Suns think they’ve built an NBA title contender — now they have to prove it
1 year, 3 months ago

Suns think they’ve built an NBA title contender — now they have to prove it

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Suns vs Lakers in the quarterfinal of the NBA In-Season Tournament. “I think I’m one of the longest-tenured guys on the team now,” said Chimezie Metu, a forward who signed with the Suns in July. “I can tell you he’s not going to complain about having the ball in his hands more,” said Jones, adding that Phoenix has several capable ball-handlers, including Beal, veteran Eric Gordon and Jordan Goodwin. “I think all of us — Kev, me, Devin — we’ve all had some ball-handling responsibilities in our career,” said Beal, who did this often during his last two seasons with the Washington Wizards. “But a lot of irritant-type players in the NBA aren’t as skilled as Grayson Allen,” he said.

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Suns’ Beal stars as a reserve in win over 76ers and makes it clear he believes he is an NBA starter
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2 days, 15 hours ago

Suns’ Beal stars as a reserve in win over 76ers and makes it clear he believes he is an NBA starter

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Bradley Beal made the most of the unfamiliar role of substitute for the Phoenix Suns. After the game, the 31-year-old Beal said he accepted coach Mike Budenholzer’s lineup change, but made it clear he considers himself a starter in the NBA. I’m not going to sit here and be a distraction.” Beal last came off the bench during …

Suns Hope for Continuity with Rebuilding Trio
3 months, 1 week ago

Suns Hope for Continuity with Rebuilding Trio

Associated Press  

The Phoenix Suns are hoping for a better season with their star trio of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal back for Year 2. The team added new coach Mike Budenholzer and made some shrewd moves on the free agency market, including adding veteran point guards Tyus Jones and Monte Morris and veteran center Mason Plumlee.

Suns owner Mat Ishbia says franchise is doing ‘excellent.’ He’s quiet on coach Frank Vogel’s future
8 months, 1 week ago

Suns owner Mat Ishbia says franchise is doing ‘excellent.’ He’s quiet on coach Frank Vogel’s future

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Mat Ishbia knows the offseason chatter around the Phoenix Suns is it’s a team with a top-heavy roster, salary cap issues and precious little room to maneuver after a disappointing season. And that’s what we’re going to figure out — what we’ve got to tweak, modify and adjust to win a championship next year.” Ishbia and Suns general …

The Suns built a superteam with Durant, Booker and Beal. It produced zero playoff wins
8 months, 1 week ago

The Suns built a superteam with Durant, Booker and Beal. It produced zero playoff wins

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns thought they had built a formidable superteam during the offseason by adding three-time All-Star Bradley Beal to form a star-studded trio with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. Allen led the league in 3-point shooting percentage this season and averaged a career-high 13.8 points per game, but suffered a sprained ankle in Game 1 against the …

Phoenix Suns swept: What went wrong, what’s next for Frank Vogel, Big 3 and more
8 months, 1 week ago

Phoenix Suns swept: What went wrong, what’s next for Frank Vogel, Big 3 and more

New York Times  

Frank Vogel entered the home locker room at Footprint Center and lit into his team. We’re going to be a scrappy team that plays harder than our opponent every night.” In Frank Vogel’s first season, the Suns, with three high-priced stars, struggled to find consistency. Across the season, Young was in charge of the Suns’ game plans on the offensive …

Phoenix Suns and Grayson Allen finalize contract extension after career-best season
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Phoenix Suns and Grayson Allen finalize contract extension after career-best season

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns and guard Grayson Allen have finalized a multi-year deal that will keep him with the franchise following the best season of his NBA career. Allen, 28, averaged a career-high 13.5 points per game while leading the NBA with a 46.1% percentage from 3-point range. He was one of the team’s few consistent players, providing constant …

What the Suns’ new ‘Big 3’ can learn from previous NBA superteams
1 year, 6 months ago

What the Suns’ new ‘Big 3’ can learn from previous NBA superteams

New York Times  

PHOENIX — NBA superteams can form quickly, suddenly. KG was not only the leader, he was the silverback.” “Don’t get caught up in ‘selfish’ and ‘selfless,'” said Brian Scalabrine, then a reserve forward with the Celtics. That’s how much KG wanted his teammates to succeed.” Phoenix’s situation: The Suns lost Chris Paul in the Beal trade and will miss his …

Deandre Ayton’s future, as ever, is the hot topic in an uncertain Suns offseason
1 year, 7 months ago

Deandre Ayton’s future, as ever, is the hot topic in an uncertain Suns offseason

New York Times  

PHOENIX — Like the rest of his teammates, Deandre Ayton on Friday morning met with Suns general manager James Jones at the Verizon 5G Performance Center, not far from Camelback Mountain. “Obviously, there are some things that we have to address,’’ Williams said, “but to try and do that right after a game would be premature.” New ownership might complicate …

NBA: Suns have ‘all the pieces’ to win title, says Kevin Durant after blockbuster trade
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA: Suns have ‘all the pieces’ to win title, says Kevin Durant after blockbuster trade

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The 34-year-old superstar joined Phoenix last week in a stunning move that has reignited the Suns’ hopes of finally winning their first NBA championship. Los Angeles: Kevin Durant believes the Phoenix Suns have been transformed into NBA title contenders following his recent blockbuster trade from the Brooklyn Nets. “So we got guys that been there and that’s half the battle, …

What Kevin Durant’s trade to the Suns means: 10 thoughts
1 year, 11 months ago

What Kevin Durant’s trade to the Suns means: 10 thoughts

New York Times  

PHOENIX — There’s no denying it’s championship or bust for the Phoenix Suns. Late Wednesday night in Arizona, hours after introducing team governor Mat Ishbia and on the eve of the NBA trade deadline, the Phoenix Suns worked out a blockbuster deal to send Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Jae Crowder and four first-round draft selections to the Brooklyn Nets for …

NBA: Suspended Sarver says he’s decided to sell Suns, Mercury
2 years, 3 months ago

NBA: Suspended Sarver says he’s decided to sell Suns, Mercury

The Hindu  

Robert Sarver says he has started the process of selling the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury, a move that comes only eight days after he was suspended by the NBA over workplace misconduct including racist speech and hostile behavior toward employees. An independent report that was commissioned by the NBA last November and took about 10 months to complete found …

After his suspension for racist conduct, Phoenix Suns owner says he's selling the team
2 years, 3 months ago

After his suspension for racist conduct, Phoenix Suns owner says he's selling the team

NPR  

After his suspension for racist conduct, Phoenix Suns owner says he's selling the team toggle caption Ross D. Franklin/AP Robert Sarver, majority owner of the NBA's Phoenix Suns and the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury, announced plans Wednesday to find new buyers for the franchises. Sponsor Message "Whatever good I have done, or could still do, is outweighed by things I have …

Commentary: Donald Sterling saga helps show how to remove Suns owner Robert Sarver
2 years, 3 months ago

Commentary: Donald Sterling saga helps show how to remove Suns owner Robert Sarver

LA Times  

The NBA suspended Suns owner Robert Sarver, shown in 2019, for one season and fined him $10 million for unsavory behavior directed at women and people of color. Adam Silver said the NBA “addressed it” — the “it” being the behavior of Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver. The NBA’s nearly 12,000-word report stretches over 43 pages painting Sarver at best …

NBA: 'Goal is to win', Rudy Gobert says as he joins Timberwolves
2 years, 6 months ago

NBA: 'Goal is to win', Rudy Gobert says as he joins Timberwolves

Firstpost  

Rudy Gobert has spent all nine of his National Basketball Association seasons with Utah, where he helped the Jazz reach the playoffs for six straight years. Los Angeles: Three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert said Wednesday his mission with new team Minnesota is simple. The Timberwolves confirmed they had acquired Gobert “in exchange for guards Patrick Beverley, …

NBA Rundown Week 3: Phoenix Suns emerge as league's biggest surprise so far; LA Lakers are most hated franchise
5 years, 1 month ago

NBA Rundown Week 3: Phoenix Suns emerge as league's biggest surprise so far; LA Lakers are most hated franchise

Firstpost  

Bits and bobs from the week gone by in the NBA There were a multitude of reasons why the Phoenix Suns were probably on no one’s short list for pre-season Playoffs contenders. Then right at the start of this season, they lost last season’s No 1 Draft pick Deandre Ayton for 25 games due to a violation of the league’s …

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