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Shot Clock: Lakers bait Booker; Gabbert a starter? | 2:06
azcentral sports’ Dan Bickley discuss the Suns and Cardinals in our latest Shot Clock video.
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Scott Bordow recaps Suns’ loss to Lakers | 0:55
Suns insider Scott Bordow discusses what went wrong in Phoenix’s loss to the Lakers at Talking Stick Resort Arena on Monday.
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Devin Booker on incident with Lakers coach | 0:32
Devin Booker discusses an incident with a Lakers coach late in Monday’s loss to Los Angeles.
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Jay Triano on Suns’ loss to Lakers | 0:59
Suns interim head coach Jay Triano discusses Phoenix’s loss to the Lakers at home on Monday.
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Devin Booker on Suns’ loss to Lakers | 1:37
Suns guard Devin Booker discusses Phoenix’s loss to the Lakers on Monday night.
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Marquese Chriss on Suns win | 0:40
Chriss on what he was thinking on his spectacular block on Andrew Wiggins: “We all know he makes highlights. I wasn’t going to be one of them.”
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Jay Triano on Devin Booker | 1:23
Triano on Booker: “He’s been buying in at at the defensive end. He’s had a couple games where he wasn’t quite as good, but tonight he was right back on track.”
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Bordow on Suns surprising win over T-Wolves | 0:56
Bordow discusses Devin Booker’s big stat line that helped the Suns beat the Timberwolves.
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Bordow breaks down Suns’ loss to Magic | 0:46
Suns insider Scott Bordow on the the team’s loss to Orlando.
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Josh Jackson on Suns’ loss to Magic | 0:54
Suns forward Josh Jackson on loss to Orlando
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Bordow on Suns’ loss to Heat | 0:48
Suns insider Scott Bordow on the Suns’ loss to Miami on Wednesday.
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Triano on Suns’ loss to Heat | 1:12
Suns interim coach Jay Triano on the Suns’ loss to Miami on Wednesday,
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Shot Clock: Eric Bledsoe sent packing | 2:02
azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Dan Bickley discuss the Suns’ trade with the Bucks and the Cardinals’ upcoming matchup with the Seahawks.
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Jared Dudley after Suns’ loss to Nets | 0:55
Suns veteran Jared Dudley discusses his role in Phoenix’s loss to the Nets on Monday. Doug Haller/azcentral sports
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Suns’ Devin Booker on loss to Spurs | 0:43
Booker: “We were getting good shots but we weren’t making them.”
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Jay Triano on Suns loss to Spurs | 0:50
Triano: We had a hard time scoring in the third quarter.
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Bordow on Suns loss to Spurs | 0:59
Slow start, second-half malaise dooms Suns
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Triano on Suns’ loss to Knicks | 1:08
Suns interim coach Jay Triano on his team’s loss in New York on Friday.
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Chandler on the Suns’ loss to Knicks | 1:01
Suns center Tyson Chandler on his team’s loss in New York on Friday.
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Warren on his career night in Washington | 1:01
Suns forward T.J. Warren on his 40-point game in win over Wizards.
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Triano on Suns’ win over Wizards | 1:22
Suns interim coach Jay Triano on his team’s win over Washington on Wednesday.
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Bordow on Suns’ ‘stunning’ comeback win | 2:12
Suns insider Scott Bordow on the team’s thrilling come-from-behind win over the Wizards on Wednesday.
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Jay Triano on Suns’ win over Nets | 0:29
Suns interim coach Jay Triano breaks down Tuesday’s win over Brooklyn.
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T.J. Warren on Suns’ win over Nets | 1:01
Suns forward T.J. Warren breaks down Tuesday’s win over Brooklyn.
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Scott Bordow breaks down Suns’ win over Nets | 1:08
Suns insider Scott Bordow on the team’s win in Brooklyn.
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Head coach Jay Triano on Suns’ loss to Blazers | 0:44
Triano: “We put ourselves in position on the road to win a game. I give our guys a lot of credit.”
