The Charlotte Hornets play against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center
The Charlotte Hornets are spending $9,457,865 per win while the Phoenix Suns are spending $6,759,217 per win
Game Time: 9:00 PM EST on Tuesday January 24, 2023
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What’s the buzz on Twitter?

@DuaneRankin
Phoenix #Suns: Devin Booker (groin) ‘continues progressing,’ will be re-evaluated again in a week azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 3:49 PM

@GeraldBourguet
We’ve got some injury updates on Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton! Plus, Damion Lee gives his thoughts on the 3-Point Contest and his favorite artists: pic.twitter.com/CXni5EtBCI – 3:45 PM

@Suns
“Within my artwork I talk about issues. I also talk about celebrations. The main thing is incorporating my people’s design works into a more contemporary flair.”
– Dwayne Manuel
Shop our latest Originativ collab available exclusively inside the Phoenix Suns team shop on 1.26! pic.twitter.com/LI3jJRwlsk – 3:37 PM

@NateDuncanNBA
New Dunc’d On Prime w/ @Danny Leroux Suns Ownership Transfer; Injury Returns; PHX, LAC, and UTA Take advantage of our Mock Trade Deadline sale before the weekend. https://t.co/XSgwN6BUIK pic.twitter.com/wtL5to6Neh – 3:32 PM


@DuaneRankin
Devin Booker update:
Continues progressing, will be re-evaluated again in one week from today, #Suns officials said. – 3:11 PM

@KellanOlson
Devin Booker continues progressing and will be re-evaluated in one week, per Suns – 3:11 PM

@GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker (left groin strain) continues progressing and will be re-evaluated again in one week, per Suns – 3:11 PM

@hornets
So much bigger than basketball. 💟 Breanna, a longtime @Kelly Oubre fan, has had a wish to meet Kelly since his time in Phoenix. Her wish finally came true last night!
#SwarmToServe | @MakeAWish pic.twitter.com/fFufMxeq9Q – 2:58 PM





@JCowleyHoops
The Bulls keep getting in their own way this season. Want proof – make a list of the top 5 worst losses, and see how hard it is. Just outside this top 5 was Orlando, Phoenix and Minnesota.
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2023/1/2… – 2:49 PM

@Suns
“When he’s making shots like that, it opens it up for everybody else. It’s just good to see him out there running around and doing what he loves.”
🗣️ Coach Monty Williams speaks Cam Johnson’s impact last night and since he returned to the floor. pic.twitter.com/KMPCyH2lX6 – 2:46 PM

@DuaneRankin
No update today on Devin Booker (groin) from #Suns.
He’s doing moves after practice.
Deandre Ayton (illness) was working during media viewing. pic.twitter.com/7f3ZFMKMxn – 2:44 PM

@DuaneRankin
#NBA expected to approve Mat Ishbia as new owner of #Suns prior to Feb. 9 trade deadline azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 2:40 PM

@GeraldBourguet
Josh Okogie and Duane Washington Jr. had a special interviewer asking him questions today pic.twitter.com/CyqKBHWxpA – 2:35 PM



@GeraldBourguet
“If it happens, it happens.”
Damion Lee said he’s not thinking about the 3-Point Contest too much, but obviously would gladly accept an invite if he got one.
“That’s definitely a stepping stone to being known as an elite shooter in this league.” pic.twitter.com/t3Iy2zKhSz – 2:32 PM

@CBSSportsNBA
Suns’ sale to Mat Ishbia to be finalized before trade deadline; new owner involved in strategy, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/suns-… – 2:07 PM

@GeraldBourguet
On the signs that Dario Saric is back to pre-injury form, including a pair of ambitious takes his teammates loved, his craftiness around the rim, his savvy playmaking and letting 3s fly without hesitation: https://t.co/I8K17W8aKg pic.twitter.com/LNfqoHyYsm – 2:05 PM

@KellanOlson
The work on the road back continues for Devin Booker pic.twitter.com/N309Wfu4Cy – 2:00 PM

@Suns
The Twins are finding their rhythm 📈
@Annexus | #WeAreTheValley pic.twitter.com/VV3H0cTymC – 1:57 PM


@KellanOlson
As far as a Devin Booker update, we expect to get one in a few days from the team – 1:53 PM

@GeraldBourguet
No update on Devin Booker at this time, but we’re hoping to have something new this week. Today is officially 4 weeks since his 4-week re-evaluation period began. – 1:52 PM

@statmuse
Season leaders so far:
PPG – Luka Doncic (33.8)
RPG – Domantas Sabonis (12.5)
APG – Tyrese Haliburton (10.2)
SPG – O.G. Anunoby (2.1)
BPG – Jaren Jackson Jr. (3.3)
FG% – Nic Claxton (73.3)
3P% – Damion Lee (48.4)
FT% – Kevin Durant (93.4) pic.twitter.com/vn1CVaWmKo – 1:51 PM





