Empire of the Suns

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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Kellan Olson

Phoenix Suns reset: Another mass exodus hopefully brings a foundation

Another offseason for the Phoenix Suns has brought major changes both in the roster and coaching staff. A recap of the movement to get you up to speed.
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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

Suns’ Deandre Ayton says PF is his ‘born-and-raised position’

Deandre Ayton was open to the potential opportunity of playing power forward for the Phoenix Suns this season.
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#9 Ricky Rubio of Spain in action during the 2019 FIBA World Cup, first round match between Spain a...
Kellan Olson

Ricky Rubio’s playmaking flourishing for Spain, coming soon to Suns

Ricky Rubio is thriving for Spain at the 2019 FIBA World Cup and is giving Phoenix Suns fans a sneak peek at how he can help the team next season.
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Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier (12) drives past Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges during the fi...
Kevin Zimmerman

Michael Jordan pushed Terry Rozier to sign with Hornets over Suns

Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan made sure that his team out-bid the Phoenix Suns for point guard Terry Rozier.
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Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns looks on during the game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garde...
Kellan Olson

Suns building blocks: Devin Booker doing his part on defense

Devin Booker has made a leap every season he's played for the Phoenix Suns, and next season, it should be on the defensive end.
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Mikal Bridges #25 of the Phoenix Suns attempts a layup against Emmanuel Mudiay #1 of the New York K...
Kellan Olson

Suns building blocks: The potential breakout season for Mikal Bridges

Mikal Bridges was positively impacting games as a rookie for the Phoenix Suns all while showing signs of a breakout season coming soon.
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Kelly Oubre Jr. #3 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the NBA game against the Golden Sta...
Kellan Olson

Suns building blocks: Kelly Oubre Jr. knocking on the door of being great

With a few tweaks to his game, Kelly Oubre Jr. could be a force on both ends for the Phoenix Suns and one of the league's best two-way wings.
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Cameron Johnson #13 of the North Carolina Tar Heels works towards the basket in the first half agai...
Kellan Olson

Suns building blocks: Cam Johnson filling in the gaps on both ends

Phoenix Suns rookie wing Cam Johnson will provide instant value with his shooting but will need to provide more in order to earn minutes.
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Kellan Olson

Suns building blocks: Maintaining Ayton’s efficiency in expanded role

Deandre Ayton will have a bigger role for the Phoenix Suns next season and they will need the second-year center to remain efficient with that change.
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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

Looking ahead to potential moves for Suns: Trading Tyler Johnson

Tyler Johnson's expiring contract is the trade chip that could at least get the Suns in the door of some trade talks this upcoming season.
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Kellan Olson

Looking ahead to potential moves for Suns: Finalizing PG rotation

The Phoenix Suns went from having barely any point guards to too many of them. Who is going to make the final cut on the roster?
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Dario Saric #36 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dribbles the ball against the Indiana Pacers at Banke...
Kellan Olson

Looking ahead to potential moves for Suns: Extending PF Dario Saric

The Phoenix Suns could make more long-term moves before next offseason and one of the possibilities is extending the newly acquired Dario Saric.
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Kelly Oubre Jr. #3 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the second half of the NBA game agai...
Kellan Olson

Kelly Oubre Jr.’s wave of good vibes, Valley Boyz movement return to Suns

Kelly Oubre Jr.'s journey as the leader of the Valley Boyz and sparkplug for the Phoenix Suns continues after he signed a two-year deal with the team.
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Devin Booker #1 and Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns react against the Miami Heat during the s...
Kellan Olson

The 5: Questions for Suns’ new-look depth chart heading into next season

The Phoenix Suns' depth chart is filled out and there are several questions to attach to it as the team heads into next season.
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PHOENIX, AZ - OCTOBER 17:  Devin Booker #1 and Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns during the NBA...
Kellan Olson

Organizational overhaul finished for Suns, quest for ascension begins

The Phoenix Suns have all the pieces in place to begin their ascension from the bottom of the NBA. Now it's time to see if they can do it.
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Phoenix Suns new NBA basketball head coach Monty Williams, right, speaks as general manger James Jo...
Kellan Olson

Jones, Williams look ahead from Vegas with Suns’ roster nearly complete

Phoenix Suns general manager James Jones and head coach Monty Williams now look ahead to how their team will play with a revamped roster nearly assembled.
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