Empire of the Suns

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
Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) drives between Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and fo...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ chaotic rallying effort ends in last-second loss to Grizzlies

A tremendous effort by the Phoenix Suns in the fourth quarter nearly created enough chaos for them to steal a win from the Memphis Grizzlies.
2 years ago
The Phoenix Suns stand during the national anthem ahead of the game against the Los Angeles Lakers ...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ dip into unknown starts with Williams, players in COVID-19 protocols

The Phoenix Suns joined the majority of the NBA's teams on Monday in having their team affected by COVID-19.
2 years ago
Kellan Olson

Phoenix Suns bested by more desperate Warriors in Christmas loss

The Phoenix Suns rarely get outworked in a game but Saturday's loss on Christmas to the Golden State Warriors qualified.
2 years ago
Head coach Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns talks with Chris Paul #3 and Devin Booker #1 during t...
Kellan Olson

Suns mindful of NBA’s COVID-19 spike ahead of ‘big deal’ playing on Christmas

The majority of the NBA's teams are dealing with COVID-19 outbreaks, something the Phoenix Suns have avoided ahead of playing on Christmas.
2 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) reacts after scoring against the Oklahoma City Thunder during t...
Kellan Olson

Devin Booker, Cam Johnson shoot Suns to victory over Thunder

The Phoenix Suns recovered from a slight stumble on Thursday night and beat the Oklahoma City Thunder at home.
2 years ago
Kellan Olson

Phoenix Suns stay consistent with style of play, get past Lakers

The Phoenix Suns were persistent against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday and eventually overwhelmed them to a win.
2 years ago
Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on Oc...
Kellan Olson

Devin Booker 1-on-1: Vet status, Christmas plans and Finals/Olympics run

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker was kind enough to give Arizona Sports a few minutes of his time to discuss the latest with him.
2 years ago
Draymond Green #14 of the 2016 USA Basketball Men's National Team drives against assistant coach Mo...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ Monty Williams blown away at opportunity to coach again for Team USA

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams said he is honored to get another opportunity to be on Team USA's coaching staff.
2 years ago