[ad_1] Anthony Davis scored 35 points, and Austin Reaves added 26 as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Phoenix Suns 123-116 on Friday night. LeBron James contributed 21 points, with 17 coming in the second half, helping Los Angeles achieve its first 2-0 start since the 2010-11 season. The Suns initially surged, leading by 22…
[ad_1] The Los Angeles Clippers opened their new home, Intuit Dome, with a 116-113 overtime loss to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. Kevin Durant led the Suns with 25 points, while Bradley Beal added 24 in the season opener for both teams. James Harden paced the Clippers with 29 points and 12 rebounds, nearly…
[ad_1] In the 2023-24 season, the Lakers finished with a record of 47-35 and had to compete in the play-in tournament to secure a spot in the playoffs. The team earned the seventh seed but was defeated in five games by Denver in the first round. Following the season, the Lakers decided to part ways…
[ad_1] Two-time NBA champ Kevin Durant has been eligible to sign a one-year, $59.5 million contract extension with the Phoenix Suns since early July. According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, there is a “strong likelihood” that Durant is waiting until the 2025 offseason to sign his new deal. Kevin Durant will become eligible to sign a…
[ad_1] In a recent appearance on the Bill Simmons Podcast, Charles Barkley didn’t hold back when discussing the Phoenix Suns and their upcoming season. While critiquing several Western Conference contenders, Barkley had some particularly harsh words for his former team, the Suns. “My Suns,” Charles Barkley began. “They got no identity and no leadership. You…
[ad_1] LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 07: Donna Vekic of Croatia in action against Paula Badosa of Spain in the fourth round on Day Seven of The Championships Wimbledon 2024 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 07, 2024 in London, England. Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images Staring into the Sun on Court…
[ad_1] Suns owner Mat Ishbia has heard the rumors about a Kevin Durant trade this summer and he’s taken to X to address them. “NBA Draft night is the best. Everyone talking about the drama and storylines, some are right and some are just wrong,” he wrote. “My turn. Phoenix loves Kevin Durant and Kevin…
[ad_1] User Note: This page is updated as of Wednesday, June 26, 2024. After taking a year off of coaching, the 2022 NBA Champion Mike Budenholzer is back at the helm. But this time, he is taking on the challenge of guiding the Phoenix Suns – a team with a wonky roster construction and very…
[ad_1] Bronny James’ agent, Rich Paul, appears to have very little interest in his client heading to any team other than the Lakers or Suns. Speaking on a recent episode of NBA Today, ESPN’s Jonathan Givony said other teams had been unable to organise a workout with James. “NBA teams that I talk to say…
[ad_1] Former University of Washington head coach Mike Hopkins is joining Mike Budenholzer’s staff as an assistant coach with the Phoenix Suns. Hopkins and Washington parted ways following last season. Hopkins was the Huskies head coach for the past seven years. Overall, he’s coached in college basketball for over 30 years. Budenholzer is putting together…
