Empire of the Suns

Memphis Grizzlies players, front from left, Zach Randolph, Courtney Lee, Marc Gasol, and Jeff Green...
Kevin Zimmerman

Suns’ clutch struggles come to a head against Grizzlies

Over the course of the entire season, the numbers don't lie. All of the Suns' last four losses by a total of 13 points have had similar breakdowns in the clutch.
9 years ago
Phoenix Suns' Alex Len, left, is fouled by Toronto Raptors' Bismack Biyombo during the second half ...
Kevin Zimmerman

Alex Len’s offense still has a ways to go to fit in the Suns’ offense

Phoenix Suns center Alex Len still has a way to grow into the team's offense.
9 years ago
Phoenix Suns' Jon Leuer, right, shoots over Toronto Raptors' Patrick Patterson during the second ha...
Kellan Olson

Jon Leuer and Mirza Teletovic give Jeff Hornacek flexibility with his big men

Jon Leuer and Mirza Teletovic are providing lethal shooting off the bench and give head coach Jeff Hornacek lineup flexibility down the road
9 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris (11) gets fouled by Portland Trail Blazers forward Maurice Har...
Bryan Gibberman

What is going on with Markieff Morris on offense?

Explaining why the issues with Markieff Morris aren't about effort or stagnating the offense.
9 years ago
Brooklyn Nets guard Bojan Bogdanovic defends Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe, left, in the second h...
Bryan Gibberman

Empire of the Suns Round Table: Road trip expectations

How do the Suns need to close out their road trip for it to be considered a success?
9 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

Suns defense improves, rotation changes as 4-game skid ends in Toronto

The Phoenix Suns committed to defensive improvement with a rotation change leading to 107-102 win against the Toronto Raptors to begin a six-game road trip.
9 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

T.J. Warren provides a silver lining in Suns’ loss to Warriors

Phoenix Suns forward T.J. Warren scored 28 points for a career high, but his team struggled defensively against the Golden State Warriors.
9 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

Stephen Curry is unfair, dupes Ronnie Price

Apologies in advance to Phoenix Suns point guard Ronnie Price, but our job here is to chronicle the sports happenings in the great state of Arizona.
9 years ago
New Orleans Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry gestures during the second half of his team's NBA basketbal...
Kevin Zimmerman

Like Warriors, former Suns coach Alvin Gentry not satisfied with title ring

The beginning of Alvin Gentry's new head coaching gig has gone a lot like the end of his last, when he parted ways with the Suns.
9 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Sonny Weems (10) drives around San Antonio Spurs forwards Jonathon Simmons and L...
Kellan Olson

An in-depth look at the early struggles of Sonny Weems

Whether or not we see Weems in a real role for the Suns is up to his coach, a sentence most Suns fans did not expect to read 15 games into the season.
9 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

Suns recently at a disadvantage in the paint

New Orleans doubled Phoenix up 44-22 in paint points a game after the Suns allowed 54 points in the paint to the Nuggets while scoring just 36 themselves.
9 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Ronnie Price (14) against the Portland Trail Blazers in the third quarter during...
Bryan Gibberman

Ronnie Price showing his value for Phoenix Suns

It’s not often in an NBA game you see a guard pickpocket another in the backcourt, let alone twice.
9 years ago
Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) drives past Phoenix Suns center Tyson Chandler, right, during...
Kevin Zimmerman

Suns and Bulls both frustrate and impress

Jeff Hornacek and Fred Hoiberg had their Phoenix Suns and Chicago Bulls going back and forth Wednesday night.
9 years ago
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) battles Phoenix Suns guard Eric Bledsoe for the ball duri...
Bryan Gibberman

Empire of the Suns Round Table: Will we miss Kobe Bryant?

A rivalry is nearing an end, the Suns shoot for a top 10 defense and Eric Bledsoe's place among the NBA's top point guards.
9 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

P.J. Tucker is actually playing in Nike Air Yeezy 2s

Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker wore one of the most impressive shoes in the game, the Nike Air Yeezy 2 "Pure Platinum" colorway.
9 years ago
Phoenix Suns' Brandon Knight signals three against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half of an...
Bryan Gibberman

Examining the shot selection of Brandon Knight

A deep dive into Brandon Knight's shot selection through the first seven games of the season.
9 years ago
Phoenix Suns' Alex Len (21), of Ukraine, dunks as Utah Jazz's Jeff Withey, left, and Trey Lyles (41...
Bryan Gibberman

Alex Len throws loop at practice

Over the course of a long NBA season players need to break up the monotony of the journey.
9 years ago
Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight (3) hits a three-point shot over Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J...
Kevin Zimmerman

Numbers suggest Suns have shooters and need them to shoot more

The Phoenix Suns' offense isn't performing very well but it's not necessarily about who is earning playing time.
9 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward Markieff Morris (11) shoots in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Mitch Mc...
Empire of the Suns

Empire of the Suns weekly roundtable: What are you worried about?

Hoops and fashion take centerstage on this week's edition of the Empire of the Suns roundtable.
9 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

With Nate Bjorkgren on board, Suns get early returns on D-League affiliation

Former Jam coach and current Phoenix Suns assistant Nate Bjorkgren represents the success coaches have found by developing their craft in the D-League.
9 years ago
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Kevin Zimmerman

Marcus Morris returns to Phoenix with more responsibility on the Pistons

The Detroit Pistons have put more responsibility on Marcus Morris than did the Phoenix Suns, and the results have been promising.
9 years ago
Phoenix Suns forward P.J. Tucker, right, goes up for a shot as Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre ...
Bryan Gibberman

Visualization helps P.J. Tucker’s game

One day after a recent practice, P.J. Tucker was hanging around working on his shot like many of the Phoenix Suns do on a regular basis.
9 years ago
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Empire of the Suns round table: First impressions hold

Have the Suns lived up to expectations through four games? And how about a few rotational issues?
9 years ago
Portland Trail Blazers forward Ed Davis (17) battles for a loose ball with Phoenix Suns forward Mir...
Bryan Gibberman

Suns getting the job done on the defensive glass

The Suns look like they're turning a long-time weakness into a strength.
9 years ago