OCTOBER 26, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
PHOENIX SUNS 10-8 · 9TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
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Suns vs. Lakers odds, props, predictions: LeBron, L.A. look for first win in home opener | Sporting News The Suns and Lakers face off in Los Angeles as the 2023-24 NBA season rolls on. We have the latest odds, props and predictions.
After opening win, Suns try to drop Lakers to 0-2 While the Phoenix Suns have a new look, they still are powered by the same engine, and Devin Booker showed on the NBA’s opening night that h...
OCTOBER 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Devin Booker - Unlikely to play Thursday Booker is doubtful for Thursday's game versus the Lakers due to left foot soreness.
Impact After leading the Suns in scoring during their season opener, Booker is expected to sit out Thursday alongside Bradley Beal (back). Grayson Allen, Jordan Goodwin and Eric Gordon are candidates to receive extended minutes in their absences. Booker's next chance to suit up will be Saturday's matchup with Utah.
OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bradley Beal - Tabbed doubtful for Thursday Beal (back) is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Lakers, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Impact Beal missed Tuesday's opener with back soreness and is on his way to a second straight absence. With Devin Booker (left foot soreness) also doubtful, the Phoenix backcourt could be left to Grayson Allen, Jordan Goodwin, Eric Gordon and Saben Lee on Thursday.
OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lakers' Anthony Davis, Dwight Howard get into bench altercation vs. Suns Los Angeles Lakers big men Anthony Davis and Dwight Howard had to be separated during an altercation on the bench during a timeout in the fi...
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Suns docked 2024 second-round pick after league says team violated free agency rules
The Phoenix Suns were docked a 2024 second-round draft pick by the NBA on Wednesday after the league said the team violated league rules on the timing of this season’s free agency...OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NBA penalizes Suns for early free agency discussions The Suns will lose a 2024 second-round Draft pick due to early free agency discussions involving Drew Eubanks.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • NBA.COM
Suns lose 2024 pick over Eubanks free agency talks Eubanks, 26, agreed to sign a two-year deal with a player option in the second season.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Jusuf Nurkic - Nabs double-double in debut Nurkic finished with 14 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists and one block in 28 minutes Wednesday in the Suns' 108-104 win over the Warriors.
Impact One of the pieces returned to Phoenix in the blockbuster three-team trade in September that sent Damian Lillard to Milwaukee, Nurkic settled in as the Suns' starting center in his team debut. While handling the role that used to belong to Deandre Ayton -- who was moved to Portland in that same three-team trade -- Nurkic led both teams in rebounds and turned in an efficient shooting performance from all three levels of the court. So long as he's healthy, Nurkic looks as though he'll continue to hold the playing-time edge over backup Drew Eubanks (19 minutes) at center, though injuries are an annual concern for the burly seven-foot, 290-pound Bosnian big man. Nurkic hasn't played more than 56 games in any of the past four seasons.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Devin Booker Already Answered the Suns' Biggest Question Just one game into the NBA season, Phoenix should feel encouraged following a win over Golden State.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Josh Okogie - Stellar two-way play in win Okogie finished with 17 points (7-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 108-104 victory over Golden State.
Impact Okogie's performance doesn't translate as well on paper, but his hustle and defensive prowess were evident throughout the game. Many might underestimate Okogie's impact, but his work on defense will be a huge difference-maker. Outside of an opposing center, Okogie will guard the opponent's most productive player on a nightly basis.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Devin Booker - Explodes for 32 points Booker notched 32 points (13-21 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight assists, six rebounds and one steal in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 108-104 victory over Golden State.
Impact With Bradley Beal (back) sitting out, Booker and Kevin Durant both took on usage rates north of 28 percent, while every other Suns player was below 17 percent. In addition to pacing the Suns in scoring, Booker led the way in assists, and he should benefit from a sharp uptick in the latter category while Chris Paul is no longer in Phoenix. Beal is expected to share some ball-handling and distributing responsibilities, but Booker should still have a good chance of besting his previous career high in assists per game (6.8), which came back in 2018-19.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Durant - Double-doubles versus former team Durant provided 18 points (7-22 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one block across 37 minutes during Tuesday's 108-104 victory over the Warriors.
Impact Durant was welcomed to the Chase Center with a video highlighting his tenure with the Warriors, but he spoiled his former team's home opener with a solid performance. Durant's shot was a little off-center, but a standout moment was a step-back three while drawing a foul, adding to the many and-ones that occurred during the game. Bradley Beal's arrival into the first unit should make the Suns even more potent, and Durant could benefit from his presence.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Devin Booker starts his 'new phase' with a bang as Suns open with win over Warriors The Suns don't have an experienced, pure point guard. Devin Booker showed Tuesday that they may not need one.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Suns beat Warriors 108-104 in Kevin Durant's return to The Bay
Durant was greeted with warm applause from the fans in their first time seeing him since he led the Warriors to a pair of championships with...OCTOBER 25, 2023
Devin Booker stats: Suns star proving he's right at home at point guard in opening night win vs. Warriors | Sporting News Devin Booker took over down the stretch to lead the Suns past the Warriors on opening night, recording 32 points and eight assists.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Devin Booker, Suns slide by Warriors to open season Devin Booker capped a game-high, 32-point performance with three key assists down the stretch on Tuesday night, allowing the Phoenix Suns to...
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Devin Booker, Suns slide by Warriors to open season Devin Booker capped a game-high, 32-point performance with three key assists down the stretch on Tuesday night, allowing the Phoenix Suns to...
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
Kevin Durant talks his return & the Warriors, Postgame Interview | October 24, 2023
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Devin Booker with 32 PTS, 8 AST, 6 REB, 1 STL in the 108-104 win over Golden State. | Phoenix Suns
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • YOUTUBE
The Phoenix Suns with a 108-104 win over the Golden State Warriors on NBA Opening Night.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Steph Curry & Chris Paul OFFICIAL Duo Debut! Full Highlights vs Suns
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Inside the NBA reacts to Suns vs Warriors Highlights
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Booker, Durant lead Suns past Curry and Warriors 108-104 in season opener
Devin Booker scored a go-ahead layup with 4:51 remaining followed by a 3-pointer on the way to 32 points, and the Phoenix Suns beat the Golden State Warriors 108-104 on in a back-a...OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
