Trevor Booth

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Mercury forward Kahleah Copper to miss Sunday’s preseason game against Valkyries

3 days ago | brightsideofthesun.com | Trevor Booth

Owen Ziliak/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury will be without their top scorer from the 2024 season, Kahleah Copper (back), in their preseason home opener against the Golden State Valkyries. It is unclear whether Copper’s back injury is related to her issue from last season.
Phoenix Mercury Season Primer: The Mercury may finally have the right mix for a deep WNBA playoff run

2 weeks ago | brightsideofthesun.com | Trevor Booth

Photo by Catalina Fragoso/NBAE via Getty Images I will be your Phoenix Mercury reporter for the 2025 season. First, I want to thank Bright Side of the Sun legend Dave King, who mentored me in my first season with the Suns. Dave, I hope to make you right by going through a fifth year as a writer for Bright Side to deliver the news. Also, John Voita is a friend, and I thank him for another chance at writing. John believed in me and gave me a chance to be a full-time writer on the website.
Game Recap: Suns beat Cavs for best win of season

1 month ago | brightsideofthesun.com | Trevor Booth

Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns took down the Cleveland Cavaliers, 123-112, to extend their winning streak to three games. The Suns were led by forward Kevin Durant, who finished with 42 points. Durant had his best game of the season and maybe in his Suns tenure as he scored 29 points in the second half to lead Phoenix to its best win of the year. DUB.
Game Preview: Suns hope to extend winning streak against first-place Cavaliers

1 month ago | brightsideofthesun.com | Trevor Booth

David Richard-Imagn Images Who: Phoenix Suns (33-37) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (56-13)When: 7:00pm Arizona TimeWhere: PHX Arena — Phoenix, ArizonaWatch: Arizona’s Family 3TV / Arizona’s Family SportsListen: KMVP 98.7 / S: KSUNESPN RadioESPN Radio/SiriusXMDonovan Mitchell’s Cleveland Cavaliers travel to Phoenix to face the surging Suns, who have won back-to-back games. The Suns have won back-to-back games for the first time since January 22-27, when they won three straight.
Video/quotes: Collin Gillespie postgame press conference after Clippers win

2 months ago | desertsportsent.com | Trevor Booth

Here is everything that Suns guard Collin Gillespie, who scored 10 points in the fourth quarter of the comeback 119-117 win over the LA Clippers, said in his postgame press conference. On contributing in the comeback win with 10 points in the final quarter: “Just play hard, compete. I don’t know what we started down (19 points at the start of the period), but we were down, so just try to inject some energy, some life. Playing hard, competing, talking to the guys.
Video/quotes: Kevin Durant postgame after 119-117 win over LA Clippers

2 months ago | desertsportsent.com | Trevor Booth

Here is everything that Suns forward Kevin Durant said after his team’s 23-point comeback win over the LA Clippers. On the Suns’ crowd: “Just looking around, after we were down 20, it seemed like they were having a terrible time. I hate putting that type of product on the court. I know we should focus on the game and focus on the game plan and not looking to the crowd and not engaged with the crowd, keep it professional. All of this sh– that they tell us.
Game Recap: Suns bounce back with big win over Zion-less New Orleans Pelicans

2 months ago | brightsideofthesun.com | Trevor Booth

Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images The Suns were in the news on Friday, but not for the right reason. Phoenix head coach Mike Budenholzer reportedly told the franchise star, Devin Booker, to tone down his voice. The Suns need it more now than they may have ever needed it. Sources: Weeks ago Suns coach Mike Budenholzer called a meeting with Devin Booker imploring he tone it down vocally, leaving the star shocked.
Game Preview: Suns looking to bounce back from embarrassing home loss

2 months ago | brightsideofthesun.com | Trevor Booth

Brett Davis-Imagn Images Who: Phoenix Suns (27-32) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (16-43)When: 7:00pm Arizona TimeWhere: PHX Arenas — Phoenix, ArizonaWatch: AZFamily, Suns LiveListen: KMVP 98.7The Phoenix Suns are looking to respond from their 124-116 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday. The Suns have lost 10 of their last 12 games. On Friday, the Suns must find a way to get off to a fast start. They were down by 18 points before they went on a second-quarter run to take a halftime lead.
Phoenix Mercury GM responds to Natasha Cloud’s trade comments

2 months ago | brightsideofthesun.com | Trevor Booth

Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images The Phoenix Mercury's season opener is fast approaching. The team will tip off its preseason on May 6 against the Las Vegas Aces. As the Phoenix Suns season comes to a close, it might be time to start turning our heads to the WNBA. On Tuesday, as the team introduced Alyssa Thomas, the general manager of the Mercury was asked about former point guard Natasha Cloud, who said she was promised to retire with the organization before she was traded in the offseason.
Diana Taurasi announces retirement from WNBA

2 months ago | brightsideofthesun.com | Trevor Booth

Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images Diana Taurasi, one of the most decorated players in basketball history, has announced her retirement from the WNBA. A three-time WNBA champion, two-time Finals MVP, and league MVP, Taurasi’s résumé also includes 10 All-WNBA First Team selections, four Second Team nods, six EuroLeague titles, seven Russian Cup wins, and three Russian Player of the Year honors.