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sports5 days ago

NBA lottery reform repositions Suns’ unprotected draft picks

NBA's lottery reform flattens odds across all top-16 picks, eliminating guaranteed top selections and increasing variance. That revalues the Suns’ unprotected traded first-round picks (2027, 2029) and the 2028 swap pick, making outcomes more unpredictable: they could rise into the top of the lottery or drift out of it. The piece uses hypothetical trade scenarios to illustrate how swaps interact with the new rules and notes that whether this helps or hurts Phoenix is subjective and depends on future performance.

via Arizona Sports|
#draft-picks#lottery#nba
Thunder sweep Suns as Magic push Pistons to the brink; Nuggets stay alive
sports1 month ago

Thunder sweep Suns as Magic push Pistons to the brink; Nuggets stay alive

The Oklahoma City Thunder completed a first-round sweep of the Phoenix Suns 131-122 behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 31 points and eight assists, with Chet Holmgren adding 24 and 12 and Ajay Mitchell contributing 22. Devin Booker led Phoenix with 24. In Orlando, the Magic beat the Pistons 94-88 to take a 3-1 series lead as Franz Wagner left with a calf injury, while Paolo Banchero had 18 and Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 25. In Denver, Nikola Jokic posted 27 points, 16 assists and 12 rebounds to help the Nuggets beat the Timberwolves 125-113 and stay alive, with Jamal Murray adding 24 and Spencer Jones a playoff career-high 20.

via The Guardian|
#magic#nba#pistons
Thunder start series with big edge, Suns bettors eye the cover and the over
sports1 month ago

Thunder start series with big edge, Suns bettors eye the cover and the over

Thunder are heavy -1200 favorites vs the Suns in Game 1 with a -14.5 spread and an over/under of 215.5. The article advises betting Suns +14.5 and avoiding the moneyline, with a predicted final score of Thunder 114, Suns 105. The Suns have covered 3 of 5 meetings with OKC this season, and the Over has hit in most games. Notable injuries: Suns Grayson Allen (hamstring) questionable and Mark Williams (foot) questionable; Thunder Tom Sorber (ACL) out.

via Sportsbook Wire|
#betting-odds#nba#over-under
Kerr Signals Possible Departure After Warriors’ Play-In Exit
sports1 month ago

Kerr Signals Possible Departure After Warriors’ Play-In Exit

After Golden State's 111-96 loss to Phoenix in the 2026 play-in, Steve Kerr said he will take time to discuss his future with owner Joe Lacob and GM Mike Dunleavy, acknowledging an expiration date on the job and the possibility that the Warriors may need new blood, while also noting he loves coaching and could either return or pursue other opportunities such as broadcasting.

via Awful Announcing|
#kerr#nba#play-in
Suns clinch play-in win as late ejections fire up finale
sports-nba1 month ago

Suns clinch play-in win as late ejections fire up finale

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Golden State Warriors in a tense play-in game. Devin Booker posted 20 points and 8 assists as the Suns pulled away late, while Draymond Green fouled out and was ejected after a heated exchange with Booker; referee Scott Foster ejected both stars to restore order. Booker’s backcourt partner, Jalen Green, added a game-high 36 points with eight 3s, and Phoenix earned a first-round date with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

via Larry Brown Sports|
#ejection#nba#play-in
Lakers’ Star Power Falls Short Against a Flawed Defense
sports3 months ago

Lakers’ Star Power Falls Short Against a Flawed Defense

Despite a high-powered offense, the Lakers are hamstrung by a weak defense—slow rotations and no rim protection—allowing the Suns to punish with a high-volume 3-point attack and a late run. The Big Three aren’t elevating the team into consistent winners, and with playoff positioning at stake, the season risks ending without the Hollywood ending the franchise hopes for.

via Sports Illustrated|
#defense#lakers#nba
O’Neale delivers late dagger as Suns edge Lakers 113-110
sports3 months ago

O’Neale delivers late dagger as Suns edge Lakers 113-110

Phoenix defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 113-110 to snap a two-game skid and move to 34-26, also taking the season series. The Suns buried 22 three-pointers, led by Grayson Allen (28 points, six 3s) and Collin Gillespie (21, six 3s), with Royce O’Neale scoring the Suns’ final seven points and hitting the game-winning 3 with 0.9 seconds left. Luka Dončić carried the Lakers late, but Phoenix staged a fourth-quarter rally to secure the win and sit within one game of L.A. for the final playoff spot.

via Bright Side Of The Sun|
#basketball#game-winner#lakers
Lakers Lose Lead, Extend Skid in Phoenix as Grading Reveals Mixed Night
sports3 months ago

Lakers Lose Lead, Extend Skid in Phoenix as Grading Reveals Mixed Night

The Lakers blew a double-digit second-half lead to Phoenix, extending a losing streak as they face a tough upcoming schedule. The player grades reflect a mix of bright spots and big flaws: Luka Dončić supplied late offense to jump-start a comeback, LeBron was inefficient offensively, Deandre Ayton struggled defensively, and the team overall remains hampered by shooting and defense.

via Silver Screen and Roll|
#lakers#lebron-james#nba