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Lakers linked to 7-foot-3 son of NBA legend as free agent signing to solve center problem | Sporting News Bol Bol would make a lot of sense.

JUNE 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Suns' fan-favorite Bol Bol given no playing time despite calls from crowd in blowout win Republic columnist Greg Moore and Suns insider Duane Rankin discussed the Suns' win and the awkwardness between the crowd and the team.

APRIL 12 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Scores eight points Wednesday Bol amassed eight points (3-3 FG, 2-2 3Pt), one rebound, one block and one steal in six minutes during Wednesday's 132-102 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Bol scored all eight of his points during garbage time, continuing what has been a rapid fall from grace. After starting in eight consecutive games during a period from late February to early March, Bol has since suited up in just four of the past eight games. Outside of a few brief positive moments, it's been another in a string of disappointing seasons for Bol. Through 33 games played, he is averaging 7.2 points, 3.1 rebounds and 0.8 blocks.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Bol is not part of the Suns' starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockets.

Impact Bol's streak of eight consecutive starts comes to a close Wednesday, as Phoenix opted to start Royce O'Neale in Bol's place. The 25-year-old averaged just 13.3 minutes during his last four games. Bol should still see decent run off the bench.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Tim Hardaway doubles down: 'I think Bol Bol has the same abilities as Victor Wembanyama' Tim Hardaway: I tell you this: I think Bol Bol has the same abilities as Victor Wembanyama. I think Bol just hasn’t had the opportunity to s...

MARCH 11 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Makes impact on glass Bol produced nine points (4-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt), 11 rebounds and three assists across 25 minutes during Sunday's 116-98 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact The 11 boards were his best showing on the glass since he pulled down 14 against the Grizzlies on Feb. 11. Bol has been productive since moving into the starting five, averaging 18.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.8 threes, 1.8 assists and 1.5 blocks over the last four contests in 28.0 minutes.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

How Suns Starter Made Franchise History Phoenix Suns big man Bol Bol accomplished this for the squad in a win over New Orleans.

MARCH 1 • SI.COM

Leads Phoenix in scoring Bol posted 25 points (9-12 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 26 minutes during Friday's 125-108 win over the Pelicans.

Impact Bol established a new season-high mark in scoring for the second time in the current week, as he scored 23 points against the Grizzlies on Tuesday. He's started in the Suns' last three games and has posted better-than-expected numbers, averaging 21.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 2.0 blocks per contest. He's forming a solid frontcourt partnership with Nick Richards.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Suns bounce back to split two-game set vs. Pelicans Bol Bol scored 25 points and Nick Richards added 19 points and 12 rebounds to help the Phoenix Suns record an easy 125-108 victory over the...

MARCH 1 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Bol scores 25 points and Suns snap 3-game skid with 125-108 win over shorthanded Pelicans

Bol Bol scored 25 points, one shy of his career high, and the Phoenix Suns never trailed in defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 125-108 to snap a three-game skid

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

'Playing hard and trying to bring energy': Bol Bol on playing with Booker, Durant, Beal Bol Bol, 7-foot Phoenix Suns player, talks turning around the season, saying “All we got to do is just lock in one game at a time.”

FEBRUARY 27 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Scores career-high 23 points Bol ended with 23 points (8-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 151-148 overtime loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Bol's 23 points mark a season high, making the most of his start -- he replaced Royce O'Neale in the first unit. The Suns have had a difficult season and are likely looking for a spark, and Bol seems motivated to be exactly that. In three starts this season, Bol has flashed plenty of upside with 18.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 2.7 blocks per game.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Memphis Bol will enter the starting lineup in Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact The big man will supplant Royce O'Neale in the starting five on Tuesday. Bol has started in two outings thus far, during which he accumulated 33 points, 18 rebounds, six blocks, three steals and two assists across 63 total minutes. He shot 41.2 percent from the field in those two starts.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to bench role Bol is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Bol will return to the bench after starting in the previous two contests due to the return of Devin Booker (back) to the starting lineup. The big man has experienced a sizable spike in his minutes of late, averaging 30.0 minutes over his previous four contests and putting up 16.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.3 blocks per game in that stretch.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Bol Bol shows versatility in first Suns start, credits Kevin Durant as inspiration The Phoenix Suns' Bol Bol had 18 points, 14 rebounds, four blocks, two steals, two assists in their 119-112 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.

FEBRUARY 12 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Wakes up with 18/14 double-double Bol had 18 points (7-16 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists, four blocks and two steals in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 119-112 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact The Suns continue to tinker with their first unit, and Bradley Beal's (toe) absence gave them another opportunity to experiment. Using Bol increased the team's interior size, which they opted for against Memphis instead of a small-ball approach featuring an expanded role for Grayson Allen. Although the Suns fell short, using Bol in this manner yielded great results, so we could see more of this combination down the stretch, especially if Beal misses more games.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Bol will enter the starting lineup in Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Bol will receive the starting nod for the first time since the 2022-23 campaign with Orlando. The big man is coming off a season-high 19 points in Saturday's loss to the Nuggets. Over his last five outings, Bol has averaged 8.0 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocks across 15.0 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Pops for season-high 19 points Bol amassed a season-high 19 points (8-17 FG, 3-10 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist, four blocks and one steal in 33 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 122-105 loss to the Nug...

Impact After not playing more than 12 minutes in any of his appearances this season prior to February, Bol has suddenly gotten a longer look with Kevin Durant (ankle) sidelined and has taken advantage, scoring in double digits in back-to-back games while recording 10 rebounds, seven blocks and five three-pointers. The 25-year-old big is still behind Nick Richards and Mason Plumlee on the Phoenix depth chart at center, but Bol's rim protection could earn him a consistent spot in the frontcourt rotation even after Durant returns.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Logs season-high 24 minutes Bol totaled 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and three blocks in 24 minutes during Friday's 135-127 overtime win over the Jazz.

Impact Bol played a meaningful role for the first time this season in a performance that basically came out of nowhere. Prior to Friday, Bol had appeared in just 14 games, exceeding 10 minutes only once. While this was an intriguing effort, there is no reason to think it will be anything more than an outlier.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE