Empire of the Suns

Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns warms up before the game against the New York Knicks at Madis...
Kellan Olson

Deandre Ayton posts 1st career 20-20 game, Suns handle Knicks

Deandre Ayton had his first big-time production of the season, posting 26 points and 21 rebounds in a win over the Knicks.
4 years ago
Ricky Rubio #11 of the Phoenix Suns attempts a shot against the Sacramento Kings during the second ...
Kellan Olson

Amid several issues, Suns have a serious 3-point shooting problem

The Phoenix Suns have turned into a very bad three-point shooting team despite a roster that was prioritized around adding more of that skill.
4 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives against Atlanta Hawks forward Cam Reddish (22) in the fi...
Kellan Olson

Devin Booker ejected late, Suns fall in uninspiring loss to Hawks

The Suns have two critical flaws. They are a terrible three-point shooting team and a terrible defensive team. Both were on display in a loss to the Hawks.
4 years ago
Mikal Bridges #25 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after hitting a three-point shot against the Golden St...
Kellan Olson

James Jones: Mikal Bridges has been ‘phenomenal’ lately for Suns

Despite his jumper taking a turn for the worst since entering the NBA, Mikal Bridges is still an impact player for the Phoenix Suns.
4 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) dunks against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half...
Kellan Olson

Suns ride defensive effort to rare win in off-night scoring for Devin Booker

You are going to have a tough time finding a Suns victory when Devin Booker scores only 12 points, but Sunday night turned out to be one of them.
4 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Suns trade deadline preview: Do Suns want to keep Dario Saric long term?

Dario Saric's playing time has gone down and the power forward is on an easily movable contract. Should the Phoenix Suns move him at the trade deadline?
4 years ago
Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, right, passes the ball away from Phoenix Suns' Aron Baynes (4...
Kevin Zimmerman

NBA trade deadline preview: Suns C Aron Baynes unlikely to move

Aron Baynes is one of the Phoenix Suns' leaders. But he's also on an expiring deal. Is there any chance the Suns move him at the NBA trade deadline?
4 years ago
Tyler Johnson #16 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game against the Philadelph...
Kellan Olson

Suns trade deadline preview: Tyler Johnson’s expiring could be in play

Tyler Johnson has a large expiring contract the Phoenix Suns could move in a blockbuster before the trade deadline, but should they?
4 years ago
Dario Saric #20 of the Phoenix Suns argues for possession in front of Patrick Beverley #21 of the L...
Kellan Olson

Dario Saric still in rotation, according to Suns’ Monty Williams

Monty Williams drastically altered Dario Sasric's role in the last two games but said that he's still part of the rotation.
4 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. drives past Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke (15) in t...
Kellan Olson

Monty Williams’ frustration shows in presser after Suns’ loss to Grizzlies

The Suns seemed to have reached a boiling point in their skid after such a strong start to the season, as Monty Williams voiced frustration after a loss.
4 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Suns go dual centers, recover from lifeless start to beat the Knicks

The Phoenix Suns started Aron Baynes and Deandre Ayton together on Friday night in a win that certainly produced a conversation afterward.
4 years ago
Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) goes up to basket under pressure from Phoenix Suns' Deandre A...
Kellan Olson

Suns could use critical stretch of season to fix defensive issues

The Phoenix Suns need to fix their defense if they want to compete this season and they have a good stretch coming up to do so.
4 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker reacts after scoring against the Portland Trail Blazers during the ...
Kellan Olson

Suns come back from 19 down, beat Portland for 2nd straight win

The Phoenix Suns got the type of win they needed in Portland, coming back from a big deficit while several players made key contributions.
4 years ago
Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes (46) gets fouled by Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic in the secon...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ skid continues with loss to Nuggets in yet another winnable game

The Phoenix Suns have now lost seven games in a row, dropping another winnable game at home to the Denver Nuggets on Monday night.
4 years ago
Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) shoots over Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) during...
Kellan Olson

Suns give up 139 points to Rockets, drop sixth straight game

The Phoenix Suns lost on Saturday to a Houston Rockets team that had their star duo playing well, a defeat that now makes it six straight.
4 years ago
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Terrance Ferguson, right, blocks a shot by Phoenix Suns guard Devin Boo...
Kellan Olson

Suns unable to bounce back in OKC despite return of Devin Booker

The Phoenix Suns needed a win in Oklahoma City to snap out of a three-game losing streak, but it grew to four even with the return of Devin Booker.
4 years ago
Phoenix Suns Center Deandre Ayton (22) looks on during a NBA game between the Phoenix Suns and the ...
Kellan Olson

Suns GM James Jones satisfied with current trajectory of Deandre Ayton

Phoenix Suns general manager James Jones is used to talking about Deandre Ayton, and specifically what the center can improve on.
4 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Ricky Rubio (11) looks at the scoreboard as time expires during the second half ...
Kellan Olson

Suns drop another close one, lose third straight in last game without Ayton

The window for the Phoenix Suns to make at a run keeps getting tighter after losses like Monday's to the Portland Trail Blazers.
4 years ago
Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game against the Sacramento...
Kellan Olson

Suns notebook: Ayton nears return; backup PG rotating; Melo back

The Phoenix Suns will play their final game of the 25 that Deandre Ayton will miss due to suspension on Monday night against Portland.
4 years ago
Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns watches on against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at S...
Kellan Olson

Devin Booker feels ‘5 times better’ after missing 1st game of season

Devin Booker said he felt better on Sunday after missing his first game of the season the day before, a loss in Mexico City to the Spurs.
4 years ago
Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes, top, battles with Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr., bot...
Kellan Olson

Suns stay flat after quick start against Grizzlies, suffer bad loss at home

The Suns lost a game Wednesday night to the Memphis Grizzlies that Devin Booker described as the type of "must-win" games for Phoenix.
4 years ago
Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game against the Sacramento...
Kellan Olson

The 5: Big questions for Deandre Ayton’s return from suspension

The return of Deandre Ayton from suspension could be what the Phoenix Suns need to take a big leap forward and make a run at the playoffs.
4 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker pumps his first after a basket during the second half of an NBA bas...
Kellan Olson

Suns stabilize, get much-needed decisive win against Timberwolves

The Phoenix Suns were able to lock in during the third quarter of a win by getting back to playing defense the way they did at the start of the season.
4 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) dunks in front of New Orleans Pelicans forward Nicolo Melli dur...
Kellan Olson

Suns lose 20-point lead on road again, battle in tight game for OT win

The Phoenix Suns were sloppy on defense once again but fought in New Orleans for an overtime win after playing the night before in Orlando.
4 years ago