Valley of the Suns 3 hours ago
2018-19 Phoenix Suns Preview: Devin Booker
“I’m done with not making the playoffs.” – Devin Booker during this exit interview last season. When Devin Booker stated that he was done missing the playoffs, Phoenix Suns fans knew they finally had a star with the drive to win on their hands. Fast forward one contract extension and about five months later and […] 2018-19 Phoenix Suns Preview: Devin Booker - Valley of the Suns - Valley of the Suns - A Phoenix Suns Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
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Bright Side Of The Sun 3 hours ago
Solar Panel, ep. 90: Final sprint to training camp, ass kickings and stomach bugs
We also take a deep dive into De’Anthony Melton’s summer league performance and potential with Brandon Anderson Tim, Dave and Greg get us ready for SUNS TRAINING CAMP, which begins on Tuesday, September 25. We talk about all the latest rumors and news and notes, of course. No, Mikal Bridges is not ghosting the Suns like Marquese Chriss did (reader question). And yes, it’s quite possible Joel Embiid does in fact kick Deandre Ayton’s ass this year. We cover Deandre Ayton’s prospects against the likes of De’Andre Jordan on opening night and Joel Embiid in November. And that it’s...
Bright Side Of The Sun 4 hours ago
Center of the Sun: Time To Rise? Doubt and uncertainty abound as training camp approaches.
There are many things to doubt heading into training camp, but Devin Booker is not one of them. Welcome to the weekly news roundup of your Phoenix Suns. It’s difficult to remember that last time I felt truly confident about the Suns before a new season began. By confident I mean going into that new season just knowing that the Suns were going to do well and wondering how far they might get in the playoffs. Those days are gone, and for far too long, I’ve instead found myself wondering how bad the team might be and when they might eventually just get close to the eighth seed again. As...
Valley of the Suns 16 hours ago
Five things we need to hear at the Phoenix Suns’ Media Day
The Phoenix Suns’ Media Day will be on Monday the 24th of September from 9:30am to 11:30am. As always, every year fans want to hear a few things specifically that leads into the season. These are the top-five questions we need answered. The Phoenix Suns’ 50th Anniversary season was last year, the anniversary of their […] Five things we need to hear at the Phoenix Suns’ Media Day - Valley of the Suns - Valley of the Suns - A Phoenix Suns Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Valley of the Suns 20 hours ago
Joel Embiid has a man crush on Phoenix Suns rookie Deandre Ayton
Joel Embiid is good. Heck, he’s arguably the best center in the NBA. But he keeps talking about Deandre Ayton. And as the Phoenix Suns rookie hasn’t played a single game yet, seems clear that Embiid has a bit of a man crush. It seems that Phoenix Suns rookie and first overall pick Deandre Ayton […] Joel Embiid has a man crush on Phoenix Suns rookie Deandre Ayton - Valley of the Suns - Valley of the Suns - A Phoenix Suns Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Bright Side Of The Sun Sep 23, 2018
Preseason Predictions are here! How will the Phoenix Suns start the season?
Phoenix Suns Media Day is Monday, and training camp starts Tuesday. Of course we can make bold predictions! For the Phoenix Suns, the summer is finally over. Maybe GM Ryan McDonough disagrees, since he still has extraneous players on the roster and is still working on his shopping list. But Monday, September 24 is the first mandatory day of the 2018-19 season where the team talks about their hopes and dreams with local media, after which they all pile into a bus for the two-hour ride up to Flagstaff for the week. Rookie coach Igor Kokoskov’s first ever training camp will run from Tuesday...
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Phoenix Suns: Five things to watch before training camp
The franchise enters the 2018-19 with optimism — and questions. Major ones. Here are five things to watch before the Suns head to training camp.
