Tag: Phoenix Suns

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.

Kuminga Contract Talks Stall as Warriors Hold Firm

Jonathan Kuminga (Golden State Warriors)
September 2025

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga remains locked in contract negotiations, with rival teams like Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings offering attractive sign-and-trade packages, while Golden State resists including player options in their offers. Sacramento proposed Malik Monk and picks, Phoenix offered $80m+ deals, but Kuminga seeks a player option for flexibility. Golden State countered with a three-year, $72.5m team-option contract. His future hinges on whether the Warriors bend or Kuminga accepts a qualifying offer.

Jonathan Kuminga’s Warriors Future in Limbo Amid Contract Stalemate

Jonathan Kuminga (Golden State Warriors)
September 2025

The Golden State Warriors remain locked in negotiations with restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga, with no agreement reached despite a $45 million two-year offer. Phoenix Suns attempted a sign-and-trade, while offering Kuminga an $80–88 million deal to replace Kevin Durant’s role. Warriors rejected Phoenix’s package, insisting Kuminga will have a significant role under Steve Kerr this season. Despite past criticisms of fit, both sides now downplay tensions. The standoff leaves Kuminga’s future uncertain as his camp pushes for security, including a no-trade clause.

Rockets Land Durant, Eye Championship Run

Houston Rockets
September 2025

Houston Rockets made a blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant, sending Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, a top-10 draft pick, and five second-rounders to Phoenix. Durant, 36, joins on the final year of his deal, making Houston instant contenders. Rockets must balance win-now urgency with the risk Durant could leave in 2026 free agency. Miami Heat loom as potential suitors if he hits the market. Houston hope to extend him but may explore a trade if things falter.

Warriors Weigh Options as Kuminga Contract Saga Drags On

Jonathan Kuminga (Golden State Warriors)
September 2025

Golden State are open to trading Jonathan Kuminga but only for draft picks and young talent, a deal no team has offered. Sacramento and Phoenix showed interest, yet no agreement materialized. The 22-year-old now faces tough contract decisions. Kuminga must either sign a two-year, $45m deal with a team option or accept a one-year, $7.9m qualifying offer. The latter allows free agency in 2026 but limits trade options. The Warriors remain firm as training camp nears.

Kuminga Standoff Freezes Warriors’ Offseason

Jonathan Kuminga (Golden State Warriors)
July 2025

Restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga has rejected Golden State’s latest contract offer, prolonging a tense standoff. He’s exploring sign-and-trade options while keeping Golden State’s $7.9M qualifying offer open as leverage for long-term control and starter guarantees.
Kuminga seeks a featured role, which Phoenix and Sacramento have pitched. The Warriors demand a young player and a first-round pick—terms Phoenix can’t match. Golden State’s offseason plans, including targets like Al Horford and Seth Curry, remain stalled until the situation resolves.

Bradley Beal Joins Clippers After Suns Buyout

Bradley Beal (Phoenix Suns > LA Clippers)
July 2025

Three-time All-Star Bradley Beal has agreed to a buyout with the Suns and will join the Clippers on a two-year, $11 million deal with a 2026–27 player option, pending waivers clearance.
Beal gave back $13.9M of his contract to leave Phoenix and chose LA for basketball fit and contender status. He’ll replace Norman Powell and join Kawhi Leonard and James Harden in the Clippers’ new core.

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