Buying championships: How NBA’s second apron changes team building for owners, general managers
PHOENIX – Following an era of spending to win championships, the new second apron player payroll threshold is changing the way NBA teams construct their rosters.
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.
Tyus Jones poised to guide Phoenix Suns offense in NBA championship push
PHOENIX – Phoenix Suns guard Tyus Jones is the offensive facilitator the team hopes will help lead it to an NBA title. The Duke product signed a veteran’s minimum contract for a chance at glory.
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.
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.
March Madness sensation Jack Gohlke competes at Isaiah Thomas tournament, takes hoop dreams overseas
TACOMA – From March Madness standout to playing in former Suns guard Isaiah Thomas’ Zeke-End Basketball Tournament in a hot auxiliary gym, Jack Gohlke is showing that “as long as the hoop is 10-feet high,” he's driven to compete and achieve his basketball goals.
‘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.
Diana Taurasi ponders future, Sophie Cunningham signs extension as Phoenix Mercury brace for WNBA playoffs
PHOENIX – With the 2024 WNBA Playoffs about to start, the Phoenix Mercury have signed guard Sophie Cunningham for another year, but will the postseason also be a retirement party for the legendary Diana Taurasi?
From Kenya to Valley Suns hopeful, Emmanuel Taban uses teacher’s motivation to reach his dream
TEMPE – The Phoenix Suns G League affiliate, the Valley Suns, hosted open tryouts in Tempe, where prospect Emmanuel Taban shared the story of his journey.
Loving IT: Former Suns guard Isaiah Thomas embraces grind in quest for NBA comeback
TACOMA – For someone who has “reached the pinnacle of being at the best,” former Suns guard Isaiah Thomas reveals why he continues to fight for an NBA roster spot despite injury setbacks and the league's push for younger talent.
Kyree Walker, G League hopefuls take their shot at Valley Suns tryouts
TEMPE – Three former top basketball prospects – Kyree Walker, Holland Woods II, and Chase Jeter – seek to revive their pro careers and secure spots on the Valley Suns' inaugural G League roster.
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.
