Empire of the Suns

Empire of the Suns

NBA trade deadline preview: Ball-handlers the Phoenix Suns should target

The Phoenix Suns should be aggressive on the trade market and Empire of the Suns has a few ideas for some targets.
2 years ago
Kellan Olson

Small-ball lineup ignites Phoenix Suns past Spurs for 10th straight win

The Suns turned to small ball when they needed to on Sunday night and they thrived playing a style they have rarely used this year.
2 years ago
Kellan Olson

Phoenix Suns’ offense explodes for season-best night vs. Timberwolves

It's open for discussion but the Suns' win over the Timberwolves has to be the frontrunner for the team's best offensive night of the season.
2 years ago
Phoenix Suns' Chris Paul, left, and Devin Booker (1) shake hands following their NBA basketball gam...
Kellan Olson

Phoenix Suns keep winning formula going through Booker, Paul vs. Jazz

The Phoenix Suns can beat you in a whole lot of ways and lately it's been through strong performances from their All-Stars.
2 years ago
Owner Robert Sarver and general manager James Jones of the Phoenix Suns look on during the NBA pres...
Kellan Olson

James Jones’ expert execution as GM of Suns earns him well-deserved extension

Phoenix Suns general manager James Jones has transformed the organization and that made him more than worthy of a contract extension.
2 years ago
Kellan Olson

Chris Paul, Devin Booker lead Suns past shorthanded Jazz

The Suns do not want to get into the habit of needing heroics from Devin Booker and Chris Paul to win them games but they did Monday.
2 years ago
Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns drives the ball past Mike Conley #10 of the Utah Jazz during th...
Kellan Olson

Phoenix Suns meet Utah Jazz for 1st time with back-to-back matchups

Even with injuries on both sides, the first matchups between the Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz will provide high-level basketball.
2 years ago
Jae Crowder #99 of the Phoenix Suns reacts to an injury during the second half of the NBA game agai...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ win against depleted Pacers overshadowed by injuries for Phoenix

The Phoenix Suns got a win on Saturday night but what was first on everyone's minds was the statuses of Jae Crowder and Cam Payne.
2 years ago
Kellan Olson

Phoenix Suns swarm Mavericks defensively to improve NBA-best record

The Suns are in a position few teams in franchise history have ever been, atop the NBA standings and looking the part of title favorites.
2 years ago
Kellan Olson

Devin Booker leads Suns with season-high 48 points in win vs. Spurs

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker was sensational with a season-high 48 points in a win over the San Antonio Spurs.
2 years ago
Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns drives against Cory Joseph #18 of the Detroit Pistons in the se...
Kellan Olson

Phoenix Suns roll through Pistons for convincing road win

The Phoenix Suns were not going to let another matinee weekend game on a road trip get the better of them.
2 years ago
Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker goes to the basket against Indiana Pacers' Myles Turner (33) during the ...
Kellan Olson

Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton carry Suns’ offense in win against Pacers

The Suns got two outstanding performances from Deandre Ayton and Devin Booker to carry them until they turned it on against the Pacers.
2 years ago
Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors looks to pass the ball under pressure from Landry Sh...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ reserve backcourt of Cam Payne, Landry Shamet still work in progress

The Phoenix Suns' reserve backcourt has struggled this year and begs the question of if the team has to make a move at the deadline.
2 years ago
Kellan Olson

Suns endure physicality, rough stretches to beat Raptors in Toronto

It won't be one of the proudest wins of the Suns' season but their ability to still get one against the Raptors will have them feeling good.
2 years ago
Kevin Zimmerman

Bobby Marks would like Suns to trade for Blazers wing Robert Covington

James Jones is asking himself this: What roster tweak could this team foresee that helps it beat the best and get over the top?
2 years ago
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton, left, reacts with head coach Monty Williams during the first hal...
Kellan Olson

Phoenix Suns describe ‘terrible’ experience isolated from team for COVID-19

For a group as close as the Phoenix Suns, you can imagine how much it bothered them to isolate away from the team for COVID-19.
2 years ago
Kellan Olson

Phoenix Suns bombarded from deep by Heat in home loss

The NBA regular season is unforgiving and will teach any team a couple of lessons along the way and the Phoenix Suns got one Saturday.
2 years ago
PHOENIX, AZ - The Phoenix Suns host the Los Angeles Clippers on January 6, 2022, at the Footprint C...
Kellan Olson

Paris Bass’ NBA journey with Suns one of many to come to fruition this season

Paris Bass had his dream come true, playing in the NBA with the Suns through a 10-day hardship exemption, one of many used this season.
2 years ago
Kellan Olson

Suns impose will on glass with shots not falling, work past Clippers

The Phoenix Suns were game for a rock fight on Thursday against the Los Angeles Clippers and dominated the glass for a win.
2 years ago
Kellan Olson

Suns end road trip with more high-level offense in win vs. Pelicans

The Phoenix Suns head back home to the Valley after two straight solid wins across the country.
2 years ago
Kellan Olson

Phoenix Suns respond to poor outings with emphatic win over Hornets

The Phoenix Suns jumped all over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday in a blowout win the team needed badly after a long week.
2 years ago
Kellan Olson

Phoenix Suns keep looking out of sorts in loss to Celtics

The Phoenix Suns still can't shake the funk they are in without a few key players and lost to the Boston Celtics.
2 years ago
Kellan Olson

Suns continue navigating uncertainty, eventually pull away from Thunder

It took a little longer than you might expect for the Phoenix Suns to put away the Oklahoma City Thunder as the team enters uncharted waters.
2 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Jalen Smith (10) dunks over Memphis Grizzlies forwards Kyle Anderson (1) and B...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ COVID-19 troubles will give rare amount of opportunities to others

The NBA's unprecedented number of players unavailable is giving a handful of guys rare opportunities on NBA rosters.
2 years ago