MOSCOW (AP) — American basketball star Brittney Griner went on trial Friday, 4 1/2 months after her arrest on charges of possessing cannabis oil while returning to play for a Russian team, in a case that unfolded amid tense relations between Moscow and Washington. The Phoenix Mercury center and two-time U.S. Olympic gold medalist was arrested in February at Moscow’s … [Read more...] about Brittney Griner begins trial in Russian court
Arizona Coyotes announce preseason schedule, to play game in Tucson
The Arizona Coyotes released their six-game preseason schedule for the 2022-23 season Thursday morning. The Coyotes will not play in the Valley before taking the ice at Arizona State University’s Multi-Purpose Arena in the regular season. They head east to Wichita, Kansas, to open their preseason slate against the St. Louis Blues on Sept. 24. The game will be held at INTRUST … [Read more...] about Arizona Coyotes announce preseason schedule, to play game in Tucson
Reports: Kevin Durant requests trade from Nets, Suns preferred choice
NBA superstar and two-time finals MVP Kevin Durant requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets Thursday and picked the Phoenix Suns as a preferred destination, Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes reported. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Durant listed the Suns and the Miami Heat on his wish list but Brooklyn plans to move him to the highest bidder. Durant will be 34 years old at … [Read more...] about Reports: Kevin Durant requests trade from Nets, Suns preferred choice
How the Suns will have the Kevin Durant trade discussion
Kevin Durant requested a trade away from the Brooklyn Nets, and the Phoenix Suns are at or near the top of a wish-list for a new home, according to multiple reports three hours out from the official tip of free-agency talks. Now, as Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro reports, Phoenix has shifted into discussing a Durant acquisition at least internally just after noon in … [Read more...] about How the Suns will have the Kevin Durant trade discussion
Phoenix Suns co-favorites for NBA title after Kevin Durant requests trade
The Kevin Durant sweepstakes have heated up in the desert after reports surfaced Thursday that the All-Star has not only requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, but chose the Phoenix Suns as a preferred landing spot. It didn’t take long for sportsbooks to adjust accordingly. FanDuel sportsbook has the Suns and Golden State Warriors as co-favorites to win next year’s NBA title … [Read more...] about Phoenix Suns co-favorites for NBA title after Kevin Durant requests trade
Devin Booker finalizing supermax extension with Phoenix Suns, per report
The Phoenix Suns and superstar Devin Booker have reportedly agreed to a projected four-year, $214 million supermax contract extension, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Booker saw his name on the All-NBA First Team at the guard position alongside Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic this season, marking him eligible for the supermax extension. The 25-year-old Booker has … [Read more...] about Devin Booker finalizing supermax extension with Phoenix Suns, per report
Report: Phoenix Suns’ Devin Booker chosen as cover athlete for NBA 2K23
Phoenix Suns All-Star Devin Booker will be the cover athlete on the NBA 2K23 video game, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Booker and the Suns are finalizing a four-year supermax extension through the 2027-28 season worth $214 million, according to Charania. The contract could be signed next week. The 25-year-old is coming off his first All-NBA season, making First … [Read more...] about Report: Phoenix Suns’ Devin Booker chosen as cover athlete for NBA 2K23
Fan finds way to customize a new Kevin Durant Suns jersey
Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant’s reported trade request has Phoenix Suns fans in a frenzy, adding fuel to the fire for those in the fanbase who had the apparently not-so-outlandish dream he could join the Suns from the start of the offseason. One person already has their own customized Durant Suns jersey. SunsUniTracker, a fan account on Twitter, posted a picture of the Suns’ … [Read more...] about Fan finds way to customize a new Kevin Durant Suns jersey
Former Suns C JaVale McGee reportedly agrees to deal with Mavericks
Former Phoenix Suns center JaVale McGee has agreed to a deal with the Dallas Mavericks, according to Yahoo! Sports’ Chris Haynes. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reports it is a three-year deal for McGee worth $20.1 million that includes a player option for the third year. The 34-year-old signed a one-year deal with the Suns last offseason worth $5 million. McGee provided strong … [Read more...] about Former Suns C JaVale McGee reportedly agrees to deal with Mavericks