Empire of the Suns

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) drives past Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges during the fi...
Kellan Olson

Suns respond to poor loss, come up short in double OT after battling

After a brutal loss on Friday in a game they should have won against the Denver Nuggets, the Phoenix Suns entered round two on Saturday with the odds against them.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives between Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray and Monte Morr...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ crunch-time issues persist in frustrating OT loss to Nuggets

In a game where the Phoenix Suns' starters finally clicked together offensively, it all fell apart when the game was on the line.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton, middle, is congratulated by Mikal Bridges (25), Cameron Johnson ...
Kellan Olson

‘DominAyton’ makes landfall: Deandre Ayton stars in Suns’ win vs. Rockets

Deandre Ayton's tagline hadn't come to fruition with the Phoenix Suns yet until a dominant performance Wednesday in a Suns win.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson (23) is fouled by Sacramento Kings forward Marvin Bagley III (...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ starting lineup change brings an increase in tempo

Starting lineup changes always create a stir despite the magnitude of the switch varying case by case, which brings us to the new group for the Suns.
3 years ago
Memphis Grizzlies guard Tim Frazier (12) shoots ahead of Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) in ...
Kellan Olson

Aggressive Deandre Ayton not enough for Suns to beat Grizzlies

The Phoenix Suns will want to see a trend develop and another fade after Monday's 108-104 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets guard PJ Dozier defen...
Kellan Olson

Suns change starting lineup, insert Cam Johnson for Jae Crowder

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams teased a potential starting lineup change after his team's last game, and he has pulled the trigger.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams stands on side of court during their game against the Sacram...
Kellan Olson

Suns controlling what they can after postponements during pandemic

The Phoenix Suns are in Memphis ahead of Monday's game against the Grizzlies, their first in a week after a run of three straight games being canceled.
3 years ago
Jae Crowder #99 of the Phoenix Suns reacts to a three-point shot against the Toronto Raptors during...
Kellan Olson

What we know about Suns’ postponement, Wizards’ COVID-19 trail

The Phoenix Suns are not playing basketball and we're going to have to wait and see how long that's going to be the case following more COVID-19 testing.
3 years ago
Washington Wizards guard Raul Neto (19) goes to the basket past Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges ...
Kellan Olson

Potential changes loom after another poor night for Suns’ starters in loss

The Phoenix Suns could potentially be looking at a change in the starting lineup after a loss to the Washington Wizards.
3 years ago
Head coach Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns watches from the bench during the first half of the N...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ Monty Williams feels safe playing as NBA’s COVID-19 cases grow

After the NBA has now had four games postponed because of COVID-19 related matters, Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams still said he feels safe playing.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns' Mikal Bridges (25) shoots against Indiana Pacers' Aaron Holiday (3) during the first ...
Kellan Olson

Mikal Bridges’ career night leads Suns to win of season over Pacers

Mikal Bridges reaching the level of play he did Saturday in a Suns win over the Pacers changes things in Phoenix's long-term big picture.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) makes a layup as Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart defends du...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ offensive ruts finally come back to bite them in OT loss to Detroit

Throughout the Phoenix Suns' 6-2 start, the offense through the starting five has underwhelmed, and it did again in an overtime loss to the Pistons.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder, left, congratulates center Deandre Ayton, who scored and was foul...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ uneven opening schedule ends with 3 games in 4 days out East

The schedules for all NBA teams were going to be a bit odd this season but the Phoenix Suns' especially has been rather disjointed to open the year.
3 years ago
Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam, left, tries to control the ball against Phoenix Suns forward...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ sharpshooting enough to hold off determined Raptors

The Phoenix Suns continue to find a winning formula while their starting five's offense still meshes, this time through 21 three-pointers vs. the Raptors.
3 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Suns host reeling Raptors in what could be true test for offense

The Toronto Raptors have one of the worst records in the NBA but present a specific matchup that could give the Suns issues on Wednesday.
3 years ago
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) tries to gain control of the ball as he is guarded b...
Kellan Olson

Suns nearly erase 31-point deficit in strong comeback effort vs. Clippers

The Suns have been prone to some slow starts over a six-game run to begin the season and boy did they get smacked in the mouth for having another on Sunday.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul, back left, watches his shot over Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic,...
Kellan Olson

Suns show resiliency against Nuggets to earn league-leading 5th win

The Phoenix Suns are now 5-1 after a win over the Denver Nuggets on Friday, closing out a stretch of five games in seven days and a road back-to-back.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives around Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) during the s...
Kellan Olson

Suns win through defense again, Booker closes up shop vs. Jazz

The Phoenix Suns have found the formula that will make them not only a playoff team but one that can win a series after a 4-1 start and win over the Jazz.
3 years ago
New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball (2) drives on Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker during the firs...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ team defense coming together through multiple efforts

Suns head coach Monty Williams has emphasized his team showing multiple efforts defensively through four games and it's really, really paying off.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul, right, yells out to his teammates from the bench during the second h...
Kellan Olson

Suns thrash Pelicans, reach new levels on both ends of floor in decisive win

The Phoenix Suns found some cohesion on Tuesday, turning their defense into offense and blowing out the Pelicans by 25 points.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) works the ball past Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield (24) and...
Kellan Olson

Suns find offensive breakthrough of sorts, roll in 2nd half to beat Kings

The Phoenix Suns are figuring some things out offensively and had some great moments in the second half of a win over the Kings.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, right, goes to the basket against Sacramento Kings center Richaun ...
Kellan Olson

Suns get surprisingly outworked, have rough shooting night in loss to Kings

Monty Williams said Saturday's loss was the first time in a long time that he's seen his Phoenix Suns team get outworked.
3 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives on Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson during the secon...
Kellan Olson

Suns spend Christmas at home before weekend back-to-back on road

The NBA season's yearly calendar can give teams the potential of spending Thanksgiving and/or Christmas away from home but the Suns got a fortunate draw.
3 years ago
Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. drives past Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the ...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ great energy enough to overcome off night offensively, beat Mavs

The Phoenix Suns' spirit from the bubble was present on opening night and it was the main reason why they beat the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night.
3 years ago