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'Biggest Embarrassment in the NBA' – Phoenix Suns Receive Harsh Criticism From Former NBA Champion

Former NBA center Kendrick Perkins recently called the Phoenix Suns the “biggest embarrassment in the NBA” in the span of three or four years under the

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New Suns Arrival Named Most Overrated SG

The Phoenix Suns completely re-tooled their roster over the summer, parting ways with big names in Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal in hopes of creating substantial change in the desert moving forward.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / September 2

The Suns might lose more than we want but they won’t bottom out

We’ve reached the point where we are forming predictions for the 2025–26 Phoenix Suns. Every move, from the draft to trades to free agency, has shaped what we believe this team can become.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / September 2

Bleacher Report names Suns as top three worst cap situations in NBA

PHOENIX – Waiving and stretching former Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal’s contract seemed like the only life raft left for the team this offseason. Beal’s massive salary made him a negative asset, and with no draft picks to pair with the former All-Star, Phoenix had to stretch his nearly $100 million remaining salary over the next five years.

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Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / September 2

Suns' G League Team Reveals Schedule

The Phoenix Suns' G League affiliate (Valley Suns) have unveiled their 2025-26 schedule. More from the team: "The Valley Suns, the NBA G League affiliate

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / September 2

Inside the Suns: Defining a successful season, bold predictions, all-time favorite Suns teams

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.

Devin Booker News / Burn City Sports / September 2

Klay Thompson ranks Devin Booker as a top 5 shooter in the NBA

When a four-time champion and one of the best shooters in the NBA speaks highly of his NBA peers’ shooting skills, it matters more. So, when Warriors star Klay Thompson recently said Devin Booker is a top-five shooter in the NBA, it carried more weight.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / September 1

The Suns Over/Under Wins total for 2025-2026 should be a no-brainer

The Phoenix Suns don’t have many believers heading into next season, and Vegas definitely isn’t one of them. BetMGM has the franchise’s win total for the 2025-2026 season set at 31.5, with the under a slight underdog at +100.

Kevin Durant News / Phoenix Suns on SI / September 1

All Eyes on Former Suns Star Kevin Durant Ahead of New Season

The Phoenix Suns move into the new season without superstar forward Kevin Durant on the roster. Durant - traded to the Houston Rockets over the summer - departs the desert with no playoff wins on his resume and an overall disappointing tenure with Phoenix despite still clearly showing there's some gas left in the tank.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 1

Five under-the-radar NBA players to watch in 2025-26 season

Training camp is still 28 days away from beginning for all teams, which usually determines multiple positional battles ahead of the coming season.

This unheralded signing could be a secret weapon for the Bucks

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Mavs guard is already alienating fans

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / September 1

Vegas has the Suns buried in the West

Well, we made it. August is in the rearview and we’ve officially crossed into the “-bers.” September 1. The air feels different when a month ends with “-ber”, doesn’t it?

Mikal Bridges News / Phoenix Suns on SI / September 1

Analyst: Former Suns Star Could Make All-Star Game

Former Phoenix Suns star Mikal Bridges enters his eighth season in the league, and NBA.com believes this could be his best yet. Bridges - who was involved in the blockbuster deal that netted Kevin Durant in the desert years ago - has still maintained his strong level of defensive play and durability while also flashing some of his scoring prowess.

NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / September 1

Klay Thompson Ranks Suns Star Among Top Shooters in NBA

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker has solidified himself as one of the top shooting guards in the league since being drafted No. 13 overall in 2015, and it has led to a lot of respect for him from his peers.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / September 1

Ranking Bleacher Report’s Hot Take Suns Trades

With the NBA’s 2025-26 preseason roughly a month away, the Phoenix Suns may be in need of some changes before they take the court against the Los Angeles Lakers on Oct.

Devin Booker News / Burn City Sports / August 31

Devin Booker’s extension with Suns could be the beginning of the end

There are only a few players in the NBA that deserved the payday that Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker received this past offseason. The four-time All-Star signed a two-year, $145 million extension with the franchise to remain in the Valley until the 2029-2030 season.

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Suns' Cap Space Struggles Will Linger

The Phoenix Suns are undergoing a makeover for the franchise, especially when it comes to the team's salary cap situation. The Suns have made improvements, but they still have a long way to go.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / August 31

Suns Predicted to Send Devin Booker to Rockets in Blockbuster Trade

The Phoenix Suns officially began a rebuild this offseason as they broke apart their star trio of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. Phoenix

NBA News / The SportsRush / August 30

'NBA Trophy as Evidence': Richard Jefferson Brings Up Mark Cuban’s Example to Question Mat Ishbia’s Extreme Spending

The Phoenix Suns find themselves in a legal battle as two of their minority owners have filed a lawsuit against Mat Ishbia, the Mercury Ownership group.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / August 30

Suns Predicted to Acquire Hawks' $61 Million Center to Upgrade Frontcourt

After another disappointing season last year, the Phoenix Suns felt that it was time for a change as they completely overhauled their roster this offseason.

Kendrick Perkins News / NBA Analysis Network / August 30

Kendrick Perkins calls out Mat Ishiba and the Phoenix Suns, ‘the biggest embarrassment’

The Phoenix Suns were one of the NBA’s most disappointing teams of the 2024-25 season. With Mat Ishbia’s investment, many thought the Suns would do well.

Kendrick Perkins News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 29

Kendrick Perkins argues Suns hold most embarrassing franchise crown

With fans making their predictions for the Phoenix Suns this upcoming season, there have been a lot of changes over the last handful of years that have some in the basketball world scratching their heads.

Phoenix Suns News / Last Word On Sports / August 29

Why Suns Rookie Is Most Important Draft Pick This Decade

If there is one word that encapsulates the Phoenix Suns over the past few years, it is pressure. This comes from the pressure to perform well after a trip to the 2021 NBA Finals.

Phoenix Suns News / Fadeaway World / August 29

Draymond Green Comes To Suns Owner Mat Ishbia's Defense Amid Backlash

Phoenix Suns' owner Mat Ishbia came under fire recently over his reaction to ESPN's latest insiders poll. The Suns were tied at third when it came to the team most likely to take a tumble in 2025-26, and Ishbia stated he didn't care much about that, as they had wrongly predicted his team would be contenders the last two seasons.

Mat Ishbia News / Last Word On Sports / August 28

Mat Ishbia, Suns Sued For The Sixth Time Since November 2024

PHOENIX, Az. — Two minority owners from the Robert Sarver era are taking the Phoenix Suns to court. In a lawsuit filed Aug. 21 in Delaware, the investors claim majority owner Mat Ishbia has “refused access to internal records.” ESPN obtained a redacted version Wednesday.

Mat Ishbia News / Larry Brown Sports / August 27

Mat Ishbia has ironic response to Suns being ranked poorly by ESPN

Phoenix Suns team owner Mat Ishbia may want to reconsider his response to a recently conducted ESPN poll. ESPN published an article on Monday called the “NBA Summer Forecast,” which shared the results of a poll conducted among the company’s top NBA insiders.