Mike D’Antoni wasn’t afraid to coach differently and Amar’e Stoudemire was ready for it
D’Antoni gave his players freedom, Stoudemire embraced a new role, and the Suns helped push basketball forward.
D’Antoni gave his players freedom, Stoudemire embraced a new role, and the Suns helped push basketball forward.
Dillon Brooks signed a three-year, fully guaranteed $73MM extension a week ago. The Suns forward told the Arizona Republic’s Duane Rankin that it was a product of his work ethic. “That always keeps my engine going, and I’ve seen around the NBA, when I was coming up, that sometimes the money makes you content and […]
NBAPHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 17: Jordan Goodwin #23 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after scoring against the Golden State Warriors during the second half of an NBA play-in tournament game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 17, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Warriors 111-96. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Pe...
WNBATwo months ago, Nate Tibbetts was taking issue with Stephanie White’s comments on Alyssa Thomas. That was when the Phoenix Mercury star had gotten involved in a highly physical altercation with Caitlin Clark.
It was fitting that this was the summer in which he became a Hall of Famer.
Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White thanked the home fans for their positive reception in their latest home game. The Fever ended their two-game homestand on Friday against the Dallas Wings, and fans cheered on their head coach ahead of tipoff. This was the exact opposite of their reception in their previous game against the New York Liberty on Tuesday, when White was booed.
SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 25: Head coach Mike D'Antoni of the Phoenix Suns talks with Amare Stoudemire #1 during the game against the Sacramento Kings at Arco Arena on March 25, 2007 in Sacramento, California. The Kings won 107-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2007 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE v...
Suns Dillon Brooks believes the Suns have more ways to play after adding Miles Bridges and Luke Kennard this offseason. Brooks told reporters that Bridges gives Phoenix additional size, athleticism and defensive versatility, while Kennard provides another high-level shooter. Kennard led the NBA in 3-point percentage last season. “I think we added some shooting, some […] The post NBA Notes: Suns, Dillon Brooks, Nuggets, roster, Bucks appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Former Los Angeles Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni shared the origin of the infamous 2013 photo that played off the supposed feud between stars Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard.
D’Antoni explains how trust, freedom and the right personnel helped turn Phoenix into one of basketball’s most influential teams.
Plum will miss her second straight game on Sunday night.
Phoenix Suns star Dillon Brooks says he's "excited" to play the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on LeBron James' 42nd birthday.
The legendary coach, architect of some of the most explosive offenses in NBA history, talks "seven seconds or less,' Madison Square Garden and a "doomed" Lakers tenure.
NBALANDOVER, MD - CIRCA 1992: Tom Chambers #24 of the Phoenix Suns drives on Harvey Grant #44 of the Washington Bullets during an NBA basketball game circa 1992 at the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland. Chambers played for the Suns from 1988-93. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) | Getty Images There isn’t much in the wide world of sports that you can look at and genuinely call a “travesty”. Especially when you consider all of the instability in the world at large, sports are merely enter...
Two days before her No. 3 will be retired by the Phoenix Mercury, Diana Taurasi told ESPN that she hopes to join Mercury ownership in the next year or two.
No matter how you feel about Dillon Brooks, his antics, theatrics and technical fouls, it’s difficult to dispute his worth in the Arizona desert. After a promising first season, the Phoenix Suns signed the veteran forward to a three-year contract extension worth $73 million this month. This is a marriage that’s worked out well so far. For the Suns to take the next step and contend in the Western Conference, much has to happen. Booker, who turns 30 on Oct. 30, needs to show his best days are n...
WNBAPHOENIX — Kahleah Copper’s basketball journey from Rutgers to the Phoenix Mercury is about to add another milestone. Copper will officially take her place in the Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class.
With the playoffs all but out of reach, the Mercury are left to find meaning in their final nine games and determine what they can carry into next season.
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 10: Miles Bridges #0 of the Phoenix Suns looks on during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on July 10, 2026 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Choi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images On...
WNBABrittney Griner shared the Phoenix Mercury's tribute after her longtime former teammate Diana Taurasi received another major honor in Phoenix.