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Northern Arizona Suns’ Derrick Jones Jr. stretches out for poster dunk over poor soul

Derrick Jones Jr. of the Northern Arizona Suns D-League team threw down a poster of an alley-oop dunk on the Reno Bighorns.
8 years ago
Atlanta Hawks forward Thabo Sefolosha (25) passes around Phoenix Suns forward Jared Dudley during t...
Kevin Zimmerman

With a set rotation, the Suns make a little more sense

Earl Watson's rotation earned praise from the Phoenix Suns players in a home victory against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Jared Dudley (3) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. ...
Kellan Olson

Suns PF Jared Dudley’s ‘dad at the YMCA’ game has thrived since move to bench

When Phoenix Suns head coach Earl Watson made a huge splash on Nov. 8 and sent veteran power forward Jared Dudley to the bench, the story wasn't Dudley coming off the bench, it was who was replacing him.
8 years ago
Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter (15) shoots against Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler (4) in ...
Kevin Zimmerman

Suns miss Tyson Chandler’s ability to cover perimeter defensive woes

The Phoenix Suns have missed Tyson Chandler's ability to cover their perimeter defensive woes.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Alan Williams (15) in the second half of an NBA basketball game. (AP Photo/Dav...
Kellan Olson

Alan Williams provides spark for Suns with double-double off bench in win over Pacers

Alan Williams has been productive for most of his collegiate and professional career.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Dragan Bender shoots over Detroit Pistons forward Jon Leuer (30) during the th...
Kevin Zimmerman

Suns GM McDonough: Dragan Bender ‘ultimately’ will be a power forward, center

Phoenix Suns GM Ryan McDonough talked Dragan Bender's role as a big man, squashed Brandon Knight trade rumors and praised Tyson Chandler's commitment.
8 years ago
Portland Trail Blazers forward Maurice Harkless goes to the basket as Phoenix Suns forward Dragan B...
Kellan Olson

Dragan Bender flashes long-term potential during brief stint at center

When you're a rookie in the NBA and your not in a direct spot to get playing time like Dragan Bender, it can be a challenging season.
8 years ago
Los Angeles Lakers forward Thomas Robinson, left, and guard Nick Young, center, chase after Phoenix...
Kevin Zimmerman

Success of Devin Booker, T.J. Warren coincides with the exposing of Suns’ flaws

The success of Devin Booker and T.J. Warren has also coincided with the the Phoenix Suns' flaws being exposed early this season.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) goes to the basket between New Orleans Pelicans forward Terrenc...
Kellan Olson

Devin Booker’s late heroics and career-high 38 points lift Suns to OT win in New Orleans

Devin Booker scored a career-high 38 points and made some key plays down the stretch.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward T.J. Warren (12) tries to get off a shot as Golden State Warriors forward Dray...
Kellan Olson

Suns forward T.J. Warren’s breakout season has begun

Suns forward T.J. Warren flew under the radar leading into the 2016-17 season and now has already had multiple breakout performances.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns center Alex Len, left, of Ukraine, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers forward Wesley Johns...
Kevin Zimmerman

Masked identity haunts Suns’ Alex Len in crucial season

Suns center Alex Len wasn't one of the 2013 draft class members to reach an extension on his rookie contract on Halloween.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) is pressured by Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay (8) and Sacra...
Kevin Zimmerman

Suns’ Earl Watson after turnover-riddled opener: ‘I don’t know who that team was’

Phoenix Suns coach Earl Watson didn't recognize his turnover-prone team in a season-opening loss to the Sacramento Kings.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns coach Earl Watson yells to his team during the first half of an NBA preseason basketba...
Arizona Sports

Arizona Sports Roundtable: What is your final record prediction for the Suns?

The Arizona Sports crew makes its picks for the 2016-17 Phoenix Suns' final record.
8 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

The 5: The best seasons by 21-and-under Suns

Alvan Adams, Amare Stoudemire, Shawn Marion, Kevin Johnson and Devin Booker make a list of the best seasons by Phoenix Suns players 21 years old or younger.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns center Alex Len, center, hangs from the rim after a dunk, between Los Angeles Lakers f...
Arizona Sports

Arizona Sports Roundtable: Who or what will be the Suns’ biggest disappointment?

Who or what will be the Suns' biggest disappointment? Alex Len, Dragan Bender and others earn some attention from our Arizona Sports panel.
8 years ago
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Empire of the Suns

NBA season primer: We make our 2016-17 picks for MVP, champion and more

The Empire of the Suns crew makes their picks for NBA 2016-17 MVP, champion, Rookie of the Year and more.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler (4) positions against Dallas Mavericks' Chandler Parsons, right,...
Arizona Sports

Arizona Sports Roundtable: Who or what will be a big surprise for the Suns?

Will Tyson Chandler impress? Will Brandon Knight take to his new role? Who will surprise for the Phoenix Suns in 2016-17?
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker (17) drives as Los Angeles Lakers center Roy Hibbert, right, defen...
Kellan Olson

Suns forward P.J. Tucker scrimmages in practice, could play in opener

Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker is pushing to make a return from his back surgery Wednesday in the season-opener.
8 years ago
From left to right, Phoenix Suns  second-round draft pick Tyler Ulis and first-round draft picks Dr...
Arizona Sports

Arizona Sports Roundtable: Who will be the most impactful Suns rookie this season?

Which of the Phoenix Suns' Marquese Chriss, Dragan Bender or Tyler Ulis will have a big impact their rookie season?
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward T.J. Warren (12) drives on Atlanta Hawks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. in the second ...
Arizona Sports

Arizona Sports Roundtable: Who will be the Suns’ most improved player?

The Phoenix Suns expect improvements from Brandon Knight, T.J. Warren and of course Devin Booker in the 2016-17 season.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) is helped off the court in the second quarter during an NBA bas...
Arizona Sports

Arizona Sports Roundtable: What’s the worst-case scenario for the Suns?

Injuries, lack of development to Devin Booker and Marquese Chriss and other terrible, worst-case scenarios for the Phoenix Suns in the 2016-17 season.
8 years ago
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Suns’ Alan Williams featured on koozies to benefit Phoenix animal rescue

Suns center Alan Williams is featured on NBA Catwatch koozies for sale that will benefit the HALO Animal Rescue in Phoenix.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker (17) talks with coach Earl Watson during the second half of the te...
Arizona Sports

Arizona Sports Roundtable: What’s the Suns’ best-case scenario for 2016-17?

How can the Phoenix Suns makes the most out of the 2015-16 season? Health, growth and teamwork is a good start.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler walks off the court after being ejected for arguing with referee...
Kellan Olson

A comeback season is in order for Suns center Tyson Chandler

Of all the things that went wrong during a 23-win season for the Phoenix Suns, perhaps the biggest surprise was Tyson Chandler's poor play.
8 years ago