PHOENIX SUNS NEWS

Clippers to honor the late Jerry West with empty seat and court decal at new arena

The Los Angeles Clippers will honor Jerry West this season with an empty seat at their new arena and a court decal with the Hall of Famer’s initials

OCTOBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New arena, same issues for Clippers ahead of opener vs. Suns The Los Angeles Clippers will embark on a new era while still dealing with the same lingering problems when they host the Phoenix Suns on We...

OCTOBER 23 • THESTATE.COM

BYU built to contend in men's basketball again in second Big 12 season

Mark Pope’s departure to Kentucky didn’t set the Cougars back heading into their second Big 12 season

OCTOBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kevin Durant bypasses extension with Phoenix Suns, looks ahead to longer deal The 36-year-old Kevin Durant is entering his 18th NBA season. The Suns will be able to sign him to a 2-year extension.

OCTOBER 22 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Josh Okogie - Won't play Wednesday Okogie (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Clippers, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Okogie continues to battle a hamstring injury that popped up during preseason action. His next chance to suit up will come Friday versus the Lakers. In Okogie's absence, rookie Ryan Dunn could crack the Opening Night rotation after an impressive showing during the preseason.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Damion Lee - Probable for Wednesday Lee (hamstring) is probable for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Clippers, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Lee is expected to be ready for the regular season after dealing with hamstring soreness to end the preseason. After missing all of last season due to meniscus surgery, Lee is looking to reclaim the reserve role he held in 2022-23 when he averaged 20.4 minutes per game across 74 regular-season appearances (five starts) for the Suns.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Grayson Allen - Expected to play Wednesday Allen (Achilles) is probable for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Clippers, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports

Impact Allen missed the entire preseason schedule due to Achilles soreness, but he logged a full practice Monday and is expected to be ready for the regular season. After being a full-time starter last year, the sharpshooter is expected to operate off the bench this season, with newcomer Tyus Jones handling point-guard duties and pushing Devin Booker over to shooting guard.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Superpowers, roles for every Phoenix Suns' player in 2024-25 NBA season The Phoenix Suns open 2024-25 regular season Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Here's what to know about each Phoenix player.

OCTOBER 22 • AZCENTRAL.COM

5 rival players who will present problems for Phoenix Suns in 2024-25 season We break down five NBA Western Conference players who will be problematic for the Phoenix Suns this season, based on what they've done in th...

OCTOBER 22 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Los Angeles opens 2024-25 season at home against Phoenix

The Los Angeles Clippers start the season at home against the Phoenix Suns

OCTOBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How will the Phoenix Suns fare in the 2024-25 NBA season? The Republic's Duane Rankin and Jay Dieffenbach discuss how the Phoenix Suns will fare in the West and overall during the 2024-25 NBA season...

OCTOBER 22 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Phoenix Suns 2024-25 NBA season preview: Who's coming off the bench? Arizona Republic sports director Jay Dieffenbach and Suns insider Duane Rankin discuss the team's bench rotation as the 2024-25 NBA season n...

OCTOBER 21 • AZCENTRAL.COM

'Talk is cheap': Suns' Budenholzer, Nurkic discuss value of practice and playing time Phoenix Suns' Jusuf Nurkic and coach Mike Budenholzer discuss their value of practice and performance over giving statements and promises to...

OCTOBER 21 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Breaking down the Phoenix Suns' areas of strength and weakness Arizona Republic sports director Jay Dieffenbach and Suns insider Duane Rankin look at the team's strengths and weaknesses heading into 2024...

OCTOBER 21 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Breaking down the Phoenix Suns' starting 5 for 2024-25 NBA season Arizona Republic sports director Jay Dieffenbach and Suns insider Duane Rankin take a look at the team's starting lineup for the 2024-25 sea...

OCTOBER 21 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Damion Lee - Nursing hamstring injury Head coach Mike Budenholzer said Monday that Lee is dealing with a hamstring issue but is close to returning, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Lee was held out of the Suns' preseason finale against the Lakers on Thursday. He was able to get in some 5-on-5 reps during Monday's practice, but it's unclear whether he'll be available for the Suns' regular-season opener against the Clippers on Sunday. Lee missed the entire 2023-24 campaign while recovering from meniscus surgery, and he's expected to come off the bench to provide depth on the wing.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Okogie - Still dealing with hamstring issue Okogie (hamstring) didn't get any 5-on-5 reps in during Monday's practice, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Okogie's official status for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Clippers will be released Tuesday, but it doesn't sound like he's going to be ready for game action by then. When available, Okogie should handle a solid reserve role, but if he's sidelined, more minutes will be available for Ryan Dunn and Royce O'Neale.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Grayson Allen - Logs full practice Monday Allen (Achilles) was a full participant in Monday's practice, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Allen battled Achilles soreness during training camp and missed the entire preseason schedule. However, the sharpshooter is ramping up ahead of the regular season and should return to game action before long. After being a regular starter last season, Allen will shift to the bench this year, as newcomer Tyus Jones is expected to over point-guard duties in Phoenix.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Age-old question: Can these All-Stars fight off Father Time? A team comprised of living legends and young and up-and-coming stars comprised Team USA this summer and it was never more clear LeBron James...

OCTOBER 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Phoenix Suns title expectations? Shhh! Move along, nothing to see here The more we talk about the Suns, the problems we're inviting. Plus, the West is stacked.

OCTOBER 21 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Devin Booker Shoots Down Rumors of Bronny James Trash Talk Fans think they’ve caught the Phoenix Suns guard on camera, speaking poorly of James Jr.

OCTOBER 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Brothers-in-law: How Stephen Curry supported Suns' Damion Lee after injury Phoenix Suns wing Damion Lee suffered a season-ending injury last year. His brother-in-law Steph Curry provided support during a tough time.

OCTOBER 19 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Stephen Curry supports brother-in-law Damion Lee of Suns during injury Steph Curry supported his brother-in-law, Sun's Damion Lee, throughout his difficult injury recovery process.

OCTOBER 19 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Lakers News: Kevin Durant Has Hilarious Reaction to Blocking Bronny James Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant didn't hold back on how he felt going up against Bronny James in Wednesday night's preseason matchup with the...

OCTOBER 19 • SI.COM

Jusuf Nurkic - Steady under the basket in loss Nurkic generated 15 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, two blocked shots and a steal across 17 minutes in Thursday's 128-122 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Nurkic was matched in minutes with Mason Plumlee, who recorded more rebounds during the loss. Despite Plumlee's increased involvement, Nurkic is in no immediate danger of losing his job, but he may get a little more rest in the opening weeks of the regular season as his finger continues to heal.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE