Will the Phoenix Suns’ run to the 2021 NBA Finals help propel Deandre Ayton into having a career year? Heading into the 2021 NBA playoffs, Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton was one of the league’s biggest wild cards. Fresh off a run to the NBA Finals, he now appears poised to cement himself as one
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Ben Simmons’ future as a 76er has dominated the NBA news cycle all offseason, but this week it finally reached a point of no return. There’s hardly anything new to say about The Ben Simmons Situation at this point. Uncertainty over the 25-year-old’s future with the 76ers has dominated the NBA news cycle since the
Chris Paul is expected to opt out of the final year of his contract but will most likely be staying with the Phoenix Suns. Normally, it’d be a bad idea for a 36-year-old NBA player with a history of injuries to turn down a $44.2 million player option. But Chris Paul is not your normal
According to sources, Jared Dudley is retiring as an NBA player. He last played for the Los Angeles Lakers from 2019 to 2021. On Twitter, Dudley thanks LeBron James and the Lakers organization for signing him. The 14-year veteran played for seven different NBA franchises in his professional playing career: Charlotte Bobcats (now Hornets), Phoenix
On Wednesday, after a romantic Lake Tahoe trip with 25-year-old model Kendall Jenner, his girlfriend, Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker attended a rooftop party for Jenner’s 818 Tequila brand inside Sunset Beach Hotel on Shelter Island. This place is located at the eastern end of Long Island’s South Fork in the Hamptons. The two
Free agent point guard Elfrid Payton has agreed to a one-year deal with the Phoenix Suns. During the 2017-18 NBA season, the then 23-year-old player was traded by the Orlando Magic to the Suns for a 2018 second-round pick (Jarred Vanderbilt was selected). The Louisiana native averaged 11.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 6.2 assists and one
The Phoenix Suns are keeping Chris Paul after the two sides agree to a four-year deal. One of the biggest free agents is off the board less than an hour into 2021 NBA free agency, and as expected, he isn’t going anywhere. As first reported by Yahoo! Sports’ Chris Haynes, the Phoenix Suns have agreed
It was always most likely Chris Paul would go back to the Phoenix Suns, but he did he still use an offer from elsewhere as leverage? With the virtual certainty he would decline his player option for next season, a return to the Phoenix Suns was always the most likely scenario for Chris Paul. He
Kyle Lowry. (Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports) The first day of 2021 NBA free agency included a flurry of activity as teams scrambled to set up their rosters for next season. Who won and lost the day? Even when games aren’t being played, there are winners and losers in the NBA — especially in NBA free
Landry Shamet of the Brooklyn Nets celebrates after scoring a basket against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) SEC unanimously votes to approve Texas, Oklahoma to join conference by John Buhler Watch: Kris Bryant admiring Wrigley Field one last time is
Behind a singular performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks stifled and overwhelmed the Suns to claim their first NBA title in 50 years. The Milwaukee Bucks’ postseason finished the way it started — with four consecutive victories over a team they would have had good reason to fear. Milwaukee showed both sides of itself
Suns guard Devin Booker with Scott Foster. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) Skip Bayless, Stephen A Smith and other pundits react to Bucks winning Finals by Mark Powell NBA Twitter, players, and media react to Bucks winning NBA Finals by Scott Rogust Phoenix Suns fans on Twitter were irate over the performance of referee Scott
NBA Twitter reacted to the Milwaukee Bucks defeating the Phoenix Suns in Game 6 to win their first NBA championship since 1971. The Milwaukee Bucks have not reached the NBA Finals since 1974, where they lost to the Boston Celtics in seven games. They appeared to be down and out after dropping the first two
Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images NBA Twitter, players, and media react to Bucks winning NBA Finals by Scott Rogust The Milwaukee Bucks are NBA Champs. Time to gear up. by Nathan Cunningham Milwaukee Bucks fans waited 50 years for their team to win a second NBA Championship. When the moment finally came, it could not
Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) The Milwaukee Bucks are NBA Champs. Time to gear up. by Nathan Cunningham While it may not have been his fault this time around, Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul reacted to yet another season falling short of his ultimate goal. Scott Foster or not,
After losing the 2021 NBA Finals, Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams went into the Milwaukee Bucks to congratulate them on their victory. Monty Williams is an absolute winner. It may not have shown that on the scoreboard Tuesday night, when his Phoenix Suns fell short in Game 6, 105-98, to lose the 2021 NBA
Some things are bigger than championships, like the impact Chris Paul made over his Hall of Fame career. After the Milwaukee Bucks rattled off four straight wins behind historic performances to overcome a 0-2 deficit, we knew the Chris Paul slander would come. “He’s the first to ever blow four 2-0 series leads.” … “He’ll
The Phoenix Suns fell short of their first NBA title, but what this team did for the fanbase and the city was immeasurable. On Tuesday night, the Phoenix Suns fell short of their first NBA championship. It was a hurt the fanbase had felt 52 times before. On the Finals stage, it was one they’d
