Empire of the Suns

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
JaVale McGee #00 of the Phoenix Suns celebrates with Deandre Ayton #22 late in the fourth quarter a...
Kevin Zimmerman

The Deandre Ayton-JaVale McGee duo: By the numbers

The Suns have put another strong center duo out there in 2021-22 with Deandre Ayton being backed by JaVale McGee.
2 years ago
Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after a three-point shot over LaMelo Ball #2 of the Char...
Kellan Olson

Devin Booker’s return boosts Suns to 31-point beatdown of Hornets

The Phoenix Suns smoked the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday through a balanced team effort that saw nine players reach double figures.
2 years ago
Cameron Johnson #23 of the Phoenix Suns attempts a three-point shot over Jeff Green #32 of the Denv...
Kellan Olson

Cam Johnson’s constant improvement brings on career-best spurt for Suns

Cam Johnson has grown into a great basketball player for the Phoenix Suns and the numbers are starting to reflect that even more.
2 years ago
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton dunks against the Washington Wizards during the second half of an...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ duo of Chris Paul, Deandre Ayton dominates again in win vs. Wizards

Phoenix Suns fans should know more than most fanbases how an elite two-man game can singlehandedly win basketball games.
2 years ago
Kellan Olson

Chris Paul, Deandre Ayton will Suns to OT victory vs. Blazers

We hear from the Suns how competitive they are and Tuesday's win over the Blazers was perhaps the top victory this year that represents that.
2 years ago
Kellan Olson

Undermanned Suns battle from behind against Clippers in road loss

The Phoenix Suns were down nearly half their rotation against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday and struggled to find a rhythm.
2 years ago
(L-R) Jalen Smith #10, Frank Kaminsky #8 and Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns watch from the ben...
Kellan Olson

Suns notebook: Health updates; JaVale McGee’s 3; Chris Paul’s cadences

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (non-COVID illness) didn't practice on Saturday as he and Devin Booker (hamstring) get healthy.
2 years ago
Kellan Olson

Shorthanded Suns play confident brand of basketball, overwhelm Celtics

The Phoenix Suns were missing key players against the Boston Celtics on Friday and still controlled the game throughout for a win.
2 years ago
Head coach Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns gestures to Cameron Johnson #23 during the fourth qua...
Kellan Olson

Phoenix Suns notebook: Rare 2 days off; Booker update; pace bump

The Phoenix Suns have never taken two days in a row off during the regular season under Monty Williams but that changed this week.
2 years ago
Kellan Olson

Chris Paul dominates clutch time again in Suns’ win over Spurs

Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul continued his league-leading efficiency in clutch time for a win over the Spurs.
2 years ago
Jae Crowder #99 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after hitting a three-point shot against the Golden Stat...
Kellan Olson

Suns reset after conclusion of winning streak; Ish Wainright gets run

The Phoenix Suns get over a week at home with just two games after a grueling stretch in the schedule across November.
2 years ago
Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors is guarded by ph2in the second half at Chase Center...
Kellan Olson

Mikal Bridges, Suns thankful after wing avoids serious finger injury

A lot of hearts sunk into stomachs on Friday when Mikal Bridges was visibly upset after injuring his finger during the loss to the Warriors.
2 years ago