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Kevin Zimmerman

Dunks and STATs: Amar’e Stoudemire’s best highlights and some telling numbers

Big moments and telling statistics for Amar'e Stoudemire's career with the Phoenix Suns and beyond.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns' Amare Stoudemire, left, and Steve Nash (13) pose for photographs, Monday, Oct. 1, 200...
Kevin Zimmerman

Report: Amar’e Stoudemire wanted a victory lap before retirement

Amar'e Stoudemire reportedly wanted a victory lap with the Phoenix Suns. Instead, he retired with the New York Knicks.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns' Tyler Ulis (8) reacts after making a shot at the buzzer shot to defeat the Denver Nug...
Arizona Sports

Devin Booker, Tyler Ulis among Suns littering lists of summer standouts

The Phoenix Suns fell short of an NBA Summer League championship, but Devin Booker, Tyler Ulis and brought home a few informal awards.
8 years ago
From left to right, Phoenix Suns  second-round draft pick Tyler Ulis and first-round draft picks Dr...
Empire of the Suns

Roundtable: What we learned from the Suns’ Summer League

We’ve learned quite a bit about the Phoenix Suns in the Summer League, including the possibilities with Dragan Bender, Marquese Chriss and Tyler Ulis.
8 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Summer Suns’ Troy Williams will get paid, but is it going to come from Phoenix?

While all the attention on the Phoenix Suns' summer league roster was directed at draft picks of the team like Devin Booker and Tyler Ulis, the player with the most on the line is Troy Williams.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Jared Dudley (3) dribbles the ball against the Washington Wizards during the fir...
Bryan Gibberman

A look at how Jared Dudley can impact the Suns’ offense

Jared Dudley can give a positive boost to the Suns' offense.
8 years ago
Dragan Bender walks off the stage after being selected fourth overall by the Phoenix Suns during th...
Kevin Zimmerman

The ups and downs of Dragan Bender

Thoughts on Phoenix Suns rookie Dragan Bender through the first three NBA Summer League games.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns' Alec Brown looks on during an NBA summer league basketball game against the Golden St...
Kellan Olson

Alec Brown continues to battle adversity in his third stint with Summer Suns

2014 second-round pick Alec Brown is in his third straight season with the Phoenix Suns' summer league team in the hopes of making the roster.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns' second round draft pick Tyler Ulis, left, speaks as first-round draft pick Dragan Ben...
Kellan Olson

Size doesn’t matter: Tyler Ulis leads with efficiency and effort in Vegas

2016 second-round pick Tyler Ulis has led the Phoenix Suns during Las Vegas summer league with his efficiency and effort.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) reacts in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the...
Kevin Zimmerman

Best of the Summer Suns: Devin Booker woofs, Marquese Chriss spins

Devin Booker has been dominating the court and the smack-talking at the NBA Summer League. What other Phoenix Suns' play have we liked?
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns' first-round draft picks Dragan Bender, left, and Marquese Chriss are introduced to th...
Kellan Olson

Partnership between Dragan Bender, Marquese Chriss shows promise in Vegas

When the Suns acquired the draft rights to power forward Marquese Chriss, the most important question was if he would be able to play with Dragan Bender.
8 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Devin Booker shines in summer league as he prepares for USA basketball’s select team

Devin Booker was terrific in his first summer league appearance Sunday, and will look to take that momentum into USA Basketball's select team camp.
8 years ago
Washington Wizards forward Jared Dudley (1) passes the ball to guard Ramon Sessions (7) while guard...
Bryan Gibberman

Suns used self awareness in free agency

The Suns hope to not be out of the big name free agent mix for long.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns' first-round draft pick Dragan Bender, left, and Marquese Chriss, whom the Sacramento ...
Kevin Zimmerman

Five Suns questions the Las Vegas Summer League can answer

What are the biggest questions that the Summer League can help the Suns answer?
8 years ago
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook picks up a loose ball and heads down the court agains...
Bryan Gibberman

Should Suns look into trading for Russell Westbrook?

Would it make sense for the Suns to look into trading for Russell Westbrook?
8 years ago
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Empire of the Suns

Why the Jared Dudley signing is perfect for the Suns

Jared Dudley is expected to sign a three-year, $30 million deal with the Phoenix Suns. Empire of the Suns discuss how Dudley fits with the team and more.
8 years ago
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) walks on the court during the second half of Game...
Kellan Olson

The Phoenix Suns are getting mentioned as a possible trade fit for Russell Westbrook

Besides exploring every narrative possible, another main discussion point regarding the impact of Durant's decision was what the Thunder do with Westbrook.
8 years ago
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Kellan Olson

Previewing the 2016 Phoenix Suns’ summer league team

The 2016 Summer Suns have been announced, and like past years, it's another strong team.
8 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

ESPN lends 5 offseason trade suggestions for the Suns

An ESPN panel gives five trade suggestions for the Phoenix Suns this offseason.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns' first-round draft pick Dragan Bender, left, and Marquese Chriss, whom the Sacramento ...
Bryan Gibberman

Time for Suns to develop youth, not look for free agents

With a core of Devin Booker, Dragan Bender and Marquese Chriss, there's no reason for the Phoenix Suns to be chasing the top names in free agency.
8 years ago
David West, Marvin Williams and Solomon Hill are three different players who could be free agents o...
Empire of the Suns

NBA free agent targets for the Suns that won’t break the bank

Selecting two power forwards in the NBA Draft lent more evidence to the Phoenix Suns building a stable of young players. How do they attack free agency?
8 years ago
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Kellan Olson

The Phoenix Suns should not answer the Harrison Barnes question

Unless you think Kevin Durant is leaving the Thunder, the most fascinating name to watch in NBA free agency is the Golden State Warriors' Harrison Barnes.
8 years ago
From left to right, Phoenix Suns  second-round draft pick Tyler Ulis and first-round draft picks Dr...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ trade for Marquese Chriss highlights Ryan McDonough’s aggressive mentality

Phoenix Suns general manager Ryan McDonough has always been about aggressive moves, and he made another one Thursday night during the 2016 NBA Draft.
8 years ago
Dragan Bender walks off the stage after being selected fourth overall by the Phoenix Suns during th...
Empire of the Suns

Post-draft pod: Suns go for it by drafting Dragan Bender, Marquese Chriss

While so much is to be determined in how Dragan Bender, Marquese Chriss and Tyler Ulis develop, the Suns at least won this NBA Draft night.
8 years ago