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Devin Booker trade for Jimmy Butler halted by Suns’ ex-HC

Devin Booker has been the face of the Phoenix Suns franchise since emerging as a star in his second year in the league. However, it sounds like things could have gone differently, as a former head coach claims he stopped the organization from trading Booker away for Jimmy Butler.

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Why Dillon Brooks has become ‘one of’ Kendrick Perkins’ favorite NBA players

The Phoenix Suns are 15-12 on the season and sit in seventh place in the Western Conference. Early on in the season, the team is seemingly playing above expectations, and Kendrick Perkins credits Dillon Brooks for the team remaining competitive.

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The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA's youngest 35-point scorers' quiz

The 'Most points in an NBA Christmas Day game' quiz

The 'NBA 10-block triple-doubles' quiz

NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / December 19

NBA Confirms Controversial Suns vs Warriors Call

The Phoenix Suns won in dramatic 99-98 fashion against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, thanks in part to a foul called with just 0.4 seconds remaining.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / December 19

Insider Shuts Down Suns-Raptors Trade Rumor

It's NBA trade rumor season, and the first Phoenix Suns' suggestion is already being shut down. Recently, it was reported the Suns and Toronto Raptors were in discussion for a deal surrounding center Nick Richards.

Devin Booker News / Burn City Sports / December 19

Former Phoenix Suns coach stopped Devin Booker for Jimmy Butler trade in 2017

A former Phoenix Suns coach details about stopping Robert Sarver from making the biggest mistake in the franchise’s history. Earl Watson, who was the Suns coach from 2015-2017, appeared on the Hear District podcast, with Marques Johnson and Kris Johnson.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / December 19

5 mock trades built around the Suns’ most expendable center

With it being under two months until the trade deadline, discussions on a wide variety of players will start to ensue across the league. For the Suns, though, it is relatively quiet to start, as only one name has really been mentioned in trade discussions so far: center Nick Richards.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 19

Dillon Brooks gets criticized for his dangerous foul on Steph Curry

Dillon Brooks went after yet another NBA superstar this week. Brooks and the Phoenix Suns faced off on Thursday against Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / December 19

Suns Praise Emerging Key Role Player

The Phoenix Suns move into next portion of the regular season looking for various ways to improve and upgrade the roster, though the organization is only seeing improvement from a key rotation player.

Nick Richards News / Hoops Wire / December 19

Suns, Raptors have discussed Nick Richards trade

The Suns and Raptors have at least kicked the tires on a small deal, but nothing appears close. Gerald Bourguet of Suns After Dark reports that Phoenix and Toronto discussed a trade framework that would have sent center Nick Richards to the Raptors in exchange for Ochai Agbaji and a second-round pick.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / December 19

Suns React to Another Crazy Win vs Warriors

The Phoenix Suns improved to 15-12 on the season Thursday night with a thrilling 99-98 victory over the Golden State Warriors (13-15). Phoenix came back from down 14 early in the third quarter and racked up 16 steals, which was the third time this season it had 16 or more.

NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / December 19

Devin Booker Has Emotional Response to Steph Curry Wearing His Shoes

Golden State Warriors superstar guard Stephen Curry continued his sneaker free agency tour last night against the Phoenix Suns by sporting Devin Booker's Nike Book 1s.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / December 19

Transition tells the truth about who the Suns really are

After another evening stroll through social media, I stumbled upon a video with an intriguing concept: what if the most influential NBA players were transposed into NFL roles?

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The 'Most multi-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active TD-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

The 'Active NFL 5-passing-TD games' quiz

NBA News / HITC / December 19

Dillon Brooks had a ‘soul searching’ explanation for clotheslining Steph Curry

Dillon Brooks didn’t hide from his mistake during the Golden State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns’ latest matchup. After clotheslining Stephen Curry in the third quarter, the Houston Rockets forward called it a moment for ‘soul searching.’ It was a rare moment of self-awareness from one of the NBA’s most polarising defenders.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 19

Suns’ Devin Booker gets 100% real on Stephen Curry wearing his shoes

PHOENIX– Devin Booker and Stephen Curry are extreme competitors on the court, but the respect they’ve grown for one another is something else. Ever since the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors star played in the 2024 Olympics, the relationship has grown.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 19

Last-second free throw caps Suns' victory over Warriors

Devin Booker scored 23 of his 25 points in the second half, Jordan Goodwin made a free throw with fourth-tenths of a second remaining, and the Phoenix Suns overcame a 14-point deficit to beat the visiting Golden State Warriors 99-98 on Thursday.