Empire of the Suns

Phoenix Suns' Deandre Ayton (22) grabs the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game aga...
Kellan Olson

Suns play best ball of year vs. Mavs, await Blazers’ result for play-in fate

The Phoenix Suns proved that they could still take what has worked in Orlando and play the same way with their season on the line.
4 years ago
Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) heads to the locker room after being ejected during the...
Kellan Olson

Antetokounmpo suspended, other key injury report listings for Suns’ last shot

There's a lot going on for the Phoenix Suns on Thursday besides a must-win game against the Dallas Mavericks.
4 years ago
Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker dribbles against the Los Angeles Clippers during an NBA basketball game ...
Kellan Olson

Devin Booker’s dominant bubble run cements his stature, Suns’ legitimacy

A 7-0 Phoenix Suns record in the NBA bubble is all thanks to Devin Booker, who has proven he's one of the league's star players.
4 years ago
Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams watches play during the second half of an NBA basketball gam...
Kellan Olson

Perfect bubble could still send Suns home as dramatic Thursday awaits

The Phoenix Suns need to go 8-0 to still have a chance at making the playoffs, and they're still going to need more help on Thursday outside of that.
4 years ago
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) looks for help as Philadelphia 76ers center Kyle O'Quinn (9)...
Kellan Olson

Suns eventually pull away for 7th win in a row after another slow start

The Phoenix Suns were able to eventually beat the Philadelphia 76ers after a shorthanded opponent hung around most of the game.
4 years ago
Los Angeles Clippers' Marcus Morris Sr., right, defends Phoenix Suns' Deandre Ayton (22) during an ...
Kellan Olson

Williams on Deandre Ayton missing coronavirus test: Mistakes happen

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams has not criticized Deandre Ayton all season, and that continued on Monday after a mistake by his center.
4 years ago
Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game against the Sacramento...
Kellan Olson

Suns able to recover from Deandre Ayton distraction, handle Thunder

The Suns were clearly distracted by center Deandre Ayton not being with the team at the opening of Monday's game against the Thunder.
4 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Suns keep practice light while mindful of playoff race, stretch run

During practice on Sunday, the Phoenix Suns were not talking about what had to be at the forefront of their minds, a tight playoff race in the west.
4 years ago
Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker (1) goes to the basket over Miami Heat's Andre Iguodala, left, and Tyler...
Kellan Olson

Booker, Carter pick up rough Ayton performance for Suns’ 5th win in a row

The Phoenix Suns continue to find ways to win in Orlando, even when some of their best players are not performing all that well.
4 years ago
Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker (1) drives to the basket against Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo (13) during th...
Kellan Olson

Scoreboard-watching Suns face fascinating test in shorthanded Heat

The Phoenix Suns' perfect start to the bubble has them watching scoreboards across the league as they prepare for a good Heat team.
4 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Draymond Green: Suns’ Devin Booker needs to get out of Phoenix

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is still feeling the need to go out of his way to make the Phoenix Suns look bad.
4 years ago
Indiana Pacers' T.J. Warren #1 is defended by Phoenix Suns' Deandre Ayton (22) and Mikal Bridges (2...
Kevin Zimmerman

The 5: Suns GM James Jones sees growth in Deandre Ayton, culture

General manager James Jones touched on Deandre Ayton's learning curve, Mikal Bridges' overall play and the Phoenix Suns' future.
4 years ago
The Phoenix Suns bench reacts after their team scored a three-point basket during the fourth quarte...
Kellan Olson

Devin Booker gets help before closing out Suns’ 4th straight win of bubble

Devin Booker has been getting ready to close out big games for years with the Phoenix Suns and he's capitalizing on his chances to do so in Orlando.
4 years ago
Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams talks with forwards Cameron Johnson (23) and Mikal Bridges (...
Kellan Olson

Suns notebook: Quickly moving on; Warren’s emergence; grab-and-go

Monty Williams saw all his players nodding along when he ran through film of the Pacers. His Suns team is locked in, even after the win of the season.
4 years ago
Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker (1) celebrates with teammate Mikal Bridges after scoring the game winnin...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ team effort, Booker’s star performance make it 3 wins in a row

Monty Williams and Devin Booker weren't willing to say how good Tuesday's win felt, but scenes from the Suns' locker room told us what we all knew already.
4 years ago
Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns shoots the game winning basket over Paul George #13 of the LA C...
Kellan Olson

Devin Booker has his moment, turbocharges Suns’ playoff push

Devin Booker hit the big shot when it counted on Tuesday in a huge win for the Phoenix Suns to move to 3-0 in Orlando's bubble.
4 years ago
Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8) battles for the ball with Phoenix Suns forward Cameron...
Kellan Olson

Cam Johnson adding new dynamic to Suns’ starting lineup in Orlando

While it's been out of necessity more than anything else, the Phoenix Suns have added something new and fresh to their starting lineup.
4 years ago
Phoenix Suns players react during player introductions before playing against the Dallas Mavericks ...
Kellan Olson

Suns hang around in stupefying game to inexplicably beat Mavericks

There were enough reasons for the Phoenix Suns to lose to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, and yet, they won a game that's difficult to describe.
4 years ago
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) looks to pass as Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) def...
Kellan Olson

Suns look to replicate strong defensive effort on Luka Doncic, Mavericks

The Phoenix Suns can surely take some stock in how they played against upcoming opposition prior to facing them in Orlando.
4 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) celebrates with teammates in the first half of an NBA basketbal...
Kellan Olson

Suns stay in control, win ‘ugly game’ against Wizards in bubble opener

The Phoenix Suns played hard and together on Friday, which is what they wanted to do in Orlando, and it gave them a win over the Washington Wiards.
4 years ago
Head coach Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns talks with Devin Booker #1 during the second half of ...
Kellan Olson

Suns focused on single-game mentality over 8-game, 14-day sprint

The Suns just hit the three-week mark of practices in Orlando, and that's fitting because now they have to transition to more of an in-season approach.
4 years ago
Phoenix Suns general manager Ryan McDonough answers a question as the team introduces its new playe...
Kevin Zimmerman

Former Suns GM Ryan McDonough is right about G League ownership

Former Suns GM Ryan McDonough spent a good deal of time in his previous job attempting to build infrastructure to the NBA club's development program.
4 years ago
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Kellan Olson

A refresher on Suns’ competition for West’s final bubble playoff spot

The Phoenix Suns face a tall task of sneaking into the Western Conference playoff picture, with a few teams hitting their stride after the All-Star break.
4 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives on Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal in the second h...
Kevin Zimmerman

Which Suns opponents have players sitting out NBA restart?

Several key players for the Suns' opponents during the NBA season restart are not entering the Orlando bubble. How will that help Phoenix?
4 years ago