Brendon Kleen

Phoenix

Staff Writer at Awful Announcing

Host at Locked On Suns - Daily Podcast On The Phoenix Suns

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Articles

After trading Kevin Durant, can the Suns keep Devin Booker happy?

3 days ago | phoenixnewtimes.com | Brendon Kleen

Roughly two weeks ago, as Jordan Ott squinted into the fluorescent lighting of the Phoenix Suns practice facility for the first time as the franchise’s new head coach, he looked out on his new team. There wasn’t much to see. Standing behind assembled reporters there to welcome Ott, the franchise’s fourth head coach in as many seasons, were just three Suns players. All were coming off their rookie seasons: Ryan Dunn, Oso Ighodaro, Jalen Bridges. No Devin Booker, no Bradley Beal.
Kevin Durant wins Magic Johnson Award

1 month ago | awfulannouncing.com | Brendon Kleen

The Pro Basketball Writers Association gave Kevin Durant its 2024-25 Magic Johnson Award for "grace in dealing with the media and fans."
WNBA will broadcast full preseason nationally for the first time ever

1 month ago | awfulannouncing.com | Brendon Kleen

The WNBA will air all 15 preseason games across ION, ESPN, NBA TV and the WNBA app for the first time in the league's history.
Trade Kevin Durant? 5 things Phoenix Suns must do to right the ship

2 months ago | phoenixnewtimes.com | Brendon Kleen

Last summer, Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia infamously claimed that 26 other NBA teams would gladly trade places with his team. When the dust cleared this week on a 36-46 nightmare season that ended with the Suns missing the playoffs, it was hard to find one team that would be interested in such a swap. Since Ishbia took over, his focus constantly has been on whatever next big move he could make to propel the Suns closer to a championship.
Scott Van Pelt gives formula for standout 'SportsCenter' interviews

2 months ago | awfulannouncing.com | Brendon Kleen

Scott Van Pelt explained how his approach to interviewing athletes on "SportsCenter" has changed in the era of athlete-hosted "new media."
Diana Taurasi is gone. Where do the Phoenix Mercury go from here?

Mar 20, 2025 | phoenixnewtimes.com | Brendon Kleen

That’s the question Diana Taurasi recently fielded from her young son, Leo. Born in 2018, he’d only ever known his mother as a basketball player. Now, after she announced she was retiring after 20 seasons with the Phoenix Mercury, the reality was just setting in for him. At a press conference to discuss her retirement last Thursday, the 42-year-old Taurasi recounted the question — and her answer. “It is sad, I am sad,” Taurasi said.
Celtics-Lakers delivers huge ratings for ABC

Mar 11, 2025 | msn.com | Brendon Kleen

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TNT reporter blocked from interview after messy NBA Skills Challenge

Mar 8, 2025 | awfulannouncing.com | Brendon Kleen

Allie LaForce could not interview Spurs stars Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama after they were disqualified from the NBA Skills Challenge.
9 biggest moments from Diana Taurasi’s Phoenix Mercury career

Feb 26, 2025 | phoenixnewtimes.com | Brendon Kleen

Taurasi, who retired Tuesday after 20 seasons with the Phoenix Mercury, is the most accomplished women’s basketball player ever. With three WNBA titles, six Olympic gold medals, an MVP and the league’s all-time scoring record, her resume stands up to anyone’s. The three NCAA championships before going pro and seven Euroleague championships during the WNBA offseason elevate her to legend status. Her legacy is the league she’s leaving, flourishing now after years of being counted out.
NBA considering International, snub teams for All-Star Game in 2026

Feb 25, 2025 | msn.com | Brendon Kleen