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Suns’ Nick Richards lands in trade rumors as Phoenix targets another shooting guard

The reported discussions between the Phoenix Suns and the Toronto Raptors centered around Nick Richards highlight a nuanced approach to roster construction and how the Suns are planning for the future.

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Insider Gives Precise Jalen Green Return Timetable

The Phoenix Suns move into the last half of December with guard Jalen Green hoping to return to the lineup soon after dealing with a nagging hamstring injury that's hamepered him since training camp.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / December 18

Phoenix Suns have one clear focus heading into Warriors matchup on Thursday

Past matchups between the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors have often centered on star power, pace, and playoff implications. But the outcome of this matchup will hinge on something far more controllable: offensive consistency.

NBA News / Bright Side Of The Sun / December 18

The Suns and Raptors are looking at a deal that solves two different problems

There is nothing like trade season to get the juices flowing and the trade machines pumping. We have reached the part of the season where, for the next two months, we will hear rumors and fabricate our own scenarios to make the Phoenix Suns better.

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The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?

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NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / December 18

Suns Trade Rumors Heat Up as Raptors Eying Swap

The Phoenix Suns and Toronto Raptors are engaged in trade discussions, according to NBA insider Michael Scotto. Scotto says the Suns are looking to re-work their big man depth and have had exploratory talks for center Nick Richards.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / December 18

Suns vs Warriors Preview: Phoenix Fights to Stop a Three-Game Slide

The Phoenix Suns begin a home-and-home stretch against Golden State Warriors tonight with the first matchup at Mortgage Matchup Center. Both teams are struggling a little bit after hot starts to the year, as they will both look to snap two-game losing streaks.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 18

Suns’ Dillon Brooks escalates feud against ‘social media junkie’ LeBron James with ‘airball’ diss

Wherever Dillon Brooks plays, just know that he’s going to be his most authentic self, and he’s not going to back down from a challenge. Since he’s been with the Phoenix Suns, he’s kept that mindset, and there’s no doubt that it has been contagious around the team, which could be one of the reasons for their success.

Collin Gillespie News / Bright Side Of The Sun / December 18

Inside the Suns: Collin Gillespie, the power forward situation, the Suns’ remaining schedule

Welcome to Inside the Suns, your weekly deep down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team. Each week the Fantable – a round table of Bright Siders – give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 17

Dillon Brooks takes more shots at LeBron James in the media

Dillon Brooks is continuing to prod The King.

Josh Giddey registers triple-double as Bulls best Cavaliers

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Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / December 17

Which Phoenix Suns players will crash the 2026 NBA All-Star conversation?

LOS ANGELES – When the NBA descends on Los Angeles for the 2026 All-Star Game, the Phoenix Suns are hoping that they have multiple stars from their roster representing the Valley.

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Mark Williams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 17

Why Mark Williams is the Suns unsung MVP through 26 games

The talk of Phoenix, Arizona and its beloved Phoenix Suns should include Mark Williams, if it hasn’t already. Ever since he was traded to the Suns on draft night, many thought it would be a mistake.

Phoenix Suns News / Sneakers on SI / December 17

Nike Book 1 'What The' Release Info — How to Buy 1 of 1,996 Pairs

It has been two years since Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker's first signature Nike basketball shoe launched in extremely limited numbers at Art Basel.

Jordan Ott News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 17

Do the Suns have their respect back? Jordan Ott seems to think so

SCOTTSDALE– The Phoenix Suns have their identity so far in the 2025-26 season, in part due to head coach Jordan Ott. After skeptics said the Suns would be at the bottom of the barrel in the Western Conference, they’ve shut the critics up.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 15

Suns' Dillon Brooks chooses bad time to 'poke bears' again

Dillon Brooks has had an intense rivalry with LeBron James since 2023. Unfortunately for him, the rivalry often ends with Brooks getting ejected while his team loses.

LeBron James makes clutch plays as Lakers edge Suns

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Devin Booker News / Last Word On Sports / December 15

Suns’ Devin Booker Shines In Return To Starting Lineup

Going into the 2025-26 season, the Phoenix Suns could not afford to lose Devin Booker, their star player. Leading the Suns this season with 25.0 points per game, he suffered a right groin injury against the Los Angeles Lakers on December 1st.