PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns will try to regroup quickly Friday night against the New Orleans Pelicans, looking to steady themselves after a surprising loss to the Chicago Bulls on Thursday.
Phoenix Suns swingman Dillon Brooks was arrested early Friday on suspicion of driving under the influence in Scottsdale. A police incident report shows Brooks was stopped by Scottsdale Police at roughly 1 a.m.
PHOENIX — Phoenix Suns coach Jordan Ott wasn't happy with his team after Thursday night's performance. Nor should he have been. The Suns shockingly dropped their matchup against the Chicago Bulls at Mortgage Matchup Center on Thursday in 105-103 fashion.
Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.
Suns forward Dillon Brooks was pulled over for traffic violations at about 1:00 am in Scottsdale, Arizona on Friday morning and was charged about a half-hour later on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to local police.
Silver linings. You try to find them in every game, especially in a loss. When you look at what the Phoenix Suns put on the floor against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night, those silver linings are difficult to locate.
SCOTTSDALE — Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was arrested early Friday morning in Scottsdale on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to TMZ.
Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.
After just getting back Jalen Green and Devin Booker into the lineup, the Phoenix Suns will have another starter sidelined at minimum for the next two weeks.
The Phoenix Suns will look to regroup Friday against the visiting New Orleans Pelicans, a team that seems to have found its rhythm just as the Suns are struggling to find theirs.
Two storylines arrived at the same building on Thursday night. Two very different roads that somehow crossed at the same intersection. On one side, you had the Chicago Bulls.
PHOENIX– There have been few instances this season where the Phoenix Suns have been outworked. Another instance came against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday.
This might be the worst loss of the season, considering the circumstances. Chicago was down eight players and had lost 12 of their last 13 games entering this contest.
The Phoenix Suns will be without starting center Mark Williams for the foreseeable future. The team announced Thursday that Williams has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in the third metatarsal of his left foot.
Momentum in the NBA rarely announces itself. More often, it begins quietly with a lineup tweak, an injury adjustment, or a role player stepping into a bigger spotlight.
The return of All-Star guard Devin Booker brings the Phoenix Suns as close to whole as they are likely to be down the stretch, and barring further injuries should finally give them a chance to take a good look at their projected starting backcourt of Booker and Jalen Green.
Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker took part in 5-on-5 work at Sunday’s practice, a significant step as he works back from a right hip strain. Booker has missed the past four games, but coach Jordan Ott sounded encouraged.