@GeraldBourguet
Deandre Ayton back on the court and working pic.twitter.com/ofzK6fLu6G – 1:39 PM

@KellanOlson
Deandre Ayton getting more work in after practice pic.twitter.com/HSz8pxQwh9 – 1:39 PM

@KellyIko
“I’m up there,” LaMelo Ball said of his place among the NBA’s premier playmakers.
The Hornets couldn’t have predicted how this season has turned out, but Ball isn’t letting their accidental rebuild turn sour.
An @TheAthletic exclusive —
https://t.co/omHQ9hRFSe pic.twitter.com/f1R8kySGFD – 1:31 PM

@Suns
They call him Ishmail “STRONGMAN” Wainright for a reason! 💪
@CarMax Cam | #WeAreTheValley pic.twitter.com/2EIVDwISox – 1:02 PM

@Tsaltas46
The Charlotte Hornets ended up their roadtrip with a 31-point loss against the Phoenix Suns. Rebounding was the main issue for them. The Suns grabbed 40 defensive rebounds the Hornets 39 overall.
A look at the Hornets blowout loss in Arizona. #LetsFly
sdna.gr/mpasket/104798… – 12:51 PM

@wojespn
ESPN story with @Baxter Holmes on expectation that new Suns owner Mat Ishbia will assume control of franchise prior to the Feb. 9 NBA trade deadline: tinyurl.com/ty9rk8d3 – 12:30 PM

@Baxter
NEWS: Mat Ishbia’s purchase of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury at a $4 billion valuation is expected to become official in the next two weeks, with Ishbia assuming control prior to the Feb. 9 NBA trade deadline, sources told @Adrian Wojnarowski and me. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 12:28 PM

@wojespn
ESPN Reporting with @Baxter Holmes: Billionaire mortgage lender Mat Ishbia’s purchase of a majority stake in the Phoenix Suns and Mercury at a $4B valuation is expected to become official in next two weeks – w/ Ishbia assuming control prior to the Feb. 9 NBA trade deadline. Story soon. – 12:25 PM

@GeraldBourguet
Fun stat from this morning’s article, but here is Dario Saric’s net rating in lineups alongside:
Jock Landale (125 mins): +10.7
Bismack Biyombo (106 mins): -17.2
Deandre Ayton (143 mins): -10.0 – 12:05 PM

@DuaneRankin
UPDATED: 5 takeaways from Phoenix Suns’ 31-point blitz of Charlotte Hornets (w/postgame videos) #Suns #Hornets azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 11:30 AM

@Jim_Eichenhofer
Good fact via MSG Network TV. Only 8 #NBA players have started every game for team this season. By age:
Mason Plumlee CHA 32
Nikola Vucevic CHI 32
Jonas Valanciunas NOP 30
Harrison Barnes SAC 30
Buddy Hield IND 30
Julius Randle NYK 28
Mikal Bridges PHX 26
Anthony Edwards MIN 21 – 11:17 AM

@johnschuhmann
The Pacers & Thunder are both 1 win from being the first team to match their win total from last season.
Pacers @ Magic, Thunder vs. Hawks tonight.
Kings are 3 wins away.
Suns are only team to have matched/passed their loss total from last season. – 10:38 AM

@KellyIko
LaMelo Ball: “Pretty much just taking every game one by one. Trying to get wins. Keeping our heads on right. Not letting our record devastate us.”
On the Hornets, an accidental rebuild and figuring out what comes next
An @TheAthletic exclusive — theathletic.com/4122753/2023/0… – 10:32 AM

@DuaneRankin
From last night:
“I knew that one was coming.”
“Less minutes today, but I’m getting better.”
“Feels good. Get out there and make some shots.”
“I still think there’s so much room for me to impact that side of the game.”
Cam Johnson after 24-point night (6-of-7 from 3) #Suns pic.twitter.com/jhcbHBw0kF – 10:30 AM

@rodboone
Summing it up: Four things we learned about #Hornets during their rough four-game road trip.
charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlot… – 10:05 AM

@DuaneRankin
“It looks nice. Ball popping.”
Chris Paul as #Suns racked up 37 assists in 128-97 win Tuesday over #Hornets. pic.twitter.com/vVUKHu88es – 10:00 AM

@johnhollinger
Charlotte lost by 31 last night to fall to 13-36, and the 21-year-old rookie who leads the team in PER didn’t play the first 42 minutes. – 9:40 AM

@DuaneRankin
From last night:
“We’ve still got a ways to go. We understand we were in a situation last season we didn’t have to look at the standings, but we’ve got to win games.”
Chris Paul as #Suns have from 12th to 7th in Western Conference in a week as they’re on a four-game win streak. pic.twitter.com/hyQlA3XdIl – 9:30 AM