Image retrieved from USAT SI – CBS Sports.com First reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Andrew Lopez, the New Orleans Pelicans are close to reaching a deal with Phoenix Suns’ assistant coach Willie Green. The terms in the deal are still unknown to the general public. Green played for twelve seasons in the NBA. The
Jul 20, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) celebrates after game six of the 2021 NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Monty Williams congratulates Bucks in champagne-soaked locker room (Video) by Gerald Bourguet NBA Twitter freaked out over Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 50-point
Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams choked up after losing the NBA Finals to the Milwaukee Bucks in six games. Williams is a true professional, and is one of the better stories in the modern NBA. In 2016, his wife passed away in a tragic car accident. After grieving in the spotlight, he received his opportunity
In the 2021 NBA Finals, the Phoenix Suns (55-36-2 ATS) have lost three consecutive games to the Milwaukee Bucks (45-49 ATS). Up till Game 4, the Suns had not lost back-to-back games in the postseason. Now, the total has gone over in five of the Suns’ previous seven games. The total has also gone over
Instead of shoehorning Giannis Antetokounmpo into something he isn’t, the Bucks have unlocked him as the most dominant complementary weapon in basketball. Even as the final seconds of Game 2 of the NBA Finals ticked away in their opponent’s favor, it was clear the Milwaukee Bucks had found something. Despite the Suns taking a 2-0
The Milwaukee Bucks will meet the Phoenix Suns in Game 5 of the NBA Finals at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday night. The road team has yet to prevail during the NBA Finals. Phoenix seized control of the series by winning the first two games but the Bucks have stolen the momentum back after
The Phoenix Suns are on the brink of losing the 2021 NBA Finals after dropping Game 5, but their recipe for success is still within reach, and it remains the same as ever. For the first time in the 2021 NBA Playoffs, the Phoenix Suns are on the brink of elimination. After losing their third
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – JULY 17: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks fouls Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half in Game Five of the NBA Finals at Footprint Center on July 17, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – JULY 17: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks against Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns during the second half in Game Five of the NBA Finals at Footprint Center on July 17, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or
The Milwaukee Bucks will meet the Phoenix Suns in Game 5 of the NBA Finals at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday night. The road team has yet to prevail during the NBA Finals. Phoenix seized control of the series by winning the first two games but the Bucks have stolen the momentum back after
Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley had a simple response to an angry suns fan who sent an email to Adam Silver over his Chris Paul shove. The story of Patrick Beverley’s shove of Chris Paul at the end of Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals isn’t done yet. Suns fans and the Clippers
The Milwaukee Bucks will meet the Phoenix Suns in Game 5 of the NBA Finals at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Saturday night. The road team has yet to win a game during the NBA Finals. Phoenix seized control of the series by winning the first two games but the Bucks have stolen the momentum
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s clutch block on Deandre Ayton in Game 4 will go down as one of the best plays in NBA Finals history. The Milwaukee Bucks have risen from the dead after facing a serious disadvantage of being down 0-2 in the NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns. Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo
Jul 14, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) is surrounded by teammates following a basket during the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns during game four of the 2021 NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports NBA Twitter rips Chris Paul after turnovers cost Suns in Game
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – JULY 14: Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns is pressured by Jrue Holiday #21 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half in Game Four of the NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum on July 14, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and
Jul 11, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Cameron Johnson (23) shoots against Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) during the first quarter during game three of the 2021 NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports Jeff Van Gundy couldn’t stop himself from saying ridiculous things during Game 3 (Video)
Jul 7, 2019; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Phoenix Suns Summer League head coach Willie Green talks with guard Retin Obasohan (30) during the second half of an NBA Summer League game against the New York Knicks at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports Stephen A. Smith finally apologized for xenophobic
