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Photo: Devin Booker (Instagram) Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker is setting the record straight after a viral video seemed to show him criticizing Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James during a recent preseason game.  In the video, some fans thought Booker said, "He's just no good," after Bronny missed a free throw. Booker took to social media to deny the claim, calling out how quickly the video spread. Bronny, the son of Lakers star LeBron James , played 17 minutes in the game, scoring four points and grabbing two rebounds. While his preseason performance had ups and downs, his best game came against the Golden State Warriors, where he scored 17 points and filled the stat sheet in 35 minutes. The Lakers lost that game 132-74, but Bronny was able to showcase his talent. Photo: Devin Booker (Instagram) Though Bronny may not play a major role in his rookie year, he's using these preseason games as a chance to grow. "It gives me confidence going into the season,...

Photo: Kevin Durant, Devin Booker (Instagram) Kevin Durant and Devin Booker , stars of Team USA and the Phoenix Suns, are celebrating their recent gold medal win at the 2024 Paris Olympics in style. The duo was spotted enjoying their victory on a yacht in Saint-Tropez, France. Photos shared by Deuxmoi show Durant and Booker having fun on the yacht, with one picture capturing Durant sliding down an inflatable waterslide. Durant made history by winning his fourth Olympic gold in men’s basketball, while Booker secured his second gold medal. Team USA clinched the gold with a 98-87 victory over France. Both players were key to the team’s success, with Durant often coming off the bench and Booker contributing in various ways that helped the team win. Photo: Kevin Durant, Devin Booker (Instagram) The two players played a crucial role in a tight semifinal win against Serbia, where their late-game performance helped lead Team USA to the final. In the gold medal game, Durant and Booker combin...

Photo: Devin Booker (Instagram) Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker had something to say after a recent game between the U.S. and Serbia. Booker, along with teammate Kevin Durant , helped the U.S. make a huge 17-point comeback to win 95-91. During the game, Serbian player Bogdan Bogdanovic, who used to play for the Suns and now plays for the Atlanta Hawks, did a celebration made famous by Carmelo Anthony after hitting a three-pointer. This happened while Anthony was watching the game, and it caught a lot of attention, especially since Bogdanovic might have also said something to LeBron James . Photo: Devin Booker (Instagram) After the game, Booker went on Instagram to share a picture of himself doing the same Carmelo Anthony celebration. He added a caption saying, "respect the legends," and tagged Carmelo Anthony, showing his admiration for the NBA great. Booker has always shown respect for basketball legends, like Kobe Bryant , Ray Allen, and Carmelo Anthony. Even though Booker...

Photo: Devin Booker (Instagram) Kevin Durant is now the top Olympic scorer in USA Basketball history. He scored 11 points in Team USA's 122–87 win over Brazil in the 2024 Olympic Games quarterfinals in Paris.  This brings his total to 494 points, surpassing Lisa Leslie's record of 488 points. Leslie won four gold medals for Team USA in 1996, 2000, 2004, and 2008. Durant is aiming for his fourth gold medal, having previously won in 2012, 2016, and 2020. Devin Booker , Durant's Phoenix Suns teammate and fellow Team USA player, suggested a new nickname for Durant after his latest achievement. "That's Captain America status," Booker told NBC. "I feel like he has every record, every Olympic record. Now we have to get him his fourth gold." Photo: Devin Booker (Instagram) Durant was one of six Americans to score in double figures on Tuesday, with Booker scoring 18 points, Anthony Edwards 17, Joel Embiid 14, Anthony Davis 13, and LeBron James 12. Next, ...

Photo: Instagram/Devin Booker Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns has etched his name into NBA history alongside legends like Wilt Chamberlain.  Booker's unprecedented feat of scoring 50 or more points against the New Orleans Pelicans for three consecutive games has sent shockwaves throughout the basketball world. During Monday night's game, Booker unleashed a 52-point explosion against the Pelicans, mirroring his earlier 52-point performance against them on January 19. Photo: Instagram/Devin Booker This extraordinary achievement is further amplified by the fact that prior to January 19, Booker hadn't faced the Pelicans since December 17, 2022, when he scored a staggering 58 points. Booker's unparalleled dominance over the Pelicans has now matched a record previously held solely by Wilt Chamberlain. Not even basketball icons like Kobe Bryant or Michael Jordan have achieved such a feat against a single opponent. A 50-PIECE FOR DEVIN BOOKER 🔥 pic.twitter.com/PAkckvBp5x —...

Photo: Instagram/Noah Lyles US sprinter Noah Lyles' victory in the 200-meter event at the World Athletics Championships garnered attention not just for his performance on the track, but also for his comments on American sports champions. Lyles questioned the use of the term "world champion" for NBA players, stating, "World champion of what? The United States? Don't get me wrong. I love the U.S. at times. But that ain't the world." He emphasized that the world is composed of numerous countries, each represented by athletes fighting and thriving. Lyles' remarks prompted a swift reaction from NBA players, with Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant expressing his concern by posting, "Somebody help this brother," on Instagram. His teammate, Devin Booker , responded with a face palm emoji. Photo: Instagram/Noah Lyles Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon took a more competitive approach, challenging Lyles to a 200-meter race and asserting his confidence...

Photo: Instagram/Ja Morant   In a recent development, it has been reported by NBA Alerts that NBA superstar Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns has chosen to unfollow Ja Morant , the rising star from the Memphis Grizzlies, on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The engagement of NBA players on various social media platforms has added an extra layer of entertainment for fans throughout the past decade. Fans are not only using X to stay updated on trade talks, signings, and rumors, but also to keep track of the posts and interactions of their favorite players. According to the report released on August 22, NBA Alerts, an account that monitors the online activity of NBA personalities, brought attention to the fact that Devin Booker, known for his following of 1.2 million, decided to unfollow Ja Morant on X. Interestingly, Booker's list of followed accounts includes 167 individuals, while Morant, who boasts a following of 2.7 million, follows only 116 accounts. 👀 Devin Booker ( ...

Photo: Instagram/Kevin Durant Following a blockbuster trade deal between the Phoenix Suns and the Washington Wizards , the Suns have formed an intimidating Big 3 consisting of Kevin Durant , Devin Booker , and Bradley Beal . This move has sent shockwaves throughout the league, demanding attention from competitors. The acquisition of Beal allows the Suns to boast three of the most prolific scorers in the NBA, a daunting prospect for any opposing team. Unsurprisingly, Durant, one of the key members of this triumvirate, holds Beal in high regard, as evidenced by an old message that recently resurfaced. Durant's praise for Beal dates back to December of the previous year, where he acknowledged Beal as a Hall of Fame-caliber player and more than just a scorer. Photo: Instagram/Kevin Durant Durant firmly believes that Beal's exceptional scoring abilities will inevitably lead him to the Hall of Fame, but he was also keen to emphasize that Beal brings much more to the table than mere ...

Photo: Instagram/Bradley Beal According to multiple reports, the Phoenix Suns are on the verge of finalizing a trade deal with the Washington Wizards to acquire All-Star guard Bradley Beal . Beal's agent, Mark Bartelstein, confirmed that the deal is currently in progress. As part of the trade, the Suns will be sending Chris Paul , Landry Shamet , a package of future second-round picks, and multiple pick swaps to Washington, as reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic. A noteworthy aspect of this trade is that Beal has waived his no-trade clause to join the Suns, according to Bartelstein. Although there is a possibility of involving a third team in the deal, primarily to acquire Paul, the main framework has already been established. Photo: Instagram/Bradley Beal Beal, who has spent his entire 10-year NBA career with the Wizards after being selected third overall in the 2012 Draft, is a three-time All-Star and has maintained impressive averages of 23.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, and ...

