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TSN Archives: The rise of Steve Nash

Steve Nash first appeared in The Sporting News as a lightly recruited “crown jewel” in early 1995. By 1998, TSN was giving readers an up-close look at one of the NBA's dynamic young guards.

Bob Young

NBA All-Star Moment of the Night: Devin Booker's six 3-pointers carry Suns over Thunder

Devin Booker tied a career-high with six 3-pointers made, and finished the night with 38 points, seven rebounds and five assists as the Suns got back in the win column with a 115 - 97 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Nick Metallinos

NBA All-Star Moment of the Night: Ja Morant's game-winner lifts Grizzlies over Suns

Devin Booker buried a go-ahead 3-pointer with under 10 seconds to play, seemingly giving the Suns the edge over the Grizzlies. Ja Morant had other ideas though.

Kyle Irving

McGee signs Toscano Anderson's dunk picture

The Suns' JaVale McGee stayed true to his word and signed a copy of a photo of the Warriors Juan Toscano Anderson's iconic dunk over him from the two team's matchup on December 3.

Nick Metallinos

Who is the all-time NBA Christmas Day scoring leader?

As LeBron James continues to add to his tally, have a look at the top 10 all-time scoring leaders on Christmas Day, three of whom are still active.

Gilbert McGregor

Late surge lifts Warriors past Suns

The Sporting News is tracking live updates and highlights from the Christmas Day matchup between the Warriors and Suns.

Gilbert McGregor

NBA Christmas Day 2021: Betting odds, lines, point spreads and over/unders

Christmas is the marquee day on the NBA regular season schedule and this year's slate does not disappoint with matchups between Hawks-Knicks, Celtics-Bucks, Suns-Warriors, Lakers-Nets and Mavericks-Jazz.

Kyle Irving

Steph and CP3's history runs deep

Stephen Curry and Chris Paul's history goes beyond being two of the greatest point guards to ever play the game.

Kyle Irving

NBA's 'City Edition' uniforms take holiday spotlight

The Christmas Day uniform is no more but each team slated to play on Christmas Day in 2021 has made specific sartorial choices for the holiday. Here is a list of the head-to-head uniform matchups.

Gilbert McGregor

What time is Warriors vs. Suns tonight?

Stephen Curry has been two different players against the Suns this season. Which version will show up on Christmas Day?

Scott Rafferty

NBA Christmas Day predictions

Christmas Day is here with five blockbuster games on deck! Our Sporting News Staff give their predictions for the marquee day.

Benyam Kidane

What time are the Christmas NBA games?

The NBA Christmas Day slate includes five matchups: Hawks-Knicks, Celtics-Bucks, Warriors-Suns, Lakers-Nets and Mavericks-Jazz.

Kyle Irving

What channel is Warriors vs. Suns on tonight?

The third meeting between the Warriors and Suns this season will take place on Christmas Day.

Scott Rafferty

Complete guide to NBA Christmas 2021

Below, find all you need to know about NBA Christmas Day 2021, from how to watch to which superstars will be active.

Gilbert McGregor

Power Rankings: Handing out gifts to all 30 teams

In celebration of Christmas Day, we're handing out a gift to each team in the NBA in this week's Power Rankings.

Scott Rafferty

What channel is Lakers vs. Suns on tonight? Time, TV schedule for 2021 NBA Tuesday game

Tuesday night's meeting is the second of four meetings between the Lakers and the Suns during the 2021-22 NBA season. The last time these two teams played was in opening week when the reigning Western Conference Champions cruised to a comfortable 115-105 win at STAPLES Center.

Yash Matange

Booker returns after lesson learned on the sideline

Devin Booker missed seven games with a hamstring injury but looked very much himself on return. Booker discussed what he learned from the bench, as the Suns keep on rolling in 2021-22.

Kane Pitman

Devin Booker injury update: Suns All-Star to return against Hornets

The Suns went 5-2 in the seven games Devin Booker missed with a hamstring injury.

Yash Matange

What time is Blazers vs. Suns on tonight? Time, TV schedule for 2021 NBA Tuesday game

After a dominant start to the season on their home floor, the Blazers look to get back in the win column at Moda Center, when they host the Suns, owners of the best record in the league.

Benyam Kidane

How Suns' current streak compares to longest win streaks in NBA history

By suffering a 118-96 loss at the hands of the Warriors at the Chase Center in San Francisco, the Suns' win streak ended at 18. This Warriors game - the second in the week - was always going to be difficult on the second night of a back-to-back without All-Star Devin Booker.

Yash Matange

Why ESPN switched Friday game from Lakers-Clippers to Warriors-Suns?

The Suns own the best record in the NBA this season (19-3), and the Warriors are right behind them in the Western Conference standings (18-3).

Jordan Greer

What channel is Warriors vs. Suns on tonight?

The Suns defeated the Warriors in a thriller earlier this week to win their 17th straight game, tying a franchise record.

Scott Rafferty

How Suns brought Stephen Curry down to earth

On Tuesday, the Suns limited Stephen Curry to 12 points on 4-for-21 shooting from the field. How'd they do it? A lot of Mikal Bridges and a lot of Deandre Ayton.

