Empire of the Suns

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker motions to a teammate after a basket during the first half of the t...
Kevin Zimmerman

Suns preach pick-up points; Booker excited for new practice facility

Against Trae Young's Hawks and after a loss to the Lakers, the Phoenix Suns will be hoping to improve upon the little things.
5 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Suns notebook: Oubre moving forward, wing rotation still mixing

Kelly Oubre Jr. has already moved forward from a rough game against the Lakers while the Phoenix Suns are still figuring out their wings.
5 years ago
Los Angeles Lakers' Anthony Davis (3) and LeBron James (23) celebrate as they walk back to the benc...
Kellan Olson

Suns prepare for Lakers’ No. 1 defense in energized rivalry matchup

Besides the obvious problems the star-studded Los Angeles Lakers present the Phoenix Suns, they also have the league's best defense.
5 years ago
(L to R) Head coach Monty Williams, Anthony Davis #23 and Tyreke Evans #1 of the New Orleans Pelica...
Kellan Olson

Lakers in Phoenix reunites Anthony Davis with former HC Monty Williams

Monty Williams will be serving as a head coach against Anthony Davis for the first time ever when the Los Angeles Lakers visit Tuesday.
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives past Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the fi...
Kellan Olson

Rubio, Booker lead Suns to thrashing of Nets in bounce-back win

The Phoenix Suns needed to respond after their worst game of the season against the Miami Heat and they did so emphatically.
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Kellan Olson

‘Really good environment’ at practice for Suns ahead of true test in Nets

Monty Williams said he couldn't wait to coach his Phoenix Suns following a loss to the Heat and he said the next day he liked the environment at practice.
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker (1) drives to the basket against Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo (13) during th...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ resiliency not enough to stop Heat as Butler, Dragic unload in loss

The Phoenix Suns continued to show they will put up a fight and hang around in games on Thursday night but the Miami Hear kept punching back.
5 years ago
Devin Booker (left) and Tyler Herro (right) (Photos by Lizzy Barrett and Dylan Buell, both of Getty...
Kellan Olson

Heat arrive in Phoenix with similar style of play, rising young star

The Phoenix Suns are playing a Miami Heat team that shares some style of play and Miami also has a rookie that should look familiar.
5 years ago
Furkan Korkmaz #30 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives the ball into Ricky Rubio #11 of the Phoenix Su...
Kellan Olson

Suns still focused on defensive improvement after strong start

Monty Williams still has plenty of areas he wants to see his team improve despite a great start to the season for his Phoenix Suns.
5 years ago
Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns is introduced before the NBA game against the Utah Jazz at Talk...
Kellan Olson

With just enough help, Devin Booker is ready to carry the Suns to the playoffs

Devin Booker has spent the last two seasons playing at an All-Star level, making him ready to carry a capable Phoenix Suns team to the postseason.
5 years ago
Ricky Rubio #11 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball ahead of Josh Richardson #0 of the Philadelphi...
Kevin Zimmerman

Some good ol’ numbers explaining why the Phoenix Suns are good

The numbers match the eye-test. The Phoenix Suns are doing a lot right on both ends of the floor through seven games of 2019-20.
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shouts at Philadelphia 76ers players after scoring and being fo...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ ascent to legitimacy hits latest peak with hard-fought win over 76ers

The Phoenix Suns are forcing everyone to believe they are for real after another impressive win, this time at home against the Philadelphia 76ers.
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams, right, talks with Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the se...
Kellan Olson

Suns face strong test in hosting 76ers, NBA’s last unbeaten team

For those who want to gauge their expectations on the Phoenix Suns, Monday night's matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers serves as a good opportunity.
5 years ago
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 28: (L-R) Cameron Johnson #23, Jevon Carter #4, Frank Kaminsky #8, Kelly...
Kellan Olson

Figuring out the unrecognizable Phoenix Suns through 5 games

The Phoenix Suns are playing a high level of basketball through five games, and weaving through a short sample size to figure out what's real is tricky.
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams reacts during the second half of an NBA basketball game agai...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ Monty Williams given clarification after clock malfunction

Monty Williams had a conversation with the league office to receive an explanation on what the specific rules were late in the team's loss Monday night.
5 years ago
The Phoenix Suns react during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Mond...
Kellan Olson

Suns hang around again, fail to execute in crunch time of loss to Jazz

The Phoenix Suns continue to prove they are for real defensively, but with that come the hurdles of earning the respect of referees to play physical.
5 years ago
Ricky Rubio #11 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the first half of the NBA game against ...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ Rubio set to return after 1-game absence; mosh pit brings the hype

Phoenix Suns point guard Ricky Rubio is back for Monday's game and the team has a very fun new tradition right before games start.
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, center, is fouled as he drives past LA Clippers forward Montrezl H...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ transformation into scrappy, smart team continues in win over LAC

The Phoenix Suns continue to look like a completely transformed team after a surprising and sensational win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and Denver Nuggets forward Torrey Craig (3) reach for the ball ...
Kellan Olson

Suns refuse to die, grind to OT loss in first game without suspended Ayton

For the second straight game of the season, the Phoenix Suns showed a lot of fight, this time without Deandre Ayton in an overtime loss to Denver.
5 years ago
Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns high fives fans as he walks off the court following the NBA g...
Kellan Olson

Suns face identity change with Deandre Ayton suspension

Deandre Ayton was suspended 25 games by the NBA on Thursday night for a failed drug test, a suspension that has short- and long-term negative effects.
5 years ago
Ricky Rubio #11 of the Phoenix Suns controls the ball during the second half of the NBA game agains...
Kellan Olson

Suns will get indication of where they stand on ‘daunting’ 3-game run

The Phoenix Suns looked great in their season opener and the team's next three games will give everyone a good indication of how legit the performance was.
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Kellan Olson

Suns’ collective team effort leads to encouraging win over Kings in opener

The Phoenix Suns did more than meet the optimism opening night brings, playing together with a terrific defensive effort in a win over the Kings.
5 years ago
Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield and Phoenix Suns guard Ricky Rubio (11) reach for the ball durin...
Kevin Zimmerman

Isn’t it nice? PG Ricky Rubio’s impact felt in Suns’ season-opening win

It was a new-look Phoenix Suns team on Wednesday evening with point guard Ricky Rubio running as the team's floor general.
5 years ago
Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns high fives Kelly Oubre Jr. #3 after scoring against the Milwauk...
Kellan Olson

With legitimate roster comes real expectations, pressure for Suns

The Phoenix Suns have positioned themselves in a spot where fan optimism is high that the team will finally start turning things around.
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