Tag: Phoenix Suns

Former Wake Forest and NBA forward Rodney Rogers dies aged 54

Rodney Rogers
November 2025

Former Wake Forest star and 12-year NBA veteran Rodney Rogers has died at 54 from natural causes linked to his long-standing spinal cord injury, ending a 17-year period of paralysis that he used to inspire others through advocacy and foundation work. The ex-ACC Player of the Year and 2000 Sixth Man of the Year, whose No. 54 jersey was retired by Wake Forest, spent his post-accident years promoting resilience for people with spinal injuries, earning a Distinguished Alumni Award and an honorary degree as former coaches and teammates hailed his strength and character.

Pacers lose breakout scorer Aaron Nesmith for at least four weeks with knee issue

Aaron Nesmith will miss at least a month with a left knee injury after going down in the defeat to the Suns, a major blow for an Indiana team already ravaged by absences and sitting 1-11 despite strong early scoring numbers from the versatile forward. Rick Carlisle said scans brought very good news compared to initial fears, with Nesmith out around four weeks but moving without a brace. The Pacers already lost Tyrese Haliburton for the season and are managing injuries to Bennedict Mathurin, Andrew Nembhard and Obi Toppin while Nesmith posts career highs in points and rebounds.

Suns’ Dillon Brooks fined for lewd on-court gesture in Pacers blowout

Dillon Brooks (Phoenix Suns)
November 2025

Dillon Brooks (Phoenix Suns) has been fined 25,000 dollars by the league for making a lewd gesture late in the second quarter of Phoenix’s 133-98 win over the Indiana Pacers, adding another disciplinary note to the forward’s already controversial on-court reputation. The punishment, announced by NBA executive James Jones, underlines the league’s stance on player behaviour and continues Brooks’s pattern of drawing attention for antics as much as defence, reminding Phoenix that his edge occasionally brings unwanted scrutiny alongside his competitive intensity.

Suns’ Jalen Green out 4-6 weeks with hamstring strain

Jalen Green (Phoenix Suns)
November 2025

Green aggravated a right hamstring injury and will be re-evaluated in 4–6 weeks after playing only two games this season. He impressed on debut, then exited early in his second outing versus the Clippers as the issue flared again. The guard, a key piece of the Durant trade fallout, enters a monitored rehab block focused on progressive sprinting and eccentrics to reduce recurrence. Phoenix must redistribute on-ball creation while preserving long-term availability.

Clippers rule out Bradley Beal with left hip injury, multiple games expected

Bradley Beal (Los Angeles Clippers)
November 2025

Beal was scratched versus Atlanta and is set to miss multiple games pending imaging on a left hip issue believed to stem from a charge taken at Phoenix. In six games, he’s averaging career-low scoring amid a limited early-season role. Tyronn Lue started John Collins to bolster rebounding alongside Ivica Zubac, citing the need to play bigger without Beal. The guard logged 12 points in 20 minutes in his last outing; timeline depends on imaging, with rotation size and glass control the interim focus.

Spurs rookie Dylan Harper exits with calf injury vs Suns

Dylan Harper (San Antonio Spurs)
November 2025

Harper limped off after a left calf injury in the second quarter against Phoenix. The rookie guard had averaged 14.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 4.6 assists in his first five NBA games. Injury occurred during a defensive rotation against Nick Richards. Initial evaluation suggests a strain pending imaging. Spurs’ staff to monitor progression and workload; timeline depends on swelling response. Spurs lost 130–118.

Markkanen snaps Jazz’s 50-point drought with career-high 51 vs Suns

Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz)
October 2025

Lauri Markkanen poured in 51—Utah’s first 50-plus since 1998—hitting six threes and going 17-for-17 at the line across 45 minutes to edge Phoenix in overtime. He added 14 boards while Keyonte George’s 26-and-10 table-set the offense. Markkanen cited mental pacing as his late-game edge. Utah spammed empty-corner actions and early drag screens to free Markkanen’s pop/pin-down reads, then closed with mismatch hunts and whistle pressure. Sustainability hinges on secondary creators sustaining advantage so teams cannot load two to the ball. Defensive glass control and tidy late-clock execution preserved the result.

Dončić to debut for Lakers in preseason against Suns

Luka Dončić (Los Angeles Lakers)
October 2025

Dončić will make his Lakers preseason debut Tuesday versus Phoenix after resting from EuroBasket duty. JJ Redick confirmed a minutes ramp-up plan as LeBron James remains out with sciatica. Marcus Smart will also debut.
Redick said rotations are still being tested ahead of the opener against Golden State. Dončić’s early chemistry with Smart and Ayton will be key to offset LeBron’s absence in the first two to three weeks of the season.

Bleacher Report Floats Blockbuster Booker-to-Sixers Trade

Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns), Paul George (Philadelphia 76ers)
October 2025

Bleacher Report trade idea proposes a superstar swap, sending Devin Booker to the 76ers in exchange for Paul George, rookie guard Jared McCain, and three unprotected first-round picks (2028, 2029, 2031).
The move would create a Joel Embiid–Tyrese Maxey–Booker trio in Philadelphia, instantly elevating their contender status. Phoenix, meanwhile, would secure George as its primary option while acquiring a massive draft haul to rebuild a roster thin on future assets.

Clippers Cut TyTy Washington Before Camp

TyTy Washington Jr
September 2025

The Clippers released TyTy Washington before training camp, adding another setback in the former first-round pick’s stalled career. Despite excelling in the G League, Washington has struggled to establish himself in the NBA, averaging just 3.3 points in three seasons. Washington’s pro journey saw stops with Houston, Milwaukee, and Phoenix, but his inconsistency and poor shooting limited his NBA impact. Coaches praised his leadership and creativity in the G League, yet he now faces uncertainty about reviving his career at 23.

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