Why Houston's interest in Kevin Durant might make sense for all parties involved
Stephen Noh
The Rockets are pursuing a star to add to their young core, and Kevin Durant may be among their targets.
Jacob Camenker
Here's how LeBron James and his son, Bronny, could end up in Phoenix.
Here is more on the Suns' reported decision to hire Mike Budenholzer.
Gilbert McGregor
Here's what went wrong for the Suns this year and why it spelled the end of Frank Vogel's time on the sidelines in the Valley.
Nick Brinkerhoff
Kevin Durant and the Suns failed to win a single playoff game in 2024, as the Timberwolves swept Phoenix out of the first round.
Bryan Murphy
The Suns have been swept out of the 2024 NBA Playoffs by the Timberwolves. What went wrong in Phoenix?
Kyle Irving
Here is everything you need to know about Timberwolves vs. Suns in the 2024 NBA playoffs, including television and streaming options.
Todd Karpovich
Find out everything you need to know ahead of a potential elimination game between the Timberwolves and Suns.
Zain Bando
Find out everything you need to know to watch Game 3 of Timberwolves-Suns including the start time, TV channel, live stream options and more.
Phoenix is down a key contributor as it stares down a 2-0 deficit in its first-round series against Minnesota.
Edward Sutelan
Find out everything you need to know ahead of Game 2 between the Timberwolves and Suns.
Anthony Edwards put the game away for the Timberwolves in the third quarter, pouring in 18 points while letting Kevin Durant hear it.
Devin Booker suffered an ankle injury in the Suns' loss to the Rockets on March 2.
Kevin Durant and Charles Barkley added another chapter to their complicated history.
Kevin Durant was heckled by a pair of Mavericks fans before tip-off. After exchanging words, he spared the fans from ejection.
Tempers reportedly flared in the leadup to a Valentine's Day game between the Pistons and the Suns.
The Phoenix guard didn't last more than six minutes in Wednesday night's contest before he was shown the door.
If you thought the feud between Draymond Green and Jusuf Nurkic was over, you would be mistaken.
Kevin Durant took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to let Nets fans know he doesn't want a tribute video in his return to Brooklyn.
Here's how one of the league's latest — and greatest — individual rivalries has come to be.
Here's the latest news on Bradley Beal's injury and when the Suns guard is expected to return.
Scott Rafferty
Bradley Beal is finally back in the Suns' lineup. How does his return impact the team?
"What's going on with him, I don't know," Jusuf Nurkic said of Green. "Personally, I feel like that brother needs help."
The Suns have yet to have their Big Three play on the court at the same time this season.
LeBron James turned back the clock to keep the Lakers' In-Season Tournament hopes alive but it will be overshadowed by a controversial timeout late in the fourth quarter.
When will Bradley Beal return from his back injury? The Sporting News has you covered on the latest updates below.
"He's different, man," Durant said of Wembanyama. "He's long, athletic, mobile. He can shoot it. He's got skills. He's tough."
Jordan Greer
In Thursday night's 132-121 win over the Suns, Victor Wembanyama was the star of the show, pouring in 38 points, with no shortage of highlight-reel plays.
Benyam Kidane
How long will Devin Booker be out of the Suns' lineup? Here's what we know about his injury.
Victor Wembanyama learned an important lesson in his first matchup against Kevin Durant.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Lakers vs Suns.
Devin Booker took over down the stretch to lead the Suns past the Warriors on opening night, recording 32 points and eight assists.
Devin Booker's playmaking was on full display, going for 32 points and eight assists to lead the Suns past the Warriors on opening night.
However brief, the time that Kevin Durant and Yuta Watanabe spent as teammates in Brooklyn means that the two enter the 2023-24 season with pre-existing chemistry.
Yuta Watanabe has a strong case to start for the Suns, but is he Frank Vogel's best option?
Damian Lillard is going to Milwaukee as part of an unexpected three-team trade involving the Bucks, Suns and Trail Blazers, according to multiple reports. Let's evaluate the deal from all sides.
Nikola Jokic and the defending champion Nuggets will take on LeBron James and the Lakers, while Kevin Durant and the Suns will take on Stephen Curry and the Warriors.
How big of a deal is the Suns signing Bol Bol? Let's take a closer look.
The Suns were limited by the salary cap, but they still found a way to put some pieces around their star core of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and Deandre Ayton.
According to Bleacher Report's Chris Haynes, Irving is expected to meet with the Suns when free agency opens.
The Suns have almost completely overhauled their roster this offseason and they might not be done yet.
