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Empire of the Suns Mailbag, Part II: FA targets, getting over 35 wins

Sniffing 20 wins following a victory against the also-stumbling Grizzlies on Wednesday night, the Suns continue their development of their youngsters.
6 years ago
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Empire of the Suns

Empire of the Suns Mailbag, Part I: The Deandre Ayton extravaganza

Deandre Ayton could be the top pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, but how would the Arizona Wildcats center fit with the Phoenix Suns?
6 years ago
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Kellan Olson

NBA Draft Lottery positioning update: No recent wins for teams at bottom

In the first week following the All-Star break, the NBA's race at the bottom for positioning in the NBA Draft has lived up to the hype.
6 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

The 5: Questions for the Suns’ homestretch

Elfrid Payton and Jay Triano are auditioning, while Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker returns to a less-punishing role after the NBA All-Star break.
6 years ago
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Empire of the Suns NBA Draft Big Board 3.0, Part II: Doncic, Ayton on top

The top-7 of the 2018 NBA Draft class looks stronger than ever, boasting some prospects that could be a terrific partner for Devin Booker.
6 years ago
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Empire of the Suns NBA Draft Big Board 3.0, Part I: Carter, Knox move up

As we reach the midway point of conference play, the cement is starting to be poured in for certain players at certain positions of an NBA Draft big board.
6 years ago
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Empire of the Suns trade deadline preview: Troy Daniels

Troy Daniels being a great shooter on a good contract makes him the Suns' most tradeable veteran. So, does that mean the Suns should move him?
6 years ago
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Empire of the Suns

Empire of the Suns trade deadline preview: Jared Dudley

Phoenix Suns forward Jared Dudley could fill a niche role for another NBA team looking for a boost at the trade deadline.
6 years ago
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Empire of the Suns

Empire of the Suns trade deadline preview: Tyson Chandler

With the NBA trade deadline coming up, we take a look at the trade value of several Phoenix Suns veterans. Second up is center Tyson Chandler.
6 years ago
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Empire of the Suns

Empire of the Suns trade deadline preview: Greg Monroe

Empire of the Suns looks at the possibility of the Phoenix Suns trading Greg Monroe before the NBA's trade deadline.
6 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Suns need to heavily consider trading for Kemba Walker, just not yet

With reports surfacing that Charlotte Hornets All-Star point guard Kemba Walker could be available in a trade, should the Phoenix Suns get involved?
6 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

Troy Daniels has thrived in Suns’ quickly evolving offense

For an evolving Phoenix Suns offense that used Devin Booker's injury as a catalyst for change, Troy Daniels has found a groove.
6 years ago
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The 5: Empire of the Suns’ midseason roundtable

At the midseason point of the season, Empire of the Suns looks at how the season has gone and how it impacts the team's future going forward.
6 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

Appreciating the gravity created by Suns forward Dragan Bender

Dragan Bender has a long way to go, but on offense, his improved jumper has opened up the other facets of his game for the Phoenix Suns.
6 years ago
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Kellan Olson

The Leap: Devin Booker is a star and should be in the 2018 All-Star Game

If you're a Phoenix Suns fan and you've been tuning in to enough games, you've probably seen shooting guard Devin Booker make the leap this year.
6 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Sixers arrived in Phoenix with bright future Suns desperately seek

Finishing with one of the worst records in the NBA does not automatically equate to future success in the years to come.
6 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Empire of the Suns NBA Draft Big Board 2.0, Part III: Meet Mikal Bridges

Villanova's Mikal Bridges is the best player in college basketball and possesses some of the most desirable traits for an NBA wing.
6 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Empire of the Suns NBA Draft Big Board 2.0, Part II: Another option at C

The Phoenix Suns need a long-term center and Duke's Wendell Carter Jr. is certainly a potential option at center.
6 years ago
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Empire of the Suns NBA Draft Big Board 2.0, Part I: End of year risers

With conference play already getting underway for some college basketball teams, it's time to take a look at our NBA Draft big board.
6 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Alex Len simplified his game in take two of his contract year for Suns

How long is too long before giving up on the potential of a player selected with a valuable asset? That's the question the Suns had to ask themselves with Alex Len.
6 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

Raja Bell: Steve Nash put ‘a little sauce’ on Robert Horry playoff hip check

Former Suns guard Raja Bell said Steve Nash admitted to selling San Antonio Spurs forward Robert Horry's hip check in the 2007 NBA Playoffs.
6 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Josh Jackson’s offensive game still balancing out in rookie year for Suns

Phoenix Suns rookie Josh Jackson has shown the good and bad elements of his offensive game a fourth of the way into his debut season.
6 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Former Sun Eric Bledsoe giving Bucks new, exciting dimension

When the Suns traded Bledsoe to the Bucks, there was the sense of it being a "no-brainer" from Milwaukee's end and he's been showing why that's the case.
6 years ago
Phoenix Suns center Greg Monroe (14) shoots over Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez (42) during the f...
Kevin Zimmerman

Suns’ center rotation under spotlight with Monroe, Chandler and Len

With the Milwaukee Bucks on deck, the Phoenix Suns face a challenge in managing the center rotation that includes Greg Monroe, Tyson Chandler and Alex Len.
6 years ago