rssfeeds.azcentral.com Oct 21, 2019
Phoenix Suns talking playoffs going into 2019-20 season
Monty Williams and Ricky Rubio talk about making the playoffs being a team goal for the Phoenix Suns this season.
Valley of the Suns Oct 18, 2019
Why you should be looking forward to the Ricky Rubio Experience with the Phoenix Suns
There has been a drought at the point guard position the last few years for the Phoenix Suns. Lets hope Ricky Rubio brings some much needed water. Last season the Phoenix Suns thought they could get by with Devin Booker and Tyler Johnson at point guard, but it didn’t quite work as well as they […] Why you should be looking forward to the Ricky Rubio Experience with the Phoenix Suns - Valley of the Suns - Valley of the Suns - A Phoenix Suns Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Bright Side Of The Sun Oct 17, 2019
Locked On Suns Wednesday: Reassessing the Suns’ rotation after preseason
Listen for how our assessment of the Suns’ rotation has changed after the preseason and breakouts from the rookies as well as Kelly Oubre claiming the starting job. We break down what we expect Monty Williams’ rotation to look like next week and beyond. Williams has stayed true to his 10-man rotation idea, but have too many players forced his hand for playing time? The starting lineup seems like a lock — Ricky Rubio, Devin Booker, Kelly Oubre Jr., Dario Saric, and Deandre Ayton — and it’s one that could be prolific offensively. Also, the second unit has the chance to be the best...
Bright Side Of The Sun Oct 16, 2019
Suns Solar Panel, ep. 160: What we learned in preseason, including pace, Book and Domin-Ayton
Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via We got a lot more answers in preseason than we thought we would — Tim, Greg and Dave give the rundown The Suns split their preseason games. None of the starters averaged even 24 minutes per game. And now there’s a week until the real season starts. What did we learn? Tim, Dave and Greg went to the airwaves on Tuesday this week to break down all the action. Why Deandre Ayton didn’t take any threes in preseason What kind of shots the Suns are getting in their new offense Can Ricky Rubio and Devin Booker maximize each other? Or should they be...
Bright Side Of The Sun Oct 14, 2019
Preseason Open Thread: Suns vs. Nuggets
Photo by Matthew Stockman/ What will we learn from the Suns’ final tune up? Probable starters: Suns - Ricky Rubio, Devin Booker, Mikal Bridges, Kelly Oubre Jr., Deandre Ayton Nuggets - Jamal Murray, Gary Harris, Torrey Craig, Jerami Grant, Nikola Jokic Dario Saric (quad) is out tonight, per Suns head coach Monty Williams. However, it’s not serious as Williams wants to be very precautious with any injuries right now. Paul Millsap (calf) will sit out for Denver, which means Grant and Michael Porter Jr. will pick up the slack at power forward alongside Jokic. What are you most...
Bright Side Of The Sun Oct 14, 2019
Preview: Suns close preseason slate versus Nuggets
Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Phoenix prepares for a great test in their final matchup before games officially matter. What: Phoenix Suns host the Denver Nuggets When: 7:00 p.m. AZ time Where: Talking Stick Resort Arena Listen: 98.7 FM Probable starters: Suns - Ricky Rubio, Devin Booker, Kelly Oubre Jr., Dario Saric, Deandre Ayton Nuggets - Jamal Murray, Will Barton, Gary Harris, Paul Millsap, Nikola Jokic Nuggets For some reason, it feels like everyone is forgetting about this Nuggets team. Led by Jokic, who I believe is a legit threat to win this year’s MVP, depth is located...
Bright Side Of The Sun Oct 13, 2019
Miss the 24 three point explosion by the Suns? Check it here
Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports The Suns used a lot of five-out offense to generate 45 threes. Earlier in the day, news broke that the Suns best three players would miss the Saturday night preseason tilt against the Portland Trailblazers. The shorthanded Suns would have to face the full strength Conference Finalists at the Moda Center in front of their rabid fans without the services of Ricky Rubio, Devin Booker or Deandre Ayton. Prior to the game, the Suns announced that they would start Jevon Carter at point guard. Yes, that Jevon who was a throw-in to the Jackson/Melton trade last...