Scott Rafferty

From losing streaks to winning streaks: Suns lock down Curry and the Warriors to continue remarkable turnaround

Losing Booker to injury, the Suns looked to the defensive end, shutting down Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors to extend their winning streak to a franchise-best 17.

Kane Pitman

Led by Mikal Bridges, Suns restrict Stephen Curry to worst shooting night of his career

Led by Mikal Bridges, Phoenix held MVP frontrunner Stephen Curry to the worst shooting night of his career when he attempts at least 20 shots as the Warriors superstar finished with 12 points on just 4-of-21 shooting from the field including 3-of-14 from long distance.

Yash Matange

What channel is Warriors vs. Suns on tonight?

In a clash between the two best teams in the NBA, the 18-2 Warriors will try and snap the Suns' 16-game win streak on Tuesday.

Kyle Irving

Warriors, Suns in league of their own out west

Now that each team has played around 20 games, how is the Western Conference shaping up?

Scott Rafferty

How Warriors' record compares to best starts in NBA history

Few teams in NBA history have gotten off to as strong of a start as this season's Warriors.

Scott Rafferty

Suns proving last year's Finals run was no fluke

By surviving a late surge from the Nets, on the second night of a back-to-back, the Suns extended their win streak to 16 - the second-longest in franchise history. That said, despite all they have achieved, there's still room for skepticism but the Suns have a chance to shut that talk down with their next matchup - against the league-leading Golden State Warriors.

Yash Matange

By the Numbers: Suns' 14-game win streak

The Suns have won 14 straight games since that 1-3 start, putting their 15-3 record mighty close to the league-best Golden State Warriors.

Yash Matange

Power Rankings: What each team is most thankful for

Heading into Thanksgiving, we take a closer look at what each team in the league is thankful for more than a month into the 2021-22 season.

Scott Rafferty

Re-evaluating 2018 NBA Draft winners and losers

More than three years removed from the event itself, here are the updated winners and losers from the 2018 NBA Draft.

Jordan Greer

Robert Sarver allegations, explained

Here is everything we know about the allegations against Sarver and how the Suns have responded to the ESPN story.

Jordan Greer

League Pass primer for Monday

With eight games on today's NBA schedule, we've got you covered with where to watch and what to keep an eye on.

Gilbert McGregor

Who is Robert Sarver? Background and history of Suns majority owner

SN breaks down all you need to know about Suns majority owner Robert Sarver, a key figure behind the scenes of the franchise's pursuit of sustained success in the Western Conference.

Gilbert McGregor

Ayton leaves game with right leg contusion

During the fourth quarter of the game against the Cavaliers, the Suns would make it official. It was a 'right leg contusion' and that Ayton wouldn't be returning for the remainder of the game.

Yash Matange

Opening week lessons learned from each team

Opening week of the 2021-22 season is in the books. Which teams impressed and which ones disappointed?

Scott Rafferty

Frustrations boil over between Anthony Davis and Dwight Howard on Los Angeles Lakers bench

The Los Angeles Lakers are yet to win a game through preseason and one regular season game. Frustrations appeared to boil over during the second quarter of the Lakers game against the Phoenix Suns, with Anthony Davis and Dwight Howard needing to be separated on the bench.

Kane Pitman

Paul becomes first NBA player with 20,000 points and 10,000 assists

Chris Paul has created a category all of his own. CP3 became the first player to top 20,000 points and 10,000 assists in NBA history.

Jordan Greer

Suns' Robert Sarver denies not-yet-published ESPN report alleging racism, sexism, harassment

On Nov. 4, ESPN released a story on Robert Sarver's tenuous 17-year tenure as owner of the Suns. The story comes nearly two weeks after the Suns and Sarver released statements attempting to get ahead of the story, which includes allegations of racism, sexism and sexual harassment.

Tom Gatto

What channel is Lakers vs. Suns on tonight? Time, TV schedule, live streaming

Opening week of the NBA's historic 75th season continues on Day 4 with another marquee matchup between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers. This is the second game of the regular season for both teams with each coming into this off a loss in their respective season openers.

Yash Matange

Why Ayton didn't sign max extension with Suns

Ayton was eligible for a massive five-year extension, so why didn't the Suns put the offer on the table?

Jordan Greer

2021-22 NBA season preview: Pacific Division

The defending West Champs reside in Phoenix, but the Clippers, Lakers and Warriors have all improved through offseason moves that make the Pacific Division one of the best in basketball.

Gilbert McGregor

NBA Power Ranking: Best-case scenarios for every team

With training camp in full swing, we're taking stock of the league with a glass-half full approach.

Micah Adams

Paul declines player option, becomes free agent

Paul came close to earning his first NBA Finals championship in 2021, but fell two games short of the ultimate goal. Now he's reported only the free agent market.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Greer: NBA Finals loss will hurt CP3 more than previous playoff defeats

Paul is well aware that he only has so many years left in his career, and he's still chasing his storybook ending.

Jordan Greer

Giannis Antetokounmpo's Game 6 performance was iconic, and had the NBA world buzzing

The "Greek Freak" put up 50 points in an absolute clinic during Game 6.

Joe Rivera

Suns' Monty Williams shows incredible class, visits Bucks' locker room to congratulate NBA champions

"You guys deserve it, and I'm thankful for the experience," Williams said.

Jordan Greer

State Farm commercial predicted Chris Paul loss to Bucks?

Unfortunately for Paul, State Farm wasn't there to help keep him from losing to the Bucks in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo slams 'super teams'

Antetokounmpo reflected on his decision to sign a supermax extension with the Bucks and the importance of bringing a championship to Milwaukee.

Jordan Greer

DeCourcy: Giannis Antetokounmpo delivers Magic masterpiece for Bucks

Forty years from now, basketball fans will recall Giannis' masterful performance in much the same way people remember Magic Johnson's NBA Finals clincher as a rookie.

Mike DeCourcy

Giannis Antetokounmpo completes Kobe Bryant's 'challenge' as Bucks win NBA Finals

Mission accomplished, Giannis.

Joe Rivera

Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Milwaukee to NBA championship

Sporting News provided live updates and highlights from Game 6 of the 2021 NBA Finals. Check out all the highlights you missed right here.

Jordan Greer

Twitter calls out official Scott Foster

Foster and Paul have a longstanding history, one that came to the forefront in Twitter discussions after the Bucks won the NBA Finals over Paul's Suns.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Bobby Portis becomes meme in Game 6

Portis was the subject of a questionable call against Chris Paul, resulting in one of the most meme-able moments of the NBA Finals.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Giannis' 50-point masterpiece secures 2021 NBA title

In the potential title-clincher, the Greek Freak came up huge by scoring 50 and leading the franchise a 105-98 Game 6 win. Thus, leading them to just their second title in franchise history and first in 50 years.

Micah Adams

A quick Olympic turnaround for three NBA Finals stars

The travel plans for Booker, Holiday and Middleton will depend on how quickly the 2021 NBA Finals end.

Jordan Greer

What channel is Bucks vs. Suns on today? Time, TV schedule for Game 6 of 2021 NBA Finals

Here is everything you need to know to watch Bucks vs. Suns, including the tipoff time and TV channel for Tuesday's game.

Jordan Greer

DeCourcy: Chris Paul getting off easy for Game 5 blunder

Chris Paul fouling Giannis Antetokounmpo on an alley-oop in the final seconds of Game 5 was a brain cramp that is being overlooked.

Mike DeCourcy

Holiday's clutch steal against Booker illustrates larger issue with Suns' offense

The Suns' offense has become far too reliant on Booker to make things happen, and the Bucks know it.

Jordan Greer

Adele's reaction to Giannis Antetokounmpo's key Game 5 dunk, using her greatest hits

The internet had a lot of fun going through her discography.

Tom Gatto

Suns' Devin Booker dismisses odd question about Chris Paul after Game 5 loss

After the Bucks' 123-119 victory over the Suns, a reporter stunned Booker and his backcourt mate Chris Paul with a very odd inquiry.

Jordan Greer

Suns vs. Bucks score, results: 'Big Three' guides Milwaukee to Game 5 win

Sporting News provided live updates and highlights from Game 5 of the 2021 NBA Finals. Check out all the highlights you missed right here.

Jordan Greer

What channel is Bucks vs. Suns on today? Time, TV schedule for Game 5 of 2021 NBA Finals

Here is everything you need to know to watch Bucks vs. Suns, including the tipoff time and TV channel for Saturday's game.

Jordan Greer

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo has perfectly reasonable explanation for first-quarter subs in NBA Finals games

Antetokounmpo has been spectacular in the Bucks' past two games against the Suns, but he has gotten off to slow starts in each of Milwaukee's wins.

Jordan Greer

Game 4 ref: Booker should have fouled out after hacking Holiday

Booker should not have been on the floor for the final three-plus minutes of Wednesday night's Game 4.

Jordan Greer

Bucks survive Booker's Game 4 outburst, even series

Sporting News provided live updates and highlights from Game 4 of the 2021 NBA Finals. Check out all the highlights you missed right here.

Jordan Greer

Giannis denies Ayton: Twitter reacts

The Bucks' star forward made a pivotal play when he denied a dunk attempt by the Suns big man.

Edward Sutelan

NBA Finals schedule 2021: Full dates, times, TV channels & live streams to watch Bucks vs. Suns

Here is everything you need to know about watching the 2021 NBA Finals.

Jordan Greer

What channel is Bucks vs. Suns on today? Time, TV schedule for Game 4 of 2021 NBA Finals

Here is everything you need to know to watch Bucks vs. Suns, including the tipoff time and TV channel for Wednesday's game.

Jordan Greer

Cameron Johnson's dunk on PJ Tucker births new NBA meme

The Suns guard put PJ Tucker on a poster Sunday night.

Joe Rivera

Giannis Antetokounmpo's dominant Game 3, by the numbers

The two-time NBA MVP followed up a sensational Game 2 with another outstanding effort, totaling 41 points, 13 rebounds and six assists in Milwaukee's 120-100 win.

