With Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young sidelined for an unknown period, Kevin Huerter has emerged as a key for their run through the NBA playoffs.
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During this Phoenix Suns playoff run, Devin Booker has made the mid-range his domain. But aside from Game 1 in the Conference Finals, he's struggled.
Devin Booker's best (and most complete) performance came at the perfect time: with his point guard Chris Paul out, and the Phoenix Suns in need of one.
The Denver Nuggets survived Damian Lillard's offensive onslaught. But the Phoenix Suns are a stronger kind of storm, one that could quickly decimate them.
With Chris Paul in and out of his typical form and the Phoenix Suns lineup due to an injured shoulder, super-backup Cameron Payne is carrying the load.
There's no perfect way for the Phoenix Suns to succeed with a hampered Chris Paul. If they want to defeat the Lakers, they'll need the next best thing.
Depending on who you ask, or what you read, the MVP race is alive and well, even if Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets is lapping the field.
Despite key injuries, the Denver Nuggets have remained afloat in their playoff push. For that, they have a second star to thank in Michael Porter Jr.
Despite criticisms of his joining the Nets via buyout, LaMarcus Aldridge's career should be remembered not for how it ended, but for how dominant he was.
The Charlotte Hornets may have lost their two best players to injury. But in April, Miles Bridges has been on a tear. Can he keep this up?
Examining how having Zion Williamson run the offense as the point guard has revitalized the Pelicans offense, and might change the way the league defends.
The Washington Wizards' breakout forward, Davis Bertans, enjoying the best season of his career, has elected to sit out of the NBA's restart.
In a conversation with ESPN, Bradley Beal expressed pleasure when acknowledging Brooklyn's interest. Wizards fans should shudder at this concept.