Photo by Tyler Schank/NCAA Photos via Getty Images He’s a winner. He’s shifty. He can shoot. Could he be a Sun? I’ve spent the first couple of days diving into draft prospects, starting with a center in Ryan Kalkbrenner and a versatile wing in Yaxel Lendeborg. I’m trying to identify needs that, honestly, I don’t even know if the Suns will have. Because the truth is, we … [Read more...] about What to do at Pick 29: Walter Clayton Jr. has championship DNA
What to do at Pick 52: Tyrese Proctor’s growth at Duke makes him a sneaky Suns target
Photo by Elsa/Getty Images I like this kid. I just hope he’s there at 52. Over the next few days, we’ll continue diving into NBA draft prospects, zeroing in on who the Phoenix Suns might target with the 29th overall pick, their most valuable draft asset this summer. But let’s not forget: they also hold a second-round selection. And for longtime Suns fans, that pick … [Read more...] about What to do at Pick 52: Tyrese Proctor’s growth at Duke makes him a sneaky Suns target
Recap: Mercury commit 20 turnovers in loss to Storm
Steven Bisig-Imagn Images Phoenix failed to score in the last 4:48 of their first loss of the season. The Phoenix Mercury suffered their first loss of the season at the hands of the Seattle Storm, 77-70. The Mercury, who beat the Storm by 22 points on May 17, shot 3-of-18 in the fourth quarter. “I thought we got good shots,” coach Nate Tibbetts said, via Desert Wave … [Read more...] about Recap: Mercury commit 20 turnovers in loss to Storm
What to do at Pick 29: Yaxel Lendeborg is a modern wing with bounce and defensive bite
Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images He’s a high flyer, a quality passer, and a two-time conference defensive player of the year. What’s not to like? Yesterday, I officially began my deep dive into the 2025 NBA Draft. With the Phoenix Suns holding a pair of picks and facing a suffocating cap situation, adding a couple of rookies isn’t just a smart move. It’s a necessary … [Read more...] about What to do at Pick 29: Yaxel Lendeborg is a modern wing with bounce and defensive bite
Is Collin Gillespie in the Suns’ future plans?
Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images Fans shouldn’t count out the possibility of his returning to Phoenix next season. This is a question that many fans have pondered since the end of the season. The Phoenix Suns could have converted Collin Gillespie’s two-way contract to a standard NBA contract up to the last day of the regular season and tacked on at least an … [Read more...] about Is Collin Gillespie in the Suns’ future plans?