The 2-4 Phoenix Suns play host to the 5-0 San Antonio Spurs tonight, and by all accounts the Spurs are heavy favorites to extend their winning streak. Rightfully so, as they're one of the league's best defensive teams while touting the NBA's MVP frontrunner in Victor Wembanyama.
Six games in, and one question already arises: what does the Suns’ offense under Jordan Ott actually look like? Between a desire for movement, spacing, and ball-sharing, the philosophy announced in preseason still seems to be finding its balance.
The Phoenix Suns have had mixed results in the early going, which could have been predicted with the wholesale changes the franchise made. Like the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Indiana Pacers, the Suns have not had a full squad this season.
Who: San Antonio Spurs (5-0) at Phoenix Suns (2-4) What: NBA regular season action When: Sunday, Nov. 2 at 6:00 PM MST Where: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ Spread: Spurs -6.5 The Phoenix Suns have basketball's greatest test ahead of them tonight as the San Antonio Spurs stroll into town: stopping Victor Wembanyama.
The Phoenix Suns welcome Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs to Mortgage Matchup Center later today. The Spurs are one of the league's last undefeated teams while the Suns recently stopped a four-game losing streak with a win against the Utah Jazz on Friday.
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
Jalen Green will sit again Sunday vs. San Antonio, but he might be getting close. Green went full-court five-on-five on Saturday, per Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic.
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker continues to make franchise history. After scoring at least 30 points in his first five-of-six games, he becomes the first player in Suns history to accomplish such a feat according to The Arizona Republic's Duane Rankin.
The Phoenix Suns’ start to the season in the month of October mostly went as expected. They literally won every game they were favored to win and lost all they were under dogs in.
It seemed like the Phoenix Suns were reintroducing themselves in their 118-96 win over the Utah Jazz on Friday night. In a season where chemistry and consistency have been some of the main storylines, Phoenix’s win offered something deeper.
The Phoenix Suns have been without starters in guard Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks for multiple games now. Green injured his hamstring ahead of preseason activities and hasn't played in any regular season action while Brooks missed Friday's battle against the Utah Jazz with a core muscle strain, his third straight contest.
Devin Booker sank six 3-pointers and scored 36 points as the host Phoenix Suns broke a four-game losing streak with a 118-96 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday in the teams' first game of NBA Cup play.
When the Suns drafted Khaman Maluach, they weren’t just taking a chance; they were investing in a player with the rare mix of size, mobility, and defensive feel that modern NBA teams crave.
NBA legend Charles Barkley may have won his lone MVP trophy with the Phoenix Suns, but he will always have a strong connection to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Phoenix Suns fans finally got a glimpse of what their team has been missing. In his first start with the Suns, Mark Williams didn’t just perform; he commanded the paint.
Mat Ishbia has received a lot of criticism — and rightfully so — since taking control of the Phoenix Suns. Ishbia, who has made a lot of changes in his two-plus seasons, completely overhauled the basketball department following last season’s debacle.