Zaccharie Risacher, Bennedict Mathurin, and Davion Mitchell were among the low-rostered standouts on Wednesday. … [Read more...] about Fantasy Basketball Pickups: That’s Zaccharie Risacher’s music
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KD Playing At MVP Level; Beal Making Defensive Impact
It’s only been eight games, but Kevin Durant has been playing at an MVP level for the 7-1 Suns, according to Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports (subscription required). In addition to being the fulcrum of Phoenix’s crunch-time offense, the 14-time All-Star is also filling up the stat sheet, averaging 27.8 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 3.4 APG and 1.4 BPG on .551/.420/.813 shooting in 39.0 MPG.Suns … [Read more...] about KD Playing At MVP Level; Beal Making Defensive Impact
Peaks and Valleys: The Jusuf Nurkic journey in Phoenix so far
Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images Highs, lows, and adjusting to a new system. We’re learning plenty about the Phoenix Suns through the first eight games of the season. We’re seeing how the pieces fit together, how Coach Budenholzer manages them, and how it all translates to winning. We’re discovering the value of our 28th overall pick and what stability brings with players … [Read more...] about Peaks and Valleys: The Jusuf Nurkic journey in Phoenix so far
5 Things I Like through the Suns’ first 8 games
Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images We are 8 games deep and the Suns are cooking. Here’s 8 things I like so far. The Phoenix Suns are 7-1 through their first 8 games of the 2024-25 season, tied for the best start in franchise history. It’s time for an 8-game review of what has stood out from this resilient bunch. 7-1, tied for the best start in FRANCHISE … [Read more...] about 5 Things I Like through the Suns’ first 8 games
Dion Waiters: “Being around Russ and KD, I learned professionalism. Russ was always the first one there, no matter what—whether it was workouts, practice, whatever. His work ethic was unmatched. KD, too. They set the standard for hard work.” … [Read more...] about