Empire of the Suns

Royce O'Neale of the Phoenix Suns...
Kevin Zimmerman

ESPN’s Marks: Royce O’Neale’s contract details show bargain for Suns

If we're to shrug at how Mat Ishbia cares to spend his money, Royce O'Neale's four-year, $42 million contract is a bargain.
3 months ago
Amen Thompson #29 of the 2024 USA Basketball Men's Select Team guards Devin Booker #15 of the 2024 ...
Kellan Olson

Devin Booker continues to look the part for Team USA vs. Canada

Devin Booker continued to prove why he will be a valuable asset in the Paris Olympics for Team USA in an exhibition win against Canada.
3 months ago
Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns during a 124-108 win over the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena ...
Kellan Olson

Kevin Durant clears up his reported frustration in Phoenix Suns offense

Kevin Durant provided some clarification on reports regarding his frustration with the Suns' offense and standing in the corner.
3 months ago
Kevin Durant and Anthony Edwards...
Kellan Olson

Anthony Edwards has ‘butterflies’ to be Kevin Durant’s Olympic teammate

Anthony Edwards has been Kevin Durant's favorite player for a long time, and after the two battled in the postseason, they are now teammates.
3 months ago
Devin Booker #15 of Team United States poses with his gold medal during the Men's Basketball medal ...
Kellan Olson

Devin Booker back for Olympic gold after thriving as ‘perfect FIBA guy’ in Tokyo

Devin Booker didn't struggle at all with a large role change for Team USA in the 2021 Olympics and he should thrive again this summer.
3 months ago
Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles the ball while being guarded by Tyrese Haliburton #0 o...
Kellan Olson

Tyrese Haliburton was open to Suns drafting him, had zero pre-draft communication

Tyrese Haliburton told Arizona Sports he was open to being selected by the Suns in 2020 despite reports he forced his way to the Kings.
3 months ago
Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns warms up before the start of game one of the Western Conference...
Kellan Olson

Devin Booker talks past Suns season, new coach and trade rumor

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker spoke with Arizona Sports at USA Basketball training camp about how he reflects on last season.
3 months ago
Kevin Durant #7 of Team United States celebrates following the United States' victory over France i...
Kellan Olson

Kevin Durant enters 4th Olympics with all-time Team USA legacy

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant has a stacked resume and at the top of it is the rightful claim as the best Team USA men's player ever.
3 months ago
Gold medallists Kevin Durant #5 of the United States and LeBron James #6 of the United States celeb...
Kellan Olson

Kevin Durant, LeBron James lead Team USA Olympic squad for perhaps last ride

Two storied careers could be going through their last Team USA journey and it's another link shared between Kevin Durant and LeBron James.
3 months ago
Phoenix Suns rookies Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro with GM James Jones...
Kellan Olson

Ryan Dunn, Oso Ighodaro will get maximized by Suns in NBA

Phoenix Suns draft picks Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro should see their skills maximized by the NBA style of play.
3 months ago
Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Devin Booker...
Kevin Zimmerman

Here’s how Suns fans can balance Phoenix’s massive expectations with reality

Consuming the Phoenix Suns in the 2024-25 season will provide clarity, even if last year's consumption made basketball watchers nauseous.
3 months ago
Osasere Ighodaro speaks to the media after being selected by the Portland Trail Blazers with the 40...
Kellan Olson

Phoenix Suns round out solid NBA Draft ahead of free agency

In a roundabout way, the 2024 NBA Draft was right out the playbook for general manager James Jones.
3 months ago
Houston PG Jamal Shead...
Empire of the Suns

Six NBA Draft targets the Suns could land in 2nd round after Nuggets trade

A trade with the Denver Nuggets gave the Phoenix Suns pick No. 56 in the 2024 NBA Draft. Jamal Shead and Bronny James are candidates.
3 months ago
Ryan Dunn #13 of the Virginia Cavaliers dunks in overtime during a game against the NC State Wolfpa...
Kellan Olson

Ryan Dunn is both safe bet, gamble for Phoenix Suns in NBA Draft

The Suns took both a sure thing and a high risk with their top pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, selecting Virginia wing Ryan Dunn 28th overall.
3 months ago
Jamal Shead #1 of the Houston Cougars attempts a three point basket against the Baylor Bears in the...
Kellan Olson

23 for 22: NBA Draft offers no clear choice at PG for Phoenix Suns

There is no greater talent pool to choose from for the Phoenix Suns with the 22nd pick in the NBA Draft than at point guard.
3 months ago
Terrence Shannon Jr. #0 of the Illinois Fighting Illini dunks the ball against the Iowa State Cyclo...
Kellan Olson

22 for 22: Is the best NBA Draft wing for Suns Terrence Shannon Jr. or Johnny Furphy?

The Phoenix Suns should us their No. 22 pick on a wing and there are two possibilities that look like the best fits.
3 months ago
General manager James Jones of the Phoenix Suns talks during a press conference introducing Kevin D...
Kevin Zimmerman

Which teams could help the Suns trade down in the NBA Draft?

Stockpiling isn't the right word. The Phoenix Suns have as few assets as possible at this point ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft.
3 months ago
Yves Missi #21 of the Baylor Bears dunks against Robert Jones #12 of the Iowa State Cyclones during...
Kellan Olson

22 for 22: Should Yves Missi or Kel’el Ware be Suns’ NBA Draft center target?

The Phoenix Suns need a new skill set in the center rotation and both Yves Missi and Kel'el Ware provide one in different ways.
3 months ago
Jared McCain #0 of the Duke Blue Devils controls the ball during the 1st half of the Sweet 16 round...
Kellan Olson

22 for 22: Best-case prospects to slip to Phoenix Suns in NBA Draft

As much as we can speak in guarantees, so sure about what prospects slot where in the NBA Draft, there is always a possibility guys fall.
3 months ago
Juan Nunez of Ratiopharm Ulm 
 challenges TJ Shorts II of Telekom Baskets Bonn during the easyCredi...
Kellan Olson

22 for 22: Juan Nunez is 2024 NBA Draft’s premium passer at PG

The wish list for the Phoenix Suns including a pure point guard would earn Spain's Juan Nunez some consideration in the NBA Draft.
3 months ago
Ajay Mitchell #13 of the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos drives the lane during the first half against the...
Kellan Olson

22 for 22: Should Suns target potential hidden gem like G Ajay Mitchell?

The Phoenix Suns should try to maximize value with this year's first-round pick and targeting a sleeper like Ajay Mitchell matches that.
3 months ago
Carlton Carrington #7 of the Pittsburgh Panthers shoots the ball against Armando Bacot #5 of the No...
Kellan Olson

22 for 22: Carlton Carrington would bring more 3s, scoring to Suns

The Suns need to improve their bench. There is particularly a lack of firepower among the group, which Carlton Carrington would add to.
3 months ago
Isaiah Collier #1 of the USC Trojans handles the ball against the Washington Huskies in the first h...
Kellan Olson

22 for 22: Isaiah Collier and a Suns’ argument for going best-player-available

If the Suns really do want to just grab not the best player available but the best prospect, the shortlist is topped by USC's Isaiah Collier.
3 months ago
Bronny James of the USC Trojans...
Kevin Zimmerman

Bronny James rumors further attach to the Suns a week from the NBA Draft

Bronny James will reportedly work out for the Suns again. But there's a lot more noise around him and Phoenix's NBA team.
3 months ago