Bright Side Of The Sun Apr 17, 2019
Imagining the 2018-19 season if the Suns spent their money on JJ Redick instead of Trevor Ariza
Exploring one realistic either/or proposition that went the wrong way for the Suns. Shortly into training camp this past season, JJ Redick said on an ESPN podcast that the Suns aggressively pursued him in the lead-up to July free agency. With the season in the rearview and the man to whom Phoenix gave their spending money last summer, Trevor Ariza, long gone, it’s worth wondering how things may have been different if the Suns signed Redick last summer. Firstly, our closest comparison to how greatly shooting helped the Suns’ offense is Troy Daniels, and looking at his on/off numbers...
ClutchPoints Apr 2, 2019
Trevor Ariza likely to miss the rest of the season
As Trevor Ariza continues to heal from a left groin strain, it seems as if his NBA season might have come to an end, at least according to Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks. According to the coach earlier today (via The Athletic’s Fred Katz), Brooks said that there’s a “good chance” that Ariza will […] The post Trevor Ariza likely to miss the rest of the season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Wiz of Awes Mar 28, 2019
Washington Wizards: Kelly Oubre Jr.-Trevor Ariza trade still looms over Wizards season
The Washington Wizards and Phoenix Suns battled on Wednesday night, but the story of their respective seasons boils down to a December trade. The Washington Wizards and Phoenix Suns may be headed nowhere this season, but Wednesday night’s 124-121 victory for the Wizards was an exciting ending for the seemingly lottery-bound squads. Yet, the result […] Washington Wizards: Kelly Oubre Jr.-Trevor Ariza trade still looms over Wizards season - Wiz of Awes - Wiz of Awes - A Washington Wizards Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Bright Side Of The Sun Mar 27, 2019
Open Thread: Phoenix Suns (17-58) vs. Washington Wizards (30-45)
The last matchup between these two was a 3OT thriller. Encore? Probable starters: Suns - De’Anthony Melton, Devin Booker, Mikal Bridges, Dragan Bender, Deandre Ayton Wizards - Tomas Satoransky, Bradley Beal, Troy Brown Jr., Bobby Portis, Thomas Bryant Note: Former Sun Trevor Ariza is out (strained groin) Bright Side readers, chat throughout tonight’s game in the comments section below. Who will win the duel between Booker and Beal?
Bright Side Of The Sun Mar 27, 2019
Preview: Suns-Wizards Round 2 following 3OT thriller
An encore of the Suns’ most fun game of the year, headlined by Booker and Beal’s scoring streaks. What: Phoenix Suns host the Washington Wizards When: 7:00 p.m. AZ Where: Talking Stick Resort Arena Watch: Fox Sports Arizona Listen: 98.7 FM Probable starters: Suns - De’Anthony Melton, Devin Booker, Mikal Bridges, Dragan Bender, Deandre Ayton Wizards - Tomas Satoransky, Bradley Beal, Trevor Ariza, Bobby Portis, Thomas Bryant Suns OffRtg - 104.6 (28th), DefRtg - 113.5 (29th), NetRtg = minus-8.9 (29th) As I outlined in my column earlier today, Booker is on the fast track to superstardom...
ClutchPoints Mar 20, 2019
Mike D’Antoni isn’t sure if anybody could replace P.J. Tucker on Rockets
The Houston Rockets came into the season with one goal in mind: to achieve what they were unable to accomplish last year by winning a title. The Houston Rockets struggled to start the season after some key departures, including Trevor Ariza, but they are currently peaking at the right time, with P.J. Tucker playing a […] The post Mike D’Antoni isn’t sure if anybody could replace P.J. Tucker on Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
