Phoenix Suns, Monty Williams agree to contract extension
Monty Williams has led a quick turnaround in three seasons with the Suns, taking them to the NBA Finals in 2021 where they lost in six games to the Milwaukee Bucks.
Monty Williams has led a quick turnaround in three seasons with the Suns, taking them to the NBA Finals in 2021 where they lost in six games to the Milwaukee Bucks.
Kyler Murray signs contract extension, Arizona senators demand Brittney Griner's release: top sports stories
The Arizona Cardinals and quarterback Kyler Murray agreed to a long-term contract extension following a passive-aggressive offseason contract squabble, and Arizona's two United States senators are calling for the immediate release of Brittney Griner from a Russian jail – these are the top stories from the world of sports from July 18-24.
The Arizona Cardinals and quarterback Kyler Murray agreed to a long-term contract extension following a passive-aggressive offseason contract squabble, and Arizona's two United States senators are calling for the immediate release of Brittney Griner from a Russian jail – these are the top stories from the world of sports from July 18-24.
Suns re-sign Deandre Ayton to multi-year contract
The Phoenix Suns announced on July 18 that center Deandre Ayton officially re-signed to a multi-year contract.
The Phoenix Suns announced on July 18 that center Deandre Ayton officially re-signed to a multi-year contract.
Former NASCAR driver fatally stabbed, Phoenix soccer player dies after hit-and-run: top sports stories
A former NASCAR driver was stabbed to death by a suspect at a California gas station, a soccer player who grew up in Phoenix died following a hit-and-run crash in Georgia, and Deandre Ayton is staying with the Suns after all – these are the top stories from the world of sports from July 11-17.
A former NASCAR driver was stabbed to death by a suspect at a California gas station, a soccer player who grew up in Phoenix died following a hit-and-run crash in Georgia, and Deandre Ayton is staying with the Suns after all – these are the top stories from the world of sports from July 11-17.
Devin Booker secures $224M, four-year extension from Suns
Booker’s agent confirmed that the deal was struck. It can be signed as early as July 6, when the NBA’s offseason moratorium on player movement is lifted and most new contracts and extensions can be officially executed.
Booker’s agent confirmed that the deal was struck. It can be signed as early as July 6, when the NBA’s offseason moratorium on player movement is lifted and most new contracts and extensions can be officially executed.
Kevin Durant asks for trade from Brooklyn Nets: AP source
ESPN first reported Durant’s trade request, citing Phoenix and Miami as two of his preferred destinations.
ESPN first reported Durant’s trade request, citing Phoenix and Miami as two of his preferred destinations.
Suns hire Morgan Cato, first woman of color to become an assistant GM in NBA
Morgan Cato comes to Phoenix after spending nearly a decade with the NBA league office, where she most recently worked as the associate vice president of business operations for NBA’s league operations department.
Morgan Cato comes to Phoenix after spending nearly a decade with the NBA league office, where she most recently worked as the associate vice president of business operations for NBA’s league operations department.
Phoenix Suns' Bismack Biyombo brings Congo to Pope Francis after trip canceled
Pope Francis, 85, has been using a wheelchair to get around after straining ligaments in his right knee. He had to postpone a planned July 2-7 visit to Congo and South Sudan because doctors said the trip would jeopardize his therapy.
Pope Francis, 85, has been using a wheelchair to get around after straining ligaments in his right knee. He had to postpone a planned July 2-7 visit to Congo and South Sudan because doctors said the trip would jeopardize his therapy.
Phoenix students excel in Suns-themed STEM project
Students at Union Park Elementary School in north Phoenix were selected to be part of a STEM project sponsored by APS and the Phoenix Suns. After turning part of the classroom into a basketball court course, the students programmed the robot to complete a course by ?jumping through? a basketball hoop.
Students at Union Park Elementary School in north Phoenix were selected to be part of a STEM project sponsored by APS and the Phoenix Suns. After turning part of the classroom into a basketball court course, the students programmed the robot to complete a course by ?jumping through? a basketball hoop.
Suns' Chris Paul 'not retiring' following playoff exit, makes dubious history in loss to Mavericks
"You know, you play long enough and you don’t win, every time you lose they’re gonna say it was your best chance, but I think for me, us, is we’ll be right back next year, tell you that much. I’m not retiring tomorrow."
