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What is Koa Peat most excited about before his NBA Summer League debut?

LAS VEGAS – The spotlight will naturally follow every basket Koa Peat scores in his NBA Summer League debut with the Phoenix Suns. But the most important part of his first game may never appear in the box score.

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Phoenix Suns' Biggest 2026 Gamble Starts in Las Vegas

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns packed their bags and made the near five-hour drive to Las Vegas for their annual Summer League pilgrimage. You won't see Suns stars in the likes of Devin Booker or Dillon Brooks taking the court, as this five-game period is mostly used to begin development for younger players in either their first or second year.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / July 10

4 Suns Players Under The Microscope as Summer League Begins

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns are set to embark on their 2026 Summer League campaign, one that's expected to be quite successful given the blend of talent on their roster.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / July 10

What Suns Re-Signing Mark Williams Really Means For Khaman Maluach

It was very apparent when the Phoenix Suns drafted Khaman Maluach 10th overall last summer that they would be prioritizing the development of the 7-foot-1 center.

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Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / July 10

Which Suns sophomore has the most to prove in 2026 Summer League?

Friday’s game marks the start of the Phoenix Suns Summer League campaign and could mark the beginning of a future superstar. All the eyes will be on last month’s first-round pick Koa Peat, but the real drama starts with the franchise’s second-year players.

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The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars

At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.

Devin Booker News / Burn City Sports / July 9

Bleacher Report claims one Phoenix Suns star has top-5 worst contracts in NBA

Phoenix Suns fans had every reason to raise an eyebrow when Bleacher Report ranked Devin Booker as owning the fifth-worst contract in the NBA. A four-year, $250.6 million commitment sounds staggering on paper, but context matters far more than dollar figures.

Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Rumors / July 9

Amir Coffey Signs With Hapoel Tel Aviv

Seven-year NBA veteran Amir Coffey will make the move overseas for the first time in his playing career, having signed a one-year contract with Hapoel Tel Aviv, the Israeli team announced in a press release.

Oso Ighodaro News / Bright Side Of The Sun / July 9

Is Oso Ighodaro the key to unlocking the Phoenix Suns’ potentially potent offense?

You are what you eat, or in this case, you are who you trade with and after a steady diet of trade activity with the Charlotte Hornets the Phoenix Suns, as currently constructed, are projected to run out a teal tinted lineup to start the upcoming season.

Miles Bridges News / Burn City Sports / July 8

Why hasn’t the Phoenix Suns’ trade for Miles Bridges been finalized yet?

When NBA fans don’t immediately see a trade become official, the first reaction is usually panic. Did the deal fall apart? Did another team intervene? Is there a problem behind the scenes?

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / July 8

Former Suns Owner Jerry Colangelo aims to bring NBA expansion franchise to Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS – Few figures have influenced Arizona sports the way Jerry Colangelo has. His fingerprints are on nearly every chapter of Phoenix’s rise as a major sports city, making his latest venture feel both exciting and unfamiliar for longtime fans.

Jerry Colangelo News / Phoenix Suns on SI / July 8

Former Suns Owner Could Land New Vegas NBA Team

PHOENIX — Former Phoenix Suns owner Jerry Colangelo could be back in the NBA, though this time he'd be at the helm of a likely rival. The city of Las Vegas and their expected gift of a new NBA franchise in the coming years is among the worst kept secrets in all of sports.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Khaman Maluach News / Bright Side Of The Sun / July 8

The Suns have created a smart development path for Khaman Maluach

Yesterday was signing day for the Phoenix Suns as they officially welcomed back the key restricted and unrestricted free agents they retained this offseason.

Collin Gillespie News / Bright Side Of The Sun / July 8

Collin Gillespie is why I’m watching the Suns this season

I cut my teeth on this league watching Steve Nash. That’s not a comparison I make lightly, and I’ll say up front: this isn’t one. But every generation of watching basketball needs a guy who makes you lean forward for reasons that have nothing to do with size or draft slot or highlight-reel gravity.

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Suns Reveal Why They Re-Signed Mark Williams

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns made a handful of their summer signings official this week, center Mark Williams included. Williams was re-signed on a reported three-year, $38 million contract to return to Phoenix after spending one season with the Suns.

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What the Phoenix Suns’ latest roster moves say about their direction

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns have officially completed three more offseason roster moves, and while the additions won’t generate the buzz of a blockbuster trade or marquee free-agent signing, that may be exactly what makes them important.

Koa Peat News / Phoenix Suns on SI / July 7

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.

Koa Peat News / Bright Side Of The Sun / July 7

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.