The Phoenix Suns kick off their preseason schedule on Sunday night against the LA Lakers. With the NBA regular season just over two weeks away, new head coach Mike Budenholzer will have the opportunity to look at some fringe players fighting to crack the rotation. The Suns also have one final roster spot which will be up for grabs. This includes a plethora of youngsters who … [Read more...] about Preseason Gives Suns Youngsters Opportunity to Impress
Mike Budenholzer’s Impact Evident in First Suns Preseason Game
The Phoenix Suns won their first preseason game under new head coach Mike Budenholzer, beating the LA Lakers 118-114. It was a big come-from-behind victory as they were down by as many as 16 points in the game. Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal played 14 minutes each, only appearing in the first half. LeBron James and Anthony Davis starred for the Lakers after … [Read more...] about Mike Budenholzer’s Impact Evident in First Suns Preseason Game
Hollinger’s NBA Teams That Will Exceed/Fall Short Of Expectations
Recently, John Hollinger of The Athletic posted five NBA teams that he expects to exceed expectations and five he expects to fall short of expectations. Using his prediction model, Hollinger looked at the over/under win totals for NBA teams according to BetMGM. Here are the ten teams in the two articles that he highlighted. Hollinger’s NBA Teams That Will Exceed/Fall Short Of … [Read more...] about Hollinger’s NBA Teams That Will Exceed/Fall Short Of Expectations
How Changing Jusuf Nurkic’s Role Can Amplify the Suns
The Phoenix Suns are looking to erase the memory of last season’s ending with a fresh start this year. One of the players, Jusuf Nurkic expanded on his role this offseason and comes into the year hungrier than ever to capitalize on that opportunity. At Media Day for the Phoenix Suns, newly hired head coach Mike Budenholzer & Jusuf Nurkic had much to say about the center’s … [Read more...] about How Changing Jusuf Nurkic’s Role Can Amplify the Suns
Kevin Durant Contract Extension Addressed at Suns Media Day
NBA Media Day has come and gone, and the potential contract extension of Kevin Durant was amongst many topics discussed with the Phoenix Suns. Durant is eligible for a one-year $59.7m extension which would keep him under contract until the end of the 26-27 season. He has two more years to go on his current deal which sees him become an unrestricted free agent following the … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant Contract Extension Addressed at Suns Media Day