Photo: Instagram/Chris Paul The Phoenix Suns have made the decision to waive Chris Paul , signaling the end of his era with the team. This news comes from Bleacher Report 's Chris Haynes , who reports that the Suns have chosen to part ways with the veteran point guard. If Paul had remained on the roster, he would have been guaranteed just over $30 million for the upcoming season, but the team has decided to waive him before the June 28 deadline. Photo: Instagram/Chris Paul As a result, the Suns will only be responsible for $15.8 million of his salary for the 2023-24 season. Speculation regarding Paul's future in Phoenix has been circulating for a few months, particularly concerning the team's plans for their point guard position. There were reports of the Suns expressing significant interest in Kyrie Irving both before and after the trade deadline. With the goal of keeping their championship aspirations alive alongside Kevin Durant and Devin Booker , the Suns deemed it n...

Photo: Instagram/Kevin Durant Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns were heavily criticized by NBA fans following their disappointing 125-100 loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 of the playoffs, which saw the Suns eliminated from the competition for the second consecutive year. The Suns' acquisition of Durant during the trade deadline had positioned them as strong contenders to represent the Western Conference in the NBA Finals this season. Durant finished the game with 23 points, however, he shot only 8-of-19 from the field, and the poor start to the game contributed to the Suns' abysmal performance. Photo: Instagram/Kevin Durant has been averaging 25.6 points per game since joining the Phoenix Suns, and perhaps the most impressive numbers are his shooting splits, as he is shooting 58.2 percent from the floor and 51.6 percent from three-point range. His teammate, Devin Booker , also struggled with his shooting, managing only 12 points on 4-of-13 from the field. Meanwhile, Cam...

Photo: Instagram/Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard , the star player of the Los Angeles Clippers , will not be playing in Game 3 of their Western Conference playoff series against the Phoenix Suns due to a right knee sprain. Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank confirmed that Leonard aggravated the injury during Game 1 and played through it in Game 2, but it did not improve afterward. Leonard is said to be disappointed as he desperately wants to play. The Clippers will be without both of their star players against the Suns' trio of Kevin Durant , Devin Booker , and Chris Paul , as Paul George has been out since March 21 due to a right knee sprain. Photo: Instagram/Kawhi Leonard was heavily guarded by Kevin Durant during Game 2 of the LA Clippers and Phoenix Suns playoff series. Despite this setback, coach Tyronn Lue expressed confidence that the team is locked in and ready to step up. Leonard, who is averaging 34.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and six assists through t...

Photo: Instagram/Russell Westbrook The Los Angeles Clippers showed up strong in Game 1 of their opening-round series against the Phoenix Suns , securing a 115-110 victory despite missing Paul George . Russell Westbrook came through with some late-game heroics, blocking Devin Booker and securing the win for the Clippers. Durant and the Suns started slow, allowing the Clippers to take an early lead, but a massive 15-0 run by the Suns in the third quarter brought them back into the game. Photo: Instagram/Russell Westbrook's defensive prowess on full display as he locks down Devin Booker, showcasing his quick reflexes and unmatched athleticism. Ultimately, though, the Clippers prevailed, thanks in part to a dominant performance by Kawhi Leonard , who scored 38 points. Westbrook almost had a triple-double, finishing with 9 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, though he struggled with his shooting, going 3 of 19 from the field. George was unable to play due to a right knee injury and i...

Photo: Instagram/Devin Booker Phoenix Suns ’ guard Devin Booker was disappointed by the outcome of Game 1 against the Los Angeles Clippers , where Russell Westbrook made a crucial play to seal the Clippers’ 115-110 win. The play in question involved Booker attacking the basket in the hopes of reducing the deficit, but Westbrook managed to block the shot and hit Booker's palm in the process, leading to a turnover. Booker was hoping for a foul, but he acknowledged that he was not certain about the rules, and he did not make any excuses after the game. Photo: Instagram/Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns put up a valiant effort, but fall short to the LA Clippers in a hard-fought battle. Despite his frustration, Booker stated that he and the rest of the Suns were not dwelling on the loss, and they are looking forward to bouncing back in Game 2. He emphasized that the playoffs were a tough environment, and such events were not uncommon, adding that he had been through the playoffs multi...