Valley of the Suns Oct 13, 2019
Phoenix Suns inexplicably sit stars during preseason game 3
With limited preseason opportunities for the Phoenix Suns to find cohesion as a team, their three biggest stars sat out of game 3, missing a chance to build familiarity with both their new system and each other. The Phoenix Suns rested Ricky Rubio, Deandre Ayton, and Devin Booker in Saturday night’s preseason game against the […] Phoenix Suns inexplicably sit stars during preseason game 3 - Valley of the Suns - Valley of the Suns - A Phoenix Suns Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
rssfeeds.azcentral.com Oct 13, 2019
Suns' potent 3-point shooting in preseason win byproduct of 0.5 offense
The Phoenix Suns hit 24 3s in their 134-118 preseason win Saturday night at Portland without starters Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton and Ricky Rubio.
ClutchPoints Oct 11, 2019
Suns’ Ricky Rubio calls Devin Booker one of the ‘best scorers ever,’ ready to help him make an All-Star team
Phoenix Suns point guard Ricky Rubio believes shooting guard Devin Booker is one of the “best scorers ever.” Rubio, who signed a three-year, $51 million contract with the Suns this summer, is ready to help Booker make an All-Star team this season and guide Phoenix to more wins. “I want to see how good a […] The post Suns’ Ricky Rubio calls Devin Booker one of the ‘best scorers ever,’ ready to help him make an All-Star team appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Bright Side Of The Sun Oct 10, 2019
Suns Solar Panel, ep. 158: What can we learn from the Suns opening night win in preseason?
Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Dave, Tim and Greg break down what happened in the opening preseason win and what we learned from it The preseason has begun, and the Suns looked really good! The guys got together last night to discuss what went right (the win!) and wrong (the turnovers!) and all the other things in between. We took questions from listeners, talked about who impresses us and who disappointed us, from the coaches to the players. We loved Devin Booker, Ricky Rubio, Cameron Johnson, and many more... Just like every time, we run an interactive show where we read your live...
Bright Side Of The Sun Oct 9, 2019
Ricky Rubio showcased what the Suns have been missing for years
Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Rubio’s play style seems to be blend perfectly into the Suns’ new vision. So this is what having a point guard is like? Within the first five minutes of the Suns’ preseason opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves, one stark difference could easily be noticed. The point guard position has been a thorn in the Suns’ side for two years, and really since two-time MVP Steve Nash left. After Eric Bledsoe’s salon Twitter drama, Phoenix toiled through the dumpster pile at arguably the league’s most important position. From Mike James to Jamal...
Bright Side Of The Sun Oct 9, 2019
Locked On Suns Tuesday: Finally, some competitive Suns basketball
Our takes live from Talking Stick Resort Arena going over the Suns’ preseason opening win over Minnesota. Suns basketball is finally back, which means Locked On Suns will be coming to you live from every home game once more at Talking Stick Resort Arena. There were plenty of positives to analyze as the Suns kicked off the 2019-20 season. Is this what having a starting point guard feels like? Ricky Rubio’s presence sure looks to be an immediate upgrade over last year’s. Rubio gaining immediate synergy with Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton will go a long way towards improvement. The...
rssfeeds.azcentral.com Oct 9, 2019
Ricky Rubio: Phoenix Suns have 'a lot of work to do' after preseason win over Minnesota
Phoenix Suns point guard Ricky Rubio talks about Tuesday night's preseason win over Minnesota Timberwolves at Talking Stick Resort Arena.
Bright Side Of The Sun Oct 9, 2019
Quick Recap (Preseason): Suns starters have great showing, take down Wolves 111-106
Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports The new Suns looked good around returnees Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton Your Phoenix Suns did everything you might have wanted them to do in a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves to kick off the preseason sked, winning 111-106. They held the lead nearly all night and looked like the better team, especially in the starting lineup. Deandre Ayton led the Suns with 18 points, 13 rebounds, 2 blocks and 2 assists in 21 minutes. Devin Booker had 15 points, 5 assists and 4 rebounds in 21 minutes. New point guard Ricky Rubio had 11/5/3 in 20 minutes and new power...
