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Phoenix Suns draw attention across NBA, including top leaders

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns weren’t given much of a chance to be good this year based on preseason predictions. Now, they aren’t just turning heads in Phoenix — they’re also drawing attention from NBA leadership.

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Suns Take Massive Leap in New NBA Power Rankings

The Phoenix Suns move into the final few days of the 2025 calendar year playing some of their best basketball in recent memory, sitting with an 18-13 record with wins in their last four-of-five outings.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / December 29

Suns Rule Out Impact Forward vs Wizards

The Phoenix Suns have ruled out yet another key player for tonight's matchup against the Washington Wizards. After already listing Mark Williams (league

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / December 29

5 Stats I like about the Phoenix Suns

We are 31 games deep into the 2025-26 NBA season. Shoutout, Shawn Marion. The Phoenix Suns are 18-13 through this portion of the schedule, having played 16 road games and 15 home games thus far.

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Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / December 29

Bright Side Wonders, Week 10: Suns get back on track

The Phoenix Suns have gotten back on track after losing three of their first five games of the month. The team has won four of their last five including three straight, putting them two games out of the fourth seed and they have a two-game lead ahead of the eighth seeded Golden State Warriors.

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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.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 29

Suns, Wizards look to reach new heights

The Phoenix Suns and host Washington Wizards, two teams riding high, will meet in the third contest of the Suns' four-game road trip on Monday. The Suns

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 29

Pelicans’ Jose Alvarado, Suns’ Mark Williams suspended for fight

The NBA handed down discipline Sunday night, suspending Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado for two games without pay and Suns center Mark Williams for one game following their involvement in a fight during Saturday’s game.

Mark Williams News / Burn City Sports / December 29

Suns center Mark Williams’ scuffle in New Orleans costs him more than an ejection

NEW ORLEANS — Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams’ scuffle with New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado on Saturday cost him more than just an ejection.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 28

NBA suspends Pelicans' Jose Alvarado, Suns' Mark Williams

The NBA announced today that Jose Alvarado has been suspended for two games without pay for his role in Saturday night’s fight during the Pelicans‘ game against the Suns (Twitter link).

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / December 28

Seven Days of Sun, Week 10: The Suns found separation by leaning into versatility

Week 10 is in the books and it is one we walk away from feeling good. The Suns went 3-0, which helps, but there is more to it than the record. It’s the way they are doing it.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / December 28

When will the NBA adjust to the Phoenix Suns’ new reputation?

The Phoenix Suns have a new reputation this season. A new identity. It’s clear as day for anyone paying attention what they want their identity to be tied to.

Jordan Goodwin News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 28

Jordan Goodwin sees Suns ‘scrappy’ lineup as X-factor vs Pelicans

Usually, back-to-back sets are often plagued with physical fatigue, mental fatigue, and desperation. The latter of which the Phoenix Suns played with in the 123-114 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 28

Pelicans’ Alvarado, Suns’ Williams Ejected After Fight

Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado and Suns center Mark Williams were both ejected from Saturday’s game in New Orleans after a brief fight late in the third quarter, writes Rashad Milligan of NOLA.com.

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Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / December 28

The Suns’ X-Factor could see a nice payday this offseason

The Phoenix Suns have impressed and exceeded many fans’ expectations at the start of this year. Currently sitting seventh in the West and five games above .500, they are looking to be in the Play-In race at least this season.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / December 28

The Suns left the Big Easy with proof in their pockets

You might not circle a win over New Orleans and call it a statement at first glance. But every win counts in this league. Beating the Pelicans on back-to-back nights, on the road, absolutely counts as something real.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 28

Things Get Chippy as Suns Come Out on Top Against Pelicans 123-114

It wasn’t just a basketball game in New Orleans on Saturday night; it was a test of wills, a physical grind, and eventually, a statement victory for the Suns.

Jamaree Bouyea News / Burn City Sports / December 27

Suns’ Jamaree Bouyea carves out role with consistency off the bench

NEW ORLEANS — Since signing with the Phoenix Suns in late November, guard Jamaree Bouyea has become a steady presence and is making an impact. When Bouyea signed a two-way deal with the team, he was viewed as a developmental depth piece as the Suns battled through injuries.

Devin Booker News / Field Level Media / December 27

Devin Booker comes up big in fourth as Suns beat Pelicans again

Devin Booker finished with 20 points, including six in the fourth quarter, and Dillon Brooks added 18 points to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 115-106 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, completing the two-game road sweep.

Mark Williams News / Phoenix Suns on SI / December 27

Suns Lineup Gets Surprising Boost Ahead of Pelicans Game

The Phoenix Suns will have starting center Mark Williams available for tonight's matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. Williams was ruled questionable earlier today due to right knee injury management after playing in last night's win over New Orleans.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 24

Suns' Dillon Brooks gets his revenge on LeBron James

Brooks and James have had a mostly one-sided rivalry since the 2023 playoffs.

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Jalen Green News / Hoops Rumors / December 22

Suns’ Jalen Green Out At Least 2-3 More Weeks

While Jalen Green “continues to make good progress” in his recovery from strained right hamstring, he will be out at least two-to-three more weeks, according to Suns, who announced that the fifth-year guard will be checked out again at that point (Twitter link via Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic).