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Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, right, shoots over Denver Nuggets center JaVale McGee in the first half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Missing men? Suns, Clips deal with uncertain status of stars

By David Brandt Jun. 19, 2021 05:04 PM EDT

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers waits to enter the game against the Phoenix Suns in the second half of game six of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoff basketball game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Thursday, June 3, 2021. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Lakers 6/3/2021

Jun. 17, 2021 03:34 AM EDT

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul, front, reacts after hitting a basket late in the second half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. Phoenix won 125-118 to sweep the series. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets 6/13/2021

Jun. 16, 2021 09:54 AM EDT

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul, front, reacts after hitting a basket late in the second half of Game 4 of an NBA second-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Denver. Phoenix won 125-118 to sweep the series. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Suns say Paul in protocols, status for West finals unclear

By Tim Reynolds Jun. 16, 2021 09:45 AM EDT

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots next to Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) during the second half of Game 1 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
A year after Finals, Lakers and Heat set to play before fans

By Tim Reynolds May. 26, 2021 02:36 PM EDT

San Antonio Spurs guard Lonnie Walker IV (1) scores over Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric (20) and guard Jevon Carter (4) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Sunday, May 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Phoenix Suns at San Antonio Spurs 5/16/2021

May. 25, 2021 03:04 PM EDT

Golden State Warriors forward Juan Toscano-Anderson (95) dunks in front of Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) and guard Devin Booker during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, May 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Warriors rally for second straight night, beat Suns 122-116

By Janie Mccauley May. 12, 2021 12:34 AM EDT

D'Ana Murillo, left, pets a therapy rabbit named Alex held by Josh Row at Chase Center before an NBA basketball game between the Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns in San Francisco, Tuesday, May 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Therapy bunny Alex back as lucky rabbit's foot for Warriors

By Janie Mccauley May. 11, 2021 10:44 PM EDT

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives as Los Angeles Clippers guard Rajon Rondo (4) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Suns beat Clippers, clinch first playoff spot in 11 years

By David Brandt Apr. 29, 2021 12:29 AM EDT

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) passes over Detroit Pistons forward Jerami Grant, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Booker, Paul carry Suns past Pistons 109-92

By David Brandt Feb. 06, 2021 12:31 AM EST

Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (7), forward Kelly Olynyk, center Bam Adebayo (13) and guard Duncan Robinson (55) watch during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Wizards see a 5th consecutive game postponed by virus issues

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 18, 2021 02:12 PM EST

Referee Brian Forte, right, walks away from New Orleans Pelicans coach Stan Van Gundy after discussing a call during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
76ers-Thunder called off as virus concerns still trouble NBA

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 17, 2021 06:41 PM EST

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens gestures during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Celtics plan to play Friday, another Suns game called by NBA

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 14, 2021 11:25 AM EST

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich in a mask as he talks with players on the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Another 3 NBA games called off amid virus, 16 test positive

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 13, 2021 11:43 AM EST

Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric (20) drives to the basket past the defense of as Los Angeles Clippers center Serge Ibaka, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
George scores 39 points, Clippers hold off Suns 112-107

By Bob Huhn Jan. 03, 2021 11:02 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2020, file photo, Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward moves the ball on a fast break against the Orlando Magic during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla. Hayward has been a player that the Charlotte Hornets have wanted for years. On Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, they finally landed him, according to Priority Sports, the agency that represents the veteran forward. ESPN, which first reported the agreement, said Hayward would sign a four-year deal worth $120 million. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
AP source: VanVleet staying with Raptors; Hayward to Hornets

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 21, 2020 01:36 PM EST

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, left, greets Philadelphia 76ers forward Glenn Robinson III, right, after an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)
NBA lays out plan for player guests to enter Disney bubble

By Tim Reynolds Aug. 12, 2020 11:01 AM EDT

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams talks with Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22), guard Jevon Carter (4) and forward Cameron Johnson (23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)
In the bubble, the Phoenix Suns have been perfect so far

By Tim Reynolds Aug. 07, 2020 03:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2020, file photo, Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, top, hangs from the rim after a dunk past Atlanta Hawks' Dewayne Dedmon during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Philadelphia. Embiid is hurting, and that's a cause for concern as the 76ers get set to restart their season this week. The All-Star starting center sat out Philadelphia's scrimmage against Oklahoma City on Sunday, July 26, 2020, with right calf tightness, something 76ers coach Brett Brown hopes is merely a minor blip. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Embiid misses Philadelphia scrimmage with calf tightness

By Tim Reynolds Jul. 26, 2020 03:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 9. 2018, file photo, Grand Canyon coach Dan Majerle watches his team play Nevada during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Phoenix. Former men's basketball coach Dan Majerle has filed a lawsuit for breach of contract after being fired by Grand Canyon in March 2020. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb, File)
Fired coach Majerle sues GCU for breach of contract

By John Marshall May. 19, 2020 08:41 PM EDT