Jordan Greer

Suns' Monty Williams seems frustrated by Game 3 free throw disparity, calls against Deandre Ayton

Ayton got off to a hot start, scoring 12 of his 18 points in the first quarter, but he struggled with foul trouble in the second half.

Jordan Greer

Giannis Antetokounmpo powers Milwaukee to Game 3 win

Sporting News provided live updates and highlights from Game 3 of the 2021 NBA Finals. Check out all the highlights you missed right here.

Jordan Greer

What channel is Bucks vs. Suns on today? Time, TV schedule for Game 3 of 2021 NBA Finals

Here is everything you need to know to watch Bucks vs. Suns, including the tipoff time and TV channel for Sunday's game.

Jordan Greer

Greer: Suns show what 'good to great' looks like at its best

For one possession during Game 2 of the NBA Finals, the Suns looked positively Spurs-ian.

Jordan Greer

Suns' Ayton: Williams' Game 2 pep talk 'got me going'

During Phoenix's 118-108 win over Milwaukee on Thursday night, Suns coach Monty Williams could sense his big man's frustration.

Jordan Greer

Phoenix takes Game 2 despite monster Giannis performance

Sporting News provided live updates and highlights from Game 2 of the 2021 NBA Finals. Check out all the highlights you missed right here.

Jordan Greer

Twitter reacts to Jrue Holiday's NBA Finals performance, compares him to Eric Bledsoe

Bucks Twitter is not looking upon the Holiday-Bledsoe trade favorably after two NBA Finals losses.

Jacob Camenker

What channel is Bucks vs. Suns on today? Time, TV schedule for Game 2 of 2021 NBA Finals

Here is everything you need to know to watch Bucks vs. Suns, including the tipoff time and TV channel for Thursday's game.

Jordan Greer

Suns' Monty Williams, Devin Booker react to Dario Saric's season-ending knee injury: 'It hurt our whole group'

Phoenix announced Wednesday afternoon that Saric has suffered a torn ACL in his right knee and will be out indefinitely.

Jordan Greer

DeCourcy: Deandre Ayton is proving a perfect fit with Suns

Deandre Ayton endured some criticism early on, but the former No. 1 pick may help deliver the Suns a championship.

Mike DeCourcy

Adam Silver weighs in on ESPN's decision regarding Rachel Nichols

The NBA commissioner responded to the video of Rachel Nichols saying that Maria Taylor was given NBA Finals reporting role because ESPN faced pressure to be more diverse.

Edward Sutelan

Paul had answer for everything Bucks' defense threw at him in Game 1

Still thriving in Year 16, the future Hall of Famer has seen every kind of defense and knows how to dissect whatever is thrown his way.

Jordan Greer

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo on playing in NBA Finals after knee injury: 'I thought I'm going to be out for the year'

Antetokounmpo had 20 points, 17 rebounds and four assists in Milwaukee's 118-105 loss to Phoenix in Game 1.

Jordan Greer

Chris Paul leads Suns to Game 1 win over Bucks

Sporting News provided live updates and highlights from Game 1 of the 2021 NBA Finals. Check out all the highlights you missed right here.

Jordan Greer

Twitter compares Giannis Antetokounmpo NBA Finals block vs. Suns to LeBron James' vs. Warriors in 2016

Antetokounmpo logged one of the best blocks in recent NBA Finals history against the Suns. Was it as good as James' 2016 block vs. the Warriors? weighed in on that topic.

Jacob Camenker

Latest on Giannis' injury status

Sporting News has you covered on everything you need to know about Antetokounmpo's injury status ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Bucks vs. Suns predictions, picks, schedule & more

Everything you need to know about the Bucks and Suns ahead of the 2021 NBA Finals.

Jordan Greer

Rachel Nichols sidelined from sideline reporting at NBA Finals

Malika Andrews will take the role as sideline reporter for the NBA Finals between the Suns and Bucks.

Edward Sutelan

What channel is Bucks vs. Suns on today? Time, TV schedule for Game 1 of 2021 NBA Finals

Sporting News has you covered on how to watch Game 1 of the NBA Finals matchup between the Bucks and Suns:

Zac Al-Khateeb

Clippers' Patrick Beverley suspended one game for shoving Suns' Chris Paul

The NBA announced Saturday that the Clippers guard has been suspended one game without pay for an "unsportsmanlike act" in Los Angeles' Game 6 loss to Phoenix on Wednesday night.

Jordan Greer

Patrick Beverley apologizes to Chris Paul for late-game shove

Patrick Beverley has apologized for the play that got him ejected late in the Clippers' loss to the Suns.

Jacob Camenker

DeCourcy: Greatest point guards of all time? Chris Paul is in the club

Chris Paul may not be the best point guard in NBA history, but he is certainly among the elite of the elite.

Mike DeCourcy

Clippers owner Steve Ballmer demonstrates insanely awkward, thigh-grabbing sideline celebration

Just, uh, what the heck is going on here?

Joe Rivera

DeMarcus Cousins has no love for Chris Paul after Suns advance to Finals

Paul ended up getting the last laugh, posting 41 points (16-of-24 shooting), eight assists, four rebounds and three steals in a Game 6 victory.

