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
Kevin Zimmerman
Let’s give a nod to Devin Booker’s defense during Suns’ playoff run
While carrying much of the offensive load, Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker has quietly had a stellar defensive playoff run.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
NBA Finals Game 3 preview: Suns’ hot shooting, Bucks’ next move
How will the Milwaukee Bucks choose to adjust to the Phoenix Suns' shooting performance in Game 2 of the NBA Finals? Or will they adjust at all?3 years ago
Kevin Zimmerman
Suns cite process after starting lineup held worst plus/minus
The Suns' current starting lineup that's played more than a third of the postseason together didn't have the best start to the year.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Suns’ team effort bests Giannis-powered Bucks in Game 2 of Finals
The Phoenix Suns got another strong performance from their backcourt all while they played as a team to beat the Milwaukee Bucks.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
NBA Finals Game 2 preview: Bucks’ ‘steady diet’ of defenses; Suns’ pace
The Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday discussed what went wrong defensively against the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.3 years ago
Kevin Zimmerman
Phoenix Suns have options to replace backup C Dario Saric
Would you have guessed Saric had the best net rating (12.1) of any Suns players during these playoffs? Probably not.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Suns’ 1-2 punch of Chris Paul, Devin Booker mauls Bucks in Finals’ Game 1
The Phoenix Suns' opposition will have to pretty much be perfect to beat them when Chris Paul and Devin Booker play at a high level like they did Tuesday.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
NBA Finals preview, Pt. 3: Key game-by-game stats to watch for Suns, Bucks
With three rounds of the playoffs to go off, Empire of the Suns looks at some key numbers from the Suns' and Bucks' runs to the NBA Finals.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
NBA Finals preview, Pt. 2: Defending Giannis would be Ayton’s biggest test
The last time we were talking about Deandre Ayton's success guarding an MVP in the regular season and seeing if it would translate, we got some confirmation.3 years ago
Kellan Olson
Devin Booker, P.J. Tucker excited to have old Suns practice battles in Finals
Former Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker had a better view than just about anyone for the type of player Devin Booker was going to become.3 years ago
Kevin Zimmerman
Put injuries aside: Celebrate the Suns and Bucks for reaching NBA Finals
Talk shows have baited the conversation about what teams' stars missing time means for the reality of this NBA Finals matchup between the Suns and Bucks.3 years ago
