‘Hotel living,’ long drives: NBA’s two-way contract provides challenges, opportunities for players
Between Prescott Valley, where the G League Northern Arizona Suns play, and Phoenix is 92 miles of highway. Danuel House and Alec Peters are quite familiar with a route that is their regular commute to play for the Suns. It’s just another day in the life of a two-way player.
Seeking allies: First openly gay NBA player calls on league stars to join the cause
Former NBA player Jason Collins called for more LGBT support by active players and front offices.
A single decision seven years ago altered career path of Suns’ Devin Booker
Devin Booker is one of the hottest young stars in the NBA. One decision during high school helped make it possible.
Section 113, Row 15, Seat 12: one seat, four nights, four Suns fans
PHOENIX -- Once upon a time, the Suns were the face of the Valley. They were the community's first major sports team, beginning play in the 1968-69 season.
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Friendship of Suns’ Booker, Ulis ‘greater than basketball’
PHOENIX — Since Kentucky’s 2014-15 Final Four season, NBA teams have drafted 12 players from the men’s basketball program, including Suns guards Devin Booker and Tyler Ulis.
Former Suns Gorilla Rojas finds a voice for self-improvement and motivation
PHOENIX — In the 1980s, during halftimes, timeouts and other breaks in Phoenix Suns games, all eyes were on Henry Rojas, though much of the crowd did not know it.
From clenching a fist to taking a knee, sports, social issues on perpetual collision course
PHOENIX — After a weekend of political protests in the sporting world, Phoenix Suns coach Earl Watson said the attention athletes place on social issues can accomplish only so much unless there is significant action behind it.
Suns pick Jackson addresses ‘two mistakes,’ promises versatility
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns took the next step toward building what they hope will grow into a championship contender Friday as general manager Ryan McDonough and coach Earl Watson introduced Josh Jackson, Davon Reed and Alec Peters as its 2017 NBA Draft class.
Stoudemire experience illustrates value of NBA draft workouts for Suns
PHOENIX — Fifteen years ago, the Phoenix Suns had the ninth overall pick in the NBA Draft. Buzz surrounded a high school athlete who had declared himself eligible.
Suns’ Watson embraces Hispanic upbringing, UCLA culture in head coach role
PHOENIX – In May 1997, Kansas native Earl Watson packed up his duffel bag and headed to Los Angeles with $400 his mother gave him. He moved into a garage in South Central he shared with future UCLA teammate Baron Davis.