@GeraldBourguet
His January numbers, ground-bound old-school game, and yes, even that botched dunk attempt indicate the real Dario Saric is back. For @PHNX_Suns, I wrote about the return of The Homie, and what his Suns teammates had to say about it: https://t.co/I8K17W7CUI pic.twitter.com/4uAJYZm91J – 9:03 AM


@DuaneRankin
From last night:
“We work out together every day. Anytime with those extra workouts, we typically pair up on the same team. So we’ve been able to kind of play together a little bit more outside of the gym here.”
Jock Landale on chemistry between him and Dario Saric. #Suns pic.twitter.com/zqISKgYu9p – 9:00 AM

@DuaneRankin
From last night:
“He tried to dunk one, but I think the rim moved.”
Monty Williams on Dario Saric’s missed dunk attempt #Suns in Tuesday’s win over #Hornets.
“Go Eurostep or something different.” a smiling Saric said. pic.twitter.com/RdUbC11nmo – 8:30 AM

@British_Buzz
According to Joe House the Kings should trade for Charlotte backup center “Nick Adams”
I find House funny and entertaining, but good lord does anyone with as big of a platform know less about the NBA. He didn’t even google to correct himself during the pod pic.twitter.com/VQD1KR99i3 – 8:06 AM

@DuaneRankin
“When you’re playing more minutes, you’re feeling more like a part of the team.”
#Suns big Dario Saric after scoring a season-high 19 points in Tuesday’s win over #Hornets. pic.twitter.com/2vJs8axm7p – 4:57 AM

@DuaneRankin
“He’s starting to get back to that kind of reckless, somewhat chaotic style he can play, but he can do it under control.”
Monty Williams on Dario Saric, who tied a season-high with 19 points and grabbed eight rebounds in #Suns win over #Hornets pic.twitter.com/gmmfoVHT0S – 4:38 AM

@DuaneRankin
“I love our defensive intensity to start the game, set the tone for us.” #Suns coach Monty Williams as Phoenix outscored Charlotte, 36-15, in the first quarter in Tuesday’s win over the Hornets. pic.twitter.com/AjxZDacJ3A – 4:29 AM

@DuaneRankin
“She wanted to meet Book. She got a chance to come to practice and anytime you can be a part of putting a smile on child’s face.”
Monty Williams on Make-A-Wish and #Suns hosting Breanna Amado, 17, Tuesday.
“I don’t think she stopped smiling all day from the time we saw her.” pic.twitter.com/yKEhyJU9Uj – 4:20 AM

@DuaneRankin
“I think it’s on Coach on how he’s going to adjust in the game.” #Suns big Dario Saric when asked about playing right now to prepare for bigger teams. pic.twitter.com/hsQhKcuoCu – 4:19 AM

@DuaneRankin
“Kevin is on me about all kinds of stuff, but he’s been wanting me to play Dario at the five more. I haven’t just because I haven’t cause Biz has been so good for us.”
Assistant Kevin Young called for Monty Williams to play Dario Saric at the 5. Bismack Biyombo holding it down. pic.twitter.com/DAfs0KgnD3 – 3:37 AM

@DuaneRankin
“Going after shots.”
#Suns coach Monty Williams on Bismack Biyombo, who tied a season high with five blocks in Tuesday’s win over #Hornets. pic.twitter.com/O1HnjtMF6M – 3:34 AM

@LawMurrayTheNU
Last 3 games:
Clippers have had 2 of their highest rated offensive performances of the season (147.2 points/100 poss. at SA, 138.5 points/100 poss. at LAL) and 3 of their top 9 (123.1 points/100 poss. at DAL).
Of 14 games over 120.0, 9 have come since PG/Kawhi returned at CHA. – 2:10 AM

@DuaneRankin
5 takeaways from Phoenix #Suns’ 31-point blitz of Charlotte #Hornets https://t.co/gpyGVrNtOE via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/tuTC1u1SRy – 1:17 AM


@KellanOlson
A pretty fundamental Suns win tonight in a few ways (plus a part of the rotation I’m keeping a close eye on as guys get healthier the next couple of weeks): arizonasports.com/story/3475867/… – 1:01 AM

@Suns
Good night, Suns fans ✌️
See you back at @FootprintCNTR on Thursday! pic.twitter.com/3XDsM0CKSq – 12:38 AM


@hornets
“[Phoenix] shot the ball well and we did not… Our guys played hard. They were disappointed last night. They were disappointed again tonight. They have a good attitude about it and it’s part of playing in this league.” – 12:19 AM


@Suns
Cam Johnson tonight:
🔥 Game-high 24 PTS
🔥 9-for-11 FG
🔥 6-for-7 3PT pic.twitter.com/yHlZ73hFGC – 12:00 AM

@DuaneRankin
Chris Paul said Cam Johnson “scared him” on that two-handed dunk in which he fell down awkwardly. #Suns – 11:59 PM


@GeraldBourguet
After last game, Jock Landale joked with Dario Saric in the locker room that he should’ve dunked his coast-to-coast layup.
I reminded Jock about that after Saric went for the poster tonight, and he laughed: “I know! And look what happened!” – 11:49 PM

@Suns
22 3-POINTERS TONIGHT 👌
The Suns are now 13-1 in games with 20+ 3-pointers made in franchise history!
@PayPal | #WeAreTheValley pic.twitter.com/4e6a0VbnsM – 11:46 PM

@GeraldBourguet
Chris Paul loves watching Cam Johnson create more, but talking about his dunk with the unstable landing, he joked, “He needs to hang on the rim longer though. Scared the life outta me!”
Johnson when CP3 told him that: “I had too much heat on me!” – 11:45 PM

@Tjonesonthenba
Wow. Dallas is currently in seventh…Jazz fell to eighth. Phoenix for the moment back in sixth…. – 11:41 PM

@GeraldBourguet
Assuming the Clippers win (up 18 on the Lakers right now), the Suns will be 6th in the West after winning 4 straight games, and only 3.5 games behind the 3-seed. They were 12th just last week – 11:32 PM

@Suns
The playmaker.
Tonight’s @FanDuel Stat Line of the Game! pic.twitter.com/g4Zgh0djEY – 11:32 PM


@GeraldBourguet
Monty Williams called Dario Saric a “warrior” and said the Suns hope he’s as comfortable as he looks right now, which is the best he’s looked post-injury.
He also laughed before saying, “Tonight he tried to dunk one, but I think the rim moved.” – 11:28 PM

@hornets
Tomorrow night is pizza night thanks to @Jalen McDaniels! 🍕 Get 50% off @yourlocaldomino with code HORNETS.
*Available throughout the greater Charlotte area, Hickory and Chapel Hill. Not available at all locations. pic.twitter.com/NxNEfPOCs7 – 11:26 PM


@GeraldBourguet
“The intensity that he plays with, it gives everybody energy.”
Monty Williams noted that Bismack Biyombo is 6’8″ playing against 7-footers, but nobody can tell with the way he plays – 11:25 PM

@GeraldBourguet
Monty Williams said the Suns still need to build up Cam Johnson’s endurance, but it’s clear how much he opens things up for everybody else on the floor – 11:22 PM

@hornets
The Player of the Game is @Jalen McDaniels. pic.twitter.com/RjFhKr26zf – 11:21 PM



@KellanOlson
With their 4th straight win, the Suns are now just 2 games out of 4th. Pelicans hold that spot and have lost 5 straight. – 11:17 PM


@GeraldBourguet
Final: PHX 128, CHA 97
C. Johnson: 24 Pts, 9-11 FG, 6-7 3P
Bridges: 18 Pts, 7-16 FG
Paul: 14-11-5, 6-9 FG
Saric: 19 Pts, 8 Reb, 6-9 FG
Landale: 15 Pts, 3-7 3P
Rozier: 19-5-4, 7-21 FG
Suns have won 4 straight game – 11:13 PM


@dallasmavs
Close one. Phoenix on Thursday.
@Chime | #MFFL pic.twitter.com/7ZfayPxZIc – 11:11 PM



@Suns
HOW YA FEELIN’ SUNS FANS?!
Respond with a GIF below 👇 pic.twitter.com/nGcpO8B8O9 – 11:07 PM


@GeraldBourguet
Dario Saric ties his season high with 19 points on 6-of-9 shooting, plus 8 rebounds and 3 assists – 11:05 PM


@Suns
The patience down low!
Dario up to 17 points on the night! pic.twitter.com/fQ1wKjCbfN – 10:55 PM

@KellanOlson
Dario was enthused after that last 3 and so was Saben Lee. Dario went for a dap and then chest bump, which Lee responded with a “damn” look because of how freaking large that guy is. Saric smiled back. Silly Dario. – 10:53 PM

@GeraldBourguet
Why would you trade Dario Saric when you can simply MAX HIM INSTEAD – 10:52 PM


@KellanOlson
Included that little CP3 hop step in the recap of the Grizzlies win. He did it there again. A really good sign he’s feeling all good physically. – 10:44 PM

@GeraldBourguet
End of 3Q: PHX 98, CHA 77
C. Johnson: 24 Pts, 9-11 FG, 6-7 3P
Bridges: 18 Pts, 7-16 FG
Paul: 14 Pts, 11 Ast, 5 Reb, 6-9 FG
Saric: 14-4-3
Landale: 13 Pts, 3-5 3P
Plumlee: 17 Pts, 6 Reb, 4 Ast – 10:44 PM

@Suns
Jock with a career-high third 3-pointer on the night 👌👌👌
Up to 13 points off the bench! pic.twitter.com/ycQ41Ooatu – 10:41 PM

@GeraldBourguet
First time this season Jock Landale has hit 3 triples in the same game and just the 3rd time this season he’s hit multiple 3s in a game. It’d be awesome if he’s ready to bust the lids off the rim – 10:37 PM

@Suns
No look from CP3 leading to the CAM SLAM! 💪
@efirstbank Money Drive of the Game! pic.twitter.com/nc0MQOltwK – 10:36 PM

@DamichaelC
The injury for Steven Adams happened on the final play of the game against the Phoenix Suns. I saw him limping pretty heavily yesterday.
Suddenly, Xavier Tillman Sr.‘s role just got a lot larger as the No. 1 rebounding team in the NBA is missing one of the best in the game. – 10:34 PM

@GeraldBourguet
Suns open the 3rd quarter with a 24-13 spurt to push the lead back to 20. Cam Johnson once again fueling the run, as he’s up to 24 points on 9-of-11 shooting, including 6-of-7 from downtown – 10:33 PM

@JandersonSacBee
The Grizzlies just announced Steven Adams has been diagnosed with a PCL sprain in his right knee. He is expected to be sidelined 3-5 weeks. Adams suffered the injury vs. the Suns on Sunday and missed Monday’s game against the Kings. – 10:31 PM


@hornets
🉑 with the 3-point play!
#LetsFly | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/IKWaz8G2IO – 10:27 PM

@DuaneRankin
Cam Johnson to the rim in transition two-handed dunk.
Then he hits 3.
Has 24. Timeout #Hornets.
Phoenix up 19 with 7:49 left in 3rd. Johnson 6-of-7 from 3.
Season high 29. #Suns – 10:25 PM


@DuaneRankin
Did Mikal Bridges lose a tooth?
Not sure, but Cam Johnson created 3s for Bridge and Paul.
#Suns up 17 as Bridges now has 16. – 10:21 PM

@DuaneRankin
Cam Johnson 19 points (5-of-6 from 3) at half. #Suns up 58-47 at half over #Hornets pic.twitter.com/OiWMAkYr1j – 10:16 PM

@johnhollinger
Pels go no timeout with 16 seconds left after Jokic go-ahead score, end up with a tough McCollum fadeaway over Bruce Brown. Getting the ball back after a scramble under the basket with 3.7 seconds left, down by a single point. Good place for Nuggets to insert Mason Plumlee. – 10:14 PM

@DuaneRankin
#Suns led by as many as 30 near midway point of 2nd quarter.
#Hornets cut that to eight before Cam Johnson hit his 5th three with 28.5 seconds left in half.
Suns 58 Hornets 47.
PHX: Johnson 19, Bridges and Landale 10 each. Team: 11-of-20 3s.
CHA: Rozier 12. Team: 4-of-11 3s. – 10:07 PM


@Suns
ELEVEN 3-pointers in just the first half! 👌
Tomorrow get a free Western Bacon Cheeseburger® at a Valley @CarlsJr with the purchase of a large fountain drink. pic.twitter.com/qhXmgoivXo – 10:03 PM

@GeraldBourguet
Halftime: PHX 58, CHA 47
C. Johnson: 19 Pts, 7-9 FG, 5-6 3P
Bridges 10-3-2, 4-11 FG
Biyombo: 6 Pts, 5 Reb, 5 Blk
Rozier: 12 Pts, 4-13 FG
Hornets close 2Q on 21-5 run to cut what was once a 30-point lead down to 11 – 10:01 PM

@Suns
BLOCKED BACK INTO THE STANDS 🤯
Bismack’s FIFTH rejection of the HALF! pic.twitter.com/UWNxFhCp4D – 9:59 PM

@KellanOlson
15-2 run by the Hornets in under 3 minutes.
Suns still up 16 but they’ve been unable to deny making the last 3 wins dramatic despite all 3 being ones they should have put away.
Tonight should be progress on that front (against a much worse opponent as well). – 9:56 PM


@KellanOlson
Suns up four touchdowns. Big 6:39 here for the Hornets to see if they can put together some type of scoring drive before the end of the half. – 9:47 PM


@KellanOlson
Including tonight’s 2-for-3 start, Jock Landale is now 7-of-15 from 3 in his last eight games. Was due for an uptick and here it is. – 9:41 PM

@GeraldBourguet
I’m telling y’all, Dario Saric has looked a lot more like Dario Saric over these last few weeks… – 9:40 PM

@Suns
A perfect first quarter for Cam!
16 PTS
6-for-6 FGM
4-for-4 3PM pic.twitter.com/zNwlbgULhF – 9:38 PM

@GeraldBourguet
Jock Landale watched his layup lip out after some beautiful Suns ball movement. On the next possession, he hit a 3 and then tapped his chest while gesturing “my bad” toward the bench to signal he was making up for it – 9:38 PM


@JCowleyHoops
I’m going to go ahead and put the Hornets on bum-team alert. I know, I know, it’s a leap of faith … but I’m Mr. Positive and believe in this team! – 9:35 PM

@Suns
The Masked J.O. soaring for the rejection! 👋 pic.twitter.com/cnAZ0Mc9sH – 9:34 PM

@GeraldBourguet
End of 1Q: PHX 36, CHA 15
C. Johnson: 16 Pts, 6-6 FG, 4-4 3P
Bridges: 7-2-2, 3-5 FG
Biyombo: 4 Pts, 4 Reb, 2 Blk
McDaniels: 7 Pts, 3 Reb, 3-6 FG
Suns made as many 3s as the Hornets had FGs (6 each) – 9:33 PM

@KellanOlson
Suns up 21 through one quarter. The offense is rolling and also hasn’t been forced to execute much outside of its primary reads. That was 13 assists on 15 baskets and they were 15-of-25 (60%). – 9:33 PM

@johnschuhmann
Pacers are the 3rd team to have won multiple games they trailed by 20+ points, joining the Sixers & Suns.
Bulls are the 3rd team to have lost multiple games they led by 20+ points, joining the Kings & Rockets. – 9:33 PM

@KellanOlson
Will have more on this tomorrow but these are the pockets of the game where the Suns have to use Bridges’ newfound confidence/flow. CP3 should still run most of the offense but when he gets his rest that’s when Bridges can get back on the ball (with Booker too when he’s back). – 9:29 PM

@Suns
Already 4-for-4 from deep?
Time to show off the midrange! pic.twitter.com/7fbNatd5A3 – 9:27 PM


@hornets
🙅♂️🙅♂️🙅♂️
#LetsFly | @PJ Washington pic.twitter.com/8KS9NLka7v – 9:27 PM

@DuaneRankin
“When you get tired, your brain kind of turns into mush. You might not get as much legs on your jump shot.”
Cam Johnson (knee) before tonight’s game about conditioning after missing 37 games.
Opened 3rd game back 4-of-4 from 3 after 0-for-4 from 3 Sunday vs. #Grizzlies. #Suns – 9:26 PM


@Suns
4-for-4 from 3 in the first four minutes?!
Cam is on FIRE to start the game 🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/jxaVn62dQW – 9:20 PM

@KellanOlson
Cam Johnson has hit a trio of 3s in the first 4 minutes. Hornets’ off-ball defense is lackluster and he is torching it. – 9:15 PM

@DuaneRankin
Biyombo digs out offensive rebound he had no business getting and scores.
Johnson 3. #Suns up 11-7. – 9:15 PM



@DuaneRankin
Kelly Oubre Jr. has #Suns fan all smiles before #Hornets play in Phoenix tonight. pic.twitter.com/Dy3U83lOZR – 9:04 PM


@hornets
🫶💜
📍 – Phoenix, AZ
🆚 – @Phoenix Suns
📺 – @HornetsOnBally
📻- @WFNZ 92.7 FM pic.twitter.com/245tVraaji – 9:03 PM






@DuaneRankin
#Suns starters vs. #Hornets
Chris Paul
Mikal Bridges
Cam Johnson
Torrey Craig
Bismack Biyombo – 8:38 PM

@DuaneRankin
LaMelo Ball pregame.
Shaking that wrist as he’s OUT with right wrist soreness and left ankle soreness. #Suns #Hornets pic.twitter.com/vC7G6MW1iO – 8:38 PM

@hornets
Final game of the road trip 🖐️
Presented by @CrumblCookies pic.twitter.com/EnU30qxe1F – 8:33 PM



@DuaneRankin
Remember him?
Kelly Oubre Jr. back in Phoenix with Charlotte Hornets. Out tonight after having left hand surgery. #Suns pic.twitter.com/Lpk6yw0ezq – 8:24 PM



@hornets
INJURY REPORT at PHX
LaMelo Ball (L ankle, R wrist soreness) is out.
Cody Martin (L Knee soreness) is out.
Kelly Oubre (L Hand surgery) is out.
Gordon Hayward (L Hamstring Strain) is out.
Presented by @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/H1DsZOc23j – 8:12 PM



@DuaneRankin
Cameron Payne is wearing a boot on his right foot.
Will be re-evaluated again in a week. #Suns – 8:00 PM

@RealBobManning
Justin Jackson is checking in for his second significant minutes of the year. First came a few weeks ago at Charlotte. – 7:52 PM


@DuaneRankin
#Suns update: Deandre Ayton (illness) downgraded to out Tuesday vs. Hornets azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 7:29 PM