Jordan Greer

Reggie Jackson gives heartfelt thanks to Clippers after Game 6 loss

The Clippers' season may be over, but the 2020-21 campaign is one that Reggie Jackson won't soon forget.

Jordan Greer

Greer: Finally, CP3 gets to play for a ring

In Wednesday night's Game 6 against the Clippers, Paul led the Suns to a 130-103 victory with 41 points (16-of-24 shooting), eight assists, four rebounds and three steals.

Jordan Greer

Clippers' Patrick Beverley ejected from Game 6 after ugly shove to Suns' Chris Paul

Part of Beverley's frustration may have stemmed from the fact that there was nothing the Clippers could do to stop Paul.

Jordan Greer

Clippers vs. Suns injury updates: Will Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac play in Game 6?

Here are the latest updates on Leonard and Zubac ahead of Wednesday's Game 6.

Jordan Greer

DeCourcy: Suns need healthy Cameron Payne to close out Clippers

Cameron Payne's ankle injury is looming larger than some may think.

Mike DeCourcy

Jeff Van Gundy gets heat for 'sissification of the game' comment during Suns-Clippers Game 5

Sissification? Sissyfication? However you spell it, Van Gundy said it.

Joe Rivera

Crowder pokes George in the eye

Twitter was none too pleased with Crowder after he poked George in the eye in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Beverley mocks Chris Paul after Flagrant 1 foul

Beverley didn't put much stock into his Flagrant 1 foul against Paul, and let the Suns point guard know it.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Clippers' Paul George drops career-high in playoff points: Inside his series-saving performance against Suns

The Los Angeles shooting guard turned in perhaps the best performance of his career when his team needed him most.

Edward Sutelan

Ayton keeps word to own paint in Game 4

The Phoenix big man follows through on his pledge to own the paint against LA.

Tom Gatto

Clippers vs. Suns injury updates: Will Kawhi Leonard, Cameron Payne play in Game 4?

Here are the latest updates on Leonard and Payne ahead of Saturday's Game 4.

Jordan Greer

Suns' Devin Booker describes resetting broken nose, getting mask advice from Richard Hamilton

Booker didn't blame the mask for his Game 3 performance, saying his nose felt "fine." He credited the defense of Clippers guard Patrick Beverley.

Jordan Greer

The Clippers 'empowered' Reggie Jackson, and that trust has paid off

Jackson has been a major contributor throughout LA's playoff run, including in the Clippers' 106-92 win over the Suns on Thursday night.

Jordan Greer

Cameron Payne injury update: Suns guard out for remainder of Game 3 with ankle injury

In the first two games of the Western Conference finals, Payne filled in for Chris Paul as the team's starting point guard, totaling 40 points and 18 assists with just one turnover.

Jordan Greer

Clippers vs. Suns injury updates: Will Kawhi Leonard, Chris Paul play in Game 3?

Here are the latest updates on Leonard and Paul ahead of Thursday's Game 3.

Jordan Greer

NBA assesses technical foul on Clippers' DeMarcus Cousins day after he pushes two Suns

DeMarcus Cousins was assessed a technical foul 15 hours after shoving Cam Payne and Devin Booker at the end of the Suns-Clippers Game 2.

Jacob Camenker

SAS, Wilbon speechless after Suns' buzzer-beater

Stephen A. Smith and Michael Wilbon had the perfect reaction to the "Valley-Oop."

Zac Al-Khateeb

DeCourcy: Suns-Clippers ending marred by drama-sapping reviews

The issues with NBA replay review are profound, and they were on display in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals.

Mike DeCourcy

Devin Booker's nose was a sight to behold after Suns' win

Devin Booker's nose was bloodied and possibly broken during Game 2 win.

Joe Rivera

How long will Suns be without Chris Paul?

Chris Paul entered the NBA's health and safety protocols after the Suns' four-game sweep of the Nuggets. How long will he be out? Here are the latest updates on his condition ahead of the Western Conference finals.

Jacob Camenker

George's missed free throws lead to Game 2 loss vs. Suns

George will agonize over those two missed shots.

Zac Al-Khateeb

How Suns perfectly executed game-winning play

Monty William's squad executed his play perfectly to give the Suns a stunning 104-103 win over the Clippers and a 2-0 series lead in the Western Conference finals.

Jordan Greer

Chris Paul, NBA Twitter react to Deandre Ayton's game-winning dunk in Suns vs. Clippers

NBA Twitter went wild after Deandre Ayton converted on a game-winning alley-oop with less than one second left in the Suns' win over Clippers.

Jacob Camenker

Clippers vs. Suns injury updates: Will Kawhi Leonard, Chris Paul play in Game 2?

Here are the latest updates on Leonard and Paul ahead of Tuesday's Game 2.

Jordan Greer

Suns caution fans after another violent incident

The release from the team follows multiple instances of violent fan behavior during the playoffs.

Edward Sutelan

Was Chris Paul texting tips during Game 1?

Paul, currently sidelined in the NBA's health and safety protocols, may have used his brother to pass on strategy to teammates via text.

