Empire of the Suns

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams instructs his team during the first half of an NBA preseason...
Kellan Olson

‘Good nerves’ coming for Monty Williams as Suns’ opener gets closer

The weird rhythm of the Suns' nine-day break between the end of the preseason and the start of the regular season is just about over.
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Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson, center, goes to the basket past Sacramento Kings guard Bogdan...
Kellan Olson

Suns rookie Cam Johnson definitely notices NBA having more space

As a shooter, Suns rookie Cam Johnson knows all the angles on the court, so he definitely is already noticing how much more room there is in the NBA.
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Empire of the Suns

Empire of the Suns previews, predicts an overhauled NBA landscape

Empire of the Suns gets you ready for another season of Phoenix Suns basketball by zooming out and looking at the NBA as a whole.
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Empire of the Suns

Empire of the Suns’ big picture reset for new season, faces

Empire of the Suns looks at the big picture for the Phoenix Suns heading into a season full of new faces and additions. Again.
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Marquese Chriss #32 of the Golden State Warriors is fouled by Alex Caruso #4 of the Los Angeles Lak...
Kevin Zimmerman

On Draymond Green blaming the Suns for Marquese Chriss’ development

Marquese Chriss failures with the Suns are on the franchise and ownership, which have to prove things have changed. There. A Phoenix writer said it again.
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) and forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) battle for the rebound durin...
Kellan Olson

Suns using long break till season opener as an extra training camp

The Phoenix Suns have an unusually long break from the end of the preseason to the opener and head coach Monty Williams has a plan for it.
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) moves the ball upcourt as Denver Nuggets forward Torrey Craig (...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ balancing act on offense continues in preseason finale loss

The Phoenix Suns will need to figure out how to balance the offense between Ricky Rubio setting up Deandre Ayton and Devin Booker getting his shots.
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Assistant coach Monty Williams of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the Toronto Raptors in Ga...
Kellan Olson

Suns back home for preseason finale after mixed results on road

The Phoenix Suns were extremely sloppy in a loss on Thursday but also couldn't miss from deep in a win on Saturday. That's how preseason goes sometimes.
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Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams smiles as he answers a question about the re-signing of Kell...
Kellan Olson

Suns going ‘0.5’ on offense flows with front office’s moves in offseason

The Phoenix Suns want to play fast and reactionary on offense for the second straight year but the change in personnel is a key in executing the idea.
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Ty Jerome (10) drives on Minnesota Timberwolves guard Tyrone Wallace during the ...
Kellan Olson

Suns starters show cohesion in preseason debut against Timberwolves

The Phoenix Suns' starting five embraced Monty Williams' quick offense and showed real cohesion in the first game of the preseason.
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Kellan Olson

David Kramer’s 48-hour international travel whirlwind leads to Suns deal

Phoenix Suns wing David Kramer went from the end of his professional season in Germany to his NBA audition in Los Angeles 48 hours later.
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Kelly Oubre Jr. #3 and Mikal Bridges #25 of the Phoenix Suns look on against the Miami Heat during ...
Kellan Olson

Mikal Bridges, Kelly Oubre Jr. out for Suns’ preseason opener

The Phoenix Suns will be without their two best wings Mikal Bridges and Kelly Oubre Jr. in Tuesday's preseason opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves,
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Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the second half of the NBA game against the Milwa...
Kellan Olson

Devin Booker gives his first impressions of new Suns players

Getting to know a new Phoenix Suns roster in Flagstaff for the first time, Devin Booker provided his first impressions of his new teammates.
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Tyler Johnson #16 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the second half of the NBA game again...
Kellan Olson

Tyler Johnson enters 1st full season in Phoenix back in his natural spot

Phoenix Suns guard Tyler Johnson will give the team a reliable ball-handler off the bench, a wrinkle going under the radar with all the new names in town.
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Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the final moments of the NBA game against the M...
Kellan Olson

Deandre Ayton adding post moves, listening more than talking for Suns

Phoenix Suns second-year center Deandre Ayton has been working with the coaching staff to diversify his post game and is ready to listen to the veterans.
5 years ago
Jevon Carter #3 of the Memphis Grizzlies moves against Shaquille Harrison #3 of the Chicago Bulls a...
Kellan Olson

Carter in the mix at Suns’ backup PG spot with offseason improvement

Jevon Carter is one a few names to keep an eye on as to who will get some of the minutes backing up Ricky Rubio for the Phoenix Suns.
5 years ago
Kelly Oubre Jr. (left). (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack). Mikal Bridges (middle) and Cam Johnson (righ...
Kellan Olson

Oubre, Bridges out again; Cam Johnson runs with Suns 1st unit in Flagstaff

Phoenix Suns wings Mikal Bridges and Kelly Oubre Jr. were limited due to injury for the second straight day of training camp.
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Kellan Olson

Aron Baynes brings a physical, proven pedigree to Suns’ center position

Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes may be an afterthought behind Deandre Ayton but has proved himself as a reliable player down low.
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Kellan Olson

Rubio, Jerome standing out early as Suns training camp gets underway

Phoenix Suns point guard Ricky Rubio is a natural leader even if he doesn't look the part and he's proving it already in Flagstaff.
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Kellan Olson

Jones, Williams believe right people, mentality are in place to change Suns

Phoenix Suns general manager James Jones and head coach Monty Williams believe there is already change underway within the organization.
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Left: Ricky Rubio (AP Photo/Andy Wong). Right: Aron Baynes. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)...
Kellan Olson

Rubio, Baynes come to Suns fresh off success at FIBA World Cup

New Phoenix Suns Ricky Rubio and Aron Baynes spent the summer making big runs in the FIBA World Cup for their country.
5 years ago
Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game against the Milwaukee Bu...
Kevin Zimmerman

Devin Booker would play in Olympics, unsurprised by offseason spotlight

Devin Booker is probably happy his offseason in the social media spotlight is over. Now it's just about what the Phoenix Suns have done to help him.
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson, left, prepares to shoot as Portland Trail Blazers forward Mauric...
Kevin Zimmerman

Report: Former Suns F Josh Jackson to start season in G League

Josh Jackson will not even join the rebuilding Grizzlies in training camp, a sign Memphis also views the Phoenix Suns' 2017 first-round pick as a project.
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns general manager James Jones speaks to the media regarding the firing of Suns head coac...
Kevin Zimmerman

ESPN mock has Suns drafting 5th in 2020, taking wing Deni Avdija

Imagine the Phoenix Suns using a top-five pick on a versatile teenage wing who plays for Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv. Oh, wait, they already did that.
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