Empire of the Suns

Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after no call was made on his shot in the third quarter ...
Kellan Olson

Resilient Devin Booker, Suns fight back at end of road trip to beat Knicks

Devin Booker scored 33 points and played the part of a star that wasn't going to let his Phoenix Suns lose to the New York Knicks.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul, left, and Suns center Deandre Ayton, right, watch as Brooklyn Nets f...
Kellan Olson

Suns unable to tighten up little things to match Nets’ Durant, Irving in loss

The Phoenix Suns' loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday was a good reminder of the type of team they need to be when facing the league's best.
3 years ago
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) and Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) compete for the ball...
Kellan Olson

Poor shooting night, road trip legs plague Suns in loss vs. Celtics

You're not going to find many losses that are more simple than the Phoenix Suns' 99-86 loss to the Boston Celtics Thursday.
3 years ago
The Phoenix Suns celebrate during a time out during the second half of an NBA basketball game again...
Kellan Olson

Celtics, Nets to be shorthanded against Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns have benefitted from some shorthanded squads this season and that'll continue on their East Coast road trip.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker reacts after making a basket during the second half of an NBA basketball...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ Devin Booker emphatically shuts door on 76ers after early struggles

Devin Booker showed the NBA what he's all about, as he recovered from a poor start against the Philadelphia 76ers to hit shots when it mattered.
3 years ago
Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts after missing a shot during the final seconds of t...
Kellan Olson

Suns in shock as 76ers’ Embiid nearly sends it to OT with 80-foot heave

We nearly had the play of the year in the 2020-21 NBA season in Wednesday night's meeting between the Phoenix Suns and Philadelphia 76ers.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and forward Jae Crowder (99) celebrate during a time out during...
Kellan Olson

West watch: Suns hold No. 2 spot as regular season’s last month arrives

We have arrived at the closing stretch, where some teams will need to go on runs to prevent us from beginning to cement some of them in the standings.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns' Mikal Bridges, left, is congratulated by Chris Paul, right, during overtime of an NBA...
Kellan Olson

Wild finish in Milwaukee gets Suns latest win in playoff-like environment

While much of the focus around the Suns in the last month of the regular season will be on the standings, there are more important matters to look at.
3 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Throwback Spurs performance gets Suns out of sorts in 26-point loss

Some nights the Phoenix Suns aren't going to be able to rally back from a flat start and that was the case on Saturday against the Spurs.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) shoots as Sacramento Kings guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) defen...
Kellan Olson

Deandre Ayton the difference for Suns in crunch time of win vs. Kings

Deandre Ayton's improvement and consistency continued against the Kings and he was the main man for the Suns down the stretch.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Cameron Payne (15) shoots over Miami Heat guard Kendrick Nunn (25) during the fi...
Kellan Olson

Bench revives Suns in eventually comfortable win over Heat

After the Suns' bench carried them early in the season, that impact hasn't been there as of late. They reminded everyone what they are capable of.
3 years ago
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) is helped off the floor during the second half of an NBA bas...
Kellan Olson

West watch: Jamal Murray injury changes Suns’ postseason picture

It was a brutal development in Denver at the start of this week with point guard Jamal Murray indeed out for the year due to a torn ACL.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) shoots a three pointer over Houston Rockets forward Kelly Oly...
Kellan Olson

Old habits seep into Suns’ record-setting night from 3, win over Rockets

The Phoenix Suns' inability to close out games with a big lead against bad teams reared its head again against the Rockets.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, center, drives as Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (9) and g...
Kellan Olson

Suns lay smackdown on Wizards in 2nd half of blowout win

The Phoenix Suns scored a season-high 44 points in the third quarter of a strong win over the Washington Wizards.
3 years ago
Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George, right, recovers a loose ball in front of Phoenix Suns guard...
Kellan Olson

After intense OT win, Suns respond to Clippers’ physicality in losing effort

Monty Williams had a chuckle or two during the last answer of his availability after a loss to the Clippers when it came to if his team got tired late.
3 years ago
Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns puts up a shot over Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz during t...
Kevin Zimmerman

There’s beauty in how Suns turn Deandre Ayton rebounds into points

Deandre Ayton's rebounding didn't just lead to more possessions against the Jazz. It helped the Suns get quick, easy looks.
3 years ago
Jae Crowder #99 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after hitting a three-point shot against the Utah Jazz d...
Kellan Olson

Suns best Jazz in chess match turned war for playoff-like atmosphere

As a new team that also lacks experience, the Suns will take every playoff-esque environment they can get before the real thing comes. Wednesday qualified.
3 years ago
Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns guards Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz during a game at V...
Kellan Olson

Suns go back-to-back against fellow West elite in Jazz, Clippers

The Suns played the Jazz and Clippers early in the season and there was little to no significance in those matchups. That has changed a whole lot.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams talks with his team before a game against the Houston Rocket...
Kellan Olson

West watch: Suns inch closer to No. 1 seed with Dallas, Denver streaking

This will be one of two weeks the Phoenix Suns will be able to directly influence the standings in the Western Conference the most.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) dunks against Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (3) dur...
Kellan Olson

Confident Ayton, clutch Booker help Suns put away pesky Rockets

The Phoenix Suns needed some key contributions on Monday to beat a shorthanded Houston Rockets team that gave the Suns their best shot.
3 years ago
Jae Crowder #99 of the Phoenix Suns high fives Deandre Ayton #22, Chris Paul #3, Devin Booker #1 an...
Kellan Olson

Suns use historic 1st quarter to smash shorthanded Thunder by 37

The Phoenix Suns played like they remembered what happened the last time they played the Oklahoma City Thunder.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots over Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (44) during ...
Kellan Olson

Devin Booker scores season-high 45 and stars in Suns’ 4th straight win

Devin Booker had been struggling in the fourth quarter lately but was huge for the Phoenix Suns all night Wednesday in a win over the Bulls.
3 years ago
Jae Crowder #99 of the Phoenix Suns celebrates after hitting a three-point shot against the Atlanta...
Kellan Olson

Suns battle recent crunch-time demons, defeat Hawks at home

It wasn't pretty in the fourth quarter for the Phoenix Suns in their last four games, especially once crunch time came. On Tuesday, they were in it again.
3 years ago
Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball against Dennis Schroder #17 of the Los Angeles...
Kellan Olson

West watch: Latest in standings as Suns jostle for playoff positioning

With a little over six weeks remaining until the regular season is done, one of the storylines for the Suns now becomes a battle in the standings.
3 years ago