PHOENIX -- Phoenix Suns legend Charles Barkley believes current franchise star Devin Booker needs a bit of dog to his game. The Suns are nowhere near where many in Phoenix hoped they'd be at this point in the season. There's hope trading for Jimmy Butler could save a sinking ship, though there's still several roadblocks ahead.

Suns guard Devin Booker was irate after an upset loss to the Hornets only 24 hours after winning in Philadelphia.

Booker scored a game-high 39 points on 14-of-25 shooting after struggling with his shot to lead the Suns (16-19), who remain 12 th in the West. Durant went for 26 points while Beal followed up his 25-point effort off the bench Monday at Philadelphia with 10 on 5-of-13 shooting Tuesday.

Struggling game after game with no resolutions in sight, the Phoenix Suns got a much-needed 109-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night which was only their second victory in the last nine games.

, 01/09/2025