The Suns now have $162 million in salary going to Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and Deandre Ayton for next season.
The Suns reportedly believe Ayton's value to the team is "at an all-time high with the additions of Beal and Durant."
The Wizards are going in a new direction in trading Bradley Beal after completing the first season of his historic supermax contract.
As common as trades are in the NBA, it's easy to forget that the players involved are often just as shocked as everyone else.
How Bradley Beal will fit on the Suns, and what they can do to build out the rest of their roster.
Naturally, the blockbuster trade had NBA Twitter buzzing, with several players sharing their reactions to the news.
Phoenix has added another star to a roster that already includes Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton.
Sam Jarden
In news that shocked the NBA world, the 38-year-old Paul could reportedly be waived by Phoenix this offseason.
The Suns' transformative offseason hit another gear on Wednesday.
Is Vogel the right coach to help the Suns get over the hump? Here's why Phoenix is reportedly hiring him.
Following another dominant display from Nikola Jokic in Game 6, Suns star Kevin Durant had nothing but praise for the Nuggets center.
The Suns enter an offseason where they're at risk of losing a number of key role players.
Here's everything we know about Deandre Ayton's rib injury ahead of Game 6.
At the end of the first quarter of Game 5, Booker appeared to tweak his foot while attempting to finish at the basket in transition.
Given the Suns' title aspirations, Chris Paul's status for the remainder of the series — and postseason — looms large.
Paul, who recently turned 38, has something of an extensive injury history, especially in the playoffs
Joe Rivera
Jokic and Ishbia were involved in an altercation during Game 4 that resulted in Jokic being assessed a technical foul.
The two-time MVP received a technical foul for his role in the incident. However, he was not ejected from Game 4.
The Nuggets star center was assessed a technical for pushing the Suns owner, who had the ball after it went out of bounds.
After going down 2-0 to the Nuggets, the Suns have clawed their way back into their Western Conference Semifinal series, thanks largely to the play of Devin Booker.
The Suns delivered in a must-win situation by taking Game 3 from the Nuggets, but it wasn't without internal friction.
During the Suns' second-round series against the Nuggets, Paul suffered a groin injury that could sideline him for multiple games.
Only 7.4% of teams to trail 2-0 in a best-of-7 series have come back to win. Can the Suns claw their way back against the Nuggets?
While there is plenty of hand-wringing going on, there are a few reasons why Durant's minutes might not be a huge issue.
Deandre Ayton's defense against Nikola Jokic could be the swing factor in this clash of top-four seeds.
Of all the baskets Devin Booker scored in his Game 5 masterclass, there was one in particular that jumped out.
Here's what we know about Kawhi Leonard's injury and the latest news on when he could return.
The Sporting News previews the Western Conference Semifinals matchup between the Suns and Nuggets.
Everyone knows that Devin Booker can score the ball, but he's also been one of the best defenders in the first round of the playoffs. A look at Booker's impact on defense against the Clippers.
"When he retires, people are really gonna tell the truth about how they feel about his game," Durant said.
Devin Booker recorded his fifth 40-point playoff game, matching Charles Barkley's franchise record.
After dropping Game 1 at home, the Suns got back to business in Game 2, torching the Clippers from the midrange.
The Clippers' playoff schedule and health issues could ultimately swing their first-round series.
After Game 2, a clip made the rounds on social media of Paul and Leonard bumping into each other postgame.
Paul appeared to be in some discomfort in the fourth quarter, undergoing an X-ray on his right hand post-game.
Intense film study has given Chris Paul an encyclopedic knowledge of other teams' plays and the sign language that comes with them.
In 2018, Mikal Bridges was drafted by his hometown team and first-round opponent, the 76ers. He was traded from Philadelphia to Phoenix on draft night.
Westbrook came up with multiple key plays for the Clippers down the stretch, crashing the offensive glass, blocking shots and willing his team to victory.
Four years after Kevin Durant's Achilles injury ended his time in the 2019 Finals and rerouted his career, he and Kawhi Leonard will share a stage in the postseason.
Losing in the first round would be a disappointment for the Suns or Clippers. Which team has the edge?
The Suns star and TNT analyst have traded barbs throughout their careers with arguments largely centered around Durant's decision to join a loaded Warriors team in 2016.
While Durant and the Suns don't have much time to get on the same page before the playoffs begin, one play from his debut shows why they are a real threat to win it all.
The Suns could be welcoming Kevin Durant back into the lineup at the best possible time.
When the Suns face the Lakers on March 22, 2023, it will mark 1,548 days (and counting) since Durant and James faced off on an NBA floor.
