The Suns‘ three stars – Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal – will earn more than $150MM next season on their own. Phoenix has over $178MM in total guaranteed money committed to six players so far, and that number would surpass $190MM if four additional veterans pick up player options. However, speaking on Thursday to reporters, including Duane Rankin of The Arizona … [Read more...] about Ishbia: Suns Will Look To Re-Sign Allen, O’Neale
Devin Booker Making Progress In Recovery From Ankle Sprain
Devin Booker continues to make progress toward returning from the sprained right ankle he suffered last Saturday, according to Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. Suns coach Frank Vogel told media members that Booker went through an “extensive workout” earlier today, adding that he’s “pleasantly surprised” by how quickly Booker is recovering. … [Read more...] about Devin Booker Making Progress In Recovery From Ankle Sprain
Pacific Notes: Russell, Davis, Kings, Monk, Suns
The Lakers picked up their 11th win in their last 16 games on Friday against the Bucks despite not having LeBron James in the lineup. Guard D’Angelo Russell was a major factor in the win, scoring a season-high 44 points. “That’s D-Lo man, just play-making, constantly thinking the game,” head coach Darvin Ham said, per Khobi Price of The Orange County Register. “He kept his word … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Russell, Davis, Kings, Monk, Suns
Suns Notes: Wainright, Booker, Durant, Ishbia
Ish Wainright, who returned to the Suns on a two-way contract earlier this week after being waived by Phoenix in October and by Portland in January, jokingly referred to Devin Booker as the “president of Arizona” and said it was Booker who first called him with the news that the team was re-signing him (Twitter video link via Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports). Wainright went on … [Read more...] about Suns Notes: Wainright, Booker, Durant, Ishbia
Suns Notes: Nurkic, Booker, Little, Okogie, Playoff Prospects
The Suns were dispatched by the Nuggets pretty easily in last year’s playoffs, but Phoenix’s offseason additions could make a difference if the teams meet again, writes Tony Jones of The Athletic. Jusuf Nurkic isn’t as talented or athletic as Deandre Ayton, but he provides a more physical presence to match up with Nikola Jokic in a seven-game series. Nurkic had seven points, 12 … [Read more...] about Suns Notes: Nurkic, Booker, Little, Okogie, Playoff Prospects