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Suns HC Jordan Ott adds 11-year NBA veteran to coaching staff

Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott continues to add to his coaching staff with 11-year NBA veteran Mike Muscala. The 34-year-old center played with seven teams over his decade-long career, last playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder at the end of the 2023-2024 season.

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Trae Young to Phoenix? Diving Into Possible Trades

Trae Young has been one of the most polarizing players in the NBA over the course of the last few seasons. Has the All-Star guard reached his full potential with the Atlanta Hawks?

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / August 10

Full Suns, NBA Schedule Reportedly Dropping This Week

NBA insider Marc Stein is reporting the full 2025-26 NBA schedule is set to drop this week. The Phoenix Suns are already confirmed to not be playing on Christmas Day, which marks the first time in five seasons.

Devin Booker News / Burn City Sports / August 10

Phoenix Suns’ Booker’s 2024 Olympic gold medal performance remains impactful a year later

One year ago today, Devin Booker’s name became etched a little deeper into basketball history. On August 10th 2024, the Phoenix Suns star donned the red, white, and blue for Team USA at the Paris Olympics and delivered a performance that perfectly balanced getting the hard work done while mixing in efficiency and poise.

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The 'NBA minutes leaders by season' quiz

How many of the players to spend the most time on the hardwood in each NBA season since 1995-96 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award winners' quiz

The 'Active NBA 10,000-point club members' quiz

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / August 10

What does a successful rookie season look like for Khaman Maluach?

We’re continuing our Bright Side series by exploring what success looks like for each Suns player in 2025–26. With Mark Williams expected to be the Phoenix Suns starting center, Phoenix Suns lottery pick Khaman Maluach is expected to be the team’s backup center this season.

Jalen Green News / Last Word On Sports / August 9

Suns Should Trade Jalen Green For This All-Star

Phoenix Suns star guard Devin Booker is a prolific scorer. In fact, he has the 10th-highest career scoring average (24.4 points per game) among the league’s active players.

Devin Booker News / Burn City Sports / August 9

Damian Lillard comments on Devin Booker leading Suns into next era

Damian Lillard recently spoke on the Phoenix Suns’ future as they rebuild around Devin Booker, though he didn’t feel that Phoenix’s opportunity was over.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / August 9

The Suns need more than rebounds from Mark Williams this season

There’s one question you should always ask in an interview. You know the scene. Shirt freshly ironed, tie knotted just well enough to fool them, nerves twisting in your gut like a mid-range jumper in crunch time.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / August 9

Suns Reveal New Jersey Numbers

It's been an offseason of change for the Phoenix Suns. After missing the postseason for the first time since 2019-20, the Suns decided to act quickly - firing their head coach and ultimately replacing their general manager in the process before also parting ways with stars in the likes of Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant.

Mike Muscala News / Bright Side Of The Sun / August 9

The Suns give Mike Muscala his first shot at coaching

Slowly but steadily, the Phoenix Suns are piecing together Jordan Ott’s first coaching staff. The 40-year-old rookie head coach has already surrounded himself with trusted minds, although not extremely experienced, with the additions of assistant Jesse Mermuys and player-development specialist Mateen Cleaves, a longtime ally of owner Mat Ishbia.

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The 'NFL Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The 'MLB active hits leaders' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL passing-yard leaders' quiz

The 'NBA minutes leaders by season' quiz

Phoenix Suns News / NBA Analysis Network / August 9

Damian Lillard says what he loves most about Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns, ‘that’s the most important thing’

Devin Booker has been the cornerstone of the Phoenix Suns franchise since they drafted him in 2013. Since he has been with the team, they have gone from languishing in the bottom of the Western Conference standings to reaching the NBA Finals in 2021.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / August 9

Where do the Suns rank in the Western Conference?

First of all, shoutout to username “AlanS” who posted this article and eye-popping statistic in “The Feed” here on Bright Side. The NBA.com offseason power rankings for the Western Conference dropped this week, and the Phoenix Suns landed at number 13, down two spots from their post–Free Agency ranking.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 9

Damian Lillard Praises Devin Booker’s Rise And Loyalty: 'Standing On Who He Is'

Damian Lillard knows a thing or two about loyalty and building a career the hard way, and he sees those same qualities in Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker.

Trae Young News / Burn City Sports / August 8

Trae Young would unlock the full potential of the Phoenix Suns

If the Phoenix Suns were to pull the trigger on a trade with the Atlanta Hawks for their star point guard Trae Young, it would make them instant title contenders.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / August 8

NBA Leaves Suns Off Christmas Day Schedule

The Phoenix Suns were - perhaps unsurprisingly - left off the NBA's 2025 Christmas Day slate of games. As reported by NBA insider Shams Charania, the following

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / August 8

Suns not playing on Christmas for the first time in 5 years

For the first time in five seasons, the Phoenix Suns will not be playing on Christmas. After getting rid of all their star power and being projected to be one of the worst teams in the NBA, the Valley will not be playing on December 25th after playing on it the last four seasons.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / August 8

Suns Continue To Be Ranked Low in New Power Rankings

The Phoenix Suns are a completely new team with completely new expectations as they head into the 2025-26 season. After trading away Kevin Durant and buying

Devin Booker News / Hardwood Heroics / August 8

'This is the Booker Show' – Phoenix Suns Star Expected to Take Over Next Season

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker is the only star on the team. Booker is the only remaining All-Star after the Suns made roster adjustments this summer. The team traded Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and draft capital.

Phoenix Suns News / Athlon Sports / August 7

Suns' New Center Gets Surprising Ranking Among Western Conference Big Men

The Phoenix Suns entered the NBA offseason expected to make major changes to their roster and it did not take them long to do just that. Before last season’s

Phoenix Suns News / Athlon Sports / August 6

Suns’ Former Draft Picks Now Ranked Among NBA’s Most Valuable Trade Assets Amid Roster Overhaul

The Phoenix Suns had a clear goal in mind entering the NBA offseason and that was to completely overhaul their roster as they look to turn their franchise around after missing the playoffs last season.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 6

3 way-too-early Phoenix Suns trade candidates in 2025-26 season

The Phoenix Suns have once again dramatically retooled their roster. In a blockbuster summer that featured the departure of Kevin Durant, the team returned key assets in Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and Mark Williams, while adding exciting young prospects like Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleming, and Koby Brea in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Phoenix Suns News / Yardbarker / August 5