Connor Moreno
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Sports Digital Reporter, Phoenix

Connor Moreno expects to graduate in Fall 2024 with a master’s degree in sports journalism. Moreno received his bachelor’s degree in journalism and media studies at New Mexico State University, where he served as a sports reporter for The Round Up and Kokopelli.

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Suns lose to Kings, prepare for road trip without injured Kevin Durant

PHOENIX – If Sunday’s 127-118 overtime loss to the Sacramento Kings was any indication of how the Phoenix Suns will look without their MVP candidate, the team could be facing tough times.


Phoenix Suns, NBA amplify Hispanic culture in Dia de los Muertos celebration and Mexico City Game 2024

PHOENIX – Despite a small number of players of Hispanic heritage, the Phoenix Suns and other NBA teams have long had a strong following among Hispanic fans. Now the team and league are reaching out to those fans through theme nights that reflect Hispanic culture.

Catrina dancers before the Miami Heat-Washington Wizards game in Mexico City

Phoenix Suns reserves Royce O’Neal, Ryan Dunn breathe life into team to start NBA season

PHOENIX – Rookies to veterans. Guards to centers. The Phoenix Suns supporting cast, including forwards Royce O’Neal and rookie Ryan Dunn, is anchoring a top-heavy ship early in the NBA season.

Basketball players, Ryan Dunn, Oso Ighodaro, and Royce O'Neale from the Phoenix Suns and Jalen Duren from the Detroit Pistons during a game.

For Mike Budenholzer and Phoenix Suns, talk ‘really doesn’t matter’ ahead of 2024-25 NBA season

PHOENIX – When Mike Budenholzer visited Jusuf Nurkić in Croatia, he laid the foundation for this “talk is cheap” mentality. Ahead of the new NBA season, the Suns are adopting that mindset and letting the results speak for themselves.

Mike Budenholzer at a Phoenix Suns press conference

Book & D-Lo: one of NBA’s closest friendship hidden in plain sight

PALM DESERT, Calif. — Devin Booker and D’Angelo Russell’s symbiotic friendship has long been unknown to the public. The fruitfulness of their relationship was hidden in plain sight on Sunday.

D'Angelo Russell and Devin Booker in action during a game.

A game of firsts: Phoenix Suns usher in new era with dash of history vs. Los Angeles Lakers

PALM DESERT, Calif. – The Phoenix Suns enjoyed a night of firsts Sunday in a 118-114 win against the Los Angeles Lakers. Along with that, they took part in NBA history.

Devin Booker and D’Angelo Russell in action on the court with a crowd and referees in the background.

‘Let’s go for it’: Phoenix Suns seek greatness at all levels ahead of 2024-25 NBA season

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia is determined to win a championship and set a precedent for a collective winning culture, as he expressed Monday at media day.


Phoenix Mercury stars Brittney Griner, Kahleah Copper speak out on WNBA’s handling of discrimination

PHOENIX – Mercury stars Brittney Griner and Kahleah Copper made their voices heard on the spark in racial and sexual discrimination in the WNBA following a threatening email sent to Connecticut Sun wing DiJonai Carrington.


Is this it? Diana Taurasi’s potential last Phoenix Mercury home game an emotional affair

PHOENIX – Diana Taurasi’s potential farewell game with the Phoenix Mercury turned into an emotional tribute, as fans and teammates honored her 20-year WNBA legacy.

Although it may have been Diana Taurasi’s final home game she was still in high spirits following the Mercury’s final regular season home game. (Photo by Spencer Barnes/Cronkite News)

Three contracts, one dream: Celeste Taylor takes peripatetic journey to Phoenix Mercury roster

PHOENIX — Twenty-one days doesn’t seem like a long time, but it was all the time Celeste Taylor needed for the Phoenix Mercury to take a chance on her. After signing for the rest of the season, Taylor’s goal is to continue making an everlasting impact.

Celeste Taylor shoots the ball, facing an opponent in red uniform during a game, with spectators in the background.

Valley Suns hold first tryouts, marking new horizon for Phoenix basketball

TEMPE – A new chapter of Phoenix Suns basketball began Saturday with the G League’s Valley Suns holding open tryouts in Tempe. Coach John Little and general manager Brendan Sabean will prioritize development and teaching a brand of basketball modeled after the parent Phoenix Suns.