The Suns gave fans in Phoenix something to cheer about on Tuesday night as they rallied from a 23-point second-half deficit against the Clippers to get back in the win column. But it has been has still been a miserable stretch for the team — since the start of February, the Suns have lost 11 of 15 games and have fallen from eighth place in the Western Conference to 11th, three … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: Phoenix Suns’ Outlook
Wizards Mulled Reacquiring Bradley Beal Last Month
The Wizards contemplated reacquiring Bradley Beal prior to the trade deadline, Marc Stein reports in his latest Substack post. In their failed quest to acquire Jimmy Butler from the Heat, the Suns desperately tried to find a third team that would take Beal’s maximum-salary contract, since Miami was unwilling to do so. With Phoenix operating over the second apron, the only way … [Read more...] about Wizards Mulled Reacquiring Bradley Beal Last Month
Suns’ Durant Criticizes Reaction To Sideline Exchange With Budenholzer
Speaking to reporters after the Suns pulled out a 23-point comeback to beat the Clippers 119-117 on Tuesday, Kevin Durant strongly pushed back against the “narrative” that formed among NBA fans and observers as a result of a heated exchange between him and head coach Mike Budenholzer on the sidelines during the first quarter. TNT’s cameras captured Durant exchanging words with … [Read more...] about Suns’ Durant Criticizes Reaction To Sideline Exchange With Budenholzer
Stein’s Latest: Mavericks, Luka, Edwards, Knicks, Kessler, Budenholzer
Sam Amick of The Athletic reported last week that the Mavericks reached out to the Timberwolves to inquire about a possible Luka Doncic/Anthony Edwards swap earlier this season before pivoting to the Lakers and Anthony Davis. Veteran Milwaukee-area reporter Gery Woelfel has reported that the Mavs made a similar inquiry with the Bucks about Giannis Antetokounmpo. Addressing … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Mavericks, Luka, Edwards, Knicks, Kessler, Budenholzer
KD: Suns “Embarrassed Ourselves” In Latest Loss
The 2024/25 season is starting to slip away from the Suns. After leading by two at halftime against Minnesota on Sunday, Phoenix was routed in the second half, ultimately losing by 18 points. “We didn’t play up to our standards at all,” All-Star forward Kevin Durant said (story via David Brandt of The Associated Press). “We embarrassed the fans and we embarrassed ourselves the … [Read more...] about KD: Suns “Embarrassed Ourselves” In Latest Loss