Empire of the Suns

Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns shoots over Lonzo Ball #2 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the ...
Kellan Olson

Chris Paul, Suns annihilate Pelicans in shocking 4th quarter comeback win

The Phoenix Suns were mostly lifeless for three quarters and then exploded for maybe their best quarter of the season against the New Orleans Pelicans.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns players sit courtside in the midst of a 123-101 defeat at the hands of the New Orleans...
Kellan Olson

Suns back on the road after homestand, learning from loss to Nets

The Phoenix Suns are back on the road after a seven-game homestand, which is more of a hassle than it normally is because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
3 years ago
Jalen Smith #10 of the Phoenix Suns during the NBA game against the Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns ...
Kellan Olson

Suns GM: Jalen Smith’s move to G League gives him chance to play

It's not often you see a top-10 pick in the G League as a rookie, but the Suns' deep roster has put them in a position to try and find Jalen Smith some run.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) dishes off as Brooklyn Nets center DeAndre Jordan defends durin...
Kevin Zimmerman

Suns let up to allow historic Nets comeback in ‘disgusting’ loss

The story was Brooklyn's comeback from a 21-point disadvantage at halftime, the largest halftime comeback in the team's history dating back to 1976.
3 years ago
Head coach Steve Nash of the Brooklyn Nets directs his team during the second half against the Denv...
Kellan Olson

Steve Nash: ‘Special’ returning to old Suns stomping grounds with Nets

Steve Nash returned to Phoenix Suns Arena on Tuesday for the first time as a coach, arriving in the Valley as the head honcho of the Brooklyn Nets.
3 years ago
Devin Booker #1 and Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns look down court during the second half of the...
Kellan Olson

NBA’s national spotlight shifts to Phoenix for Suns-Nets in primetime

The Phoenix Suns are one of the hottest teams in the NBA and now they'll take on the star-studded Brooklyn Nets in primetime.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives between Orlando Magic forward Dwayne Bacon (8) and cente...
Kellan Olson

Suns take care of business vs. depleted Magic, cruise to 6 wins in a row

The Orlando Magic only had eight players available on Sunday against the Phoenix Suns and the Suns took advantage in an easy win.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots against Philadelphia 76ers during the second half of an ...
Kellan Olson

Suns match strong 76ers effort, Devin Booker stars in 5th straight win

The Philadelphia 76ers came to the Valley on Saturday afternoon ready to play and the Phoenix Suns matched the effort from one of the NBA's best teams.
3 years ago
PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 19: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns controls the ball against Joe...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ Deandre Ayton gets 3rd go at MVP candidate Joel Embiid

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton gets to match up with Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid on Saturday for the first time in two years.
3 years ago
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, right, and Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) try...
Kellan Olson

Jae Crowder makes winning plays in winning time of huge Suns win

Jae Crowder may have only had six points in the Suns' win over the Bucks but he had a huge impact on the game and kept making plays.
3 years ago
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo shoots as Phoenix Suns, including guard Devin Booker ...
Kevin Zimmerman

Suns hold ground to beat Bucks despite 47 from Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo's 20-foot jump shot found only metal as time ran out, and the Phoenix Suns downed the Milwaukee Bucks.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker dishes off around Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) dur...
Kevin Zimmerman

Shorthanded Suns adjust on the fly, lean on Devin Booker to beat Cavs

The Phoenix Suns had to win on Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers without five rotation players, including Chris Paul.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges, left, shoots over the defense of Boston Celtics guard Payton Pr...
Kellan Olson

Mikal Bridges’ offensive breakthrough continues in Suns’ win over Cavs

Mikal Bridges has now scored 20 points or more in five games this season, matching his career total through his first two years in the NBA.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Frank Kaminsky, left, and center Deandre Ayton, right, defend the shot of Bost...
Kellan Olson

Suns defend well, grind against Celtics to 5th win in 6 games

The Boston Celtics made enough three-pointers to win Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns but Phoenix's defense elsewhere was key.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) looks to pass as Detroit Pistons center Mason Plumlee (24) defe...
Kellan Olson

Suns get control against Pistons, maintain it for comfortable victory

The Phoenix Suns did enough to win on Friday without much threat of losing in a 109-92 final over the Detroit Pistons.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Frank Kaminsky (8) and forward Abdel Nader battle for a rebound against the Ok...
Kellan Olson

Shorthanded Suns move Kaminsky in, Johnson out of starting 5

The Phoenix Suns were either going to be shorthanded on the wing Friday against the Detroit Pistons or do something a little funky.
3 years ago
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) dunks past Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) ...
Kellan Olson

Suns have no answer for Zion Williamson in loss to Pelicans

Wednesday's formula for a Phoenix Suns loss to the New Orleans Pelicans was not rocket science. They couldn't hit open shots or stop Zion Williamson.
3 years ago
Dallas Mavericks forward Tim Hardaway Jr., left, defends against Phoenix Suns guard E'Twaun Moore (...
Kevin Zimmerman

Phoenix Suns already tapping deep into bench depth

The Phoenix Suns were celebrated in the offseason by swinging the Chris Paul trade and attracting a hard-nosed Jae Crowder in free agency.
3 years ago
Devin Booker #1 celebrates the game winning shot with Deandre Ayton #22 and Chris Paul #3 of the Ph...
Kevin Zimmerman

Williams sees signs of progress in Suns’ game-winner vs. Mavs

When the Suns freed up Devin Booker for a three to beat the Dallas Mavericks, there was significance for the team beyond the win and the highlight.
3 years ago
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) has the ball tipped away by Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (...
Kellan Olson

Devin Booker’s shot, Chris Paul’s excellence steal Suns a win in Dallas

Wins for the Suns like Monday's 109-108 squeeze over the Mavericks are what it's all about. That's what a team can do with two extremely high-level players.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) shoots as Dallas Mavericks center Willie Cauley-Stein (33) defend...
Kellan Olson

Chris Paul puts on masterful show in 4th quarter of Suns win over Mavs

Chris Paul is coming into form for the Phoenix Suns right when they needed it, as he scored 29 points in a win over the Dallas Mavericks.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) shoots past Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney (5) d...
Kellan Olson

Suns play downhill, 2nd unit pops in win over Warriors to stabilize

The Phoenix Suns needed a win more than anything, but Thursday was an added bonus in playing their style of basketball while doing so.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul drives past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) during th...
Kellan Olson

Chris Paul’s brilliance not enough to prevent another poor Suns loss

With the way the Phoenix Suns' first 15 games of the season went, they were either going to hit a wall or break right through it.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) drives past Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) d...
Kellan Olson

Why the Suns’ recent losing skid shouldn’t set off alarms

While the expectations last year for the Phoenix Suns were much lower, they also fizzled after a hot start to the season.
3 years ago