Phoenix Suns

What total, on-court value did the Suns get in return for their franchise legend?

The Suns accomplished their biggest offseason goals before the rest of the league entered free agency.

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Phoenix has one roster spot left and shooting remains the obvious priority.

Nuggets forward Peyton Watson is hoping to top $25MM in average annual value in his next contract, sources tell Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (subscription required). The restricted free agent is asking for a higher salary than Denver gave to Christian Braun in his rookie scale extension last fall. Watson’s chances […]

Suns and Mercury CEO Josh Bartelstein is finalizing a new extension, owner Mat Ishbia told ESPN, cementing their partnership to shape the operations of both franchises.

Free agent guard Luke Kennard has agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal with the Phoenix Suns, with a player option for the second season.

The Suns restored their floor spacing with the addition of Luke Kennard.

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault highlighted his team’s consistency after Friday’s 131-94 victory over the Golden State Warriors. “I thought that was a really consistent effort by the team… from box to wire it was just a really consistent effort,” he said following the win at Chase Center. The Thunder pulled away after […] The post Mark Daigneault praises Thunder’s disciplined effort in rout of Warriors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The NBA is going back to China next season, with the Mavericks and Rockets scheduled to play two preseason games in October at the gambling hub of Macao.

Former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins recommended the Los Angeles Lakers pursue a trade for Dillon Brooks, saying he would “trade Austin Reaves in a heartbeat” for the Suns wing. Cousins made the remarks on Run It Back, calling Brooks a “culture changer” and “a proven winner” who fits the Lakers’ current needs. Brooks, 30, is […] The post DeMarcus Cousins urges Lakers to trade Austin Reaves for Dillon Brooks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka addressed his team’s shooting woes after Saturday night’s 110-104 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. “We struggled to score… specifically there, we didn’t get the stops that we did the rest of the game,” Udoka said, referencing the 32-9 run that gave Dallas an early second-quarter edge. Despite the loss, […] The post Ime Udoka reflects on Rockets’ struggles in loss to Mavericks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Los Angeles Clippers visit Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks on Wednesday, January 7, tipping off at 7:30 p.m. ET. Los Angeles holds a 13-22 record and rides a one-game winning streak, while New York is 23-13 and entering a four-game skid. Bradley Beal (left hip fracture), Bogdan Bogdanovic (left hamstring), […] The post Clippers vs Knicks injury report: Who will play on Wednesday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Houston Rockets host the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, January 3, with injuries playing a major role in how this Western Conference matchup could unfold. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET at Toyota Center as both teams enter the game on very different trajectories. Houston Rockets comes in with a 21-10 record and a […] The post Rockets vs. Mavericks injury report: Key absences shape Saturday matchup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Devin Booker poured in 33 points, including 20 in the first quarter, to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 129-102 win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday at Mortgage Matchup Center. Dillon Brooks added 18 points and Mark Williams finished with 15 points and nine rebounds as Phoenix built a commanding lead. Collin Gillespie and […] The post Booker scores 33 as Suns cruise past Kings appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Washington Wizards travel to Phoenix to face the Suns on Sunday, January 11, at Footprint Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET, with Phoenix holding a 23-15 record while Washington sits at 10-27. The Wizards enter the game on a two-game losing streak after consecutive defeats against Philadelphia and New Orleans. Phoenix has […] The post Wizards vs Suns injury report: absences could shape Sunday matchup appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks is walking a disciplinary tightrope after moving within one technical foul of an automatic suspension. His most recent whistle came Tuesday against the Miami Heat, giving him his 15th technical of the season, according to Clutch Points. The latest penalty stemmed from a heated moment in which Brooks shoved Heat […] The post Dillon Brooks nears automatic suspension appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Devin Booker missed the Phoenix Suns' 108-105 loss to the Detroit Pistons with an ankle injury. Booker, who played through the injury on Tuesday against the Heat, was ruled out due to swelling. Suns coach Jordan Ott said that Booker could return on Saturday against the Knicks. Ott also added that Jalen Green was participating in 5-on-5 drills as he recovers from a hamstring injury. Green has been out since November 8 with the injury.

Detroit head coach JB Bickerstaff acknowledged his team’s effort after a tough 118-112 loss to the Miami Heat. “I love the way our guys play. I love the way they compete. I love how resilient they are…things weren’t going our way most of the night, but they stayed with it,” he said. Bickerstaff highlighted Detroit’s […] The post JB Bickerstaff praises Pistons’ resilience despite loss to Heat appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown reflected on Atlanta’s dominance after Friday’s 111-99 loss at Madison Square Garden. “You got to give them a lot of credit. They came in and they’re very physical with us and took us out of what we tried to do offensively,” Brown said. The coach identified paint protection […] The post Mike Brown after Knicks’ loss to Hawks: “I was booing myself inside” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .