Suns News: Week 21 (3/10 - 3/16)

[Superbone]

Last Week's Games

vs. Clippers WIN! 117-119
@ Nuggets Loss 141-149
vs. Mavs WIN! 125-116

This Week's Games

Mon, Mar. 10th @ Grizzlies AZ 3TV 5:00 PM MST
Wed, Mar. 12th @ Rockets AZ 3TV 5:00 PM MST
Friday, Mar. 14th vs. Kings AZ 3TV 7:00 PM MST
Sunday, Mar. 16th @ Lakers ABC/ESPN+ 12:30 PM MST

Suns Stories

Tracking 40, Week 20: Comebacks, chaos, and cautious optimism for the Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns show signs of life but still searching for a true spark.
https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2025 ... vin-booker

Suns star Devin Booker reacts to how different it is to play Mavs without Luka Doncic
The vibes are so bad around the Mavericks that even opposing players can feel it.
https://www.si.com/nba/mavericks/news/p ... uka-doncic

Phoenix Suns face a critical turning point as Mike Budenholzer’s $25M contract raises eyebrows amid locker room turmoil and unmet expectations
https://motorcyclesports.net/phoenix-su ... ectations/

[Superbone]

This hasn't aged well. Most of the best stuff is on the non-basketball side.

[Wally_West]

[Wally_West]

Yeah sure lol *sigh*

[Superbone]

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Yeah sure lol *sigh*

I believe this was Rankin quoting somebody else.

[Superbone]

Well, then we should be in better shape for tonight then. As long as we don't play Dunn and Gillespie, right Bud?

[Wally_West]

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Yeah sure lol *sigh*

I believe this was Rankin quoting somebody else.

That’s doesn’t change my answer, I don’t think there’s a world where we get a package like that.

Hence the “yeah sure lol”

Ugh. This front office really screwed the pooch.

[Mori Chu]

My guess is we get 2 1sts for Durant, plus one promising youngish player and one salary ballast contract.

[Superbone]

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Yeah sure lol *sigh*

I believe this was Rankin quoting somebody else.

That’s doesn’t change my answer, I don’t think there’s a world where we get a package like that.

Hence the “yeah sure lol”

Ugh. This front office really screwed the pooch.

I wasn't responding about your comment. Just the tweet. And this is news to you? (your last commment)

[JeremyG]

My guess is we get 2 1sts for Durant, plus one promising youngish player and one salary ballast contract.

Yeah they’re probably just trying to start the negotiations higher. The new info though is that we are trying to send the salary ballast to a third team in order to get below the second apron.

[bajanguy008]

For the "trade Book to get the biggest return" crowd

[Cap]

What kind of “rising star” are we talking about?

[Superbone]

What kind of “rising star” are we talking about?

You didn't watch all-star weekend? It was right in the name of the team. Guys like...Ryan Dunn. Man, it would be great to be able to employ the defense of his on a team like ours. Sorely needed! I wish.

On the other hand, what does it matter if the Suns are not interested in trading Booker?

[TOO]

What kind of “rising star” are we talking about?

Nothing I'd want I'm sure.

[ShelC]

They got jokes for Brad

[JeremyG]

[Superbone]

That's horrible at that age. I'm guessing all that extra weight didn't do him any favors.

[The Bobster]

I had heard Oliver was not in good shape recently but couldn't find anything posted about it.

RIP Big O.

[Superbone]

Sounds like he tried.

Oliver Miller says Sean Rooks' death made him change his diet: "When I heard him pass, it scared the hell out of me"
Oliver Miller was frightened by Sean Marks' death, which spurred him to adjust his diet and reduce weight.

https://www.basketballnetwork.net/off-t ... e-his-diet

Given that diabetes and high blood pressure ran in their genes, Miller finally took his diet seriously. In 2018, he told Fox10 Phoenix that he lost 60 pounds and was able to fit himself in his old Suns' jersey. Today, Miller loves spending time with his grandkids or fishing. And as we saw last January, Big O looks healthier and happier now.

[The Bobster]

Miller was one of those high IQ players who was fun to watch. He had terrific hands, could really pass the basketball, block shots, defend, and score when he looked to. Yes, he might have been a better player with better conditioning, and possibly lived longer (without knowing the reason he passed), but he was a big part of a special season for the Suns and that's how I'll remember him.