The Phoenix Suns have bounced back from tough losses all year long. Now their ability to do so faces a unique challenge in the NBA Finals against a determined opponent. The Phoenix Suns knew Game 3 of the NBA Finals would be their toughest challenge yet. They knew, with the series shifting venues and the
Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams was not thrilled with the officiating in Game 3, as his team lost to the Milwaukee Bucks 120-100 on Sunday. The Phoenix Suns were riding high after taking the first two games of the NBA Finals. History was on their side, as teams with a 2-0 lead in the
Giannis Antetokounmpo destroyed the Suns with a dominant Game 3 performance on Sunday, and NBA Twitter ate it up. While the Milwaukee Bucks are down 0-2 in the NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns, star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo hasn’t let the pressure get to him. Back in Game 2, Antetokounmpo logged 42 points in 40
The Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks to go toe-to-toe; pump-to-pump in Game 1 of a potential seven-game NBA Finals series, beginning tonight at 9 pm EST. Just two points separated these teams over two regular-season games, leaving us all perched for an incredible fortnight of closely contested NBA action – not to mention a
A Phoenix Suns fan at Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks wore a Penny Hardaway and NBA Twitter was all about it. Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Suns and Bucks featured another juicy matchup between NBA stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Devin Booker and Chris Paul. So it’s doubtful
Jul 6, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts against Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder (99) in game one of the 2021 NBA Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports UFC 264: 3 things we learned from the press conference by Jake Foley Look: Suns fan
Suns star Devin Booker. (Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports) Franmil Reyes launches emphatic walk-off home run to end losing streak (Video) by Scott Rogust ESPN analyst Jeff Van Gundy caught heat after he used a terrible choice of words to describe Devin Booker during the NBA Finals. Jeff Van Gundy is in hot water for a
The Phoenix Suns have a “reps remove doubt” mantra, which is why it wasn’t surprising to see Mikal Bridges go off in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Much like the first year or two of his NBA career, the results on the offensive end just weren’t bearing out for the majority of Mikal Bridges‘
Chris Paul can opt out of the final year of his contract this summer, but don’t expect him to leave the Phoenix Suns for the New York Knicks. It makes sense that Chris Paul’s name continually comes up in relation to big-market NBA teams like the New York Knicks. The Knicks are used to paying
What did Colin Cowherd and Skip Bayless have to say about the Phoenix Suns win over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2 of the NBA Finals? It wouldn’t be the NBA Finals without extreme takes from some of sports’ biggest talking heads. So what did Colin Cowherd and Skip Bayless think about the Suns taking
The Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks to go toe-to-toe; pump-to-pump in Game 1 of a potential seven-game NBA Finals series, beginning tonight at 9 pm EST. Just two points separated these teams over two regular-season games, leaving us all perched for an incredible fortnight of closely contested NBA action – not to mention a
Chris Paul torched the Bucks’ defense in his Finals debut. How was he so effective in Game 1, and what can the Bucks to do slow him down moving forward? The primary benefit of having two offensive creators as skilled as Chris Paul and Devin Booker is that there’s always something a defense can’t take
Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images World record: What’s the fastest men’s 100m dash time ever? by Cody Williams Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t hold back and admitted that the Phoenix Suns fans got in his head with how loud they were. Game 1 of the NBA Finals was one to remember, with the Phoenix Suns taking down
The Phoenix Suns are down a forward in the NBA Finals against the Bucks with Dario Saric out indefinitely after suffering a knee injury. Suns forward Dario Saric went down injured after playing just two minutes in the first quarter of Game 1 against the Bucks. Unfortunately, those are likely to be his only minutes
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 30: Patrick Beverley #21 of the LA Clippers reacts against Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half in Game Six of the Western Conference Finals at Staples Center on June 30, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – JULY 06: Devin Booker #1 and Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns celebrate during the second half in Game One of the NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks at Phoenix Suns Arena on July 06, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and
The Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks to go toe-to-toe; pump-to-pump in Game 1 of a potential seven-game NBA Finals series, beginning tonight at 9 pm EST. Just two points separated these teams over two regular-season games, leaving us all perched for an incredible fortnight of closely contested NBA action – not to mention a
The Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks to go toe-to-toe; pump-to-pump in Game 1 of a potential seven-game NBA Finals series, beginning tonight at 9 pm EST. Just two points separated these teams over two regular-season games, leaving us all perched for an incredible fortnight of closely contested NBA action – not to mention a
