Phoenix Suns clinch playoff spot, rout injury-riddled Spurs 115-94
The Suns won their sixth in a row, the longest current winning streak in the NBA. With one more victory in the final three games, Phoenix would assure itself of the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference and home-court advantage in the first round.
Former Diamondback battling cancer, Arizona Cardinal sentenced for criminal speeding: top sports stories
A former member of the Arizona Diamondbacks underwent surgery after being diagnosed with cancer, and a wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals was sentenced in his criminal speeding case – these are the top stories in the world of sports from March 27 to April 2.
Kevin Durant scores 35 points, Suns roll past Thunder
Kevin Durant scored 35 points and the Phoenix Suns held off the Oklahoma City Thunder 128-118 on April 2 for their fifth straight victory.
Durant has 30 points, Suns beat Nuggets for 4th straight win
Durant scored 30 points, Devin Booker added 27 and the Suns won their fourth straight game by beating the short-handed Denver Nuggets 100-93 on Friday night.
NBA, players reach deal for a new labor agreement
The in-season tournament that Commissioner Adam Silver has wanted for years will become reality, sources told The Associated Press.
Alabama’s Brandon Miller entering NBA draft
Brandon Miller is projected as a top 5 NBA draft pick. The star freshman helped lead Alabama to a winning season but dealt with off-the-court issues after he made headlines for being present at a fatal shooting near campus in January.
Booker leads Suns over Timberwolves in Durant’s home debut
After a huge ovation from the sellout crowd — which waited more than a month to see him play a game in Phoenix after his trade from Brooklyn — Durant missed his first six shots and finished 5 of 18 from the field, though he did hit a couple important 3-pointers early in the fourth quarter.
Kevin Durant to return to Suns lineup on March 29: report
Durant has been out of action since March 8 when he injured his ankle after slipping on the court during pregame warmups.
Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal under police investigation after incident with fans
Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal is being investigated by police after an alleged incident with fans following a basketball game in Florida.
Booker, bench lead Suns past skidding Jazz as Ayton returns
Deandre Ayton had 14 points after missing four games with a bruised hip. But a trio off the bench was pivotal for Phoenix: Terrence Ross had 13 points, Cameron Payne added 12 and Bismack Biyombo scored 11. They helped the Suns to a 57-25 advantage in bench points.
Kevin Durant expected to make Suns home debut, Coyotes minority owner arrested: top sports stories
Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant will reportedly make his highly anticipated home debut following his latest injury, and a minority owner of the Arizona Coyotes has been suspended indefinitely after he was arrested – these are the top stories in the world of sports from March 20-26.
Former NBA player Eric Montross battling cancer, family says
Montross’ family issued a statement through the school on Saturday announcing the 51-year-old’s diagnosis, though it didn’t specify the nature of the cancer.
Lakers charge to skid-snapping win over Suns, 122-111
Booker scored 25 of his 33 points in the second half for the Suns, who have been called for 31 personal fouls in each of their last two games. Chris Paul said the box score was “a little weird-looking."
Los Angeles authorities offer reward for info to help solve murder of former NBA star's father
Richard Jefferson's father was shot and killed in Compton in 2018.
Willis Reed, leader on Knicks' 2 title teams, dies at 80
Willis Reed, who dramatically emerged from the locker room minutes before Game 7 of the 1970 NBA Finals to spark the New York Knicks to their first championship, died Tuesday.
Ja Morant suspended 8 games by NBA for having gun in video
The Memphis Grizzlies star appeared in a social media video holding what appeared to be a gun inside a Denver club.
Bucks clinch playoff spot, top Suns 116-104 for 50th win
The Suns trailed by nine points at halftime but cut the deficit to 85-84 heading to the fourth after Devin Booker hit a mid-range jumper at the third-quarter buzzer.
Warriors beat Suns 123-112 for 8th straight home victory
Things got heated in the closing minutes when JaMychal Green and ex-Warriors guard Damion Lee received a double technical with 1:12 left. Curry’s mom, Sonya, hopped out of her seat and became emotional yelling and making sure son-in-law Lee was OK.
Kevin Durant injures ankle during warmups, Cardinals release WR: top sports stories
Kevin Durant's highly anticipated home debut will have to wait after the Phoenix Suns star got injured during pregame warmups, and the Arizona Cardinals have cut ties with a wide receiver that they traded for last season – these are the top stories in the world of sports from March 6-12.