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Jordan Ott explains why Suns picked Jordan Goodwin over Jared Butler for final roster, ‘an edge…’

The Phoenix Suns had to choose between Jordan Goodwin and Jared Butler after both stars were sensational in preseason. The Phoenix Suns have had to transform their roster this offseason, as they look to move on from their failed big-three experiment.

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Suns' Opening Night Lineup Will Excite Fans

The Phoenix Suns will face the Sacramento Kings, who will be without their star player, Domantas Sabonis, on Wednesday night at Mortgage Matchup Center.

Jordan Ott News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 19

Ott Ball: A defense that attacks instead of absorbs

Defend or explode. This seems to be the motto of these new Phoenix Suns. Under Jordan Ott, Phoenix is betting everything on pressure and speed, even if it means flirting with the limit.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 19

2 Suns Who Can Help Fans Forget Kevin Durant

The Phoenix Suns went 36-46 last season, missing the play-in tournament. The Suns, led by Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal are no longer the same team.

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Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 19

3 Thoughts on the Phoenix Suns as Regular Season Arrives

Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott is trying to break a bad chain of recent history. The Suns hired Ott, a former assistant for the Cleveland Cavaliers, to try and re-tool their team after they failed to win an NBA championship with Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, who was traded to the Houston Rockets, and three-time NBA All-Star Bradley Beal.

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 19

Bright Side Predicts: The biggest questions this roster has yet to answer

Yesterday on Bright Side Predicts, our writing crew took their shot at optimism. There are silver linings out there if you know where to look, and we found them.

Dillon Brooks News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 19

Dillon Brooks Anoints 'Villain Jr.' Title to Suns Guard

New Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks has been a polarizing player throughout his NBA career, which led to labeling himself as a villain, a title he has very much embraced.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 19

Suns Made Right Decision for Final Roster Spot

On Friday, the Phoenix Suns announced they were waiving Jared Butler, while ESPN's Shams Charania reported they will be keeping Jordan Goodwin for the 14th roster spot.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / October 19

Inside Suns’ ‘fluid’ center rotation and its impact

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns have one of the youngest and deepest center depths in the NBA, which begs the ultimate question: How is that rotation going to work out?

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / October 19

Suns coach explains Jordan Goodwin, Jared Butler decision

PHOENIX — Phoenix Suns coach Jordan Ott spoke with the media following Saturday’s practice and addressed the decision to sign Jordan Goodwin and cut preseason standout Jared Butler.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / October 19

Suns center takes major step toward opening night return

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns have one of the youngest, deepest center rotations in the NBA, but its headliner, former Charlotte Hornet Mark Williams, has been plagued with injury throughout his career.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 18

Suns Explain Tough Decision to Cut Veteran Guard

All training camp, eyes on the Phoenix Suns were specifically fixated on one training camp battle in the backcourt. Jordan Goodwin and Jared Butler battled for a role as a backup guard with Devin Booker, Jalen Green and Collin Gillespie stamped on the roster.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 18

Bright Side Predicts: The weight is gone and optimism feels real again

With five days left before the regular season tips off for the Phoenix Suns, we put together five questions for our Bright Side writing staff to tackle.

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Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 18

Are Suns Set for Harsh Reality This Season?

The Phoenix Suns are truly a wild card entering the 2025-26 season. The Suns are widely considered to be one of the worst teams in the West ahead of the new year, though Phoenix could also surprise many despite dealing away stars in Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal over the summer.

Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Rumors / October 17

Suns waive Jared Butler, will keep Jordan Goodwin

Jordan Goodwin has won a training camp battle in Phoenix, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports (via X) that the Suns will retain the 6-foot-3 combo guard for the 2025-26 regular season.

Phoenix Suns News / Athlon Sports / October 17

Suns Coach Jordan Ott Flashes Knowing Smile Amid Rough Dillon Brooks Injury News

The Phoenix Suns are starting over this season with Jordan Ott the team's new head coach in place of departed Mike Budenholzer. Ott served as an assistant under Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson last season in Cleveland and will be tasked with improving the team on both ends of the court with a focus on defense.

Jalen Green News / Field Level Media / October 15

Suns G Jalen Green (hamstring) to miss team debut

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green will miss the team's season opener against the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 22 due to a hamstring injury. Green is slated to be re-evaluated in 10 days, new coach Jordan Ott said Tuesday, meaning he'll likely miss more games than just the opener.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA Draft on SI / October 15

Suns’ Rookie Stands Out in Preseason Win

Having offloaded superstar Kevin Durant, the Phoenix Suns have been — perhaps rightfully — written off for the 2025-26 season. They’re now led by a trio

Jalen Green News / Hoops Rumors / October 16