After a 1‑5 start, the Phoenix Suns have won four of their last five games, thanks largely to Devin Booker's near All‑NBA form. Booker is shooting 49% overall, 38% from three and 94% from the line, highlighted by a 43‑point home‑opener and a clutch 28‑foot three against the Charlotte Hornets. Coach Jordan Ott says the team is in a "figuring‑it‑out" phase, experimenting with lineups and leaning on the bench—Jordan Goodwin, Luke Kennard and Collin Gillespie saw significant minutes. While Booker carries the scoring load, Ott hopes the deep roster will become a plug‑and‑play engine for the rest of the season.
Gui Santos' start to the season could easily see the young forward be part of a trade package for Charlotte Hornets big man Naz Reid.
The Phoenix Suns scrape a narrow win over the Charlotte Hornets, snapping a 17‑point lead after a chaotic second half. Despite being outrebounded 52‑31 and allowing 27 Hornets turnovers, the Suns cash in with 38 points off those miscues and only eight turnovers of their own. Bench contributions spark the rally, and key stats include Devin Booker's 30 points, Dillon Brooks' 15, and Oso Ighodaro's +14 plus‑minus. The victory puts Phoenix at 2‑1 for the season, one win shy of .500, while rebounding remains a glaring issue ahead of Sunday's showdown with the Lakers. The article also lists Bright Side Baller nominees for the game.
The Charlotte Hornets fall 101-96 to the Phoenix Suns after a disastrous 14 turnovers in the first 16:30 and another 18 later, costing them 36 easy Suns points. Despite out‑rebounding the Suns offensively and a late surge from Coby White and Christian Anderson's career‑high 13 points, Charlotte couldn't protect the defensive glass, allowing Phoenix second‑chance scores. Devin Booker sparked the Suns in the final minutes to seal the win. Highlights include Anderson’s back‑to‑back 3‑point nights and Moussa Diabate’s eight offensive boards, while Miles Bridges sputtered with just 11 points. The Hornets get two days rest before a Sunday matinee versus the Clippers.
Jordan Ott credited Phoenix’s defensive pressure and ability to disrupt Charlotte’s offense after the Suns forced 27 turnovers in Thursday’s 101-96 victory.
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Devin Booker scored 30 points in Phoenix’s 101-96 win over Charlotte, but the Suns star stressed that the team still has work to do after its 1-5 start.
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Devin Booker scored 30 points and made a decisive late three-pointer as the Phoenix Suns held off the Charlotte Hornets 101-96 on Thursday night.
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Devin Booker scores 30 points to lead the Phoenix Suns past the Charlotte Hornets 101-96, while climbing to 78th on the NBA’s all‑time scoring list with 18,401 career points, overtaking Tracy McGrady’s 18,381. Booker shoots 6-for-9 in the first half, adds seven assists and three steals, and hits a clutch 3‑pointer with 28 seconds left. Miles Bridges contributes 11 points for the Hornets, but the Suns secure their fourth win in five games after a 1‑5 start. The Suns close their seven‑game home stretch against the Lakers on Nov. 15.
The Phoenix Suns are still searching for the right flow, and they were able to do it again with a win on Thursday.
Devin Booker scores 30 points on 12-of-20 shooting, including a clutch 3 with 23 seconds left, as the Phoenix Suns edge the Charlotte Hornets 101-96 on Nov. 13, 2026. Despite outsized rebounding (Hornets 64‑43) and forcing 27 turnovers, Phoenix struggles on the glass and shoots poorly from three (13‑of‑42). The Hornets, missing Kon Knueppel and Brandon Miller, rely on Coby White’s 21 points and Miles Bridges’ 11, but the Suns’ bench sparks the early lead. The win moves Phoenix to 5‑6, highlighting lineup inconsistencies and Jalen Green’s reduced minutes.
Miles Bridges says winning is his top priority ahead of his first game back against the Charlotte Hornets since joining the Phoenix Suns. The former eight‑year Hornet reflects on the lessons learned in Charlotte and how he’s embraced a tougher defensive role and rebounding focus in Phoenix. While he acknowledges the nostalgia, Bridges stresses that securing the win matters most as he looks to help the Suns succeed.
Grayson Allen returns to the Mortgage Matchup Center on Thursday and reflects on his deep ties to the Phoenix Suns. The former guard logged a career‑high 42 points, nearly setting a franchise 3‑point record, before evolving into a versatile scorer and playmaker. After Phoenix traded Allen, Royce O’Neale and a 2031 first‑round pick for Miles Bridges, Allen expressed gratitude, saying the Suns are the team he feels most connected to. Now with the Charlotte Hornets, he’s thrust into the starting lineup amid injuries, hoping to deliver a performance that will remind Suns fans of his impact both on and off the court.
