Empire of the Suns

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Kellan Olson

Warren’s scoring, energy from bench snap Suns’ 10-game losing streak

The Phoenix Suns' second unit has created an identity and winning formula for the team through nonstop effort and intensity.
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Richaun Holmes (21) passes over Los Angeles Clippers forward Tobias Harris (34...
Kellan Olson

Strong, balanced effort from Suns comes up short in OT against Clippers

The Phoenix Suns lost on Monday night, but it was a much-needed step in the right direction and their best effort of the season.
5 years ago
Los Angeles Clippers' Boban Marjanovic (51) grabs a rebound next to Phoenix Suns' Deandre Ayton (22...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ Deandre Ayton ready to adjust for round 2 with Clippers’ Marjanovic

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton has adjusted for his second matchup with certain NBA bigs and Monday brings the biggest one yet.
5 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Suns co-interim GM James Jones says team is focusing less on NBA Draft

The Suns have the worst record in the NBA but their co-interim general manager says the team is focusing less on the NBA Draft compared to previous years.
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns' Deandre Ayton, left, and Elie Okobo, right, of France, slap hands after the team intr...
Kellan Olson

Okobo’s growth, partnership with Ayton key for Suns without Booker

To have a shot at winning without Devin Booker, the Phoenix Suns will need guard Elie Okobo to play at his best and form a two-man game with Deandre Ayton.
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson (20) drives past Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier during the sec...
Kellan Olson

With no Booker or Warren, Suns’ strong effort not enough to beat Magic

The Phoenix Suns played hard on Friday night, but without their two best scorers, they didn't have enough offensive firepower to win.
5 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Markelle Fultz could help Suns, but could Suns help him?

Even without a jumper, Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz could help the Suns. The problem is if the Suns are the right franchise to rehabilitate him.
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns' Elie Okobo (2) drives to the basket as Los Angeles Clippers' Montrezl Harrell (5) def...
Kellan Olson

Elie Okobo gives Suns breath of fresh air in loss to Clippers

The Phoenix Suns lost by 16 on Wednesday night but the main takeaway was the strong play of rookie point guard Elie Okobo off the bench.
5 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives past Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin (23) during t...
Kellan Olson

Suns progressing with ‘Point Book’, pushing capabilities of current roster

The Phoenix Suns have been a legitimately good basketball team in their past six games, but their current roster can only go so far.
5 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Poor defensive outing dooms Suns in loss to Bulls

The Phoenix Suns lost to the Chicago Bulls in a way they haven't all season, executing well on one end of the floor but falling apart on the other.
6 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Free-flowing offense, Bradley Beal’s availability could be match in Phoenix

The Phoenix Suns need to act with urgency on the trade market when an All-Star becomes avialablie and there are reportedly two in Washington.
6 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Lineup change, ‘Point Book’ gives Suns offense boost in loss to 76ers

The Phoenix Suns made a big change to the starting lineup Monday, electing to not play a point guard alongside Devin Booker.
6 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Struggles for ‘step slow’ Booker continue, Suns fall to Thunder

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker continues to look not fully back from a left hamstring strain as his scoring numbers stayed down in a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
6 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Suns’ Deandre Ayton is learning, not losing; Ariza out for Saturday

Phoenix Suns rookie center Deandre Ayton was labeled as an "NBA-ready prospect" because of his production but the big man is still trying to acclimate his game to the league.
6 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

The floater game could be the key to unlocking Josh Jackson’s offense

Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson has his flaws, but an obvious way to help his shot selection and make up for his lack of scoring skills could be the floater game.
6 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Suns capitalize on Devin Booker-oriented game plan, beat Spurs

The San Antonio Spurs wanted to limit Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker as much as possible on Wednesday night and Booker's teammates made them pay for it.
6 years ago
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) shoots the ball over Oklahoma Thunder center Steven Adams (1...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ Igor Kokoskov wants patience with expectations for Deandre Ayton

Deandre Ayton's weaknesses have shown, and Suns head coach Igor Kokoskov wants to remind everyone that patience is required for the rookie's development.
6 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George (13) in t...
Kellan Olson

Poor start cancels out great response from Suns in loss to Thunder

The Phoenix Suns had another poor start on the road and that canceled out the great response they had in the second half of a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
6 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Suns’ Kokoskov provides more clarity on decision to foul, rotation choices

Phoenix Suns head coach Igor Kokoskov expanded on his decisions during a loss to the Celtics, including fouling up three and giving his starters deep minutes.
6 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Suns jump on sleepy Celtics, proceed to blow 15-point lead in OT loss

The Phoenix Suns took advantage of a lackadaisical Boston Celtics team in three quarters, but they couldn't hold off Boston when it counted in the fourth quarter and overtime.
6 years ago
Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier (12) moves past Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (23) during s...
Kevin Zimmerman

Intriguingly, Celtics’ Terry Rozier reportedly remains Suns’ target

Terry Rozier is reportedly irked by his role with the Boston Celtics, and the Phoenix Suns are one of seven teams actively monitoring the situation.
6 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Nets teach Deandre Ayton latest lesson in rough home loss for Suns

The Brooklyn Nets had a specific gameplan for Phoenix Suns rookie center Deandre Ayton and the No. 1overall pick learned a lot from it.
6 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives by Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen during the second ...
Kellan Olson

After making progress, Suns booed off home floor in loss to Nets

After the Phoenix Suns alleviated concerns regarding their effort in the past two games, they were flat against the Brooklyn Nets and booed off their home floor.
6 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives between Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) and Jar...
Kellan Olson

Devin Booker clutches up, Suns snap 7-game losing streak

The Phoenix Suns had 33 points scored on them off turnovers but still managed to beat the Memphis Grizzlies in two notable ways.
6 years ago