@British_Buzz
Still unsure with all the recent injuries why Charlotte haven’t signed anyone to a 10 day contract? Seems a sensible move for the short term with an open roster spot. – 7:22 PM


@GeraldBourguet
Deandre Ayton is officially out for tonight after all, per Suns. He had been upgrade from out to doubtful earlier today, but will miss his third straight game due to illness – 7:10 PM

@GeraldBourguet
How Mikal Bridges’ growth as an offensive creator during injury-riddled stretch raises the Suns’ ceiling – https://t.co/cIqNC5peGa via @PHNX_Suns pic.twitter.com/S9jmnGfl6m – 7:02 PM


@JCowleyHoops
Dragic out tonight, but hope is to have him in Charlotte on Thursday. Trending that way. – 4:55 PM

@CJC9BOSS
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@Suns
Need some Suns headwear? We’ve got you covered with tonight’s IOG, and don’t forget to checkout with @PayPal!
👕 https://t.co/FgnLrliFRD pic.twitter.com/wk17GwhCCE – 4:52 PM


@Suns
“I mean, he’s a guy that can just manage certain situations. First game back to pull off that kind of a outcome is important for us.”
🗣️ Coach Monty Williams speaks on the impact @Chris Paul had in Sunday’s win and his ability to control the game. pic.twitter.com/lKF2qThaIq – 3:54 PM

@jkubatko
The Wizards have won fewer than 50 games in each of their last 43 seasons (soon to be 44), the longest such streak in NBA history:
43 — Wizards (1980-2022)
42 — Clippers (1971-2012)
36 — Kings (1965-2000)
The second-longest such active streak is 23 seasons by the Hornets. – 3:34 PM

@NOLAJake
Locked On Pelicans is live!
🏀 Brandon Ingram is set to return but when will he play and how often?
🏀 Terry Rozier as a trade target?
🏀 Doug McDermott could be a good, smaller move
🎧 https://t.co/ryymQQcjwa
Watch on YouTube!
📺 https://t.co/4DBESaga40 pic.twitter.com/hbuCtSAxnw – 3:30 PM


@DuaneRankin
“If all systems are go, then you’re good. So hopefully he get through all those phases and be back as soon as possible.” Torrey Craig.
Phoenix Suns being cautious about Devin Booker’s return from left groin strain (w/videos) #Suns azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 3:26 PM

@DuaneRankin
Phoenix #Suns being cautious about Devin Booker’s return from left groin strain (w/videos) azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 3:17 PM

@HornetsPR
INJURY UPDATE: @Charlotte Hornets at PHX 1/24
Ball (L ankle, R wrist soreness) questionable
Martin (L Knee soreness) doubtful
Oubre (L Hand surgery) out – 3:09 PM

@hornets
Get ready for that post-dinner game. 📺 — #LetsFly pic.twitter.com/ntbu6ANqF5 – 3:03 PM



@hornets
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Rules: https://t.co/Bae9U7SfA4 | @drpepper pic.twitter.com/Ov1qB855Ks – 3:00 PM


@GeraldBourguet
On Mikal Bridges busting out of his shooting slump, his growth as a ball-handler and playmaker, and how his leap during the Suns’ injury-riddled stretch could help them in the long run: https://t.co/cIqNC5pMvI pic.twitter.com/rgToCjZzR6 – 2:08 PM

@DuaneRankin
“Basketball is easy. It’s not complicated.”
Bismack Biyombo on being ready to play. He’s been starting for Deandre Ayton (illness).
“If you’re trying to win and trying to do something special, you need everybody to be ready. We’ve got young guys. They’ve got to see that.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/HacBOa4Rvx – 2:04 PM

@DuaneRankin
“My whole career, all I’ve been preaching for myself is find a way to impact the game.”
Torrey Craig as he scored a season-high 20 points in Suns win Sunday over Memphis. #Suns pic.twitter.com/aZWFG7ceGN – 1:56 PM

@DuaneRankin
Suns update: Deandre Ayton (illness) upgraded to doubtful Tuesday vs. Hornets (w/videos) #Suns #Hornets https://t.co/4JZVwObu5o via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/Dd0BAz5TOg – 1:28 PM



@GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker getting up shots after shootaround pic.twitter.com/49JeevFZWo – 1:18 PM

@DuaneRankin
“‘I love Mike.”
#Suns big Bismack Biyombo as he played for #Hornets with Michael Jordan as the owner. pic.twitter.com/3oqJi7MnUs – 1:16 PM


@GeraldBourguet
No Devin Booker update yet but we should have something this week – 1:13 PM

@British_Buzz
If you’ve noticed every trade rumor linked to the Hornets is worded as “Perceived” “expected” “Interested”.
That’s code for other teams and agents are saying what they think/hope will happen. I’m yet to see a report that’s likely sourced from the Hornets – 1:04 PM

