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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.”
Scott Bordow/azcentral sports
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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.”
Scott Bordow/azcentral sports
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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.”
Scott Bordow/azcentral sports
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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
Scott Bordow/azcentral sports
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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.”
Scott Bordow/azcentral sports
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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.”
Scott Bordow/azcentral sports
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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.
Michael Chow/ azcentral sports
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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?
Losing is like sandpaper. It grates on you, wears you down, rubs you raw.
The Suns must protect Devin Booker at all costs.
Not from opponents looking to get under his skin or enemy fans goading him to miss free throws in his own building. They must protect him from the frustration of toiling for a futile franchise, where a culture of competitive failure might change everything he believes about playing basketball in Phoenix.
If the timeline claims the best young NBA star to hit Arizona since Amar’e Stoudemire, the Suns’ current plan will be mocked for decades to come, and they will be guilty of malfeasance, mismanagement and malpractice.
Signs of trouble bubbled to the surface in Monday’s loss at Talking Stick Resort Arena, where Lakers fans outnumbered Suns fans in voice and spirit. Booker played a spectacular game but earned a technical foul for overreacting to an official’s whistle. He listened to Lakers fans taunt him before shooting free throws. And at one point, Booker walked menacingly toward the enemy sideline, angry at all the chirping he heard from the visiting bench.
That should not be happening at home. And it’s heartbreaking that one of the loudest sounds to come from the arena on Monday night occurred when rookie Lonzo Ball made his first 3-point shot during the third quarter. At the time, Booker was deep into another vintage performance, on his way to another 30-point game. The juxtaposition was pathetic and poisonous.
At the moment, Booker remains fully vested. He loves being the face of the franchise, treating the designation as a responsibility and an honor. He is just like Diamondbacks reliever Archie Bradley, whose commitment to Arizona brought pride back to Chase Field. He is the opposite of Eric Bledsoe, who treated his situation with lip service, a selfish, disingenuous player who is only happy when getting paid.
During a recent interview with ESPN, Booker expressed long-term optimism, predicting the Suns will “be in a good spot” in a few years. But he also said he received over 50 texts from players across the NBA following the Bledsoe debacle.
“Other players around the league are like, ‘What’s going on over there?’“ Booker said. “A lot happened at once. And it’s all over television. That’s all I heard about.”
With other players lamenting his situation and potentially luring him elsewhere, how long will Booker’s affinity for the Valley endure? Especially when the losses mount, when there is little help on the horizon, with a playoff drought that is currently seven years and counting?
This is where the Suns’ current caretakers must change their business model. They need maturity to replace petulance. They need vision to address problems before they become dumpster fires. And most of all, they must empower Booker and reward his loyalty. They must make their cause his cause.
This doesn’t land on the shoulders of Robert Sarver, a great banker, a failing NBA owner and a testament to the beauty of sports. It’s a world where money matters. But only so much.
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In the profession he chose, Sarver just reported his 29th consecutive quarter of “record operating earnings” with Western Alliance Bancorporation. He said during an earnings teleconference that third-quarter net income was $82.9 million and company stock was up 20 percent in share price. And with more than $18 billion in assets, his primary business was ranked fourth on the Forbes 2017 “Best Banks in America” list.
In this profession, Sarver is consistently ranked among the worst owners in the NBA. Former Suns player Paul Shirley recently wrote an essay where he said the owner “was born on third, but thinks he hit a triple.” It’s so bad that one disgruntled fan started a GoFundMe page just to purchase a billboard that reads #SarverOut.
That fan, Alex Smith, raised $3,655, outpacing his goal of $1,650. In his latest online update, Smith claims Clear Channel decided not to run the billboards because they were no longer in the business of attack ads.
But this problem isn’t on Sarver, who has copped to his mistakes and his impatience. The only recent sign of heavy-handed involvement came during the firing of Earl Watson, who said the owner did all the talking during termination proceedings while General Manager Ryan McDonough merely wished him good luck.
Instead, this is on the team’s personnel department. Dragan Bender has made progress coming off his best game as a professional. But Josh Jackson is raw and out of control, showing signs of losing confidence. Marquese Chriss is prone to bad body language, letting one mistake grow like compound interest. The team lacks a point guard capable of distributing and facilitating at an elite level. Only T.J. Warren is much of a help, a great scorer who doesn’t even bother attempting 3-point shots.
I believe in Jay Triano, a head coach who has the wisdom and temperament to lead the Suns out of the darkness. I believe in McDonough’s ability to organize and execute a draft.
But Booker is the key to everything. He is ultra-competitive, with an on-court ferocity that belies his polished appearance. He will not cope well with prolonged wretchedness, the kind that can stigmatize his career.
This team better find an answer and some real help for Booker in the very near future. Before all this losing costs them the greatest loss of all.
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Reach Bickley at [email protected] or 602-444-8253. Follow him on twitter.com/dan.bickley. Listen to “Bickley and Marotta” weekdays from 12-2 p.m. on 98.7 Arizona’s Sports Station.
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