Empire of the Suns

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
Phoenix Suns forward Frank Kaminsky (8) goes up for a shot in front of Orlando Magic guard Markelle...
Kellan Olson

Suns underwhelm on defense again, allow 128 points to Magic in loss

The Phoenix Suns' defense continues to be a problem, as the Orlando Magic scored 128 on them in the team's seventh loss in their last nine.
4 years ago
Devonte' Graham #4 of the Charlotte Hornets watches as Ty Jerome #10 of the Phoenix Suns goes after...
Kellan Olson

Ty Jerome makes an early impact in Phoenix Suns, NBA debut

Ty Jerome made his NBA debut on Monday for the Phoenix Suns and showed what he's all about in 12 productive minutes.
4 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) shoots over Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges in the...
Kellan Olson

Suns survive in Charlotte, avoid terrible loss with late push from Oubre

The Phoenix Suns were saved by Kelly Oubre Jr. in Charlotte from what would have been one of the team's worst losses of the season.
4 years ago
Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic drives on Phoenix Suns forward Frank Kaminsky (8) during the f...
Kellan Olson

Suns unable to solve Luka Doncic, Dallas’ star drops 42 in Phoenix loss

The Suns were frustrated by the way they didn't play in a loss to the Mavericks, a game that Luka Doncic dominated and controlled.
4 years ago
Aron Baynes #46 of the Phoenix Suns points during the second half of the NBA game against the Phila...
Kellan Olson

Aron Baynes expects to come back for Suns against Mavericks

The Phoenix Suns will likely be receiving a big boost on Friday night against the Dallas Mavericks with the expected return of starting center Aron Baynes.
5 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Suns right in middle of competitive West for last few playoff spots

The Phoenix Suns are in a great spot to compete for a playoff spot as several teams in the West have gotten off to slow starts.
4 years ago
Head coach Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the second half of the NBA game against...
Kellan Olson

Suns practice on Thanksgiving, review film of loss to Washington

Head coach Monty Williams spent the past couple of days going back and forth in his head on whether or not the Phoenix Suns should practice on Thanksgiving.
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives on Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal in the second h...
Kellan Olson

Lights out shooting from Wizards too much for Suns to handle

A shooting barrage from the Washington Wizards put the Suns in a major hole that they couldn't escape in a loss on Wednesday night.
5 years ago
Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the final moments of the second half of the NBA g...
Kellan Olson

Competitive video games bringing Suns’ Devin Booker back to glory days

Devin Booker has been spending his off-time playing video games on a live stream with someone he was a fan of growing up with thousands watching.
5 years ago
Elie Okobo #2 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles the ball up court against the Sacramento Kings during th...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ Elie Okobo staying aggressive, being rewarded for confident play

Elie Okobo has been playing with far more confidence this season and he has been thriving in the past week for the Phoenix Suns.
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, left, is pressured by New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball (2) an...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ defense lets them down in winnable game, good effort vs. Pels

Despite being shorthanded, the Suns could have won on Thursday had they executed better defensively. They did not and have now dropped three in a row.
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns players, facing from left, Dario Saric, Tyler Johnson, Cheick Diallo and Mikal Bridges...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ potential bounce-back game coincides with lone national TV game

Facing the New Orleans Pelicans without Aron Baynes and potentially Ricky Rubio, the Phoenix Suns have a tall task in front of a national audience.
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, center, is fouled by Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield, right, du...
Kevin Zimmerman

Halfway through Deandre Ayton’s suspension, Suns’ talent well is tapped

Ricky Rubio's and Aron Baynes' value is showing. The Suns don't have the talent to survive if they can't help Devin Booker navigate the next month.
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) shoots as Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams defends du...
Kellan Olson

Suns badly miss scratched Rubio, get lost in sloppy game vs. Celtics

The Phoenix Suns had to scratch Ricky Rubio right before tip due to back spasms and they clearly missed him in a loss to the Boston Celtics.
5 years ago