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Alex Len on Suns’ loss to Blazers | 0:38
Len: “We played the right way. We were doing the right things defensively. We had a chance a the end.”
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Shot Clock: Phoenix Suns and ASU start to turn their seasons around. | 2:32
J.J. Hensley and Dan Bickley talk Phoenix Suns and ASU turning their season around.
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Bordow on Suns’ win over the Jazz | 0:44
Suns insider Scott Bordow breaks down a win over the Jazz on Wednesday.
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Triano on Suns’ win over Jazz | 1:02
Suns interim coach on his team’s win over Utah on Wednesday.
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Shot Clock: It’s not all bad, Suns fans | 2:10
azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Greg Moore talk about Phoenix Suns’ changes in our latest Shot Clock video.
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Scott Bordow recaps’ Suns first win of season | 1:03
Suns insider Scott Bordow discusses Phoenix’s first win of the season in their first game under interim coach Jay Triano on Monday.
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Jay Triano on Suns’ win over Kings | 1:05
Suns interim head coach Jay Triano discusses the Suns’ first win of the season on Monday against the Kings.
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Marquese Chriss on Suns’ win over Kings | 0:50
Suns forward Marquese Chriss discusses starting for the first time this season in Phoenix’s win over the Kings on Monday.
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Suns Eric Bledsoe sent home | 1:46
Phoenix Suns general manager Ryan McDonough explains why he sent Eric Bledsoe home and is looking to trade him.
Michael Chow/azcentral.com
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Suns interim coach Jay Triano | 1:04
Phoenix Suns coach Jay Triano talks to the media after the Suns fired Earl Watson and named Triano the team’s interim head coach through the end of the 2017-2018 season.
Michael Chow/azcentral.com
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Phoenix Suns News: Scott Bordow and Greg Moore on the latest | 2:34
The Phoenix Suns, once a proud franchise, fired head coach Earl Watson three games into the season and are preparing to trade guard Eric Bledsoe. Scott Bordow and Greg Moore from azcentral sports discuss the state of the Suns.
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Scott Bordow discusses another big Suns loss | 0:49
Suns insider Scott Bordow talks about Phoenix’s big loss to the Clippers in LA on Saturday.
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Eric Bledsoe on Suns’ ’embarrassing’ loss | 1:25
Suns point guard Eric Bledsoe discusses his leadership and how surprised he is about the start of the season after a loss to the Clippers on Saturday.
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Earl Watson on Suns’ loss to Clippers | 1:37
Suns coach Earl Watson discusses his team’s blowout loss to the Clippers in Los Angeles on Saturday.
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Scott Bordow recaps Suns’ loss to Lakers | 1:01
Bordow breaks down the Suns’ loss to the Lakers on Friday night.
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Chandler on Suns’ loss to Lakers | 1:02
Suns center Tyson Chandler talks about Friday’s loss to the Lakers.
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Watson on Suns’ loss to Lakers | 0:56
Suns coach Earl Watson talks about his team’s loss to the Lakers on Friday.
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Bordow, Moore on Connie Hawkins after memorial service | 1:42
azcentral sports’ Scott Bordow and Greg Moore discuss the life and memorial of Connie Hawkins after the service held at Talking Stick Arena on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, in Phoenix. Johanna Huckeba/azcentral sports
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Suns fans, friends, family remember Connie Hawkins | 1:11
The Phoenix Suns honored the late Connie Hawkins at Talking Stick Arena.
Aydali Campa/azcentral sports
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Shot Clock: Buckle up, Lonzo Ball | 1:51
azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Greg Moore discuss the Lakers’ Lonzo Ball and ASU playing Utah this weekend.
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Shot Clock: Suns opener goes horribly wrong | 2:02
azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Greg Moore discuss the Phoenix Suns’ loss to the Portland Trail Blazers in the first game of the season.
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Watson reacts to record-setting blowout loss in opener | 0:55
Suns coach Earl Watson on a season-opening loss to the Trail Blazers that set a franchise record for the worst loss in team history.
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Bledsoe on blowout loss in opener | 1:03
Suns guard Eric Bledsoe reacts to a blowout loss to the Portland Trail Blazers in the season opener.
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Bordow recaps a season-opening rout | 0:43
Scott Bordow recaps the Suns’ season-opening blowout loss to Portland.
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Suns fans: What do they know? Do they know things?? Let’s find out | 3:14
azcentral sports’ Chris Cole talks to Suns fans outside of Talking Stick Resort Arena before Phoenix’s season opener on Wednesday. Yihyun Jeong/azcentral sports
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Shot Clock: Suns’ opener – Josh Jackson a starter? | 1:58
azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Scott Bordow discuss the season opener for the Phoenix Suns.
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Earl Watson on expectations during scrimmage | 0:48
Suns coach Earl Watson on his expectations for his team ahead of a scrimmage at training camp.
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Eric Bledsoe talks at Suns camp | 0:57
Suns guard Eric Bledsoe on pushing through fatigue at training camp and the team’s talent.
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Suns coach Earl Watson talks at Suns camp | 0:49
Suns coach Earl Watson on camp conditioning, Dragan Bender’s play.
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Earl Watson on state of Suns players at camp | 0:38
“Overall everyone seems healthy and that’s positive,” the Suns coach said.
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Dragan Bender discusses his mindset at Suns camp | 0:30
The Phoenix Suns forward is eager to improve in his season NBA season.
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Devin Booker on Suns training camp | 0:53
Suns guard Devin Booker talks about his goals entering his third season with the Suns as training camp begins.
Scott Bordow/ azcentral sports
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Phoenix Suns coach Earl Watson | 0:54
Phoenix Suns coach Earl Watson talks about the team’s commitment this season, and the players who spent their off-seasons living in the Phoenix area and working out as a group.
Scott Bordow/ azcentral sports
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Phoenix Suns training camp Day 1 | 0:32
The Phoenix Suns run the three-man weave as the team’s training camp opens in Flagstaff.
Scott Bordow/ azcentral sports
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Phoenix Suns Devin Booker at Media Day | 1:57
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker talks about his game, his idol and hopes for this season during press conference at Phoenix Suns Media Day Talking Stick Resort Arena, Monday, September 25, 2017.
Tom Tingle/ azcentral sports
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Suns’ Jared Dudley on reaction to President Trump | 1:38
Phoenix Suns forward Jared Dudley talks about the controversy surrounding statements made by President Trump about players not standing for the national anthem. Dudley spoke at the Suns media day at Talking Stick Resort Arena, September 25, 2017.
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Greg Moore interviews Suns owner Robert Sarver | 2:09
Greg Moore of azcentral sports interviews Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver, Wednesday, September 20, 2017. || Tom Tingle/azcentral sports
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Scott Bordow interviews Suns center Alan Williams | 2:28
Scott Bordow of azcentral sports interviews Phoenix Suns center Alan Williams, Wednesday, September 20, 2017. || Tom Tingle/azcentral sports
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Phoenix Suns Charities donates $1 million | 1:40
Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver announces that Phoenix Suns Charities is donating $1 million to renovate 50 neighborhood basketball courts in Arizona in honor of the 50th anniversary of the NBA franchise.. || Tom Tingle/azcentral sports
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Suns unveil ‘Statement Edition’ uniform | 0:29
Eric Bledsoe shows off the new Nike Statement Edition uniform for the Suns.
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Markelle Fultz thinks Sixers are playoff bound | 0:59
No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz is confident his team is primed for big things this season.
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Shot Clock: ASU QB fail? Suns ‘lose’ Kyrie | 2:08
azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Dan Bickley weigh in on ASU’s quarterback situation and the Suns not trading for Kyrie Irving.
