The Ryan Dunn effect is real, and the numbers are ridiculous
Phoenix is rediscovering its defensive identity, and Ryan Dunn’s remarkable on-off numbers help explain why.
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A weekly temperature check on the Phoenix Suns, where nothing escapes the heat of examination.
Game Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs Phoenix Suns
The Spurs look to extend another lengthy win streak
Rockets hit first losing streak of season, fall 102-99 to Suns
Houston has their first losing streak of the season.
Phoenix bent but never broke against the Rockets
Phoenix displayed the mental toughness and defensive identity that defined its success a season ago.
Game Recap: Suns’ defensive intensity proves decisive in 102-99 win against Rockets
The Rockets mounted a challenge but the Suns answered the call.
Game Thread: Suns vs. Rockets
Phoenix needs to find a way to respond as Portland returns to the scene of its biggest early-season victory.
Rockets and Kevin Durant head to Phoenix for a reunion
We’ll be seeing some old friends tonight. So will Kevin Durant, Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks
Oso Ighodaro is starting; is that a good thing?
The Suns need Oso's versatility today while giving Maluach the time and experience necessary to grow into his potential.
Houston Rockets vs. Phoenix Suns game preview
Technically, this game counts as a schedule advantage for the Houston Rockets. The Rockets haven’t played since Wednesday, but the Phoenix Suns had a game on Thursday. In fact, this is the third game in four nights for the Suns, so I’m adding it to the counter. After crashing back to earth after a phenomenal […]
The Orlando Blueprint: What the Suns take into Houston and San Antonio
Phoenix won by 13 while losing the glass by 15. That recipe beats Orlando. Can it hold up against the Rockets and Spurs?
The best version of Devin Booker is the one attacking early
Historical numbers suggest that an aggressive first-half Booker gives Phoenix a significantly better chance to win. Because duh.
One win won’t fix everything, but Phoenix needed this one
Phoenix snapped its four-game losing streak with improved energy, lineup adjustments, and 17 made three-pointers.
Game Recap: Booker drops 30 as Suns secure win over Magic, 117-104
Orlando won the glass and the free throw line, but 25 turnovers and 17 Suns threes buried the Magic by the third quarter.
Game Preview: The spiraling Suns need a win tonight in the worst way
The Phoenix Suns need a win in the worst way against the Magic tonight.
Can the Suns fix this from within?
Defense, rebounding, chemistry and player roles are all creating problems for a Suns team searching for answers.
Another night, another uncoordinated mess in Phoenix
The Suns keep finding progress in one area while another falls apart, leaving the team searching for a complete performance.
Game Recap: Suns fall to 1-5 after 132-119 loss to Trail Blazers
Devin Booker scored 33 points, but the Suns couldn't overcome Portland's advantage in nearly every key category.
NBA Panic Meter: Why Nuggets, Heat, Suns should be worried after just two weeks
There's no reason to panic quite yet for the defending champion Knicks, however
Game Preview: Suns get another shot at the team that started their season spiraling
Portland handed Phoenix a 41-point loss in the opener. Now the Suns get a chance to respond at home.
The most terrifying part of losing is having nothing to gain
Phoenix sacrificed its future to compete for championships, and the consequences are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.
Phoenix is falling behind, and there’s no room for another slow start
A familiar record has brought a different reality, with higher expectations and no draft pick to fall back on.
Draymond Green gets first ejection of season after sparking Warriors-Suns scuffle
'He was just tweaking all game,' Dillon Brooks said of Green after the game
Charles Bassey calls out ‘fake toughness' after Warriors' fiery win over Suns
Warriors center Charles Bassey wasn't impressed by the on-court antics during Golden State's win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday at Chase Center.
Warriors' Charles Bassey plays big role in win over Phoenix
Warriors backup center Charles Bassey may have just given head coach Steve Kerr reason to play him after a strong performance vs Phoenix.
Suns’ fourth-quarter mistakes overshadow promising first half
The Suns are learning how to compete, but their inability to close games continues to undermine their progress.
Warriors vs. Suns player grades: Steph Curry saves the day, Charles Bassey has career night
Assessing every Golden State player’s performance in the team’s 116-113 win over Phoenix.
As Draymond Green comes apart, motivated Warriors come together in win vs. Suns
As Draymond Green came apart against the Suns on Monday, an extra-motivated Golden State Warriors team came together with a win over Phoenix.
Game Recap: Booker fouls out as Suns fall short, 116-113
The Phoenix Suns lost a tough one in San Francisco.
Draymond Green lasts just two minutes in second half before getting tossed against Suns
Golden State trailed Phoenix 68-57 at the time Draymond Green was tossed from the game.
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Game Preview: Suns hit the road for rematch against Warriors
The league's worst 3-Point defense meets Steph Curry on a heater. Uh oh.
Late Closeouts, Empty Glass: Breaking Down the NBA’s Worst Defense
The Phoenix Suns’ defense has some work to do.
3 bright spots hiding beneath the Suns’ ugly start
A 1-3 start has exposed plenty of problems, but three encouraging trends suggest Phoenix has reasons for optimism.
It’s November, time to make your (Suns) gift wish list
A holiday wish list for Phoenix includes smarter rotations, improved coaching, and a potential roster shakeup.
A look at the Suns’ schedule for November
How does the calendar shape up for the first full month of the season?
Inside the Suns: Lineup changes, defense, and center options
Your weekly Inside the Suns analysis straight from the BSotS community who live and breathe the team.
The most dangerous opponent Phoenix faces is itself
Phoenix has shown offensive improvement, but mental lapses and defensive breakdowns continue to undermine its progress.
Collin Gillespie is showing Jalen Green how to run the Suns
Four games into the season, Gillespie is making a compelling case to handle the ball when the Suns need it most.
Suns demonstrate improved connectivity in defeat against Denver
The Suns couldn’t overcome Denver’s hot shooting, but their improved team play suggested better basketball could be ahead.