Joe Rivera

NBA Twitter reacts to Devin Booker's 40-point triple-double vs. Clippers: 'So special'

Kevin Love, Magic Johnson and others took to Twitter to praise Devin Booker after the Suns guard notched a 40-point triple-double in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.

Jacob Camenker

Kawhi Leonard injury update: Will Clippers star play in Game 1 vs. Suns?

Here's everything to know about Kawhi Leonard ahead of Game 1 of the Clippers-Suns Western Conference finals series.

Jacob Camenker

Chris Paul enters NBA's COVID-19 protocol

It's unclear when Paul will be able to step on the court again.

Joe Rivera

Nuggets finish season without MVP on court

Officials ruled Jokic made "unnecessary and excessive contact" with Phoenix's Cameron Payne while trying to swat the ball out of Payne's hands.

Tom Gatto

Suns' Chris Paul asks referee to hit Nuggets' Nikola Jokic with technical foul, promptly gets his wish

During the fourth quarter of Phoenix's 116-102 win, Jokic erupted in anger after a drive to the basket against Suns center Deandre Ayton.

Jordan Greer

Chris Paul's Game 2 masterpiece in four stats

In the Suns' 123-98 victory over the Nuggets on Wednesday night, Paul put together a performance that most NBA point guards can only dream about.

Jordan Greer

Thibodeau edges Williams for NBA COY

Williams, who trailed Thibodeau by 11 points to finish second, actually had more first-place votes.

Zac Al-Khateeb

NBA Twitter criticizes Lakers for clearing Davis to play in Game 6

The Lakers star was cleared to play against the Suns by the team's medical staff, but it became clear early in the contest that he didn't have his normal level of mobility.

Jordan Greer

LeBron, AD and the Lakers lost a war of attrition this season

The Suns' 113-100 win over the Lakers on Thursday night was just the final blow in what has been an exhausting stretch for James, Davis and the rest of the team.

Jordan Greer

Devin Booker says he felt Kobe Bryant's presence in Staples Center as Suns eliminated Lakers

The Phoenix guard recounted how Bryant mentored him earlier in his career.

Tom Gatto

Anthony Davis injury update: Will Lakers star play in Game 6 vs. Suns?

Here are the latest updates on Davis ahead of Game 6.

Jordan Greer

Shaq rips Lakers after Game 5 loss: 'They played with no heart'

O'Neal added that the Lakers played with "no pride" and "no sense of urgency."

Jordan Greer

Vogel explains why LeBron left bench before end of Game 5

With the Suns closing in on a 3-2 series lead and a little under six minutes remaining in regulation, the TNT broadcast momentarily shifted away from the action on the court and caught James leaving the bench area.

Jordan Greer

Anthony Davis unlikely to play in Game 5

Davis left for the locker room in the first half of LA's Game 4 loss to Phoenix. He did not return to the game.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Lakers injury updates: Will Anthony Davis, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope play in Game 4 vs. Suns?

Here are the latest updates on Davis and Caldwell-Pope ahead of Game 4.

Jordan Greer

Davis on Booker's Flagrant 2 foul: 'It's a dirty play'

Booker's foul may have been the result of pent-up frustration, as he scored just 19 points on 6-of-19 shooting in the loss.

Jordan Greer

Chris Paul is painfully aware of his playoff history with Scott Foster

Paul has clashed with Foster several times throughout his career, including during last year's playoffs in the Florida "bubble."

Jordan Greer

AD kicks Crowder in the groin

Crowder was in the right place, but at the wrong time.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Paul's shoulder injury looms large after Lakers' Game 2 win over Suns

After injuring his right shoulder in Game 1, Paul rarely looked like the real CP3.

Jordan Greer

NBA explains why LeBron didn't quarantine

The NBA on Monday explained its decision not to suspend Lebron James after he attended a promotional event.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Did LeBron flop after CP3 foul? Twitter reacts

LeBron James went flying after being fouled by Chris Paul in Game 1 of the Lakers-Suns series. Did a flop lead to a scuffle between the teams?

Jacob Camenker

Chris Paul brushes off Frank Vogel calling foul on LeBron James 'dirty'

Frank Vogel thought that Suns point guard Chris Paul's foul on Lakers forward LeBron James was "dirty," but Paul isn't letting that get to him.

Jacob Camenker

Charles Barkley says NBA doesn't have 'the balls' to suspend LeBron James for coronavirus protocol breach

The Lakers were informed that James violated coronavirus protocols, but wouldn't suspend him for it.

Joe Rivera

LeBron violated COVID-19 protocol

The question now is whether LeBron will face a quarantine period ahead of Los Angeles' first-round series against the Suns.

Zac Al-Khateeb

NBA trade rumors: 76ers pushed for Chris Paul deal, but Suns star wasn't interested

Paul was reportedly a "driving force" behind the deal that sent him from the Thunder to the Suns in November.

Jordan Greer

Boris Diaw tells incredible story about arguing with Suns coach Terry Porter, then refusing to shoot

Diaw has set a high bar for being passive-aggressive toward your boss.

