during the fourth quarter of the Denver Nu...
Kellan Olson

Kevin Durant’s 1st big moment arrives in Suns-Nuggets Game 6

The Phoenix Suns' win-or-go-home matchup with the Denver Nuggets simply comes down to which version of Kevin Durant they get.
19 days ago
Deandre Ayton defends Nikola Jokic in Game 5 of Suns-Nuggets...
Kevin Zimmerman

The problem with the Deandre Ayton problem

Game 5 of Suns-Nuggets showed how Deandre Ayton can be taken physically out of the Suns' defense. And later, he was mentally eliminated.
19 days ago
Devin Booker (1) of the Phoenix Suns claims a foul to referee David Guthrie (16) during the western...
Kellan Olson

Suns face elimination, search for Devin Booker’s help returns in Denver

It was the same old story for the Phoenix Suns in Denver and now they face elimination after dropping Game 5.
19 days ago
Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns high fives Devin Booker #1 after scoring against the Denver Nu...
Kellan Olson

Suns-Nuggets Game 5 preview: Phoenix unlocking its offense

The Phoenix Suns' offense had its gears spinning all night in Game 4 against the Denver Nuggets and hit a new high.
21 days ago
Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the second half of Game Four of the NBA...
Kellan Olson

Devin Booker’s iconic playoff run continues, Suns tie up series vs. Nuggets

Devin Booker is doing something special just about every night for the Phoenix Suns and it's not a surprise.
21 days ago
Nikola Jokic Mat Ishbia...
Kevin Zimmerman

Will Nikola Jokic be suspended for pushing Mat Ishbia?

Suns owner Mat Ishbia caught a loose ball at his seat and held onto it long enough for Nuggets Jokic to walk up and rip it from his hands.
21 days ago
TJ Warren and Kevin Durant in Game 3 of Suns-Nuggets...
Kevin Zimmerman

Suns’ pace and space gives Nuggets 1st adversity of playoffs

Cam Payne replacing Chris Paul and Terrence Ross and T.J. Warren entering the Phoenix Suns' rotation will challenge the Denver Nuggets.
23 days ago
Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets and Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns attempt to control a...
Kellan Olson

Suns-Nuggets Game 4 preview: Phoenix’s path to victory revealed

The Phoenix Suns were in trouble down 2-0 to the Denver Nuggets but the way they won Game 3 showed they can still take the series.
22 days ago
Devin Booker (1) of the Phoenix Suns celebrates with Kevin Durant (35) after hitting a corner three...
Kellan Olson

Booker, Durant carry Suns to required victory over Nuggets

The Phoenix Suns had to win Game 3 to avoid going down 3-0 against the Denver Nuggets and the required desperation came from their stars.
24 days ago
Kevin Durant (35) of the Phoenix Suns saves the ball and passes to Devin Booker (1) against the Den...
Kellan Olson

Suns-Nuggets Game 3 preview: Maintaining flow without Chris Paul

Lots of adjustments and tweaks are coming as round two comes back to Phoenix but none will be bigger than the Suns playing without Chris Paul.
25 days ago
Chris Paul (3) of the Phoenix Suns speaks with Kevin Durant (35) and Devin Booker (1) after Durant ...
Kellan Olson

Suns ready to overcome latest obstacle after Chris Paul’s injury

Chris Paul's left groin strain is the latest bit of adversity thrown Phoenix's way since Monty Williams' arrival in the Valley.
24 days ago
Jamal Murray (27) speaks to Nikola Jokic (15) alongside Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) of the Denver ...
Kellan Olson

Chris Paul’s injury shifts pressure on Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns

The Denver Nuggets can no longer play the underdog card. They are now the heavy favorites against the Suns and the pressure is on to deliver.
26 days ago
Devin Booker and Chris Paul...
Kevin Zimmerman

Here’s one way the Suns could survive, and win, with Chris Paul injured

Devin Booker will carry more with Chris Paul injured, but there were signs of improvements from the Suns in Game 2 against the Nuggets.
26 days ago
Kevin Durant (35) of the Phoenix Suns heads to the foul line as Bruce Brown (11) of the Denver Nugg...
Kellan Olson

Suns, Kevin Durant miss golden opportunity in Game 2 loss to Nuggets

Leave it to the squad called the Nuggets to offer up the golden opportunity to the Phoenix Suns. They couldn't take advantage of it.
27 days ago