Miles Bridges faces his former team for the first time, while Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale make their first returns to the Valley since being traded.
With Stephen Curry out for at least two weeks due to an oblique tear, the Golden State Warriors are eyeing frontcourt upgrades. ClutchPoints insider Brett Siegel cites Charlotte’s Naz Reid and Orlando’s Wendell Carter Jr. as potential trade targets. Reid, acquired in the LaMelo Ball deal, brings scoring and spacing, while Carter offers rebounding, interior defense and shooting range. Both players’ teams would need solid returns, and no deal is imminent. The Warriors, currently 8‑4, hope a new big man can sustain their momentum even after Curry returns.
After Stephen Curry suffers an oblique abdominal tear that could sideline him for about a month, the Golden State Warriors explore trade options for a stretch big man. NBA insider Brett Siegel names Wendell Carter Jr. and Hornets' newly acquired forward Naz Reid as potential targets. The Magic may be willing to move Carter with Paolo Banchero out, while the Hornets could entertain a deal for Reid if the Warriors present the right package. The moves aim to replace the ill‑fated Kristaps Porzingis and shore up the Warriors' frontcourt during Curry’s absence.
The Phoenix Suns (4-6) host the Charlotte Hornets (4-7) on Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. Arizona time, marking the first showdown since the summer trade that sent Miles Bridges to Phoenix for Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale. Bridges returns to face his former squad, while Allen’s familiarity could spark drama. The Hornets are shorthanded with Brandon Miller and Kon Kneuppel sidelined, giving the Suns a chance to exploit their depth after a strong bench effort versus the Clippers. Key matchups: Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks versus Grayson Allen, Naz Reid and Coby White. The preview predicts a Suns win, 125‑99, after a late third‑quarter surge.
Grant Williams finally returns for the Hornets, announcing his season debut after a right hamstring strain kept him out since September. Meanwhile, Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers) faces at least five more games on the sidelines with a hamstring issue, and Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson sustains a right hand injury after a collision with Victor Wembanyama. Raptors forward Scottie Barnes misses another night with a groin strain, while the Sixers sit LeBron James (low back/scatica) and Adem Bona (cervical spine sprain). Oklahoma City hopes to see Thomas Sorber back soon after his September 2025 ACL tear.
The Timberwolves are on a four-game win streak despite Anthony Edwards being sidelined, and an aggressive LaMelo Ball has sparked this recent success.
The Timberwolves are looking like absolute geniuses as the Hornets reportedly face the possibility of trading Naz Reid again.
Timberwolves insider Jon Krawczynski says the Hornets’ “very high” chance of trading veteran center Naz Reid amid a 4-7 start and a roster overhaul that saw LaMelo Ball dealt away. Reid, who posted a 25‑point, 13‑rebound double‑double in a 124‑112 win over Cleveland, was benched in a 124‑91 loss to Detroit and could be a key trade chip before the deadline. Charlotte’s core now hinges on Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel, both dealing with injuries, as the team seeks a new path to contention.
The Minnesota Timberwolves traded away fan favorite Naz Reid this offseason and now it sounds like he could be on his way out in Charlotte too.
Oklahoma City, Houston, Memphis and Charlotte would have a field day during the 2027 draft lottery based on the NBA's current standings.
With the Charlotte Hornets building for the future, veteran center Naz Reid could once again be utilized as a trade chip.
The Naz Reid trade speculation is growing, with Jon Krawczynski believing another move involving the Charlotte Hornets center is highly likely.
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The Hornets (4-7) head to Phoenix on Nov. 12 for Game 11, with a tentative 9 p.m. ET tip‑off at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Charlotte hopes the returns of Moussa Diabate (quad) and Grant Williams (hamstring), who makes his season debut, will bolster a lineup that also misses Kon Knueppel, Brandon Miller and Dennis Schroder. Phoenix, missing Mark Williams (shoulder), remains healthy but struggles defensively despite a recent three‑of‑four winning stretch. Both teams sit near the bottom of the standings, with the Suns relying on Devin Booker’s efficiency and an offensive committee led by Miles Bridges, Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green. The Hornets are +7.5 favorites, and the matchup offers a chance for Charlotte’s shooters to exploit the Suns’ porous defense.