Posts Tagged ‘Phoenix Suns’
Chris Paul playoff injuries continue to haunt the All-Star point guard
The Phoenix Suns ended a decade-long playoff drought this season. Not only that but they finished with the second-best record in the Western Conference. A big reason for the team’s success was the addition of Chris Paul. During the season, Chris Paul posted averages of 16.4 points, 8.9 assists and 4.5 rebounds per outing. Paul…
Read MorePhoenix Suns are one of the surprise teams in the NBA this season
The Phoenix Suns haven’t enjoyed a ton of success over the past several seasons. In fact, the Suns haven’t been to the playoffs since the 2009-10 campaign. That season, the Phoenix Suns won 54 games and they’ve won more than 40 games just one other time over the past decade. That occurrence took place in…
Read MoreCOVID-19 protocols force three more NBA games to be postponed
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the world, the 2020-21 NBA season is increasingly interrupted by game postponements. On Wednesday, the Phoenix Suns-Atlanta Hawks game along with the Washington Wizards vs. Utah Jazz and Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic were postponed. All three games were pushed back to TBA dates because at…
Read MorePhoenix Suns continue their hot streak in NBA restart
The Phoenix Suns began the 2019-20 NBA season on a high note. In fact, they posted five wins in the first seven games. That trend changed before the season was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. When the NBA opted to restart the season in late July, the consensus was the Suns weren’t going to…
Read MoreNBA suspends Deandre Ayton 25 games
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton has been suspended for 25 games by the NBA for violating the League’s anti-drug policy. This comes in less than 24 hours after he made his season debut for the 2019-20 season. Ayton tested positive for a banned diuretic. The player has made a statement and claims he was unaware…
Read MorePhoenix Suns Fire Igor Kokoskov
The Phoenix Suns announced on Monday that they will be firing Serbian head coach Igor Kokoskov after one season. The team finished with the worst record in the Western Conference (19-63), marking the third straight season that the franchise has ended a season at the bottom of the barrel. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN,…
Read MorePhoenix Suns Win 2018 NBA Lottery
For the first time in franchise history, the Phoenix Suns have won the NBA Lottery in 2018. The Sacramento Kings get the second pick and the Atlanta Hawks round out the top-3 three with the third pick. The Suns came in with the highest odds to get the first pick at 25 percent. They ended…
Read MoreIgor Kokoskov named new Suns head coach
Igor Kokoskov has been named the Phoenix Suns’ new head coach. He is a 46-year-old Serbian national and will be the first European-born head coach in the NBA. The contract is reportedly for three years, but the financial terms have not been disclosed. Kokoskov was an assistant coach for the Utah Jazz from 2015 to…
Read MoreAmar’e Stoudemire Retires from NBA after 14 Seasons
Amar’e Stoudemire (211 cm) signed a one-day contract with the New York Knicks earlier this week and then announced his retirement from the NBA after 14 seasons. There was an outpouring of sentiments of respect and well-wishes from various NBA players and coaches after Stoudemire’s announcement. The six-time All-Star was selected by the Phoenix Suns…
Read MorePorzingis, Mudiay Impress at Summer League
The NBA Las Vegas Summer League is set to culminate with a showdown between the San Antonio Spurs and the Phoenixs Suns. The Spurs’ Kyle Anderson has already been named the Summer League’s M.V.P. He averaged 22.0 ppg and 5.8 rpg in the event which saw the participation of 23 NBA teams. All-NBA Summer League…
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