‘Keep building’: Suns respond after loss to NBA’s worst team, continue fighting toward top of standings
PHOENIX – The Phoenix Suns have had an inconsistent first five games after the NBA All-Star break. They know they will have to correct their woes quickly as they build toward the postseason.
March 11, 2020: The day that sports stood still
PHOENIX - One year ago, Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID, leading to a national shutdown. Athletes, coaches and media reflect on the 24 hours that changed everyday life in the United States.
Five takeaways from Suns team that produced NBA’s second best record
PHOENIX - The Phoenix Suns were pleased by finishing with the NBA’s second-best record through the first half of their season. But as their coach Monty Williams says, they can’t get too happy on the farm.
The key to the Suns’ defensive success: a ‘versatile’ Deandre Ayton
PHOENIX - Phoenix Suns All-Star guards Chris Paul and Devin Booker are expected to carry their team nightly, but it’s on third-year center Deandre Ayton to finish games.
Suns get look at second-half schedule, learn Devin Booker added to All-Star Game
PHOENIX – The Suns are set to play 17 games against teams which have a record of .500 or better in the second half of their schedule.
Snub hub: Suns’ Devin Booker left off All-Star roster again, while Chris Paul named reserve
PHOENIX – Even though Chris Paul was named to the NBA All-Star Game, the bigger news was that Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker was snubbed.
Suns’ woes with closing games reappear in ‘disgusting’ loss to Brooklyn Nets
PHOENIX - After a six-game winning streak in which they appeared to solve late-game mishaps, the Phoenix Suns encountered some familiar struggles in their 128-124 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night.
Mural featuring Phoenix Suns, Mercury highlight teams’ commitment to social justice
PHOENIX - Five Phoenix Suns and Mercury figures are featured in one of the Black History Matters murals. Twenty-eight can be found around the city.
‘Saving up for playoff money’: Suns fans excited to return to games, cheer on competitive team
PHOENIX - The Phoenix Suns allowed fans to attend their home games for the first time last week. They have yet to lose with fans in attendance.
Monty Williams’ ‘winning culture’ helps Suns overcome injuries, rotation changes
PHOENIX – Even though his team has rarely had its full rotation available, Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams has helped it stay poised with his principles and belief.
‘I’m learning from him every day’: Devin Booker values connection with Chris Paul
PHOENIX – Expected to be a key addition for his leadership, Chris Paul guided the Suns to back-to-back close wins over Dallas and values his relationship with Devin Booker.
Although little fanfare greeted Oubre’s return, former Suns player still missed
PHOENIX – Kelly Oubre Jr. returned to Phoenix for the first time since he was traded in the deal that brought Chris Paul to the Suns. And although the Suns have improved with Paul in the fold, they miss their former teammate and enjoyed seeing Oubre back at Phoenix Suns Arena.