You would think that, after capturing two MVP awards and four Larry O'Brien trophies, Curry would have left a 2014 playoff series way behind him. Well, it turns out that loss is still a source of motivation.
Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry set the tone early at Chase Center as the Warriors secured a 123-112 win over the Suns to extend their home win streak to eight games.
Like any good meme, the image comes with a backstory, adding to the gravity of this specific moment and the budding rivalry.
Kevin Durant came back just in time for Phoenix's final 20 games of the regular season — just enough for the Suns to become playoff-ready to compete for a championship.
Kevin Durant's blockbuster move to Phoenix shook up the NBA and he made a splash in his Suns debut, showing exactly why they are billed as one of the favorites to win the NBA championship.
Kevin Durant has played with a number of future Hall of Famers in his NBA career. Devin Booker could be the next to join that list.
Kevin Durant suffered a knee injury in a game against the Heat on Jan. 8 and did not return to the contest.
When will Durant take the floor for the Suns? Here's what we know about his potential debut.
Kevin Durant spoke out on Kyrie Irving's trade to Dallas in his first press conference as a member of the Suns.
Here's what we know about Luka Doncic's injury and his status with the Mavericks moving forward.
Here's what fans oftentimes don't quite process — while trade deadline day is one of the best days of the year for them, it's one of the worst for the people actually involved.
In reaction to some of the landscape-altering deals that transpired, The Sporting News' NBA staff got out their red pens to grade the deals for each team that was involved.
Kevin Durant has reportedly been traded to the Suns in a blockbuster deadline deal.
The Suns are pushing their chips into the middle of the table, pulling off a blockbuster deal to acquire 13-time All-Star Kevin Durant.
The Nets are sending Kevin Durant to the Suns in exchange for multiple players and draft picks, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
After his Mavericks debut, Kyrie Irving was asked about the reported blockbuster deal that sent Kevin Durant to the Suns.
Here's everything we know about Devin Booker's injury and the latest news on when he may return.
Here's everything we know about Johnson's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
Here's everything we know about Chris Paul's injury and the latest news on when he may return.
With five games of action spanning the entirety of the day, we have you covered with tip-off times and how to watch each NBA game on Christmas Day.
For the 15th straight year, basketball fans get to unwrap the gift of five NBA games on Christmas Day, a tradition that will never get old.
Deandre Ayton and head coach Monty Williams were seen getting into it on the sidelines during Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
The Lakers will be without Anthony Davis indefinitely due to a foot injury.
Suns superstar Devin Booker is dealing with a left hamstring injury. Here is the latest on his potential return.
Devin Booker is making his late mentor Kobe Bryant proud, playing the best basketball of his career as he enters the MVP conversation.
Luka Doncic poured in 33 points in 30 minutes to power the Mavs to a 130-111 win over the Suns — their fourth in a row.
Kevin Durant dropped 39 points on Wednesday night, but it was the performances of Devin Booker and Jayson Tatum that had everyone talking — including KD.
The incident occurred with 3:55 remaining in the fourth quarter after Devin Booker committed a hard foul on Lakers guard Austin Reaves.
The Klay Thompson vs. Devin Booker battle overshadowed the final result of an early-season contest between the Warriors and Suns.
Suns center Deandre Ayton suffered an ankle injury in Friday's game against the Pelicans. How long will the No. 1 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft be sidelined?
Early in the third quarter, Thompson received two technicals in quick succession, resulting in the first ejection of his career.
Damion Lee played an unlikely hero role as the Suns completed a 22-point comeback over the Mavericks.
With what's transpired this offseason, there's no better time to look at the Pacific Division and where its teams stand ahead of the NBA season.
Las Vegas' NBA history suggests that there's a seamless connection between the city and basketball being played at the highest level.
Deandre Ayton is giving off some strong Eric Bledsoe vibes going into the 2022-23 season.
Suns stars Chris Paul and Devin Booker addressed the Robert Sarver situation publically for the first time at Media Day.
As reflected in the report, Mr. Sarver informed the investigators of his personal and professional efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion, including hiring practices at the Suns/Mercury organization and contributions to social and racial justice causes.
Official Release
Ayton signed a four-year, $133 million maximum offer sheet with the Pacers last week, but the Suns quickly matched it.
Deandre Ayton is back with the Suns after they matched the Pacers' offer sheet. How does that impact the Suns and the rest of the league's pursuit of Kevin Durant?
Deandre Ayton's situation is resolved. He will remain with the Suns after they chose to match the Pacers offer sheet.
