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Devin Booker blasts ref after Suns' Game 2 loss to Thunder

Devin Booker blasts ref after Suns' Game 2 loss to Thunder

  • Duane Rankin Arizona Republic

Devin Booker blasts officiating after Suns fall 120-107 to Thunder, trailing 2-0 in NBA Playoffs. Phoenix struggles with turnovers as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City’s dominant Game 2 win.

Spurs swingman Keldon Johnson wins NBA's Sixth Man award

Spurs swingman Keldon Johnson wins NBA's Sixth Man award

  • FIELD LEVEL MEDIA

The NBA announced Wednesday that San Antonio Spurs swingman Keldon Johnson has been voted the league's Sixth Man of the Year

Spurs’ Wembanyama Suffers Concussion In Game 2 Loss

Spurs’ Wembanyama Suffers Concussion In Game 2 Loss

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San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama suffered a concussion during his team’s 106-103 Game 2 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Wembanyama sustained the injury during the second quarter after a fall, prompting the 22-year-old to be entered into concussion protocol. “I just know he has a …

NBA Awards Controversy: How New Rules Impact Betting Markets

NBA Awards Controversy: How New Rules Impact Betting Markets

  • SportsGrid

Explore the impact of NBA play-in games on award voting, highlighting key players and the evolving rules shaping the league's future and betting odds.

OKC's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named NBA's top clutch performer

OKC's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named NBA's top clutch performer

  • FIELD LEVEL MEDIA

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the runaway winner in the Clutch Player of the Year award balloting, revealed Tuesday night.

Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner prepares for potential final season

Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner prepares for potential final season

  • Jenna Ortiz Arizona Republic

The uncertainty of the 2026 WNBA season threatened DeWanna Bonner’s return, but the new CBA and productive offseason gave way to what could be her swan song in Phoenix.

Can Suns adjust and avoid another blowout loss to Thunder in Game 2?

Can Suns adjust and avoid another blowout loss to Thunder in Game 2?

  • Duane Rankin Arizona Republic

Phoenix Suns seek Game 2 rebound after 35-point playoff loss to Oklahoma City Thunder, focusing on turnovers, rebounding and offensive adjustments against defending NBA champions in first-round series.

Former Arizona golf star Sabbatini is back on tour | Greg Hansen

Former Arizona golf star Sabbatini is back on tour | Greg Hansen

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    Victor Wembanyama unanimously named NBA Defensive Player of the Year

    Victor Wembanyama unanimously named NBA Defensive Player of the Year

      The NBA Defensive Player of the Year award has been around since 1983, and in that time, no player has ever received 100% of the first-place votes for the award.

      How Dillon Brooks earned $1M bonus for Suns making playoffs

      How Dillon Brooks earned $1M bonus for Suns making playoffs

        Dillon Brooks collected a $1 million bonus after helping the Suns reach the playoffs and delivering a career-high scoring season in Phoenix.

        Winners, losers from NBA playoffs Game 1s: Magic stun top-seeded Pistons

        Winners, losers from NBA playoffs Game 1s: Magic stun top-seeded Pistons

          What, exactly, can be gleaned from the early games of the playoffs? Plenty. Here are the winners and losers from the first weekend of the 2026 NBA playoffs.

          Wembanyama Scores 35 To Make Spurs History In Playoff Debut

          Wembanyama Scores 35 To Make Spurs History In Playoff Debut

            San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama scored 35 points as his team defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 111-98 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff clash. Wembanyama’s scoring output was the most by a player in their playoff debut in franchise history, passing the previous mark set by Ti…

            Debating how much trouble Pistons are in after Game 1 loss to Magic

            Debating how much trouble Pistons are in after Game 1 loss to Magic

              Omari Sankofa II, Shawn Windsor and special guest Bryce Simon react to Detroit Pistons’ Game 1 NBA playoff loss to Orlando Magic, April 19, 2026, at Little Caesars Arena.

              Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says Thunder 'rode off' power of city in Game 1 vs Suns

              Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says Thunder 'rode off' power of city in Game 1 vs Suns

                Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says "it's huge for the city" for Thunder to be playing NBA Playoff opener on anniversary of 1995 bombing.

                NBA announces award finalists, including first-time MVP candidate Victor Wembanyama

                NBA announces award finalists, including first-time MVP candidate Victor Wembanyama

                San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is a first-time NBA Most Valuable Player candidate, along with Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

                Phoenix Mercury offseason defined by continuity as WNBA heads into a new era

                Phoenix Mercury offseason defined by continuity as WNBA heads into a new era

                Continuity was a key for the Mercury as Phoenix constructed a roster designed to build off last season, with hopes of a different outcome in the WNBA Finals.

                Even without Kerr and Warriors, Arizona Wildcats still have NBA playoff presence

                Even without Kerr and Warriors, Arizona Wildcats still have NBA playoff presence

                Arizona has seven former players, five of whom were active for the NBA playoffs as of Saturday, who will be involved this postseason, plus five assistant coaches with UA ties.

                Moment: LeBron, Bronny become first father-son duo to feature in an NBA playoff game

                Moment: LeBron, Bronny become first father-son duo to feature in an NBA playoff game

                Moment: LeBron, Bronny become first father-son duo to feature in an NBA playoff game

                Steve Kerr uncertain about his future, notes 'these jobs all have an expiration date'

                Steve Kerr uncertain about his future, notes 'these jobs all have an expiration date'

                Golden State coach Steve Kerr isn’t sure about his future, saying after the Warriors season ended Friday that he’ll take time to decompress before gathering with the team’s leadership. 

                Devin Booker key to survival for Suns vs.Thunder in NBA Playoffs

                Devin Booker key to survival for Suns vs.Thunder in NBA Playoffs

                If the season was going to live on for the Phoenix Suns, Devin Booker had to deliver. No exceptions. No excuses.

                Last chance: Suns face Golden State Warriors for 8th playoff seed

                Last chance: Suns face Golden State Warriors for 8th playoff seed

                Suns blow fourth-quarter lead in play-in loss, now face Warriors for final playoff spot. Stephen Curry’s surge powers Golden State as Phoenix fights to keep postseason hopes alive Friday.

                6 big questions heading into the 2026 NBA playoffs

                6 big questions heading into the 2026 NBA playoffs

                Here are the six biggest questions headed into the 2026 NBA postseason.

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                U of A coach Tommy Lloyd's new contract spells out direct relationship with Garimella

                U of A coach Tommy Lloyd's new contract spells out direct relationship with Garimella

                Transfer portal winners and losers: Big 12 takes a hit, Duke and USC thrive

                Transfer portal winners and losers: Big 12 takes a hit, Duke and USC thrive

                Departing transfer Dwayne Aristode says he 'won't forget' his season at Arizona

                Departing transfer Dwayne Aristode says he 'won't forget' his season at Arizona

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                Arizona reserve forward Sidi Gueye reportedly hitting transfer portal

                Arizona reserve forward Sidi Gueye reportedly hitting transfer portal

                The springy, energetic potential of Arizona freshman forward Sidi Gueye is headed for further development elsewhere.

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                Breaking down the Suns-Blazers NBA play-in matchup

                Breaking down the Suns-Blazers NBA play-in matchup

                Phoenix Suns host Portland Trail Blazers in NBA play-in tournament Tuesday, battling for No. 7 seed after injury-filled season; key matchup, stats, and playoff implications previewed.

                Previewing NBA Playoffs: Play-In Tournament Insights

                Previewing NBA Playoffs: Play-In Tournament Insights

                Explore NBA play-in insights: Heat vs. Hornets and 76ers vs. Magic. Donnie Rightside and Joe Raineri dive into key expectations and matchup details, and picks.

                Vegas and Seattle a step closer to getting NBA teams. League's owners approve expansion exploration

                Vegas and Seattle a step closer to getting NBA teams. League's owners approve expansion exploration

                The NBA has finally decided to consider expanding past its current 30-team footprint.

                Vegas and Seattle a step closer to getting NBA teams. League's owners approve expansion exploration

                Vegas and Seattle a step closer to getting NBA teams. League's owners approve expansion exploration

                Vegas and Seattle a step closer to getting NBA teams. League's owners approve expansion exploration

                No space for ego for Arizona basketball coach Tommy Lloyd | Greg Hansen

                No space for ego for Arizona basketball coach Tommy Lloyd | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's notebook: "If you love what you do, if you're tough enough, you can live with the heartaches of being a basketball coach," Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd said recently.

                How the Arizona State Card Show grew from small hobby to Chase Field showcase

                How the Arizona State Card Show grew from small hobby to Chase Field showcase

                What began as a modest gathering for hobbyists has evolved into a stadium-size marketplace at Arizona's Chase Field that draws vendors and collectors from across the country.

                Is LeBron James running out of records to chase? His list of accomplishments keeps growing

                Is LeBron James running out of records to chase? His list of accomplishments keeps growing

                James could take outright possession of his next record Saturday night, when he's scheduled to play in his 1,612nd career regular-season game — breaking a tie with Robert Parish.

                LA' James Ties Parish’s All-Time Games Played Record...

                LA' James Ties Parish’s All-Time Games Played Record...

                Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has tied Hall of Famer Robert Parish’s record for the all-time record for games played in the NBA. James played in his 1,611th game in the league as his team defeated the Miami Heat 134-126 at the Kaseya Center. After the game, James noted that reaching t…

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