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Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) shoots over the defense of Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) and center Deandre Ayton (22) during the first 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 - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2009 file photo, Sacramento Kings coach Paul Westphal looks on during an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas. Westphal, the Hall of Fame basketball player has died. The Phoenix Suns confirmed his death Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Paul Westphal, Hall of Famer and NBA champion, dies at 70

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns say Hall of Fame basketball coach Paul Westphal has died at 70

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Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives around Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson was fined $25,000 by NBA

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Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul, right, looks for a shot over Denver Nuggets guard Facundo Campazzo during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Chris Paul helps Suns hold off Nuggets, improve to 5-1

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives around Utah Jazz forward Royce O'Neale (23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Booker scores 25, Suns overwhelm Jazz for 106-95 victory

By JOHN COON - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) works the ball past Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes (22) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Randall Benton)

Suns use 2 big 2nd-half runs to beat Kings 116-100

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, right, goes to the basket against Sacramento Kings center Richaun Holmes during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Fox and Kings hold off Suns 106-103

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns Chris Paul, right, drives as Utah Jazz forward Georges Niang, left, defends during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Suns, several NBA teams make bold offseason moves to improve

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, Maryland forward Jalen Smith dribbles up court against Illinois during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in College Park, Md. Smith was selected by the Phoenix Suns in the NBA draft Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File) **FILE**

Suns bolster frontcourt, add Jalen Smith with No. 10 pick

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

FILE - Oklahoma City Thunder's Chris Paul (3) makes a pass during the first half of an NBA first-round playoff basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., in this Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020, file photo. A person with knowledge of the situation says All-Star guard Chris Paul is being traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Phoenix Suns, where he'll play alongside one of the league's most dynamic young scorers in fellow All-Star Devin Booker. The Thunder are acquiring Ricky Rubio, Kelly Oubre, Jalen Lecque, Ty Jerome and a first-round pick that will be conveyed sometime between 2022 and 2025, said the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade had not been finalized by the league. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

All-Star guard Chris Paul sent to Suns in blockbuster trade

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - Oklahoma City Thunder's Chris Paul (3) makes a pass during the first half of an NBA first-round playoff basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., in this Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020, file photo. A person with knowledge of the situation says All-Star guard Chris Paul is being traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Phoenix Suns, where he'll play alongside one of the league's most dynamic young scorers in fellow All-Star Devin Booker. The Thunder are acquiring Ricky Rubio, Kelly Oubre, Jalen Lecque, Ty Jerome and a first-round pick that will be conveyed sometime between 2022 and 2025, said the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade had not been finalized by the league. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Chris Paul acquired by Phoenix from Oklahoma City

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 6, 2008, file photo, Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash, left, talks with head coach Mike D'Antoni during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Hornets in Phoenix. D'Antoni and Amare Stoudemire are joining Nash's coaching staff, bringing a glimpse of the old Phoenix Suns to Brooklyn. Nash hired his old coach and pick-and-roll partner as assistants Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, filling out his staff for his rookie season as an NBA coach. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

Nash hires D’Antoni, Stoudemire for his Nets coaching staff

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Arena to be used as voting center, dropoff site for ballots

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Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) makes a basket as Philadelphia 76ers guard Furkan Korkmaz (30) and forward Norvel Pelle (14) defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)

Surprising Suns ready to build off bubble success

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker (1) dribbles as Dallas Mavericks' Trey Burke defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)

Suns top Mavs to finish 8-0 in bubble, but fail to advance

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FILE - In this May 11, 1994, file photo, Detroit Pistons guard Isiah Thomas announces his retirement from basketball at the Palace of Auburn Hills, Mich. Thomas' Olympic hopes were denied, not once but twice. Thomas was famously left off the U.S. Olympic team — the first Dream Team — that won a gold medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics with ease. But he could have been an Olympian 12 years earlier, had the Americans not boycotted the 1980 Moscow Games. (AP Photo/Richard Sheinwald, File)

Isiah Thomas’ Olympic hopes were denied, not once but twice

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) makes a basket as Philadelphia 76ers guard Furkan Korkmaz (30) and forward Norvel Pelle (14) defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)

Decision Day arrives for Suns, Blazers, Grizzlies and Spurs

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives past Philadelphia 76ers forward Glenn Robinson III (40) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)

Booker’s 35 points help streaking Suns beat 76ers 130-117

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Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker, left, tries to shoot past Oklahoma City Thunder's Abdel Nader, center, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mike Ehrmann/Pool Photo via AP)

Booker’s 35 help Suns top Thunder, remain perfect in restart

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