Will Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo be available to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals as the Bucks face the Suns in Phoenix? The Milwaukee Bucks are going into Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Suns with uncertainty still hovering over Giannis Antetokounmpo. The star forward injured his knee in Game 4
Cardinals DE J.J. Watt. (Rob Schumacher/The Republic-USA TODAY NETWORK) Watch Marv Albert sign off for one last time (Video) by Scott Rogust Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt has been rocking gear for both the Suns and Bucks during the playoffs. He needs to pick a side for the NBA Finals. J.J. Watt has been a
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 30: Head coach Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns holds the Western Conference Championship trophy after the Suns defeated the LA Clippers in Game Six of the Western Conference Finals at Staples Center on June 30, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that,
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – JUNE 28: Patrick Beverley #21 of the LA Clippers talks with Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns after a foul during the second half in Game Five of the Western Conference Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 28, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees
The Suns dispatched the Clippers by responding to a smart batch of adjustments from Tyronn Lue, and will carry their momentum into the NBA Finals. This week on The Long Two, a look at how Monty Williams and the Phoenix Suns won the chess match in the Western Conference Finals, and some positive signs from
Suns guard Chris Paul. (Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports) John Travolta pumps up Lightning fans with cheesiest line of all-time by Alicia de Artola Battle lines on Twitter were drawn as DeMarcus Cousins threw an elbow or Chris Paul pulled off an epic flop, depending on your perspective. Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker guarded by Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Zack Greinke has hilarious reaction to terrible CB Bucknor strike call (Video) by Alicia de Artola Patrick Beverley tried to shake Devin Booker’s hand pregame, but he would not oblige the Clippers guard before Game 6
There was a time when it was unclear if DeMarcus Cousins would ever play basketball again. During the 2017-18 season, Cousins was on his way to vaulting the New Orleans Pelicans into one of the NBA’s elite teams alongside Anthony Davis when he suffered a season-ending Achilles injury. The injury cost him a potential max
Skip Bayless, Shannon Sharpe, Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman all reacted to the Los Angeles Clippers’ Game 5 win over the Phoenix Suns to keep their NBA title hopes alive. The goal for the Los Angeles Clippers was simple — win Game 5 to keep their NBA title hopes alive. After winning their first
Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports Watch: Patrick Beverley called for flagrant foul for cheap shot on Chris Paul by Patrick Schmidt Basketball fans watching Game 5 between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Clippers are in love with Devin Booker’s shoes. The Phoenix Suns are oh so close to clinching their first NBA
Fans at Game 4 between the Phoenix Suns and LA Clippers at Staples Center got into a brawl as bad behavior continues to mar the playoffs. The basketball during Saturday’s Game 4 between the Phoenix Suns and LA Clippers turned incredibly ugly. Unfortunately, the behavior of fans in the stands at Staples Center took an
Clippers vs. Suns. (Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports) Vasiliy Lomachenko brutalizes Masayoshi Nakatani for TKO in 9 (Video) by Jeremy Herriges The fourth quarter of Game 4 between the Suns and Clippers was unbelievably ugly, leaving NBA Twitter in awe of the mess at Staples Center. The NBA Playoffs are supposed to be the pinnacle of
Skip Bayless called the Clippers chokers after their first-half performance in Game 3 against the Suns. It turns out he reverse jinxed them. Skip Bayless was big mad about the Clippers in Game 3 against the Suns. Apparently, that was good for Los Angeles because they went on to prove him extraordinarily wrong. It was
Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports The Phoenix Suns must make these three key adjustments to beat the LA Clippers in Game 4. So far in the best-of-seven 2021 Western Conference Finals between the No. 2 Phoenix Suns and the No. 4 LA Clippers, the home team has won all three games. Phoenix took
Despite beating the dominant Brooklyn Nets in seven games, the Milwaukee Bucks face more uncertainty about their future than any other team in the playoffs. Last season, the Bucks accrued a 56-17 record that was good for best in the league. However, the team disappointed and saw a second-round exit at the hands of the
The four remaining teams in the NBA playoffs have all persevered through decades of struggle. What can we learn from their journeys? “Sports teaches valuable life lessons” ran through my head this week at my daughter’s soccer game. Her team is made up of 8- to 10-year-olds, one of whom was hit in the nose
NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 12: Robin Wilson of The Gin Blossoms joins The Smithereens Live in concert at Sony Hall on January 12, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Debra L Rothenberg/Getty Images) Watch: Mad Max Scherzer lost his mind and patience over umpires searching for ‘sticky stuff’ by Braulio Perez The Gin
