Empire of the Suns

Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne, left, is hit in the face by Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas ...
Kevin Zimmerman

Suns free-agency focus: Wings, modern power forwards of note

The Phoenix Suns have been linked to Nicolas Batum before free agency and Thaddeus Young at past trade deadlines.
2 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Frank Kaminsky (8) shoots over Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic (27)...
Kevin Zimmerman

Suns free-agency focus: The center market after Deandre Ayton

The Suns will be hampered by the financial situation depending on if Deandre Ayton returns to Phoenix or not.
2 years ago
Kevin Zimmerman

Deandre Ayton still Suns’ priority, says GM: ‘We want to keep it together’

Suns general manager James Jones said nothing has changed on the Deandre Ayton front over the past several weeks, from his seat at least.
2 years ago
General manager, James Jones of the Phoenix Suns before Game One of the Western Conference Second R...
Kellan Olson

GM James Jones clarifies ESPN article on Phoenix Suns’ draft strategy

Suns GM James Jones clarified an ESPN article that painted a detailed picture of the team's unorthodox practices in the NBA Draft.
2 years ago
Kevin Zimmerman

NBA Draft live blog: Pistons deal for C Jalen Duren in trade-heavy night

Visit ArizonaSports.com for Phoenix Suns coverage as they stand pat without a draft pick or move into the Thursday action.
2 years ago
Cameron Johnson #23 of the Phoenix Suns in the third quarter at Crypto.com Arena on April 06, 2022 ...
Kellan Olson

Cam Johnson ready for upcoming process, extension talks with Phoenix Suns

Phoenix Suns forward Cam Johnson discussed the contract extension he is eligible to receive this offseason and how he's approaching it.
2 years ago
Jamaree Bouyea #1 of the San Francisco Dons makes a move along the baseline while being defended by...
Kellan Olson

2022 NBA Draft targets for Phoenix Suns: Projected undrafted sleepers

Could the Phoenix Suns find a rotation player in the undrafted rookie free agent market after the 2022 NBA Draft?
2 years ago
Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns high fives Ish Wainright #12 after scoring against the Dallas...
Kellan Olson

Deandre Ayton’s Suns teammates want RFA C back, supporting him

A few of Deandre Ayton's teammates expressed support for him and a desire for the restricted free agent to stay with the Suns.
2 years ago
Andrew Nembhard #3 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs reacts after making a 3-point shot during the second hal...
Kellan Olson

2022 NBA Draft targets for Phoenix Suns: Bubble 1st-rounders

A savvy point guard and two do-it-all players are among the NBA Draft's bubble first-rounders who could interest the Suns.
2 years ago
E.J. Liddell #32 of the Ohio State Buckeyes jumps to shoot the ball in the first half of the game a...
Kellan Olson

2022 NBA Draft targets for Phoenix Suns: Mid-1st round possibilities

A few unique wing prospects could help the Phoenix Suns in they find their way into the mid-first-round of the 2022 NBA Draft.
2 years ago
Ochai Agbaji #30 of the Kansas Jayhawks cuts the net after defeating the North Carolina Tar Heels 7...
Kellan Olson

2022 NBA Draft targets for Phoenix Suns: Lottery fits

Ochai Agbaji leads a shortlist of potential NBA Draft Lottery selections that could interest the Phoenix Suns, if they deal for a pick.
2 years ago
Dario Saric #20 of the Phoenix Suns puts up a shot over Ivica Zubac #40 of the LA Clippers during t...
Kevin Zimmerman

Draft days for GM James Jones have shown Suns’ direction

The success has been hit-or-miss but one thing is certain: Draft day can tell us a lot about any new direction the Suns will be going.
2 years ago
Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors loses control of the ball against Jayson Tatum #0 of...
Kellan Olson

What Phoenix Suns can learn from Celtics, Warriors in NBA Finals

A deeper look at the two teams in the NBA Finals shows where the Phoenix Suns can get better next season and beyond.
2 years ago
Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns high fives fans as he walks off the court following game one ...
Kevin Zimmerman

Hollinger: Deandre Ayton sign-and-trade would satisfy everyone if Suns move on

There's a good reason even a team with cap space might want to work out a sign-and-trade with the Suns to acquire Deandre Ayton.
2 years ago
Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (3) holds Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) as he attempts ...
Kevin Zimmerman

How can Suns improve if they end up trading Deandre Ayton?

Let's dig into Deandre Ayton's potential departure asking this question: How could the Suns potentially improve their roster by losing him?
2 years ago
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver (C) poses with NBA Draft Prospects Trae Young, Marvin Bagley III, Dean...
Kellan Olson

Deandre Ayton’s departure would be Phoenix Suns admitting past failure

If Deandre Ayton isn't a member of the Phoenix Suns next season, it all goes back to the decision the Suns made in the 2018 NBA Draft.
2 years ago
Kevin Zimmerman

Deandre Ayton free agency tracker: Who could sign or trade for Suns C?

Deandre Ayton enters restricted free agency seeking a max contract and with questions about the likelihood he returns to the Phoenix Suns.
2 years ago
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton, left, reacts with head coach Monty Williams during the first hal...
Kevin Zimmerman

Report: Suns’ finale could echo Deandre Ayton-Monty Williams dynamic

As Deandre Ayton prepares to receive free agency interest, the rumor mill might tell us if Phoenix wants to match an offer.
2 years ago
Phoenix Suns general manager James Jones speaks to the media regarding the firing of Suns head coac...
Kevin Zimmerman

Phoenix Suns salary cap Q&A for the 2022 offseason

Here's a quick Q&A covering how the Phoenix Suns might navigate this offseason from a financial perspective.
2 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder, center, pass the ball to teammate JaVale McGee (00) as he drives ...
Kevin Zimmerman

Suns’ offseason questions: How Phoenix can remake role player ecology

The Suns could be faced with trading veterans and retooling their bench to save money and better complement Devin Booker and company.
2 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Suns’ offseason questions: Cam Johnson has earned expensive extension

Phoenix Suns forward Cam Johnson has developed into a great well-rounded player and he deserves a hefty pay day.
2 years ago
Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the first half of Game Seven of the Weste...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ offseason questions: How much should Phoenix rely on Chris Paul?

Chris Paul's injury history in the playoffs means the Phoenix Suns have to rethink the way they are shaping their roster going forward.
2 years ago
Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the first half of Game One of the Western Confere...
Kevin Zimmerman

Offering Devin Booker supermax contract extension is no-brainer for Suns

Here's one move that should not take more than a second's worth of brain energy: Extending Devin Booker to a supermax contract.
2 years ago
Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns shoots against Robert Covington #33 of the Portland Trail Bla...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ offseason questions: Deandre Ayton’s future, luxury tax concerns

Empire of the Suns looks ahead to the biggest questions for the Suns this offseason, starting with Deandre Ayton's restricted free agency.
2 years ago