Empire of the Suns

Phoenix Suns' Archie Goodwin in action during an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers...
Bryan Gibberman

Taking a closer look at Archie Goodwin’s developing game

Looking into Archie Goodwin's performance over the last month.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns' Archie Goodwin (20) passes over Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving (2) during the firs...
Kevin Zimmerman

Suns could hand opponents more points than any other team in nearly two decades

The Phoenix Suns could end the year by handing opponents the most points off turnovers in nearly two decades.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns' Alex Len reacts after a dunk during the first half of an NBA basketball game against ...
Kevin Zimmerman

Alex Len, Nerlens Noel remind us about the quirky yet fascinating 2013 NBA draft

Suns center Alex Len and Sixers big man Nerlens Noel were part of a still-curious 2013 NBA Draft class.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns players watch play from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game agai...
Kellan Olson

Four trades that could help the Phoenix Suns hit the reset button

The Phoenix Suns have to start cleaning out the pieces that don't fit to fix one of the worst teams in the NBA.
8 years ago
Kevin Zimmerman

Injury-plagued Suns hit road trip thinking big with Tyson Chandler, Alex Len

The Phoenix Suns' defense has found success with Tyson Chandler and Alex Len playing well, not to mention a simplified scheme.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns center Alex Len shoots over San Antonio Spurs center Boban Marjanovic (40) during the ...
Kevin Zimmerman

Alex Len dunks twice on man, myth and legend, Boban Marjanovic

Watch Alex Len provide a highlight with a dunk on San Antonio Spurs big man Boban Marjanovic.
8 years ago
Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh (1) drives on Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris during the second ...
Bryan Gibberman

Empire of the Suns Round Table: Defense not meeting expectations

The Suns' defense is not meeting expectations, looking at Archie Goodwin's role and Brandon Knight without Eric Bledsoe.
8 years ago
Indiana Pacers forward Solomon Hill (44) blocks the shot of Phoenix Suns guard Archie Goodwin (20) ...
Kevin Zimmerman

Injury-riddled Suns hold up against Pacers … for three quarters

Devin Booker and Archie Goodwin held up against a very good Indiana Pacers defense for most of the game, but the young Phoenix Suns got blown out anyway.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker celebrates a 3 point shot against the Charlotte Hornets during the secon...
Bryan Gibberman

Devin Booker gives hope in rough time for Suns

Devin Booker a bright spot in a rough start to the Suns' season.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns' P.J. Tucker (17) and Charlotte Hornets' Kemba Walker (15) battle for a loose ball dur...
Kevin Zimmerman

3 takeaways from the Suns’ end to their 9-game skid

After a bowling excursion, the Phoenix Suns became the ball and not the pins to end a losing skid against the Charlotte Hornets.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler, right, has words for official J.T. Orr, after Orr ejected him d...
Bryan Gibberman

A look at two potential Tyson Chandler trades that could work for Suns

With the Phoenix Suns' taking a nose dive, it makes sense to trade Tyson Chandler. Here are a couple deals that could work for them.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns players watch play from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game agai...
Kellan Olson

Suns can’t escape critical flaws in loss to the Spurs

The Suns' flaws shown in Monday night's loss to the Cavaliers were further exposed by the Spurs in the Suns' loss Wednesday.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns' P.J. Tucker, Markieff Morris and Eric Bledsoe, from left, sit on the bench late in th...
Empire of the Suns

Empire of the Suns roundtable: Moving on without Eric Bledsoe

Recent staff changes and a season-ending injury to their best player have drastically changed the landscape for the Phoenix Suns.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns' Tyson Chandler, Alex Len, and T.J. Warren, from left, on the bench during the second ...
Kellan Olson

Suns’ large investment at center worth monitoring over time

The Suns hopes do indeed ride or die with the play of Eric Bledsoe and Brandon Knight, but it would be foolish to not pay close attention to how the situation at the center position unfolds.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns' Brandon Knight, left, gains control of the basketball as he beats Suns' Eric Bledsoe,...
Bryan Gibberman

Suns’ two most talented players hold blame for struggles

Between last season and this season, the two haven't even played half of a season together. There's opportunity for growth and improvement.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe (2) drives around Utah Jazz guard Raul Neto (25) during the first q...
Kevin Zimmerman

Eric Bledsoe struggles in Suns’ last two losses

The Phoenix Suns' struggles can be blamed on many things, but it's Eric Bledsoe who must do all he can to turn things around.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris, right, looks to pass around San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Park...
Kevin Zimmerman

Markieff Morris returns to Suns rotation against Pelicans

Markieff Morris scored 13 points off the bench in a return to the Phoenix Suns' rotation Friday in a win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
8 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

Countdown in Houston? Why a Markieff Morris trade might be on hold

The Phoenix Suns' benching of Markieff Morris may or may not signal an intent to trade him, but the thinking of a potential trade partner remains unclear.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Jon Leuer (30) drives on Los Angeles Clippers guard Wesley Johnson during the ...
Kevin Zimmerman

Jon Leuer is the Suns’ pleasant surprise in a season of highs and lows

Phoenix Suns forward Jon Leuer has arguably been the team's third-most productive player behind guards Eric Bledsoe and Brandon Knight.
8 years ago
Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, left, defends against Phoenix Suns' Eric Bledsoe (2) during t...
Kevin Zimmerman

The ugliest truths, in stats, from the Warriors’ win over the Suns

Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry weren't happy and after their first loss against the Bucks, and they took it all out on the Phoenix Suns.
8 years ago
Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler looks for an explanation from an official on a foul called again...
Empire of the Suns

Empire of the Suns roundtable: Juggling Alex Len and Tyson Chandler

We gather to talk how Tyson Chandler's return affects Alex Len, the wing rotation and more.
8 years ago
New Orleans Pelicans' Ryan Anderson, right, drives past Los Angeles Clippers' Chris Paul during the...
Bryan Gibberman

Trading Markieff Morris for Ryan Anderson doesn’t make total sense

The Suns shouldn't rush to deal Markieff Morris to the Pelicans for Ryan Anderson.
8 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

P.J. Tucker wears another pair of Nike Air Yeezy 2s on eve of Kicks For Kids event

Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker will auction off shoes, including some Nike Air Yeezy 2s, at his Kicks for Kids event.
8 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

Luck or otherwise, the ball bounces Suns’ way against Magic

After painful losses, the Phoenix Suns have survived two more close games.
9 years ago