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Shot Clock: LeBron-Bledsoe link may help Suns | 2:02
azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Dan Bickley discuss the latest on Kyrie Irving in Cleveland and the ramifications it could hold for Phoenix.
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Shot Clock: Jackson included in Irving rumors | 2:04
azcentral sports’ Dan Bickley and Jay Dieffenbach have different opinions on including Josh Jackson in a deal for Cavaliers’ star Kyrie Irving. They share their thoughts in our Shot Clock video.
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Shot Clock: Kyrie Irving to Suns? | 1:58
Greg Moore and Jay Dieffenbach talk Phoenix Suns trade rumors and Cardinals camp in our Shot Clock video.
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Robert Sarver discusses Suns’ arena situation | 1:40
Suns’ Robert Sarver discusses his team’s arena situation during a press conference on Wednesday at Talking Stick Resort Arena.
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Shot Clock: NBA Summer League taking toll? | 2:02
azcentral sports’ Greg Moore and Mark Faller discuss the NBA Summer League and the Diamondbacks in our Shot Clock video.
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Mike James on his 32-point performance in loss to Grizzlies | 2:32
Suns guard Mike James on his high-quality performance in a summer-league loss to Memphis.
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Summer Suns coach Marlon Garnett discusses Phoenix’s win | 1:25
Suns summer league coach Marlon Garnett talks about Phoenix’s first-round win over the Jazz in the NBA Summer League tournament on Wednesday. Andrew Vailliencourt/azcentral sports
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Josh Jackson on his increasing comfort | 2:37
Suns first-rounder Josh Jackson talks about the Suns’ first-round win in the NBA Summer League tournament in Vegas on Wednesday. Andrew Vailliencourt/azcentral sports
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Marquese Chriss on Suns’ defensive effort | 1:55
Suns forward Marquese Chriss talks about the Suns’ first-round win over the Jazz in the NBA Summer League tournament in Vegas on Wednesday. Andrew Vailliencourt/azcentral sports
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Shot Clock: Playoffs for D-Backs and Suns? | 1:54
azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Sarah McLellan talk about the playoff odds for the Diamondbacks and the Suns as well as a big upcoming fight in our Shot Clock video.
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Suns Davon Reed and Alec Peters talk Summer League | 1:18
Phoenix Suns draft picks Davon Reed and Alec Peters talk about the NBA Summer League as the squad prepares to depart for Las Vegas.
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Shot Clock: Josh Jackson fits with Suns | 1:59
azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Doug Haller discuss Josh Jackson and the Suns and the Diamondbacks and the Dodgers.
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Shot Clock: How should Suns, D-Backs prioritize improvement? | 2:05
Mark Faller and Dan Bickley discuss how the Suns handled free agency in a loaded West and the Diamondbacks’ options when it comes to rolling the dice on the trade market with the Dodgers in command of the West.
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Suns rookie Josh Jackson on first summer league practice | 1:21
Suns first-rounder Josh Jackson discusses Phoenix’s first summer league practice on Tuesday at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Doug Haller/azcentral sports
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Suns’ Bender, Chriss address expectations for Summer League | 2:30
Second-year Suns players Dragan Bender and Marquese Chriss offer some insight into what the Suns’ expectations are heading into the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas after practice on Tuesday. Richard Morin/azcentral sports
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What to expect from Suns in NBA free agency | 1:54
azcentral sports’ Jay Dieffenbach and Doug Haller discuss what the Suns might do when the NBA free agency period begins Friday night.
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Why did Josh Jackson not work out for Boston? | 2:20
Phoenix Suns GM Ryan McDonough and Josh Jackson discuss why the team’s No. 4 overall pick decided not to work out for the Celtics, who had the No. 3 pick.
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Shot Clock: Lakers bait Booker; Gabbert a starter?