The Sixer Sense Sep 22, 2018
Philadelphia 76ers and Phoenix Suns have big men rivalry brewing
Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid has yet to play a game against the Phoenix Suns rookie Deandre Ayton, but tension grows between the two big men. There’s little doubt that Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid is one of the more polarizing centers in NBA history. Embiid also has a history of not playing […] Philadelphia 76ers and Phoenix Suns have big men rivalry brewing - The Sixer Sense - The Sixer Sense - A Philadelphia 76ers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Valley of the Suns Sep 22, 2018
Phoenix Suns: Joel Embiid sees potential in Deandre Ayton
Phoenix Suns big man Deandre Ayton was on the receiving end of some trash talk from All-Star Joel Embiid, but he got some praise too. The major storyline out of Philadelphia 76ers media day was Joel Embiid’s trash talk towards Phoenix Suns rookie center Deandre Ayton. But what was overlooked were his far more meaningful […] Phoenix Suns: Joel Embiid sees potential in Deandre Ayton - Valley of the Suns - Valley of the Suns - A Phoenix Suns Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Bright Side Of The Sun Sep 22, 2018
Should the Suns trade for Jimmy Butler? The BSOTS staff weighs in
This is now the fourth time we have seen stars ask out over the past year plus. Is it time for Phoenix to roll the dice or stick to the plan? It’s become trendy in the NBA recently, but with Jimmy Butler now requesting a trade out of Minnesota, make that the fourth former All-Star controlling their own fate before teams have their own opportunity. Add him to the list including Paul George, Kyrie Irving and Kawhi Leonard. With that being said, should Phoenix make the ultimate gamble for an All-NBA talent on an expiring contract? That answer is more complicated than it seems. Today, we have...
Hoops Habit Sep 22, 2018
Phoenix Suns: Is Gary Harris better than Devin Booker?
Sports Illustrated claims that Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker isn’t even a top 10 shooting guard in the league. Who’s truly better, Booker or Gary Harris? Every year, Sports Illustrated releases their list of the top 100 players in the NBA for the upcoming season. This means that they’re making a small prediction based on […] Phoenix Suns: Is Gary Harris better than Devin Booker? - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats
Hoops Habit Sep 22, 2018
Phoenix Suns: 5 goals for Mikal Bridges’ rookie season
The Phoenix Suns are banking on Mikal Bridges being a part of their core, but where does he fit? Here are three goals for his rookie season. If you had told Phoenix Suns fans ahead of the 2018 NBA Draft they’d be emerging with the No. 1 overall pick in Deandre Ayton and another top-10 prospect in […] Phoenix Suns: 5 goals for Mikal Bridges’ rookie season - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats
Bright Side Of The Sun Sep 22, 2018
Joel Embiid loves Deandre Ayton’s potential
The trash talking continues between the Sixers and Suns players, but it’s borne of mutual respect and budding rivalry The Philadelphia 76ers had their Media Day on Friday before heading on a preseason trip to play a game in China against the Dallas Mavericks. Star center Joel Embiid had some words for Ayton, and promised that Ayton would “get his ass kicked” this season, as I’m sure you’ve already read everywhere else. But Embiid wasn’t completely disrespectful after Rachel Nichols playfully suggested he should let Ayton play a game or two before going at him like that. “I can...
ClutchPoints Sep 22, 2018
Suns officially sign De’Anthony Melton following Rockets trade
The Phoenix Suns put pen to paper to officially sign De’Anthony Melton following the trade that brought him and Ryan Anderson to the desert, according to Cody Cunningham of Suns.com. The deal also shipped off Marquese Chriss and Brandon Knight to the Houston Rockets. Melton was drafted with the 46th pick in the draft and […] The post Suns officially sign De’Anthony Melton following Rockets trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Valley of the Suns Sep 22, 2018
Phoenix Suns 2018-19 Player Preview: Shaquille Harrison
The Phoenix Suns have a wealth of young point guards. Shaquille Harrison might be one of the fan’s absolute favorites. It is almost that time of year, leaves are falling off of the trees faster than point guards leave the Phoenix Suns. Basketball is close, you can even count on your fingers the number of […] Phoenix Suns 2018-19 Player Preview: Shaquille Harrison - Valley of the Suns - Valley of the Suns - A Phoenix Suns Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