"You know, you play long enough and you don’t win, every time you lose they’re gonna say it was your best chance, but I think for me, us, is we’ll be right back next year, tell you that much. I’m not retiring tomorrow."
Downtown Phoenix businesses left disappointed after Suns' plans for NBA Finals are foiled
It's been less than a day since the Phoenix Suns stunned their fans with a historic meltdown in game seven, ending their playoff run against the Dallas Mavericks. Fans weren't the only ones disappointed with the Suns' unexpected exit, but now businesses in downtown Phoenix will also lose out on money. FOX 10's Linda Williams has the story.
It's been less than a day since the Phoenix Suns stunned their fans with a historic meltdown in game seven, ending their playoff run against the Dallas Mavericks. Fans weren't the only ones disappointed with the Suns' unexpected exit, but now businesses in downtown Phoenix will also lose out on money. FOX 10's Linda Williams has the story.
Doncic leads Mavs over Suns 123-90 in Game 7 blowout
Luka Doncic scored 35 points, Spencer Dinwiddie added 30 and the Dallas Mavericks stunned the top-seeded Phoenix Suns with a 123-90 Game 7 blowout Sunday night, advancing to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2011.
Luka Doncic scored 35 points, Spencer Dinwiddie added 30 and the Dallas Mavericks stunned the top-seeded Phoenix Suns with a 123-90 Game 7 blowout Sunday night, advancing to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2011.
NBA Playoffs: Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks cruise past Phoenix Suns 113-86 to force Game 7
Devin Booker scored 19 points but was shut out from 3-point range (0 of 4) while going 6 of 17. Deandre Ayton had 21 points and 11 rebounds, and Chris Paul added 13 points.
Devin Booker scored 19 points but was shut out from 3-point range (0 of 4) while going 6 of 17. Deandre Ayton had 21 points and 11 rebounds, and Chris Paul added 13 points.
Booker scores 28, Suns rout Mavericks 110-80 for 3-2 series lead
The Suns bounced back after dropping the previous two games and can win the series in Game 6 on Thursday in Dallas. It won’t be easy: The home team has won the first five games.
The Suns bounced back after dropping the previous two games and can win the series in Game 6 on Thursday in Dallas. It won’t be easy: The home team has won the first five games.
Phoenix area artist using art to show her Suns team spirit
As the Suns' run in the NBA Playoffs continue, a fan of Phoenix's NBA team is doing her part to 'Rally the Valley' via art. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has more.
As the Suns' run in the NBA Playoffs continue, a fan of Phoenix's NBA team is doing her part to 'Rally the Valley' via art. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has more.
Suns' Monty Williams: NBA should consider families-only seats at games
ESPN reported that members of Paul’s family had been harassed by fans and that some in the crowd made physical contact with them. The Mavericks said the fan was ejected.
ESPN reported that members of Paul’s family had been harassed by fans and that some in the crowd made physical contact with them. The Mavericks said the fan was ejected.
Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams wins NBA Coach of the Year award
Williams joins Cotton Fitzsimmons (1988-89) and Mike D’Antoni (2004-05) as coaches who have won the award with the Suns.
Williams joins Cotton Fitzsimmons (1988-89) and Mike D’Antoni (2004-05) as coaches who have won the award with the Suns.
Suns Gorilla visits pediatric patients at Phoenix area hospital
Patients at the Banner Thunderbird Medical Center's pediatric unit had a special visitor on May 9, just as the Phoenix Suns are once again fighting for the NBA title. FOX 10 Photojournalist Brian Kae has more.
Patients at the Banner Thunderbird Medical Center's pediatric unit had a special visitor on May 9, just as the Phoenix Suns are once again fighting for the NBA title. FOX 10 Photojournalist Brian Kae has more.
Mavericks fan ejected after incident with Chris Paul’s family
After the game, Paul tweeted: “Wanna fine players for saying stuff to the fans but the fans can put they hands on our families,” He also added an expletive.
After the game, Paul tweeted: “Wanna fine players for saying stuff to the fans but the fans can put they hands on our families,” He also added an expletive.
Doncic, Mavs beat foul-plagued Paul, Suns to even series 2-2
Luka Doncic scored 26 points while helping Dallas take advantage of foul trouble for CP3 to beat the Phoenix Suns 111-101 for a 2-2 series tie.
Luka Doncic scored 26 points while helping Dallas take advantage of foul trouble for CP3 to beat the Phoenix Suns 111-101 for a 2-2 series tie.