Scott Bordow recaps Suns’ loss to Lakers
Devin Booker on incident with Lakers coach
Jay Triano on Suns’ loss to Lakers
Devin Booker on Suns’ loss to Lakers
Marquese Chriss on Suns win
Jay Triano on Devin Booker
Bordow on Suns surprising win over T-Wolves
Bordow breaks down Suns’ loss to Magic
Josh Jackson on Suns’ loss to Magic
Bordow on Suns’ loss to Heat
Triano on Suns’ loss to Heat
Shot Clock: Eric Bledsoe sent packing
Jared Dudley after Suns’ loss to Nets
Suns’ Devin Booker on loss to Spurs
Jay Triano on Suns loss to Spurs
Bordow on Suns loss to Spurs
Triano on Suns’ loss to Knicks
Chandler on the Suns’ loss to Knicks
Warren on his career night in Washington
Triano on Suns’ win over Wizards
Bordow on Suns’ ‘stunning’ comeback win
Jay Triano on Suns’ win over Nets
T.J. Warren on Suns’ win over Nets
Scott Bordow breaks down Suns’ win over Nets
Head coach Jay Triano on Suns’ loss to Blazers
Alex Len on Suns’ loss to Blazers
Shot Clock: Phoenix Suns and ASU start to turn their seasons around.
Bordow on Suns’ win over the Jazz
Triano on Suns’ win over Jazz
Shot Clock: It’s not all bad, Suns fans
Scott Bordow recaps’ Suns first win of season
Jay Triano on Suns’ win over Kings
Marquese Chriss on Suns’ win over Kings
Suns Eric Bledsoe sent home
Suns interim coach Jay Triano
Phoenix Suns News: Scott Bordow and Greg Moore on the latest
Scott Bordow discusses another big Suns loss
Eric Bledsoe on Suns’ ’embarrassing’ loss
Earl Watson on Suns’ loss to Clippers
Scott Bordow recaps Suns’ loss to Lakers
Chandler on Suns’ loss to Lakers
Watson on Suns’ loss to Lakers
Bordow, Moore on Connie Hawkins after memorial service
Suns fans, friends, family remember Connie Hawkins
Shot Clock: Buckle up, Lonzo Ball
Shot Clock: Suns opener goes horribly wrong
Watson reacts to record-setting blowout loss in opener
Bledsoe on blowout loss in opener
Bordow recaps a season-opening rout
Suns fans: What do they know? Do they know things?? Let’s find out
Shot Clock: Suns’ opener – Josh Jackson a starter?
Earl Watson on expectations during scrimmage
Eric Bledsoe talks at Suns camp
Suns coach Earl Watson talks at Suns camp
Earl Watson on state of Suns players at camp
Dragan Bender discusses his mindset at Suns camp
Devin Booker on Suns training camp
Phoenix Suns coach Earl Watson
Phoenix Suns training camp Day 1
Phoenix Suns Devin Booker at Media Day
Suns’ Jared Dudley on reaction to President Trump
Greg Moore interviews Suns owner Robert Sarver
Scott Bordow interviews Suns center Alan Williams
Phoenix Suns Charities donates $1 million
Suns unveil ‘Statement Edition’ uniform
Markelle Fultz thinks Sixers are playoff bound
Shot Clock: ASU QB fail? Suns ‘lose’ Kyrie
Shot Clock: LeBron-Bledsoe link may help Suns
Shot Clock: Jackson included in Irving rumors
Shot Clock: Kyrie Irving to Suns?
Robert Sarver discusses Suns’ arena situation
Shot Clock: NBA Summer League taking toll?
Mike James on his 32-point performance in loss to Grizzlies
Summer Suns coach Marlon Garnett discusses Phoenix’s win
Josh Jackson on his increasing comfort
Marquese Chriss on Suns’ defensive effort
Shot Clock: Playoffs for D-Backs and Suns?
Suns Davon Reed and Alec Peters talk Summer League
Shot Clock: Josh Jackson fits with Suns
Shot Clock: How should Suns, D-Backs prioritize improvement?