Jordan Greer

76ers' Joel Embiid nearly nets insane, Hail Mary buzzer-beating shot vs. Suns

Embiid and the 76ers came oh so close to sending the game into overtime.

Joe Rivera

Clippers' Patrick Beverley ejected for Flagrant 2 foul against Suns' Chris Paul

Beverley delivered an elbow that landed near Paul's right hip.

Tom Gatto

Why Suns star Devin Booker was ejected vs. Lakers

The ejection happened so quickly that even TNT's Brian Anderson and Jim Jackson were initially confused as to why Booker was leaving the court.

Jordan Greer

LeBron James, NBA players stunned by Devin Booker All-Star snub: 'Most disrespected player in our league'

Booker is averaging 24.7 points, 4.3 assists and 3.8 rebounds per game this season while shooting 50.1 percent from the field and 38.1 percent from 3-point range.

Jordan Greer

How long is Devin Booker out? Suns guard leaves OT loss with leg injury

Phoenix's leading scorer appeared to injure a hamstring in the final two minutes of his team's overtime loss to Denver. He may miss more than just that final stretch.

Tom Gatto

New Warriors forward Kelly Oubre Jr. takes parting shot at Suns owner Robert Sarver

Oubre's analysis may sound harsh, but Sarver doesn't have much of a counter argument.

Jordan Greer

NBA teams with brightest futures: Thunder, Mavericks, Pelicans among risers ahead of draft

A combination of talented players already in tow and future draft picks make this group of teams most likely to break through for a deep playoff run from 2022 onward.

Dan Bernstein

Suns to acquire Chris Paul: SN grades the trade

Chris Paul has reportedly been traded to the Suns, giving Phoenix a future Hall of Famer at point guard to compete in the Western Conference while the Thunder continue to load up on youth and draft picks.

Billy Heyen

NBA world reacts to reported Chris Paul trade to the Suns

It's the third team in three years for Paul, but this time it's a little different.

Joe Rivera

NBA trade rumors: Chris Paul to Suns, Russell Westbrook to Knicks talks heat up

Paul and Westbrook could be on the move again during a truncated NBA offseason.

Dan Bernstein

Explaining the NBA play-in tournament

The play-in tournament concept is new to the NBA, but it's not actually that complicated. Here's what you need to know about Trail Blazers vs. Grizzlies and the format that will decide the Western Conference's 8-seed.

Dan Bernstein

Breaking down Thursday's NBA playoff scenarios

Here's a complete breakdown of the NBA's clinching scenarios for the Trail Blazers, Grizzlies, Suns and Spurs, including an updated bracket for Thursday, Aug. 13.

Dan Bernstein

Updated NBA playoff standings, odds

Over in the Western Conference, an intense race for the final playoff spot continues to rage on.

Jordan Greer

Suns surprised players with family member introductions

This was great.

SJ Lynn

Looking back on the trade that gave T.J. Warren to Pacers

Warren has been fueled by the deal that landed him in Indiana.

Dan Bernstein

Draymond Green admits he may have tampered to get Devin Booker off the Suns

Green made a studio appearance on TNT's "Inside the NBA" to talk basketball with Ernie, Kenny and Chuck. He may have committed some casual tampering.

Dan Bernstein

Williams addresses strip club visit

Speaking after his first game back since the NBA resumed, Lou Williams addressed his visit to a strip club in Atlanta.

Liam Blackburn

NBA games today: Full TV schedule for 2020 season restart on TNT, ESPN & more channels

Here is a complete TV schedule for the first two nights of NBA games during the 2020 season restart, including start times and channels for Thursday and Friday's national broadcasts.

Tadd Haislop

NBA: No positive COVID-19 tests

Of the 344 players tested at the NBA 'bubble' over the past week, not a single one returned a positive COVID-19 result.

Dom Farrell

NBA returns: STATS preview

Using STATS data, we look at the best-performing players ahead of the NBA's return in Orlando, Florida.

Sacha Pisani

Charles Barkley, Patrick Ewing & the best players Michael Jordan blocked from winning an NBA championship

These six players likely would have won at least one NBA championship if not for Michael Jordan.

Bill Bender

Kendall Jenner fires back at people saying she's being 'passed around' by NBA players

The supermodel has been linked to several basketball players over the years.

Emily Carson

NBA taking smallest step toward getting players back on court

The league reportedly is giving teams the go-ahead to open facilities for individual workouts, provided stay-at-home orders are lifted or adjusted.

Tom Gatto

Devin Booker laughs at idea of playing as Suns in 'NBA 2K' Players Tournament

Michael Porter Jr. tried to guilt Booker into choosing Phoenix, but Booker wasn't having any of it.

Dan Bernstein

Remembering the time Deandre Ayton broke his PS4 because he was so mad at 'NBA 2K'

Hopefully Deandre Ayton has learned to control his video game rage.

Dan Bernstein

Mavericks beat Suns despite NBA's coronavirus hiatus — well, not exactly

With the NBA postponed, Phoenix still gave fans their basketball fix, albeit virtually, on Friday.