Photo: Instagram/Chris Paul  The Phoenix Suns secured their seventh consecutive victory with a 119-115 win over the undermanned Denver Nuggets . This win elevated the Suns 10 games above .500 for the first time in the season. Although the Nuggets sat all five starters for rest ahead of the playoffs, it did not prevent them from dominating the first half of the game, leading by one point at halftime with the Suns defense allowing Denver to shoot 52% from the field. Photo: Instagram/Chris Paul  In the second half, the Nuggets continued to drive the ball, while the Suns still kept allowing them to get to the basket. The Nuggets led the Suns 26-10 on points in the paint with only 10 of those points coming from the ancient DeAndre Jordan . The Suns defense appeared to be quite bad in this game with Booker 1-10 from the field. Chris Paul 's slow start and lack of assists early on did not prevent him from dominating at the right time, scoring or assisting every point in a 9-0 run i...

Photo: Instagram/Luka Doncic  During the Suns-Mavericks game in Dallas, tensions flared between Luka Doncic and Devin Booker. Doncic fouled Kevin Durant after missing a potential game-tying floater in the final seconds, and Booker appeared to be saying something to a referee when Doncic went over to him and got in his face. The two exchanged words before being separated, and Booker then got into it with Kyrie Irving as the teams were making their way to the other end of the floor. Photo: Instagram/Luka Doncic  Doncic downplayed the incident postgame, stating that it was a competitive game and that it was all good. However, he did have a message for Booker, suggesting that he shouldn't wait until there's only three seconds left to talk. Doncic believed Booker was talking to him initially based on what he said, but Booker claimed he was talking to the referee and that Doncic said something to him first. Booker explained that there were no issues with Doncic and that it was sim...

Photo: Instagram/Devin Booker  On Friday, the Phoenix Suns secured a 125-104 win against the Chicago Bulls, with Devin Booker scoring 35 points and Josh Okogie adding 25. Booker made 12 of his 24 shots from the floor, including 6 of 10 from beyond the arc. This victory marks the Suns' seventh straight win against the Bulls, and their 14th win in 19 games overall. Photo: Instagram/Devin Booker  In their first game this season against the Bulls, Booker scored 51 points in just three quarters. Kevin Durant, who recently joined the Suns, scored 20 points in the game, taking his career total to 26,727 and moving him into 13th place in NBA history ahead of Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson. The Suns shot 50% from the floor (42 of 84) and 42.6% from three-point range (20 of 47). Chicago's DeMar DeRozan scored 31 points, sinking 13 of his 18 shots from the floor. Zach LaVine added 27 points, and Nikola Vucevic recorded 13 points and nine rebounds for the Bulls, who have lost eight of thei...

Photo: Instagram/Kevin Durant  Kevin Durant, the 13-time All-Star who was traded to the Phoenix Suns on Feb. 9, is expected to make his debut on March 2 against the Charlotte Hornets. Durant has not played in a game since Jan. 8 when he was with the Brooklyn Nets due to a sprained knee ligament. The Suns announced his debut on Tuesday, and Durant confirmed that he has not felt pain in his knee for a few weeks and is feeling fine. Photo: Instagram/Kevin Durant  The Suns have been on the rise even before Durant's arrival, winning 12 of their last 17 games and entering Tuesday fourth in the Western Conference. Durant will join a lineup that already includes Chris Paul, Devin Booker, and Deandre Ayton, making the Suns one of the best teams in the conference. Durant is still playing at an elite level, averaging 29.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game this season. He initially requested a trade last summer, and the Suns were interested before he stayed with Brooklyn. How...