ArizonaSports.com's Kevin Zimmerman and Kellan Olson break down the storylines surrounding the Phoenix Suns every week. From in-depth analysis to breaking news reactions, the Empire of the Suns podcast has you covered for everything Suns.
Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic had big games in the back half of a long road trip that ended on a positive note before the Phoenix Suns enter the week of the NBA trade deadline. What assets and needs do they have?
We discuss Dave King's lasting legacy, touch on Devin Booker's past struggles to make the NBA All-Star Game even as a reserve and dive into the perplexing fourth-quarter struggles.
Kevin Durant put together a pair of 40-pieces as the Phoenix Suns enter a seven-game road trip on a six-game winning streak.
The Suns burned through a 22-point deficit in eight minutes to beat the Kings thanks to a small-ball lineup. What are we taking from that run and what are we taking from the poor three-plus quarters before it?
The Phoenix Suns have been perfectly average. Their roster has mostly underperformed on an individual level. Two losses to the Clippers over their last four games reflected how far they have to go.
Kevin Durant is out against the Los Angeles Clippers, but he gave the Phoenix Suns a two-game stretch alongside Devin Booker and Bradley Beal to give fans a peek at the offensive boost when the Big 3 is healthy.
The Suns ugly loss to the Mavericks on Christmas Night came along with a vague report from Woj about Kevin Durant's frustrations. A win against the Rockets settled the noise, but did it mean much?
The Phoenix Suns' loss to the Blazers and a near-loss to the Wizards lead to concern. Can they fix things? Sure. But the team hasn't made progress and is now forced with playing catchup, so long as it can plug the many holes shown over the last week-plus.
The Phoenix Suns' Big Three debuted, but let's not let that loss to Mikal Bridges and the Nets send anyone into panic mode.
The Phoenix Suns with Devin Booker at poin guard are 9-2 this year as they prepare to face the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA In-Season Tournament.
The Phoenix Suns hosted Deandre Ayton and are prepared to host Chris Paul. We break down the roster and those guys' starts for the Blazers and Warriors, respectively, before Kellan goes on a rant about the NBA In-Season Tournament.
Bradley Beal's back has set him aside for at least three weeks, just as Devin Booker returned from his own injury issues. How much are we panicking over the Suns' 5-6 start?
Devin Booker and Bradley Beal remain injured, and the Phoenix Suns found a high offensive gear before blowing a lead against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs.
How much can we take away from the Phoenix Suns' split against the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors with Devin Booker and Bradley Beal now injured?
What are we looking most forward to watching as the Phoenix Suns begin their season against the Golden State Warriors and beyond? A look at the first set of games and what we're curious about.
We run down the major NBA awards to make predictions for MVP, most improved, sixth man, rookie and Finals teams for the 2023-24 season.
What are our takeaways from the role players after three Phoenix Suns preseason games? We touch on everyone from Jusuf Nurkic to Nassir Little to Bol Bol.
Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton are gone and the new-look Phoenix Suns assembled before training camp starts.
The Phoenix Suns got rid of their inconsistent center, dealing Deandre Ayton to the Portland Trail Blazers as part of the Damian Lillard trade to the Milwaukee Bucks.
Amar'e Stoudemire and Shawn Marion are going into the Phoenix Suns' Ring of Honor, and the guys talk about USA Basketball's disappointing loss to Germany in the FIBA World Cup.
We talk what to take away from Deandre Ayton and Eric Gordon in FIBA Pre-Qualifying play, preview the FIBA World Cup and go over the Phoenix Suns' schedule.
It's the Suns and Nuggets at the top of the NBA's Western Conference. From there, it could be a mess of teams trying to challenge them in the top tier.
Before we get to the Phoenix Suns, Denver Nuggets and NBA contenders, we first take a look at the bottom-half of the Western Conference.
The Bol Bol signing went through as the Suns dealt Cam Payne to the Spurs and added more second-round choices.
Kellan Olson and Kevin Zimmerman dive into Jordan Goodwin and Toumani Camara from the Vegas Summer League, discuss Mat Ishbia's involvement in the team and talk out the Cam Payne-for-T.J. McConnell report from Jake Fischer.
Kellan Olson and Kevin Zimmerman discuss which signing was the most important for the Phoenix Suns in free agency and if they still have needs they need to address in the coming weeks.
Kellan Olson and Kevin Zimmerman discuss what the Phoenix Suns have done in free agency so far and whether they made enough moves to catch the Denver Nuggets.
Bradley Beal was introduced Thursday, but a Kyrie Irving reports involving the Suns came out of left field. How does Phoenix attack free agency?
The Phoenix Suns didn't make a trade or splash, holding at No. 52 to select Dayton forward Toumani Camara on a day after they saw Chris Paul rerouted by the Wizards to the Warriors.
Deandre Ayton is just about the only tradeable player left for the Phoenix Suns, but they could be active in the 2023 NBA Draft anyway.
