Tag: Phoenix Suns

Bradley Beal to Clippers Likely as Buyout Nears Completion

Brandon King

The Suns have wisely decided to transition from the failed era of the triumvirate of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal. Durant was moved to Houston in a massive 7-team trade late last month.  With Devin Booker agreeing to a $150 million extension, Bradley Beal is the other piece that the Suns are looking to ship out of town. However, Beal’s massive contract, Beal is owed $110 million over the next two seasons, as well as his no-trade clause, created stumbling blocks in constructing a suitable trade.  With the…

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Devin Booker, Suns Agree to $150 Million Contract Extension

Brandon King

Although the Suns have moved on from Kevin Durant, and likely soon Bradley Beal, Devin Booker is staying put. Per Evan Sidery of Forbes, the Phoenix Suns and the star guard have agreed on a two-year $150 million extension that will keep Booker in the Valley of the Sun through 2030.  In the coming 2025-26 season Booker will be entering into the second year of 4-year, $224 million deal that will pay him $53.1 million next season and $57 and $61 million in 2026-27 and 2027-28, respectively.  Though the Suns…

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Suns reportedly interested in moving Bradley Beal

Brandon King

After trading Kevin Durant , the next logical step for the Phoenix Suns should be to look to deal Bradley Beal. According to Legion Hoops , per Sports Arizona’s John Gambadoro, the team is looking to either deal or buyout the veteran 2-guard.  Beal’s time in Phoenix has undoubtedly played out differently than was envisioned when he was acquired in June 2023 to form their own big 3. However the three All-Stars proved to be less than the sum of their parts, with the Suns posting a 45-33 record in…

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Is Jalen Green Still on the Trade Block?

Brandon King

Jalen Green is heading to Phoenix as part of the Kevin Durant trade but the jersey he will be wearing when the nba season tips off may not be that of the Suns.  According to Legion Hoops, the Suns are planning on shipping the young scorer out of the Valley of the Sun.  However, a report from Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro contradicts the report as he indicates that the team does not intend to trade Green and that they plan to pair him with Devin Booker in their backcourt.  Green…

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Kevin Durant Traded to Rockets in Blockbuster Deal With Suns

Brandon King

The Kevin Durant trade saga has finally come to an end. KD was traded to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillion Brooks, the 10th overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft and a whopping 5 second round draft picks, per Shams Charania.  Durant, although 36 years old, enjoyed another statistically Impressive season, posting per game averages of 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds 4.2 assists, and 1.2 blocks on .527/.430/.839 splits. However, despite Durant’s continued excellence, the Suns were a disappointing 36-46 this season and finished 11th in the Western Conference. …

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Why an ”irate”Mike Budenholzer took Bol Bol out of the Suns rotation

Brandon King

If you wondered what happened to Bol Bol during the later portion of the season, you certainly have company in that camp. The tantalizingly talented power forward/center has been racking up DNPCDs since March seemingly out of nowhere and without an explanation from the team.  On his Haynes Briefs show, NBA Insider Chris Haynes said that Bol Bol was taken out of the Suns rotation by then-head coach Michael Malone who was “irate” for his actions, or lack thereof during an altercation.  Haynes described what transpired: He didn’t get into…

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Suns show Mike Budenholzer the door after one disappointing season

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Courtesy of Yahoo Sports The Phoenix Suns, who wildly underachieved for yet another season, fired their third head coach in as many years, parting ways with Mike Budenholzer, the team confirmed. In a statement Monday, the team said its “fans deserve better.” Budenholzer logged a 36-46 record in his lone season with the Suns. “Competing at the highest level remains our goal and we failed to meet expectations this season. Our fans deserve better. Change is needed.” Phoenix entered this season with high hopes. Even with little financial flexibility, the Suns had…

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Kevin Durant takes blame for Raptors loss

Brandon King

Sunday the Toronto Raptors defeated the Phoenix Suns 127-109, handing the Suns their eighth loss in their last ten games. Kevin Durant was unusually quiet, scoring just 15 points and grabbing 4 rebounds, however, the defense of Scottie Barnes had a lot to do with Durant’s tough night at the office, as he harassed the normally efficient Durant into just 5-15 from the floor. Durant put the loss squarely on his shoulders after the game, saying, “Tonight, if I had made more shots, we probably would have won. I got to force it and probably run…

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KD does not want a Golden State return

Brandon King

It was speculated earlier in the week that the Suns were reportedly listening to offers on all-world forward Kevin Durant. Additionally, it was rumored that the Golden State Warriors were allegedly quite interested in adding Durant to their tanks once more. However, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhordst on the network’s “NBA Today” show, ”understanding scenarios can change, Kevin Durant will likely either remain on the Phoenix Suns or be traded to the Miami Heat by tomorrow afternoon and added there is only one untouchable player in Phoenix. “Everyone on the Phoenix [Suns roster], multiple people have…

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NBL News: Adelaide 36ers defeats Phoenix Suns in exhibition match

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Courtesy of the National Basketball League: The Adelaide 36ers loaded up for NBL23 with an exciting roster ready to play an up-tempo, high scoring style and all of that was on display with phenomenal shooting to make history beating the Phoenix Suns 134-124. The 36ers have loaded up under coach CJ Bruton to try and blow the rest of the NBL away with their firepower. They knocked down a remarkable 24/43 from three-point land on Sunday night local time to become the first NBL club to beat an NBA team…

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