Nick Metallinos
The Suns have elected to match the Pacers' max offer sheet for former No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton.
With the Pacers extending a max offer sheet to Deandre Ayton, a potential Kevin Durant-to-Phoenix gets a little more complicated.
The 23-year-old restricted free agent, who has averaged 16.3 points and 10.5 rebounds per game across four seasons in Phoenix, could soon be on his way to a new team.
Here's everything we know about Ayton's situation, including the possible landing spots for the 23-year-old big man.
Damion Lee was exuberant at Oracle Park, but that feeling might have dissipated by the fourth inning.
Kevin Skiver
With free agency happening so fast, here's a breakdown of the best players that are still unsigned.
Ananth Pandian
Booker's deal is the seventh-richest contract in NBA history, and he ranks fourth among guards.
Kevin Durant might be entering his mid-30s and is only a few years removed from tearing his Achilles, but he's still in the conversation for best player in the league. Him being traded could shake up the entire NBA.
Is your favorite team in need of a big man? Take a look at the best players available at the center position in free agency.
The No. 1 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, Deandre Ayton has played a key role in Phoenix's success over the last two seasons, but he could be on the move this summer.
The Sporting News will keep you up to date on Deandre Ayton-related news and rumors as more reports emerge about his situation. Here's what we know so far.
Which players earned spots on the 2022 All-Defensive Teams?
On a night where the Suns trailed by as many as 46 points, Deandre Ayton was limited to just 17 minutes of action, the lowest of any Suns starter.
After their second-round exit at the hands of the Mavericks, Suns guard Chris Paul says he'll be back for an 18th NBA season.
Luka Doncic and the Dallas mavericks had the Twitter timeline buzzing as they put on a show in Game 7against the Phoenix Suns.
The Dallas Mavericks overwhelmed the Phoenix Suns in Game 7, cruising to a 123-90 victory on the road.
With all that Chris Paul has accomplished and continues to accomplish, an NBA title still eludes him. After this latest loss, where does he stand among the all-time greats at his position?
An important offseason awaits the Suns following their Game 7 loss to the Mavericks in the second round of the playoffs.
The home team has won every game in this series. The Suns were one of the championship favorites when the playoffs started but the Mavericks have proved themselves a worthy opponent. This game is shaping up to be a classic. Here are three of the biggest reasons why.
Suns head coach Monty Williams has been named the 2021-22 NBA Coach of the Year.
The Suns Game 4 loss marked just the fourth time that Paul has fouled out in 139 postseason games, and the 37-year-old was among many in the Suns camp that was visibly frustrated.
Luka Doncic got the support he needed from his teammates in Dallas' Game 3 victory over Phoenix on Saturday. He needs it again in Game 4.
The Phoenix Suns superstar is the newest minority owner of the Rajasthan Royals.
Chris Paul erupted for 28 points, six rebounds and eight assists, including scoring or assisting on the first 19 points in the fourth quarter vs. Dallas.
Luka Doncic poured in 35 points in Game 2 against the Suns, giving him the highest playoff scoring average in NBA history.
In the series opener, Luka Doncic scored 45 points, but Phoenix's trio of Deandre Ayton, Devin Booker and Chris Paul proved to be too much.
Deandre Ayton led the Suns to victory in Game 1 with a team-high 25 points. TSN's Scott Rafferty takes a closer look at one particular way Ayton gave the Mavericks trouble and what it means for the series.
Luka Doncic continues to make history in the NBA playoffs.
Here's everything you need to know about Suns vs. Mavericks, including a full schedule for the second-round series.
With the Suns and Mavs set to face each other in the Western Conference Semifinals, it's time to revisit the 2018 NBA Draft and try to figure out if the Suns made the right choice in selecting Ayton over Doncic.
The Suns and Mavericks will meet in the second round of the playoffs. Can Luka Doncic lead a Dallas upset?
Chris Paul's perfect night helped to lead the Phoenix Suns past the New Orleans Pelicans in Game 6.
Devin Booker left Phoenix's Game 2 loss to New Orleans with a hamstring injury. Here's everything we know about his status moving forward.
The Pelicans will try and defend home court to force a Game 7 against the top-seeded Suns.
Devin Booker has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 right hamstring strain and is expected to be sidelined for two to three weeks.
Can the Suns regain control of the series on their home floor against the Pelicans in Game 5?
Ingram became the first player in Pelicans franchise history to score 30-plus points in three consecutive playoff games after leading them to victory in Game 4.
After going down in Game 3, the Pelicans will look to level the series on their home floor against the Suns.
As the first-round series shifts to New Orleans for Friday's Game 3, things have gotten interesting between the Suns and Pelicans.
Booker scored 31 points on 12-of-19 shooting in 25 minutes before suffering the injury.
Here's everything you need to know about Suns vs. Pelicans, including a full schedule for the first-round series.
Chris Paul crushed any hopes of a Pelicans comeback as he either scored or assisted on 23 of the Suns' 31 points in the fourth quarter.
After defeating the Clippers in the Play-In Tournament, the Pelicans will face the Suns in the first round of the playoffs.
Chris Paul has now led four different franchises to team records for wins in a season — it’s no coincidence.
Sidd Sinha
After being eliminated from playoff contention, here's a snapshot of where the Lakers stand heading into the offseason.
The crunch-time heroics of Chris Paul and Devin Booker could be the key to the Suns not only making it back to the Finals but winning it all.
Paul is one of the 18 members of the board, which has been created to "advance the goal of the HBCU Initiative."
Chris Paul returned after a 15-game hiatus due to a fractured thumb as the Suns clinched the number one seed overall in the playoffs with a 140-130 win over the Denver Nuggets.
Isiah Thomas said that being the leading scorer on the best team in the NBA has always been part of the criteria. Past MVP voting says otherwise.
In response to Anthony Davis saying that his injury kept the Lakers from defeating the Suns in 2021, Devin Booker couldn't help but laugh and shrug it off.
LeBron James made history by scoring 50 points not once, but twice within the last week.
Not only does Chris Paul's extended absence leave a Point God-sized void in Phoenix, but it also could have a much wider impact on the final stretch of the season around the league.
The Suns announced that Devin Booker has entered the NBA's health and safety protocols.
With Chris Paul expected to miss the remainder of the regular season, the Suns shifted Devin Booker to point guard against the Thunder in a sign of things to come down the homestretch of the season.
From Kawhi Leonard to Zion Williamson to Jamal Murray and more, here are some stars who could make their return to the floor after the All-Star break.
With All-Star weekend behind us, our attention shifts focus to the final remaining 20-plus games of the regular season. Will preseason title favorites like the Nets and Lakers turn things around?
While the Suns have been the league's most dominant team by far, there's been something of a power struggle elsewhere, as hot and cold streaks have completely altered the standings – and our latest power rankings.
In the third quarter win over the Rockets on Wednesday, Suns All-Star guard Chris Paul suffered an apparent right-hand injury in a bizarre sequence that resulted in his ejection.
The 12-time All-Star has been recognized for his contributions to the advancement of girls' and women's basketball.
A hot streak from the Suns earned Monty Williams and his staff a spot on the sidelines, while Erik Spoelstra will man the sidelines thanks to consistently solid play from the Heat all season.
The first 22 minutes of the game were competitive and close, but after that, it was a no-contest as Phoenix registered a blowout 131-107 victory.
Yash Matange
Friday morning's game will be the first time the Bucks and Suns face each other since the 2021 NBA Finals. While this is the finale of Milwaukee's four-game road trip, it's the first of a four-game homestand before the All-Star break for Phoenix.
Devin Booker has now scored 30-plus points in six of his past nine outings after finishing with 35 in a win over the 76ers.
The Phoenix Suns already created history this season, reeling off a franchise-record 18-game win streak and after tonight's 121-111 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, they extend their league-best run to 11 games.
The star point guard and standout center claim the honors for Week 15.
NBA.com Staff
Trae Young had 43 points and five assists as the Atlanta Hawks snapped the Phoenix Suns 11-game winning streak by winning 124-115. All of a sudden, the Hawks are looking to make a playoff push.
The 105-97 victory is the Suns' seven straight on the road and eight consecutive overall, improving their league-best record to 39-8.
Past the halfway point in the 2021-22 NBA season, we take a look at the overachievers, underachievers and the teams that are right on track.
Unlike last year's run to the NBA Finals where Phoenix relied heavily on center DeAndre Ayton, this year, the Suns know that if something were to happen to him, they're well covered at the center position given the play of JaVale McGee and Bismack Biyombo.
Chris Paul is, simply, one of the best point guards in NBA history. And at the age of 36, he’s still going strong.
John Schuhmann
The 48 points is the fourth-highest scoring tally on MLK Day history, powering the Suns to a comfortable 121-107 victory in San Antonio.
From pregame addresses to halftime performances, Dr. Martin Luther King was honoured throughout the NBA action on the holiday.
