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Suns Rookie Koa Peat Has 1 Clear Goal for NBA Summer League

Phoenix Suns 30th overall pick Koa Peat is looking to prove he can still impose his will at the next level at the 2026 NBA Summer League that begins later this week in Las Vegas.

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The Anachronism: Koa Peat and the search for a modern home for an old-school four

Phoenix didn’t have a first-round pick on draft night. They bought one. To get Koa Peat at No. 30, the Suns sent their own No. 47 back into a four-team knot with the Knicks, Mavericks, and Lakers, and attached two future second-round picks — 2029 and 2033 — to close it.

Koa Peat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 6

How Suns’ Koa Peat trade will eventually turn into steal of 2026 NBA Draft

The moment that the Phoenix Suns drafted Koa Peat, they might’ve landed the steal of the 2026 NBA Draft. Although there were some initial concerns about his game translating to the NBA level, the team felt he checked all the boxes.

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Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 6

Why Suns’ pivotal Year 2 pieces are amped for NBA Summer League

SCOTTSDALE– The NBA Summer League is full of opportunity. Even guys like Phoenix Suns forward Rasheer Fleming and center Khaman Maluach, who proved they’re more than capable players, love the experience.

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The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

Koby Brea News / Burn City Sports / July 6

Phoenix Suns address depth by re-signing key player to two-way contract

For an organization trying to build sustainable depth around its core, re-signing Koby Brea to a two-way contract could prove far more important for the Phoenix Suns than it initially appears.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 6

Suns CEO Signing Extension; McNair Staying With Clippers

Suns CEO Josh Bartelstein, who holds the same title with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, is finalizing a contract extension, owner Mat Ishbia tells Shams Charania of ESPN.

Charles Barkley News / AirJordanChronicles / July 6

Charles Barkley Played the 1993 NBA Finals in Agonizing Pain, Coach Revealed

Watching the Phoenix Suns legend Charles Barkley crack jokes on Inside the NBA makes it hard to believe that he was once one of the fiercest players in the league.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / July 6

Phoenix Suns and Mercury fans share mixed reactions to Josh Bartelstein’s CEO extension

The decision to extend Josh Bartelstein as CEO of the Phoenix Suns and Mercury has drawn a fascinating reaction from fans, with mixed opinions. Many fans see it as a sign of maturity, as top-tier NBA franchises rarely experience constant executive turnover.

Koby Brea News / Hoops Rumors / July 6

Koby Brea To Sign Another Two-Way Deal With Suns

Koby Brea is signing another two-way contract to return to the Suns, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets. Phoenix issued Brea a two-way qualifying offer on June 18, making him a restricted free agent.

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Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

Mat Ishbia News / Burn City Sports / July 6

Mat Ishbia explains Josh Bartelstein’s Phoenix Suns CEO Extension

Phoenix Suns Owner Mat Ishbia’s comments per Shams Charania of ESPN on Josh Bartelstein’s contract extension carry far more significance than another executive announcement.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / July 6

Suns Finalizing New Extension With CEO

The Phoenix Suns are reportedly extending one of their top decision makers in the front office. From ESPN's Shams Charania on X: "Phoenix Suns and Mercury

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Dillon Brooks News / Burn City Sports / July 6

Suns’ Dillon Brooks reveals his 'Villain Goal' for 2026-2027 season

Phoenix Suns wing Dillon Brooks has a new league year resolutions, or as he phrased it, a villain goal for 2026-2027 season. The YouTube channel NBAT2 spent 24 hours with the 30-year-old in Toronto, as the Canadian trains and participates in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.

Dillon Brooks News / Hoops Wire / July 6

NBA Notes: Suns, Dillon Brooks, Rockets, Marcus Smart, Nets

Suns forward Dillon Brooks says he’d like to cut down on the technical fouls — at least a little. Speaking with NBAT2 in comments highlighted by Evan Desai of the Arizona Republic, Brooks joked that one of his goals for next season is “not to get 17 technical fouls,” though he quickly admitted that may be easier said than done.

Jalen Green News / Phoenix Suns on SI / July 5

NBA Mock Trade Has Suns Giving Up on Jalen Green Shockingly Early

PHOENIX — One of the biggest questions surrounding the Phoenix Suns is Jalen Green and his fit alongside Devin Booker. Booker is the organization's center piece and won't be going anywhere, dictating a team that is built around him and his skillset.

Dillon Brooks News / Phoenix Suns on SI / July 5

Dillon Brooks Has New 'Villain' Goal Ahead of New Suns Season

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns loved what Dillon Brooks brought to the table in his first season with the organization. Brooks' scoring output reached a career-high at 20.2 points per night while his defensive prowess and effort brought a strong balance to both ends of the floor.

Jamaree Bouyea News / Hoops Rumors / June 29

Suns Exercising 2026/27 Option On Jamaree Bouyea

The Suns are exercising their $2.58MM team option on Jamaree Bouyea for the 2026/27 season, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (via Twitter). Bouyea’s salary for next season will remain non-guaranteed, Scotto notes.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 29