Suns rookie Josh Jackson on first summer league practice
Suns’ Bender, Chriss address expectations for Summer League
What to expect from Suns in NBA free agency
Why did Josh Jackson not work out for Boston?
The Eric Bledsoe trade rumors ended with him being dealt to the Milwaukee Bucks, but other rumors surrounding the Phoenix Suns are heating up.
While Greg Monroe continues to be a hot topic, another subject continues to gain steam: the team’s point guards (or lack thereof).
Could the team acquire one through a trade?
MORE: Suns fans sound off on Eric Bledsoe trade
The Heat Index takes a look at the latest rumors involving the Suns:
Brightsideofthesun.com: What can the Phoenix Suns do about their point guard situation?
It writes: “With all due respect to Mike James and Tyler Ulis, neither of them have yet to prove that they are starting caliber NBA point guards. That leaves the Phoenix Suns with yet another problem in a still young season that has already had more than it’s fair share of problems. Is there a feasible solution?”
Bickley: Phoenix Suns need to alleviate Devin Booker’s frustration before it gets serious
ESPN.com: Who are the Suns now, after trading all their point guards?
Zach Lowe writes: “For a moment, the Suns could have lived the dream: compete for the playoffs now, with a cupboard stocked for tomorrow. Straddling both paths at the same time is perhaps the hardest team-building challenge in sports. Phoenix had done it.”
RELATED: Suns’ Devin Booker could see more time as point guard
LA Times: Suns’ playoff drought not ending anytime soon
Paul Coro writes: The Suns could have three first-round picks in the 2018 draft and have stockpiled first- and second-round pieces to position for an acquisition. But acquiring talent has been less of a problem for the Suns than figuring out what to do with it. They have gone for the splash previously, acquiring guard Brandon Knight in 2015 and signing him to a $70 million deal. Then they removed him from the starting lineup, shut him down at the end of last season and lost him for all of this season due to a knee injury. The Knight move was in concert with the 2015 dismantling of a point guard triumvirate of Bledsoe, Dragic and Isaiah Thomas, each of whom was displeased about sharing the ball-handling despite a 28-20 record. Thomas went on to be an All-Star leading Boston to a No. 1 seed. Dragic has thrived into his 30s in Miami. Bledsoe could prosper too.”
amicohoops.net: Cavs exploring ways to acquire Greg Monroe from Suns
Sam Amico writes: “The Cleveland Cavaliers have a strong interest in Greg Monroe, and are exploring ways to obtain the Phoenix Suns’ newly acquired center, league sources told Amico Hoops. The Suns reportedly are looking to move Monroe, either via trade or contract buyout. Cavs general manager Koby Altman would need to get creative to acquire Monroe, as the roster is already full with 15 players under contracts. The San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets are among others said to be interested in Monroe.”
kingjamesgospel.com: 3 potential ways the Cleveland Cavaliers can acquire Greg Monroe
Jared Hesketh details some ways Cleveland can get Monroe from the Suns, including possibly trading Channing Frye and Iman Shumpert.
cleveland.com: Cavaliers interested in Greg Monroe?
Joe Vardon writes: “The Cavs don’t currently view Jahlil Okafor as a fit. As for Greg Monroe, the interest in him would be higher, sources indicated to me. Monroe is 6-11 and 265 pounds, but he isn’t really a shot blocker (which Cleveland lacks). He’s a scorer (though, this season, he’s averaging just 6.8 points per game). The Cavs, though flawed, have a crowded rotation already, so pursuing Monroe in any way would probably follow or coincide with other roster changes.”
fanragsports.com: 3 teams that could use Greg Monroe
Wes Goldberg writes: “Greg Monroe isn’t long for the Phoenix Suns. The Suns acquired the big man as part of a trade to send point guard Eric Bledsoe to the Milwaukee Bucks. Monroe was involved in the deal for salary-matching purposes, and Phoenix is expected to trade his expiring contract or buy him out.” He lists Utah, Philadelphia and Cleveland as the three teams.
azcentral sports: Monroe understands if he’s traded again soon
Scott Bordow writes: “Monroe said he was blindsided by the trade and admitted it’s “weird” to get dealt to a team that might never put him on the floor.”