@DuaneRankin
“We’ve had 12 different point guards this season.”
Torrey Craig joked when asked about Mikal Bridges being in a playmaker role. #Suns pic.twitter.com/RvmU89brNu – 12:59 PM


@NOLAJake
Locked On Pelicans is live!
🏀 Brandon Ingram is set to return but when will he play and how often?
🏀 Terry Rozier as a trade target?
🏀 Doug McDermott could be a good, smaller move
🎧 https://t.co/ryymQQcjwa
Watch on YouTube!
📺 https://t.co/4DBESaga40 pic.twitter.com/Si4Rk3ZLA1 – 12:59 PM


@DuaneRankin
Landry Shamet (foot) back on the court. Hadn’t seen that in a minute.
OUT tonight with sore right foot. Will miss 4th straight game with injury tonight vs. #Hornets. #Suns pic.twitter.com/9xy3S0AMYc – 12:43 PM

@Suns
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@KellanOlson
Deandre Ayton is back in the Suns’ facility this morning after being under the weather. He has been upgraded to doubtful, per Suns.
Cam Payne will be re-evaluated in a week. – 12:41 PM

@DuaneRankin
Deandre Ayton (illness) upgraded to DOUBTFUL for tonight vs. #Hornets. Is at the practice facility running on the treadmill. #Suns – 12:39 PM

@GeraldBourguet
Deandre Ayton (illness) has been upgraded to doubtful for tonight. Cam Payne (right foot sprain) will be re-evaluated in a week – 12:36 PM

@Suns
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🎟 https://t.co/XQYKoFR0Kq pic.twitter.com/cF9BnXUlPZ – 12:03 PM


@NOLAJake
Locked On Pelicans is live!
🏀 Brandon Ingram is set to return but when will he play and how often?
🏀 Terry Rozier as a trade target?
🏀 Doug McDermott could be a good, smaller move
🎧 https://t.co/ryymQQcjwa
Watch on YouTube!
📺 https://t.co/4DBESaga40 pic.twitter.com/wSQVbQUlPa – 11:30 AM


@DuaneRankin
“The trust and confidence and getting guys back is great. Once you get that winning feel, it’s contagious and we all feel it and we all know what that feeling is.”
Three-game win streak pushing Phoenix #Suns back up Western Conference https://t.co/ayVgjhKN8e via @azcentral pic.twitter.com/Lv2gYmEZIW – 11:28 AM


@GeraldBourguet
New Suns tidbits from Marc Stein’s latest newsletter, including a few PG targets for the post-CP3 era:
https://t.co/rdQFl9Q3UF pic.twitter.com/oj2Aw3onmh – 10:09 AM


@rodboone
LaMelo ‘closer’ to return from injuries. How long until he rejoins Hornets’ lineup?
charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlot… – 9:37 AM

@GeraldBourguet
During the Suns’ most dire stretch, Mikal Bridges has overcome a long slump with some of his best basketball yet. For @PHNX_Suns, I wrote about how he’s thriving as a scorer and playmaker, and how it could raise this team’s playoff ceiling: https://t.co/cIqNC5peGa pic.twitter.com/ObD7yOSIe3 – 9:03 AM


@hornets
Straight back at it today. — #LetsFly pic.twitter.com/mQMYHu8C7c – 9:00 AM


@NOLAJake
Locked On Pelicans is live!
🏀 Brandon Ingram is set to return but when will he play and how often?
🏀 Terry Rozier as a trade target?
🏀 Doug McDermott could be a good, smaller move
🎧 https://t.co/ryymQQcRlI
Watch on YouTube!
📺 https://t.co/4DBESagHTy pic.twitter.com/2dT71HnQaW – 8:54 AM


@British_Buzz
Caught up with last night’s Jazz-Hornets game, pretty unremarkable. Thought Mark looked great in the first half, needs to rebound defensively though. Plumlee is playing with such confidence, opposing teams are struggling to keep him out the paint. Best post injury DSJ game too – 8:48 AM

@johnhollinger
Double feature for you this morning!
First, ICYMI, The Week That Was:
* Suns’ ongoing Jae Crowder dilemma
* Pacers pivot?
* Memphis’s one looming weakness
* Scouting UCLA sleeper Jaylen Clark
theathletic.com/4114833/2023/0… – 7:52 AM

@NBASarah
Utah Jazz analysis: The basement-dwelling Hornets, judging players too early in their career and the dog days of the season https://t.co/pF7faCEwvF pic.twitter.com/zH9Un3nKru – 3:08 AM


@andyblarsen
The Triple Team! 3 thoughts on
1. The Hornets, I think, are a reminder of what the Jazz’s collection of random talent could have looked like this season — really sad.
2. No threes.
3. My thoughts on Gordon Hayward, now
sltrib.com/sports/jazz/20… – 2:26 AM