Empire of the Suns

Lonzo Ball of the Lakers, Mike Conley of the Grizzlies and Jrue Holiday of the Pelicans could all b...
Kevin Zimmerman

Anthony Davis saga gives Suns more avenues to finding a PG

Along with Mike Conley, the Phoenix Suns could potentially pursue Lakers PG Lonzo Ball or Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday after Anthony Davis requested a trade.
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker looks on from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball ...
Empire of the Suns

Should the Suns have urgency to add a PG before the trade deadline?

Do the Phoenix Suns need to add a point guard before the trade deadline? Empire of the Suns discusses why the answer might be yes.
5 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Devin Booker outshined by Damian Lillard, Suns fall to Blazers

Portland guard Damian LIllard is a superstar and Phoenix guard Devin Booker not being one yet showed in the Suns' loss to the Blazers.
5 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

Suns’ Dragan Bender finds his opportunity against T-Wolves, KAT

With Deandre Ayton and Richaun Holmes injured, Phoenix Suns big man Dragan Bender gets a chance to show his upside remains untapped.
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Elie Okobo (2) prepares to pass the ball to a teammate from the baseline during ...
Kellan Olson

Elie Okobo finding footing, balance of being a PG in rookie year for Suns

Phoenix Suns point guard Elie Okobo is going through some expected challenges while facing the rookie wall.
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson (20) controls the ball as Toronto Raptors guard Delon Wright (55)...
Kevin Zimmerman

Suns fed up with fouls: Josh Jackson ejection part of 7-point Raptors play

The Suns have felt it mounting all season long. The lack of fouls called in their favor reached a boiling point for Josh Jackson against the Raptors.
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) is defended by Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis (11...
Kellan Olson

Turnovers, fouls once again an issue for Suns in loss to Pacers

The Phoenix Suns made mistakes young teams occasionally make on Tuesday night and the Indiana Pacers made them pay for it.
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns head coach Igor Kokoskov signals instructions during the first half of an NBA basketba...
Kevin Zimmerman

Can the Suns keep up their defensive success with Devin Booker’s return?

Igor Kokoskov's challenge is helping the Suns' three games in a row played well on the defensive end to blend into Devin Booker's return.
5 years ago
Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic, left, of Slovenia, drives as teammate DeAndre Jordan, right, sets a ...
Kellan Olson

It’s not OK: Luka Doncic might be an All-Star and the Suns passed on him

The Phoenix Suns had a chance to take Luka Doncic with the first overall pick and passed on him. Six months later, it's looking like a franchise-shifting mistake.
5 years ago
Denver Nuggets guard Monte Morris (11) drives past Phoenix Suns guard De'Anthony Melton during the ...
Kellan Olson

Suns ride strong defense, bench scoring to win over Nuggets

When the Suns bring the right level of energy and execution, they can challenge any team on any night. Saturday night's game against the Nuggets was one of those nights.
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker (1) reacts to a foul call in the second half of an NBA basketball game a...
Kellan Olson

Devin Booker’s back added to long list of injuries for young Suns star

Phoenix Suns star shooting guard Devin Booker is questionable for Tuesday's game due to a back injury, another injury to add to a long list for the 22-year-old.
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) trips over Los Angeles Clippers guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexande...
Kellan Olson

Suns dig latest hole for themselves in first quarter, fall to Clippers

After giving up 44 points in the first quarter on Wednesday, the Suns allowed 38 points in the opening 12 minutes on Friday in a loss to the Clippers.
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Kellan Olson

Josh Jackson stuck in crowded wing group, background of Suns’ rebuild

Josh Jackson is no longer near the top of the Phoenix Suns' list of valued assets in a rebuild. Now what?
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives past Philadelphia 76ers guard T.J. McConnell in the firs...
Kellan Olson

Suns take big opening punch, can’t complete comeback in loss to 76ers

The Phoenix Suns had another strong comeback attempt on Wednesday night but it came after another awful defensive performance.
5 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Suns crumble at end of first half against Warriors, drop third straight

The Phoenix Suns have played their last three games against the best of the Western Conference and have three losses at home.
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Kellan Olson

Suns’ comeback prevented by defensive shortcomings vs. Nuggets

Even after a strong comeback attempt in the fourth quarter, the Suns couldn't fight back from the hole they put themselves in defensively against the Nuggets.
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) celebrates after defeating the Boston Celtics in a basketbal...
Kellan Olson

Kelly Oubre Jr. bringing more energy, enticing lineup options for Suns

With the addition of Kelly Oubre Jr., the Phoenix Suns might have found their best lineup and crunch-time five.
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Kellan Olson

Empire of the Suns NBA Draft Big Board 1.0: Zion Williamson is the prize

As Phoenix Suns fans look at the draft lottery standings for another season, Duke's Zion Williamson is the prize.
5 years ago
Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving (11) passes the ball as he drives against Phoenix Suns center Dea...
Kellan Olson

Complexity of Deandre Ayton’s outlook shown in Suns’ recent two-game spurt

Deandre Ayton's recent improvement speaks to his overall ceiling as a basketball player and where he needs to grow the most.
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (3) celebrates after defeating the Boston Celtics in a basketbal...
Kellan Olson

Suns beginning to form identity, Oubre impresses in 4th straight win

The Phoenix Suns may have found the special sauce in forming their identity and it showed in the team's fourth straight win of the season.
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns' De'Anthony Melton, center left, defends against New York Knicks' Kevin Knox (20) duri...
Kevin Zimmerman

Suns’ winning streak, trade for Oubre come amid defensive uptick

A three-game winning streak has come with Devin Booker's return, but don't overlook a Phoenix Suns defense that appears to have found a groove.
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker (1) drives past New York Knicks' Noah Vonleh during the first half of an...
Kellan Olson

Devin Booker drops 38, Suns offense catches fire for 3rd straight win

With a victory over the New York Knicks on Monday, the Phoenix Suns won three games in a row for the first time in nearly two years.
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) high-fives fans as he leaves the court following a 107-99 victo...
Kellan Olson

Booker magnificent in return, Suns beginning to gel in win over T-Wolves

The Phoenix Suns feel like they are clicking in a way the team hasn't all season and have won two games in a row for the first time in nearly a year.
5 years ago
Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks (24) in the second half during an NBA basketball game against...
Kevin Zimmerman

A timeline of the Brooks-broken Suns, Grizzlies and Wizards trade

Dillon or Marshon Brooks? The Phoenix Suns' deal to trade Trevor Ariza to the Washington Wizards died on a miscommunication with the Memphis Grizzlies.
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