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Suns Legend Rips New NBA TV Deal

The NBA media rights landscape is getting a major shakeup heading into the 2025-26 season. TNT will no longer be part of the media package, which will now include NBC and Amazon Prime alongside ESPN, leaving games to be televised on streaming services such as Peacock and Prime Video.

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Valley Suns announce Tip Off Tournament and regular season slate

No, there’s no polished graphic to share here. What there is, however, is the unmistakable sense that basketball is nearly back in full force across the Valley.

Devin Booker News / Phoenix Suns on SI / September 3

Devin Booker Is Suns' Past, Present and Future

Devin Booker has only played for the Phoenix Suns in his NBA career and he made plans for things to stay that way this offseason. Booker, who turns 29 next month, signed a two-year $145 million contract this offseason to keep him under contract until 2029-30.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / September 3

Former Suns Guards Labeled Among Most Overrated NBA Players

The Phoenix Suns have struggled to find guards to surround Devin Booker with after trading away Chris Paul in 2023. Phoenix was unable to win a single playoff game the past two seasons after trading Paul as part of the package for Bradley Beal and signing Tyus Jones the following summer.

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Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / September 3

Suns Falling in Latest NBA Power Rankings

The Phoenix Suns are going into the season with a lot of pessimism surrounding the team. After trading Kevin Durant and letting Bradley Beal go without any return package, the Suns are hoping Jalen Green can work with Devin Booker in the backcourt to salvage the team.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / September 3

What Should Expectations Be For Suns' Rookies in 2025-26 Season?

The Phoenix Suns came into the offseason with only the No. 29 and No. 52 picks in the 2025 NBA Draft, but walked away with a top-10 pick and two intriguing second rounders after some big trades.

Phoenix Suns News / Hardwood Heroics / September 2

'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

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.

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.

NBA 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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Celtics may have to wait for trade deadline to move recently added scorer

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?

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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.

Phoenix Suns News / Fadeaway World / September 1

Former Suns Player Claims Steve Nash Deserved Both MVP Awards Over Kobe Bryant And Shaquille O'Neal

The debate over Steve Nash’s two MVP awards has raged for nearly two decades. Many fans and analysts still argue that Shaquille O’Neal in 2005 or Kobe Bryant in 2006 should have taken home the honor instead of the Canadian point guard.

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.

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.

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.