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Phoenix Suns Reveal Starting Lineup vs Detroit Pistons

Jan 18, 2025 | si.com | Kevin Hicks

PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns are moving forward through their road trip - after splitting the first two games of the week-plus long trek. Today, they are taking on the Detroit Pistons - who sit at 21-20 and are looking to make the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade. This matchup is sure to look similar to the previous battle between the two squads - one that the Pistons decidedly won by a score of 133-125.
Phoenix Suns Need Win vs Detroit Pistons

Jan 18, 2025 | si.com | Kevin Hicks

PHOENIX -- Today serves as another opportunity to get better for the Phoenix Suns (20-20) - as they are officially set to close out the first half of the 82-game slate this afternoon against the Detroit Pistons (21-20) in the midst of a lengthy road trip. This is the second and final time the two squads will play this season, as Detroit stole the first meeting by a score of 133-125 on December 21.
Why It's Not Jimmy Butler-Or-Bust for Phoenix Suns Trade Options

Jan 18, 2025 | si.com | Kevin Hicks

The Suns have more avenues to improve than some may believe. In this story:PHOENIX -- Life has been up-and-down for the Phoenix Suns for the better part of 14 months to this point - their most recent performance didn't do much to change that. While the Suns did secure a victory over the Washington Wizards to move to 20-20 - while in turn getting closer to working their way up the standings - the victory was not a convincing one behind a very unfocused fourth quarter output.
Even With Win, Phoenix Suns Failed to Make Statement

Jan 17, 2025 | si.com | Kevin Hicks

PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns succeeded in reaching win number 20 on the season on Thursday night against the Washington Wizards, taking the game by a score of 130-123. The Suns enjoyed a well-oiled offensive performance (104 points after 3 quarters) behind a balanced scoring effort - with Devin Booker scoring 37, Ryan Dunn enjoying a career-high of 18, Kevin Durant putting up a quiet 23, and Grayson Allen having yet another high-end performance of 21 points.
What Nick Richards Brings to Phoenix Suns

Jan 17, 2025 | si.com | Kevin Hicks

PHOENIX -- In case you haven't heard, the Phoenix Suns began the process of continuing to build a winning team this season by acquiring Nick Richards from the Charlotte Hornets earlier this week. The Suns have faced numerous calls to hit the reset button and give up on the Kevin Durant/Bradley Beal experiment after going 68-53 since the start of the 2023-24 season.
Phoenix Suns Offense Clicks in Victory Over Washington Wizards

Jan 16, 2025 | si.com | Kevin Hicks

PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns (20-20) took down the Washington Wizards (6-33) in by a score of 130-123 on Thursday night in Washington D.C. in a game that became too close for comfort late in the contest. Tonight was supposed to be Bradley Beal's second return to play in D.C., but an ankle injury prevented that from becoming a reality. The Suns were nearly whole outside of this. The Suns jumped out to a 23-8 start to the game behind strong starts from both Kevin Durant and Devin Booker.
Phoenix Suns Reaffirm All-In Approach With Trade

Jan 15, 2025 | si.com | Kevin Hicks

PHOENIX -- And here we go. The trade season has officially commenced for the Phoenix Suns following the reported move for Charlotte Hornets C Nick Richards. Phoenix shipped out Josh Okogie and three second-round picks in the deal - that makes it clear that the franchise is not going to hit the reset button. The steadfastness in staying the course in pursuit of bringing a title to Phoenix is certainly a risky move for franchise governor Mat Ishbia - there's no way around it.
Phoenix Suns Issues Rear Head in Ugly Loss to Atlanta Hawks

Jan 15, 2025 | si.com | Kevin Hicks

The Suns once again lost a key momentum-building opportunity, largely due to roster weaknesses. In this story:PHOENIX -- Yet another setback has dawned upon the Phoenix Suns. Coming off of a three-game win streak, the Suns had a prime opportunity to reach 20-19 on the season on Tuesday night against the Atlanta Hawks - and fell short in a 122-117 defeat. This is the second loss in the last week for Phoenix.
Phoenix Suns Collapse Late, Fall to Atlanta Hawks

Jan 14, 2025 | si.com | Kevin Hicks

PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns (19-20) fell to the Atlanta Hawks (20-19) by a score of 122-117 on Tuesday night in Atlanta - extending Phoenix's losing streak in the city to over 10 years. A Grayson Allen corner three-point hit with 4.7 seconds remaining in the quarter was answered by a Hawks three at the buzzer - as Atlanta took a 33-31 lead into the second set of action.
Phoenix Suns Reveal Starting Lineup vs Atlanta Hawks

Jan 14, 2025 | si.com | Kevin Hicks

PHOENIX -- Tonight is a potential inflection point in the season of the Phoenix Suns - with the team sitting at 19-19 ahead of the meeting with the Atlanta Hawks tonight. The Suns are riding a three-game win streak and could continue to make up ground in the Western Conference standings that was lost in previous weeks. Phoenix is heading into the game tonight with a largely healthy roster once again, while Atlanta will be at least a little short-handed.