Denver Nuggets, Phoenix Suns. (Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports) Tom Ricketts still worried about money and CBA despite Cubs success by Mark Powell The Denver Nuggets and their fans just keep taking L’s in their best-of-seven series vs. the Phoenix Suns. Down 0-3 in their best-of-seven series vs. the Phoenix Suns, this pair of
DENVER, CO – JUNE 13: Devin Booker #1, Chris Paul #3, and Torrey Craig #12 of the Phoenix Suns take a moment later in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets in Game Four of the Western Conference second-round playoff series at Ball Arena on June 13, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User
Two of the 2018 Draft’s brightest young stars have found playoff success in different ways, but each is helping push his team into NBA championship contention. Between Luka Doncic, Trae Young and Deandre Ayton, these playoffs have been heavily shaped by the top of the 2018 NBA Draft. Ayton and Young are the last two
Clemson has produced some very good NBA players – including Elden Campbell, Dale Davis and Horace Grant – but not too many of late. The most recent Clemson Tiger who was selected in the NBA Draft was Jason Blossomgame in 2017. Before that, K.J McDaniels in 2014, Trevor Booker in 2010 and Will Soloman in
Clemson has produced some very good NBA players – including Elden Campbell, Dale Davis and Horace Grant – but not too many of late. The most recent Clemson Tiger who was selected in the NBA Draft was Jason Blossomgame in 2017. Before that, K.J McDaniels in 2014, Trevor Booker in 2010 and Will Soloman in
Jun 22, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker reacts after colliding with Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley in the second half during game two of the Western Conference Finals for the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Warriors not interested in trading James
The All-NBA Teams were revealed on Tuesday night, and NBA Twitter has a bone to pick with the voters. The All-NBA Teams, on the surface, are never really all that bad. Sure, a few fanbases feel turned off by the league failing to recognize their homegrown star, but is it could surely be worse. It’s
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – JUNE 20: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns shoots against Terance Mann #14 and Marcus Morris Sr. #8 of the Los Angeles Clippers in the second quarter during game one of the Western Conference Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 20, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly
Suns guard Devin Booker vs. the Clippers. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) The Los Angeles Clippers lost Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Phoenix Suns because of some worrying deficiencies. The 2021 Western Conference Finals opened with a competitive battle between the Suns and the Clippers. Unfortunately for Paul George and Los
Without Chris Paul in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, Devin Booker and the young Phoenix Suns did what they’ve been doing all season long. Heading into the 2021 Western Conference Finals, it was fair to question which team would have the edge. The LA Clippers would be missing Kawhi Leonard for at least
Nikola Jokic was ejected from Game 4 after a frustration foul on Cam Payne. With their backs against the wall in Game 4 of their second-round series against the Phoenix Suns, the Denver Nuggets needed their MVP to have the game of his life to avoid the sweep. Unfortunately for the Nuggets and for Nikola
Chris Paul has been instrumental for the Phoenix Suns all season, but his return to form as the Point God has them looking dangerous in the playoffs. Nobody is playing better basketball than the Phoenix Suns right now. Nobody’s playoff bandwagon is fuller at the moment, and perhaps nobody’s gotten Chris Paul closer to that
Basketball Insiders continues the “Now What” series with a look at the Indiana Pacers. A disappointing 34-38 record earned them a spot in the Play-In Tournament, where they crushed the Charlotte Hornets but were then destroyed by the Washington Wizards. They limped across the finish line, and now face an uncertain offseason that could be
MIAMI, FLORIDA – JANUARY 27: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reacts during action against the Miami Heat during the second quarter at American Airlines Arena on January 27, 2021 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the
Deandre Ayton’s done well enough in his matchup against Nikola Jokic to shift the Phoenix Suns’ second-round series in their favor. Look at the numbers and you’ll see plenty of reasons the Phoenix Suns have a commanding 2-0 lead over the Denver Nuggets in their second-round playoff series. All five starters have scored in double
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns. (Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) David Ortiz undergoes surgery related to 2019 near-fatal shooting by John Buhler Devin Booker is the owner of LeBron James‘ last game-worn No. 23 Los Angeles Lakers jersey. In a weird chain of events, Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker
Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Cubs fans react to Nike officially revealing Wrigleyville jersey by Josh Hill Devin Booker arrived to Game 1 style in one of the flashiest cars you will ever see. Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker is a budding superstar, so you better believe he will have an automobile
