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Suns Big 3 verbally commit to 2024 Paris Olympics

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Phoenix’s premiere stars are much more committal to Paris than the other stars in consideration around the league The new big three is taking over the Valley for the Phoenix Suns, and they appear ready to take over the entire world too. Coming off a medal-less performance in this summer’s FIBA World Cup, the three should come as a welcome sight for Team USA. Bright Side readers shouldn’t be surprised that the face of the franchise, Devin Booker, is game for it. I talked about that — and what it could look like for Team USA to...

Valley of the Suns 6 hours ago

Suns’ Frank Vogel explains just how new addition fits

When the trade was made for Jusuf Nurkic, there were a lot of Phoenix Suns fans who were mad, and rightfully so; they traded away Deandre Ayton, their first-ever No. 1 overall pick in the franchise’s history. But, for everything it’s worth, Jusuf Nurkic is a better fit for the Suns; he just may not […] Suns’ Frank Vogel explains just how new addition fits - Valley of the Suns - Valley of the Suns - Phoenix Suns Rumors, Trades, Free Agency - Valley of the Suns

Bright Side Of The Sun 7 hours ago

The case for Suns’ center Jusuf Nurkic; How the “Bosnian Beast” can impact championship basketball

Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports Nurkic brings something that the Suns have not had in a long time with their bigs, playmaking. The newest center will bring another element to the team’s already lethal offense along with stable rim protection and size to matchup against any of the league’s top centers. The Phoenix Suns have not been shy this offseason to say the least. Starting the period with firing long-term head coach Monty Williams after a disappointing second-round exit against the eventual champion Denver Nuggets, trading Chris Paul and co. for superstar Bradley Beal...

Valley of the Suns 8 hours ago

Deandre Ayton has phrase Suns’ fans will laugh at during Blazers presser

There has always been a narrative, whether you believe it is true or not, that the former Phoenix Suns’ first overall pick, Deandre Ayton, has motor issues, as they call it. When he was drafted, there were questions about whether he ever loved the game or played it for the money. I’m not saying he […] Deandre Ayton has phrase Suns’ fans will laugh at during Blazers presser - Valley of the Suns - Valley of the Suns - Phoenix Suns Rumors, Trades, Free Agency - Valley of the Suns

Bright Side Of The Sun 10 hours ago

Understanding the rationale of trading Ayton for Nurkic, Allen, Little, and Johnson through analytics

Photo by Abbie Parr/ The math says this was ultimately the right move. This week’s trade of DeAndre Ayton and Toumani Camara for Jusuf Nurkic, Grayson Allen, Nassir Little, and Keon Johnson brought howls of protest from Phoenix Suns fans and clucking of tongues from NBA commentators like Charles Barkley and Kendrick Perkins. However, I haven’t seen any analysis of this trade using outcome-based statistics that try to measure on-court impact. Sure, Ayton is immensely talented, but his focus drifted in and out and he was frequently in Monty Williams’ doghouse. I...