Kellan Olson
JaVale McGee fills a Suns need, fits in with hard-working group
Phoenix Suns center JaVale McGee is going to be a useful piece that can protect the rim and do the little things down low.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Devin Booker fills in gaps for Team USA’s quarterfinal win vs. Spain
Everyone who really knows Devin Booker's game was excited to see how he would adapt to playing on a loaded Team USA roster in the Olympics.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Chris Paul’s return about more than 1 window of contention for Suns
The return of Chris Paul to the Phoenix Suns will help out the team's present title chase and also the ones to come without him.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Devin Booker, Team USA advance to knockout stage of Olympic play
The last game of pool play for Team USA couldn't have gone much better. While the Americans didn't play lights out all 40 minutes, they were tested.3 years ago
Kevin Zimmerman
Cam Payne returning to Suns would be continuity, but also near necessity
Cam Payne proved multiple times in the playoffs that the Phoenix Suns need his unique skillset. Where else would they find it in free agency?3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Potential targets in free agency for Phoenix Suns at backup C
The Phoenix Suns will need to add a big man in free agency, and it wouldn't hurt to make it two. Empire of the Suns looks at some possibilities.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Suns’ attention turns toward Chris Paul’s decision after NBA Draft
The 2021 NBA Draft came and went without a selection by the Phoenix Suns after they traded the 29th pick to the Brooklyn Nets.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Suns pass on draft’s late 1st round, bring in shooting with Landry Shamet
The Phoenix Suns upgraded their guard depth on Thursday, reportedly acquiring the Brooklyn Nets' Landry Shamet for Jevon Carter and the draft's 29th pick.3 years ago
Kevin Zimmerman
Devin Booker flips emotionally from Finals loss to Team USA starting role
Devin Booker isn't ducking the reality of a missed NBA Finals opportunity, but he's quickly turned the page to make an impact for Team USA in the Olympics.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Empire of the Suns’ NBA Draft 1st impressions, Pt. 3: Upside picks
Could the Phoenix Suns defy their recent draft trends and take a raw prospect in the 2021 NBA Draft? Empire of the Suns has a few possibilities.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Suns’ Devin Booker starts for Team USA in win over Iran at Olympics
Devin Booker can finally take a few days to collect himself after wrapping the NBA Finals, flying to Tokyo and playing in two games for Team USA.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Empire of the Suns’ NBA Draft 1st impressions, Pt. 2: Variety bag
The Phoenix Suns will have plenty of options at the end of the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft, including a few unconventional prospects.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Empire of the Suns’ NBA Draft 1st impressions, Pt. 1: Guard creators
The NBA Draft is a week away, so it's time to get to know some of the potential selections for the Phoenix Suns at the end of the first round.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Devin Booker makes Olympic debut in same week as Suns’ NBA Finals exit
Devin Booker had four points for Team USA against France less than 24 hours after landing in Tokyo after completing his sixth NBA season for the Suns.3 years ago
Kevin Zimmerman
Chris Paul still Suns’ top offseason priority despite disappointing close
There's no way in hell the Suns should consider not finding a way to keep point guard Chris Paul in Phoenix, regardless of the cost.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Suns’ season ends with loss in NBA Finals to deserving champion Bucks
The Phoenix Suns' season is over after falling in six games to the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2021 NBA Finals.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
NBA Finals Game 6 preview: Suns’ last stand comes down to fixing offense
Can the Phoenix Suns spark their ball movement in a win-or-go-home matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Finals?3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Suns drop 3rd straight in NBA Finals to Bucks, now facing elimination
After a Game 5 loss to the Bucks, the Phoenix Suns will either lose four games in a row for the first time all season to get eliminated or force a Game 7.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
NBA Finals Game 5 preview: Suns’ necessary response vs. Bucks
The Phoenix Suns will have to try and end the trend that has been started by the Milwaukee Bucks in the last two games of the NBA finals.3 years ago
Kevin Zimmerman
Chris Paul health update: ‘I’m good’; Williams says Finals Game 4 was ‘blip’
Chris Paul said injury wasn't an issue during his Game 4 performance and called it an anomaly. Suns head coach Monty Williams added it was a "blip."3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Suns have same nightmare back-to-back games, fall to Bucks in Game 4
The Phoenix Suns are proving at the worst possible time in the NBA Finals what has made them such a terrific team this season.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
NBA Finals Game 4 preview: Phoenix Suns’ response, Giannis’ wall
A look at some of what led to the Phoenix Suns' loss in Game 3 against the Milwaukee Bucks and what needs to change for Game 4.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Suns get away from little things, drop Game 3 of NBA Finals to Bucks
The Phoenix Suns lost the 50/50 battle on Sunday night against the Milwaukee Bucks and it had them playing from behind all night.3 years ago
