PHOENIX (AP) — Former Phoenix Suns star Steve Nash is joining the franchise as a senior adviser, owner Mat Ishbia announced Monday, Sept. 22. “Steve Nash was an amazing player and exactly what the Phoenix Suns are all about,” Ishbia wrote on social media. “His grit, toughness, and winning...
PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns have signed star guard Devin Booker to a two-year, $145 million maximum contract extension through the 2029-30 season, two people with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The people spoke Wednesday, July 9, on condition of anonymity because the...
The Houston Rockets are acquiring 15-time All-Star and four-time Olympic gold medalist Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns in a blockbuster deal struck Sunday, June 22, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press. The Rockets are giving up Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green and six...
PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns have parted ways with veteran coach Mike Budenholzer following one dismal season that featured a fast start before a maddening slide out of postseason contention for a high-priced roster that included Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. Mike Budenholzer...
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics' season started with a record-tying 3-point night. It was a sign of things to come. The Celtics broke the NBA record for 3-pointers in a season Friday night, April 4, in a victory over the Phoenix Suns. Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (8) takes a...
PHOENIX (AP) — Kevin Durant became the eighth player in NBA history to score 30,000 points, hitting the mark against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night, Feb. 11, with a free throw late in the third quarter. Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) drives on Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bradley Beal came off the bench for the first time in nine years and scored 25 points as the Phoenix Suns ended a four-game skid with a 109-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night, Jan. 6. Phoenix Suns' Bradley Beal, right, goes up for a shot against Philadelphia...
PHOENIX (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 20 points, Daniel Gafford added 16 and the Dallas Mavericks won their first game since star Luka Doncic was injured, beating the Phoenix Suns, 98-89, on Friday night, Dec. 27. Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) shoots between Phoenix Suns center Mason...
PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is out for at least the next week after spraining his left ankle in Tuesday night’s win over the San Antonio Spurs. Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant reacts after falling to the floor against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half of an NBA...
PHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker scored 29 points and the Phoenix Suns weathered the loss of Kevin Durant to an ankle injury to beat the San Antonio Spurs, 104-93, on Tuesday night, Dec. 3. Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker shoots over San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan and guard Devin Vassell (24)...
PHOENIX (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 32 points, Jusuf Nurkic had 20 points and 18 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns rallied from a 15-point deficit Wednesday night, Nov. 6, to defeat the Miami Heat, 115-112, and extend their winning streak to six games. Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (24) fouled...
INGLEWOOD, California (AP) — Devin Booker scored 40 points, Kevin Durant added 18, and the Phoenix Suns rallied from a 21-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Clippers, 125-119, on Thursday night, Oct. 31. Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, center, shoots as Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman...
