Empire of the Suns

Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe, left, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Jameer Nelson...
Kevin Zimmerman

ESPN’s Windhorst: Now is time for Suns to examine trading Eric Bledsoe

Eric Bledsoe just might be having his best season of his NBA career. ESPN's Brian Windhorst says the Suns just might want to think about trading him.
7 years ago
Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins, left, and Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight go for the b...
Kevin Zimmerman

ESPN: Kings GM told DeMarcus Cousins he won’t be traded

Sacramento Kings GM Vlade Divac told center DeMarcus Cousins he won't be traded, shushing rumors linking Cousins to the Phoenix Suns.
7 years ago
Phoenix Suns' Alex Len sits on the bench as his team trails the Utah Jazz during the first half of ...
Kellan Olson

Alex Len is lost in an inconsistent rotation during a vital year of his NBA career

Fourth-year center Alex Len is entering restricted free agency this summer, but his minutes are the lowest they've been since his rookie year.
7 years ago
Washington guard Markelle Fultz moves the ball up against Arizona State during the first half of an...
Kellan Olson

Washington PG Markelle Fultz is a draft prospect worth losing for

Markelle Fultz confirmed in a two-game trip to Arizona that he's the No. 1 option in the 2017 NBA Draft and has a chance to be a franchise point guard.
7 years ago
Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) shoots over Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe during the fir...
Kevin Zimmerman

Ugly loss to the Grizzlies should end the Suns’ playoff rhetoric

The Phoenix Suns are tumbling, the trade deadline and draft are the storylines. Now it's on the players to fight for their roles next year and beyond.
7 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Ronnie Price (14) against the Portland Trail Blazers in the third quarter during...
Kevin Zimmerman

Suns add veteran guard Ronnie Price on 10-day contract

The Phoenix Suns have added point guard Ronnie Price to a 10-day contract, pushing the roster to a full 15 players.
7 years ago
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Gorgui Dieng, left, and Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler, right, b...
Kevin Zimmerman

Suns trade notebook: GM says next stretch will dictate how Phoenix acts at deadline

Phoenix Suns general manager Ryan McDonough said the next 12 games will dictate how the team attacks the Feb. 23 NBA trade deadline.
7 years ago
Toronto Raptors' DeMar DeRozan, left, is fouled as he drives at Phoenix Suns' P.J. Tucker during se...
Kellan Olson

P.J. Tucker’s intangibles for Suns make him a wanted commodity on trade market

P.J. Tucker's intangibles and ability on the defensive end make the 31-year-old a wanted commodity on this year's trade market.
7 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward T.J. Warren (12) tries to get off a shot as Golden State Warriors forward Dray...
Troy Tauscher

Suns’ T.J. Warren starting to get his legs back under him

With two rookies drafted in the top 10 and a league-wide intrigue in Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns third-year forward T.J. Warren seems to fly a bit under the radar.
7 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) drives past Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry during first-half ...
Kevin Zimmerman

Eric Bledsoe’s career night against Raptors exemplifies growth in complementary role

Don't let it fool you: those 40 points by Suns point guard Eric Bledsoe against the Raptors aren't as impressive as the 13 assists he also recorded.
7 years ago
Phoenix Suns Dragan Bender, left, challenges San Antonio Spurs LaMarcus Aldridge for the ball in th...
Kellan Olson

Despite the weak numbers, Suns rookie Dragan Bender is playing like a top-5 pick

We all have our own expectations, and the burden of being a top-five selection in the draft is grueling for Dragan Bender when you look at his statistics.
7 years ago
Phoenix Suns general manager Ryan McDonough will have the ability to move up or down the 2016 NBA D...
Kevin Zimmerman

Suns trade notebook: Ryan McDonough not looking to acquire late draft picks

Phoenix Suns general manager Ryan McDonough said he is not interested in acquiring late draft picks for core players this season.
7 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight, center, drives to the basket between Portland Trail Blazers guar...
Kevin Zimmerman

There is little to no trade market for Suns G Brandon Knight

The Phoenix Suns could have a tough time dealing guard Brandon Knight before the trade deadline, according to Arizona Sports 98.7 FM's John Gambadoro.
7 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Marquese Chriss (0) tries to shoot past San Antonio Spurs defenders Pau Gasol,...
Kevin Zimmerman

It’s clear Suns rookie Marquese Chriss has the building blocks

If you look closely, rookie forward Marquese Chriss is showing signs of progress halfway through the Phoenix Suns' season.
7 years ago
Phoenix Suns' Tyson Chandler and P.J. Tucker sit during the fourth quarter of the team's NBA basket...
Empire of the Suns

Grading the Seven Days of Suns Trade-mas: How likely are the deals?

In the past week and a half, we've posted seven different trade ideas to center a discussion around the polarizing possibilities surrounding the Phoenix Suns' roster until the Feb. 23 trade deadline.
7 years ago
Sacramento Kings' DeMarcus Cousins reacts to an official's call in the fourth quarter of an NBA bas...
Kellan Olson

Seven Days of Suns Trade-mas: The all-in move for Boogie

There is no reason for the Suns to trade for DeMarcus Cousins or a way they could offer enough to outbid others, but here's the cost of landing a superstar.
7 years ago
Phoenix Suns Devin Booker holds the ball back, under pressure from Dallas Mavericks Wesley Matthews...
Kevin Zimmerman

Devin Booker’s 39-point outburst in Mexico is a blueprint for success

Guard Devin Booker scored 39 points as the Phoenix Suns fell to the Dallas Mavericks in a visit to Mexico City on Thursday.
7 years ago
Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) loses the ball as Phoenix Suns forward TJ Warren (12) d...
Kellan Olson

Seven Days of Suns Trade-mas: Acquiring the disgruntled, promising big man

Ever since the 76ers drafted Jahlil Okafor, numerous people have been asking how the Phoenic Suns could trade for Nerlens Noel.
7 years ago
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Threads Blog

Nike releases player exclusive shoes for Suns’ Devin Booker

Nike released a 2017 edition of its Zoom Rev kicks just days ago and followed that with a player's exclusive version for Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker.
7 years ago
Orlando Magic's Mario Hezonja (8) moves to get around New Orleans Pelicans' Lance Stephenson (5) du...
Empire of the Suns

Seven Days of Suns Trade-mas: Reshaping the guard rotation

Could the Phoenix Suns receive a former top-5 pick in exchange for trading Brandon Knight to the Orlando Magic? It's iffy.
7 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight (3) drives against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9), ...
Kellan Olson

Seven Days of Suns Trade-mas: The deal to get Brandon Knight to a rumored destination

The rumors of Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight being traded and the Sacramento Kings being interested in him have been swirling.
7 years ago
Phoenix Suns center Alex Len (21) is congratulated by center Tyson Chandler, left, after Len went t...
Kellan Olson

Seven Days of Suns Trade-mas: Trading Chandler, paving the way for Len

It's no surprise to see a new Phoenix Suns trade rumor popping up every week. The reasons for that reflects in this series.
7 years ago
Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler walks off the court after being ejected for arguing with referee...
Kellan Olson

Report: Portland Trail Blazers interested in Suns center Tyson Chandler

Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler reportedly has more interest on the trade market.
7 years ago
Phoenix Suns' P.J. Tucker gestures after being called for a foul during the second half of the team...
Kevin Zimmerman

Seven Days of Suns Trade-mas: Reuniting P.J. Tucker and Jeff Hornacek

Here's how the Phoenix Suns could theoretically move P.J. Tucker to the New York Knicks. Say Mindaugas Kuzminskas three times fast.
7 years ago