“’I just told them I understand the plan they have in place and how they want to approach the season,” said the 6-foot-11, 265-pound Monroe, who averaged 6.8 points and five rebounds a game for the Bucks. “I told them, ‘If you want me to play I’ll always play. I’ll never be one not to want to play. If not we’ll just work together and find the best option for everyone.’ But I’m more than happy to play here.
“‘But it’s what we signed up for,” he said. “It can happen to anyone at any moment. My job is to play. That’s what I focus on, and that’s really it. I was surprised, though. I was just trying to get healthy, get back on the floor and help that team (Milwaukee). Now that I’m here I’ll do the same here and if it’s somewhere else I’ll do the same there. My focus doesn’t change.’”
thesixersense.com: Jahlil Okafor trade gaining traction
Phoenix is loaded with 2018 draft picks. The team could land three first round picks in 2018 and has three second round picks in 2018 as well. As Philadelphia 76ers fans know all too well, the value of so many picks on one team is somewhat diluted due to the team’s inability to absorb so many rookies in one season. … Despite the inactivity for years over Okafor trade rumors, this one is getting traction.”
ESPN.com: Suns interested in Jahlil Okafor
Adrian Wojnarowski writes: “The possibility of a (Greg Monroe) contract buyout could give the Suns freedom to be creative with an open roster spot. Before Dec. 6, the Suns need a spot to convert the two-way contract of productive rookie guard Mike James into a regular roster spot. Also, an open roster spot would give the Suns the chance to become involved in trade talks with Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor, a 21-year-old former No. 3 overall pick with whom the Suns have had interest, league sources said.”
azcentral sports: Will Greg Monroe play for Suns?
Scott Bordow writes: “It’s possible Monroe, who will be sidelined at least a week with a calf strain, never will play a game in a Suns uniform. Phoenix already has two centers, (Alex) Len and Tyson Chandler, and it has until Dec. 6 to open up a roster spot so it can convert point guard Mike James’ two-way contract into a standard NBA deal. McDonough said he’s open to trading Monroe but that a buyout of his contract is less likely. He said he’ll discuss all the scenarios with Monroe’s agent, David Falk.”
philly.com: Trade rumors heating up for Okafor and Suns
Keith Pompey writes: “Don’t count on the Sixers taking Monroe in any potential deal with the Suns. The Sixers have around $15 million available in cap space. A chunk of that money is expected to go to Robert Covington, whose contract can be renegotiated as early as Nov. 15. As a result, the Sixers’ cap space is not in play for any deal. The Suns could, however, offer one of their protected draft picks and/or someone with a salary comparable to Okafor’s $4.9 million. The Sixers could agree to take someone like Alex Len. He’s making $4.1 million in the final year of his deal.”
hoopshabit.com: 5 potential Greg Monroe trades
Gerald Bourguet takes a look at some possible trades the Suns could make to unolad Greg Monroe.
His trades include the Nets, Knicks, Magic, Lakers and 76ers (with the Suns getting Okafor in the deal with Philadelphia).
More on Suns:
valleyofthesuns.com also looks at some trades the Suns could make for Greg Monroe, with them listing the Magic, Knicks and Hawks.
ESPN’s Bobby Marks: The Suns are currently $540K above the salary cap floor. Any potential Monroe buyout or trade would likely put Phoenix under.
ERIC BLEDSOE TRADE GRADES: Who won deal with Milwaukee Bucks?
ERIC BLEDSOE TRADE REACTION: NBA writers slam Suns over trade
HEAT INDEX: Too early to start thinking NBA draft, Suns fans?
MORE: Notable trades in Phoenix Suns history – Bledsoe on list twice
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