Phoenix Suns

DHJ Quick Take: Finding Diamonds in the Desert The Poulakidas "Blackout": In just his 11th NBA game, undrafted rookie John Poulakidas looked like a seasoned vet, torching the Suns for 23 points and five threes. His fearless performance—including a block and a bucket on Devin Booker—earned him post-game praise from...

DHJ Quick Take: Survival Mode in Phoenix The Injury Crisis: What was already a thin roster has reached a breaking point. Dallas has officially ruled out Klay Thompson (rest), Naji Marshall (hip), Daniel Gafford (shoulder), Kyrie Irving (knee), Dereck Lively II (foot), Caleb Martin (foot), P.J. Washington (elbow), and Brandon...

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Dallas Mavericks guard Naji Marshall left Tuesday night's 116-103 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in the fourth quarter with a hip contusion, head coach Jason Kidd confirmed after the game. Marshall finished with 6 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 steals in 19 minutes before exiting. Kidd...

DHJ Quick Take The Core Exchange: Bleacher Report's Zach Buckley proposes a blockbuster deal where the Phoenix Suns acquire All-Star guard Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies. The Suns' Package: In exchange for Morant, Phoenix would send a package to Memphis consisting of Jalen Green, Khaman Maluach and a 2027...

DHJ Quick Take The Blockbuster Proposal: A new trade framework from Bleacher Report suggests the Phoenix Suns could acquire Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for a package centered on Jalen Green and Khaman Maluach. Kawhi’s MVP Form: Despite the Clippers' rebuilding status, Kawhi Leonard is averaging...

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was arrested early Friday morning on suspicion of DUI. Per Scottsdale Police, Brooks was stopped for traffic violations just south of Thunderbird Road on Scottsdale Road around 1 a.m. After an investigation, Brooks was arrested at 1:33 a.m. for suspicion of driving under the influence....

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks will miss four to six weeks, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. Brooks has a broken left hand. The Suns acquired Brooks from the Houston Rockets in the blockbuster Kevin Durant trade last offseason. Brooks is averaging 20.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.8...

NBA star Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns will miss at least one week. The Suns announced that Booker has a right hip strain. https://twitter.com/DougHaller/status/2025290513906348135 This is unfortunate news for the Suns, who are in seventh place in the rugged Western Conference standings. The team now faces the tough challenge...

The Dallas Mavericks spent much of Tuesday night fighting uphill, and by the time their urgency matched the moment, the math of the game had already turned punishing. After falling behind by 31 points late in the second quarter, Dallas ripped off a series of runs, lived at the free-throw...

The adjustment period ended quickly for Tyus Jones. Just days after arriving in Dallas as part of a multi-team trade, the veteran point guard is set to make his first start for the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night against the Phoenix Suns, a tangible step in the team’s ongoing effort...