Empire of the Suns

Arizona's Nico Mannion, left, and Josh Green speak during the Pac-12 NCAA college basketball media ...
Kellan Olson

Empire of the Suns NBA Draft Big Board, Pt. 1: Wildcats sniffing lottery

Empire of the Suns kicks off their draft coverage with an initial look at the top-20 prospects in the 2020 NBA Draft class.
4 years ago
Kelly Oubre Jr. #3 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game against the Portland ...
Kellan Olson

Grading the Suns’ last offseason: The looming decision on Kelly Oubre Jr.

The Phoenix Suns put themselves in a position to make another decision on Kelly Oubre Jr. sooner rather than later by signing him to a two-year deal.
4 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Ricky Rubio (11) drives as Golden State Warriors guard Damion Lee (1) defends du...
Kevin Zimmerman

Grading the Suns’ last offseason: Ricky Rubio is a real point guard

No, Ricky Rubio isn't perfect. But boy, the Suns sure needed him last offseason when they handed him a three-year contract.
4 years ago
Houston Rockets' Russell Westbrook, center, goes up for a shot as Memphis Grizzlies' De'Anthony Mel...
Kevin Zimmerman

Grading the Suns’ last offseason: The Jackson trade is really about Melton

The Suns needed to get rid of Josh Jackson. But they also gave up two draft picks and valued Jevon Carter and Ty Jerome over De'Anthony Melton.
4 years ago
Sacramento Kings guard Yogi Ferrell, center, fights through the screen set by Phoenix Suns center A...
Kevin Zimmerman

Grading the Suns’ last offseason: Aron Baynes-Ty Jerome trade a mixed bag

We know Aron Baynes brought positive momentum to a Phoenix Suns team that could have submarined following Deandre Ayton's suspension.
4 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson (23) shoots over Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam during ...
Kellan Olson

Grading the Suns’ offseason: Lots of layers to Cam Johnson draft-day trade

The Cam Johnson trade looks like a win for the Suns, even though it will still prove challenging to find him the minutes he deserves.
4 years ago
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) guards against Indiana Pacers forward T.J. Warren (1) durin...
Kellan Olson

Grading the Suns’ last offseason: Context matters in T.J. Warren trade

The T.J. Warren trade looked bad at the time for the Suns and it still does now, but the context of why Phoenix made the move is important.
4 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) drives during the second half of an NBA basketball game aga...
Kellan Olson

Quarantine forced Mikal Bridges to take his longest break from basketball

Mikal Bridges is not the type to take time away from basketball, even during the offseason, but the quarantine for COVID-19 didn't give him a choice.
4 years ago
Head coach Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns talks with Devin Booker #1 during the second half of ...
Kellan Olson

Grading the Suns’ last offseason: Monty Williams builds a foundation

The Phoenix Suns' first big move of the 2019 offseason was their best, bringing in Monty Williams as the team's new head coach.
4 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Suns unveil progress made on Talking Stick Resort Arena renovations

The Phoenix Suns opened Talking Stick Resort Arena's doors for a peek for the first time since renovations got underway in late April.
4 years ago
Suns president Jason Rowley and general manager James Jones preview the progress made on renovation...
Kellan Olson

Suns incorporating changes to arena renovations with COVID-19 in mind

The Suns are ready to implement some changes to their renovations at Talking Stick Resort Arena that will make it safer during the COVID-19 pandemic.
4 years ago
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Kellan Olson

How Suns could fit in with NBA’s desire to reach altered 70-game season

The NBA has financial motivations to reach at least 70 regular season games if it were to resume the 2019-20 season, so how do the Suns factor into that?
4 years ago
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Arizona Sports

Bickley & Marotta remember the Suns’ rivalry with roast of the Spurs

Who wins a roast about the Phoenix Suns' most hated rival of the 2000s, the San Antonio Spurs? Bickley & Marotta look back with a roast and special guests.
4 years ago
Richard Dumas #21 of the Phoenix Suns circa 1993. (Photo by Michael B. Hirsch/Sporting News via Get...
Kellan Olson

Charles Barkley looks back on premier talent of former Suns F Richard Dumas

Argubaly the team in Phoenix Suns history includes one of the franchise's biggest "What if?" career arcs ever in forward Richard Dumas.
4 years ago
Phoenix Suns general manager James Jones speaks to the media regarding the firing of Suns head coac...
Kellan Olson

Suns, GM Jones going through ‘unique’ prep process for 2020 NBA Draft

NBA front offices have been restricted in scouting for the 2020 NBA Draft as they attempt to prepare witth limited resources.
4 years ago
Head coach Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns talks with Devin Booker #1 during the second half of ...
Kellan Olson

Monty Williams open to exploring more of Devin Booker at PG with Suns

Monty Williams hardly played Devin Booker as a point guard this season but the Suns' head coach said he will more next season.
4 years ago
James Jones, Suns general manager (Matt Layman/Arizona Sports)...
Kevin Zimmerman

Suns remain realistic, optimistic for NBA ramp-up from coronavirus halt

Within a week of the coronavirus suspending the NBA season, Phoenix Suns GM James Jones knew any re-start would take multiple weeks.
4 years ago
Golden State Warriors forward Marquese Chriss, middle, is defended by Miami Heat guard Duncan Robin...
Kevin Zimmerman

Lowe: Former Suns big Marquese Chriss found his role with Warriors

Golden State Warriors center Marquese Chriss said he "dreaded practices" with the Phoenix Suns as his NBA career got off to a disappointing start.
4 years ago
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Jake Anderson

Brittney Griner-led Phoenix Suns fall to Jazz in NBA 2K20

Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner came up short on Saturday night as she wasn't able to get the Phoenix Suns a victory over the Utah Jazz in NBA 2K20.
4 years ago
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Jake Anderson

Suns’ Booker sweeps Ayton to win NBA 2K20 players-only tournament

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker is the NBA 2K20 players-only tournament champion after defeating teammate Deandre Ayton on Saturday night.
4 years ago
PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 17:  Devin Booker #1 and Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns during the NBA...
Jake Anderson

Suns’ Ayton, Booker to meet in championship of NBA 2K20 tourney

Phoenix Suns' Deandre Ayton and Devin Booker are set to meet in the championship of the NBA 2K20 players-only tournament on Saturday night.
4 years ago
Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns looks on in the second half against the Golden State Warriors a...
Arizona Sports

Devin Booker headed to championship of NBA 2K20 tourney

Devin Booker knocked off Motrezl Harrell of the Los Angeles Clippers in the semifinal matchup of the NBA 2K20 players-only tournament on Saturday afternoon.
4 years ago
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 27: God Shammgod and Stephon Marbury attend the "A Kid From Coney Island...
Kevin Zimmerman

Stephon Marbury doc is a must-watch for hoops fans

Stephon Marbury's documentary is about reshaping the narrative around a tumultous NBA career and the basketball star's rebirth in China.
4 years ago
Iowa State guard Tyrese Haliburton celebrates after making a three-point basket during the second h...
Kevin Zimmerman

ESPN’s latest NBA mock draft has Suns gunning for PG

Tyrese Haliburton or Killian Hayes could be the Phoenix Suns' third guard capable of backing up either Devin Booker or Ricky Rubio.
4 years ago