The Phoenix Suns have officially entered the Kevin Durant era, and so now felt like a good time for another Suns Monthly Mailbag! From questions about Durant’s Suns debut to what Monty Williams’ rotation might look like to possible playoff matchups, there’s plenty of hoops-related content to dive into. But our readers were also curious about favorite movies, Marvel vs....

After 18 unbearably long days of knowing that Kevin Durant was a Sun without actually watching him play for the Phoenix Suns, Wednesday night finally ended the drought. In a 105-91 win over the Charlotte Hornets, the Suns started off the KD era undefeated. Sure, it was hardly a perfect win, and it came against an extremely imperfect opponent, but for a team integrating one of the 15 greatest NBA players of all time, the Suns operated pretty smoothly for the majority of the night. This is just the first step of 20 before the end of the regular season, so there’s not much time for everyone to get their bearings. But based on these five tantalizing glimpses from Kevin…

After what feels like forever (but was really only 18 days), Kevin Durant is set to make his highly anticipated Phoenix Suns debut. He hasn’t played since Jan. 8 due to a right knee MCL sprain, but KD will finally suit up for his new team against the Charlotte Hornets Wednesday night. With an all-time scorer like Durant in tow, the Suns have a guy who fits right in with their 0.5 offense but can also operate outside the confines of the system as one of the greatest midrange and isolation scorers the game has ever seen. When a superstar like that joins a team that already has Devin Booker, Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton, it’s only natural to focus…

In a league increasingly driven by analytics and shot-tracking data, the NBA’s best shot profiles usually feature a higher concentration of shots at the rim and beyond the 3-point line. The Phoenix Suns, however, have been defying that prototypical contour for a few years now. One of the common misconceptions about “analytics” is that they stress layups, dunks and 3s...

When asked at shootaround what it’s been like to have Kevin Durant as his new teammate, Devin Booker struggled to explain it. “It’s just something that you gotta be around,” he said. “It’s a feeling when you’re around greatness, when you’re around one of the best to ever do it. It’s just a different look, it’s a different feel. It’s kinda hard to put to words, but I’m excited to be a part of it.” Phoenix Suns fans got their first taste of that sensation a few hours later. Although Durant was still sidelined by a right MCL sprain for Tuesday’s game against the Sacramento Kings, the Footprint Center was positively buzzing ahead of the matchup and throughout the evening.…

The Phoenix Suns and Devin Booker defeat the Sacramento Kings and De’Aaron Fox 120-109. Chris Paul, Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton had a phenomenal night leading the Suns to victory. CP3 had 19 assists, DA notched his 29th double-double of the season and it’s official, Book is back!!! Devin Booker had an extra bounce about him tonight, we think it’s safe to say he’s fully healthy and feeling confident with his body now. Plus, Josh Okogie had his third straight solid outing for the Suns in his second straight start and we got our first looks at Kevin Durant and TJ Warren in Phoenix. Join the PHNX Suns Podcast for the Suns vs Kings postgame show. 0:00 – Intro 3:00…

There haven’t been this many Phoenix Suns trade rumors out in the open during James Jones’ tenure since…well, quite possibly ever. The trade buzz reached a fever pitch over the summer with Kevin Durant, but over the last few weeks, name after name has come up in conjunction with the Suns. That’s reassuring news for a fanbase waiting for resolution on the Jae Crowder front. Trading his $10.2 million expiring salary somewhere before the 2023 NBA Trade Deadline on Feb. 9 is a top item on Mat Ishbia’s checklist, and it’s no secret the Suns could use some help in a few key areas: ball-handling in the backcourt, shot creation in general, and rebounding/size at the 4-spot. Trading for a…

Sean Payton had his first interview with the Michael Bidwill and the Arizona Cardinals yesterday but he left without a job. How concerned should Cards fans be? After winning four straight games, the Phoenix Suns lost to the Dallas Mavericks in a nail biter after. Despite the loss, are the Suns on the right track? The Arizona State Sun Devils dropped a game to the Washington Huskies and have now lost three straight games, is their season over? The MLB Pipeline Top 100 Prospect list was released and the Arizona Diamondbacks are WELL represented. 0:00 – Intro 1:30 – It’s Friday! 5:30 – Temperature Check + Sean Payton in the Valley! 10:30 – Is it concerning Payton left without the…

Against the Indiana Pacers last Saturday, Bismack Biyombo became just the 103rd player in NBA history to record 1,000 blocks for his career. It was a milestone that came and went with little fanfare, but his Phoenix Suns teammates were well aware of its significance. “I kept yelling ‘2,000’ from the bench,” Jock Landale said. “‘Cause he just got that 1,000 career blocks, and I was like, ‘He’s going for 2,000 now!’” Cam Johnson, meanwhile, couldn’t help but get a dig in. “Well, you gotta subtract one of them, because here a couple of years ago, I went up for a layup and he blocked it, but it was goaltending and they didn’t call it,” Johnson joked. “So in my…