Sacha Pisani

Devin Booker learns of NBA's suspension of season while streaming 'Call of Duty,' drops multiple F-bombs

Well, now Booker will have extra time to play "Call of Duty."

Joe Rivera

Which East, West players should earn All-Star reserve spots?

There are only seven All-Star spots left in each conference. It's time to fill out the rest of the rosters.

Jordan Greer

Doncic-less Mavs snap Bucks' 18-game winning streak despite Giannis Antetokounmpo's 48

No Luka Doncic, no worries for the Mavericks, who stopped the red-hot Bucks on Monday.

Sacha Pisani

Kerr addresses Curry injury

Steve Kerr addressed Stephen Curry's injury after the Warriors' third loss of the young NBA season.

Sacha Pisani

Doncic gets triple-double in win

Last year's Rookie of the Year notched his ninth career triple-double with 25 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.

Ameer Tyree

Ayton suspended 25-games

The NBPA is already planning on appealing the suspension on the basis that Ayton took the substance unintentionally.

Thomas Lott

Ranking this decade's NBA rookies

Ahead of Zion's delayed debut, we assess how successful this decade's rookies have been in the NBA.

Tom Webber

Kings give Hield $94M extension

Hield has become one of the NBA's most prolific long-range shooters since being drafted in 2016.

Ameer Tyree

Top 10 most overpaid NBA players: Hornets, Timberwolves stuck staring at bad contracts

Let's take a look at the 10 NBA players who will rack up the big bucks this season but may not produce the stats to back up their paychecks.

Kyle Irving

Kevin Durant picks a side in the great Devin Booker double-team debate of 2019

During a recent offseason run, Suns guard Devin Booker complained about double-team protocol. Booker's comments sparked a debate and forced NBA players and fans to pick a side: double-team or straight up?

Jordan Greer

'NBA 2K20' adds six new classic teams, including 'Lob City' Clippers, champion Cavs

Considering most of the truly historic teams have been included in previous versions of "NBA 2K," the latest rosters may stretch the definition of "classic." However, they do have some intriguing players from the not-so-distant past.

Bryan Wiedey

Suns, Oubre Jr. agree to $30M deal

Oubre, acquired from the Wizards at the trade deadline, brought a palpable intensity and a fresh style to a struggling Suns team.

Bob Hille

Suns ‘really’ want to add Russell

The Suns “are the team that really wants” to add the 23-year-old guard, one league executive recently told The Athletic.

E.Jay Zarett

NBA Draft team-by-team grades and analysis

How did each team do with its collection of picks at the 2019 NBA Draft? It's time to hand out some grades.

Chris Stone

Tyler Johnson exercises $19M option

Johnson, who scored 10.9 points per game last season, can be a useful player, but he's not Kyrie Irving or Jimmy Butler.

Arthur Weinstein

Coby White's reaction to UNC teammate Cam Johnson going No. 11 is one of draft night's great moments

Cam Johnson moved up late in most NBA mock drafts, but he was considered a late first-rounder — not a lottery pick.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Twolves move up to No. 6

The Timberwolves had been trying to jump up throughout the week and also inquired about the No. 4 and 5 picks, according to ESPN.

E.Jay Zarett

Pacers acquire Suns' T.J. Warren

TJ Warren was the 14th pick in the 2014 draft out of NC State.

Thomas Lott

3 teams with the most on the line

This year's NBA Draft could help quite a few teams accelerate their progress toward success or set them back.

Ameer Tyree

Suns open to trading pick for guard

The Suns were reportedly trying to acquire a point guard to pair with star Devin Booker for most of 2018-19.

E.Jay Zarett

Doncic, Young top NBA All-Rookie

The All-Rookie first team was a mirror of the top five picks in the 2018 NBA Draft, the first time that had happened since the 1984 draft.

Bob Hille

NBA Draft prospect rankings: Big board of top 50 players in 2019 class

Zion Williamson will be the top pick at the 2019 NBA Draft, but what about the rest of the big board? Here's a look at Sporting News' latest prospect rankings covering the top 50 players in this draft class.

Sean Deveney

NBA Draft lottery winners and losers: Pelicans, LeBron James get good news

It's easy to crown the Pelicans a winner from the 2019 NBA Draft lottery, but the ripple effects from Tuesday night spread quickly to other corners of the NBA.

Sean Deveney

NBA Draft lottery results: Full pick order for 2019 lottery teams

The Pelicans won the NBA Draft lottery drawing with a 6.8 percent chance of landing the No. 1 overall pick. Here are the results and full order of lottery picks.

Jordan Greer

What time is the NBA Draft lottery 2019? TV channel, live stream, mock draft, best odds to land Zion Williamson

Struggling NBA franchises like the Knicks, Suns, Cavaliers and Bulls are hoping to land Duke star Zion Williamson with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Which team has the best odds to win the lottery?

Jordan Greer

NBA Draft lottery odds 2019: Best chances to win No. 1 pick, Zion Williamson sweepstakes

The Knicks, Suns and Cavs have the best odds to land Duke star Zion Williamson at the 2019 NBA Draft lottery, but don't be surprised if a team in the middle of the pack jumps ahead of them under the new lottery format.

Jordan Greer

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