Draymond Green, Golden State Warriors, Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns. (Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports) Yankees vs Red Sox MLB live stream reddit for June 4-6 weekend series by Mark Powell Draymond Green wants Phoenix Suns fans to help him pay back his Devin Booker tampering fine from over a year ago.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) 3 Los Angeles Lakers players who won’t be back next season by Scott Rogust The LeBron James slander is in full force after the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated in the first round by the Phoenix Suns. James’ body language was off all game,
Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers, Jae Crowder, Phoenix Suns. (Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports) Julio Jones rumors: Falcons might take even less than first-round pick by Brad Berreman Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis’ status for Game 5 vs. the Phoenix Suns is in jeopardy. After being adamant about playing in Game 4 on
Entering the season, there were high hopes for the Indiana Pacers following an impressive bubble showing and eruption from T.J. Warren. However, the team finished at a disappointing 34-38 mark, finishing at ninth in the Eastern Conference and getting eliminated in the play-in tournament. A myriad of factors played into Indiana’s rough season, but no
May 27, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates scoring a basket in the third quarter against the Phoenix Suns in game three in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports Richard Jefferson shares video trolling former teammate LeBron
Devin Booker was ejected late in Game 3 of the Phoenix Suns’ loss to the Los Angeles Lakers for a hard foul on Dennis Schroder that Anthony Davis called “dirty.” Game 3 was not a good night for Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns. After his Suns trailed for most of the night, put up
This week on The Long Two: Early returns on Devin Booker, Trae Young, and Ja Morant in the playoffs. Plus, how Luka Dončić is picking the Clippers apart. NBA players establish reputations over hundreds, if not thousands, of regular-season repetitions, but the playoffs are where those reputations are stress-tested. We may have a good idea
Lakers foward LeBron James. (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) Here’s the official poster for Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor 3 (Photo) by Zain Bando NBA fans did not buy it when LeBron James appeared to hurt his shoulder as the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Playoffs. When NBA fans
The Phoenix Suns may draw the short stick when it comes a potential first-round matchup. Even if this is the best season the Phoenix Suns have had in a decade, they are on the precipice of a potentially horrendous first-round matchup come playoff time. With the 2020-21 NBA regular season entering its final week, the Suns find themselves two
After a disappointing and confusing start to the season, the Boston Celtics have seemingly turned things around. Boston went 11-5 in April but is still a full game out of the coveted sixth seed in the Eastern Conference. The ultimate goal is to avoid the new Play-In Tournament. To do that, they will need to
The Sacramento Kings have never really had high expectations entering a season. The last time the Kings were in the playoffs, Rick Adelman guided them to 44 wins during the 2005-06 season. That team was led by Mike Bibby, Brad Miller, Peja Stojakovic and Metta World Peace. The face of the franchise now is De’Aaron
Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul ended New York Knicks’ nine-game winning streak with dagger shots on Monday night. The New York Knicks of old are no more, as they are an entertaining, tough team in the Eastern Conference. Entering Monday night, the Knicks were looking to increase their win streak to 10 straight games at
In this week’s NBA Power Rankings we’re looking at the Knicks, the Suns, the 76ers and the other teams who are smashing expectations this year. Our new look NBA Power Rankings are back, a non-traditional structure for a non-traditional era of professional basketball. The world is no longer just about wins and losses and teams
Apr 19, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer argues with officials following the game against the Phoenix Suns at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports What are the rules for the Professional Fighters League? by Thomas Albano The Phoenix Suns defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in overtime on Monday on
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made it clear how absurd it is to him that Devin Booker didn’t make the All-Star Game roster. On Tuesday, the reserves for the NBA All-Star Game were officially announced, and there’s no question there were some big-time snubs who were left off. For starters, how in the world
Mike Conley is finally ending his NBA All-Star drought, replacing an injured Devin Booker. Mike Conley long held the title of “best active player to never appear in an All-Star Game.” Now he’ll finally be able to shed that title. As first reported by The Athletic’s Tony Jones, the Utah Jazz guard — pending medical
First Week Finals separates the NBA’s contenders from the pretenders after the first week of every month of the season. Now that a full month of NBA action is in the books, teams are starting to find out how this season’s version of themselves will be able to compete within their respective conferences. While chemistry
The ESPN broadcast for Wednesday’s game between the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns sounded pretty bizarre. Playing NBA basketball during a pandemic is tough, but we didn’t realize it’d sound like a war-time radio broadcast from the 1940s! On Wednesday night, the Phoenix Suns traveled to Texas to play the Houston Rockets in a nationally