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What inspired Devin Booker’s 43-point masterclass vs Warriors after season-opening disaster

PHOENIX– Devin Booker and company stole the show during the Phoenix Suns’ 131-122 takedown of the Golden State Warriors on Saturday. The eventful home opener ended with Booker scoring 43 points, matching his season-high from a year earlier in his second game of 2026-27.

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Devin Booker, Suns continue Warriors' rough start to season

Devin Booker had 43 points, seven assists and seven rebounds and the host Phoenix Suns beat Golden State 131-122 on Saturday to send the Warriors to their worst start in almost two decades.

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The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz

Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Devin Booker News / Burn City Sports / October 25

Devin Booker drops 43 to lead Phoenix Suns past Warriors, building momentum

The Phoenix Suns got the result they wanted in their home opener as they defeated the Golden State Warriors by a score of () on Saturday night, but how they got there should matter more.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 24

Suns Reveal Starting Lineup vs Warriors

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns need a win. After being embarrassed by the Portland Trail Blazers, the Suns are hoping the energy of Mortgage Matchup Center can propel them back in the win column against a depleted Golden State Warriors squad.

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Valkyries regain home-court advantage in WNBA Finals Game 4 battle

WNBA Finals takeaways: Valkyries regain home-court advantage in defensive Game 4 battle

Angel Reese and Atlanta Dream help WNBA Finals make history

Fever undergo another major leadership change by parting ways with GM Amber Cox

Enes Kanter Freedom denied entry after refusing WNBA Finals suite

NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 24

3 Expert-Backed Bets For Suns vs Warriors

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns play host to the Golden State Warriors tonight, though a handful of big players won't be taking the court. All of Steph Curry,

Oso Ighodaro News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 24

Suns Downgrade Oso Ighodaro Injury Before Warriors Battle

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns are officially down Oso Ighodaro tonight against the Golden State Warriors. The Suns, iniitally listing him as doubtful with an oblique strain, moved him to out in their injury update earlier this afternoon.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 24

4 free agent centers the Suns could target after Oso’s injury

Following the re-signing of Mark Williams, the center position felt like one of the few areas where the Phoenix Suns possessed legitimate depth, and with it, a developmental buffer. You had Williams, an experienced starting center who also carried a lengthy injury history.

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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.

Devin Booker News / Burn City Sports / October 24

How can Devin Booker and the Suns flip the script against the Warriors?

The Phoenix Suns don’t need to reinvent themselves against the Golden State Warriors; they need to make sure they are ready to compete before they’re already chasing from behind.

NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 24

Preview: Suns Have Massive Get-Right Opportunity vs Warriors

Who: Golden State Warriors (0-2) at Phoenix Suns (0-1) What: NBA Regular Season Action When: Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7:00 PM MST Where: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ The Phoenix Suns have a golden opportunity tonight against the Golden State Warriors.

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The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

Drew Timme News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 24

Inside the Suns: Game 1, the next 11 games, Drew Timme, Oso’s contract extension

Welcome to Inside the Suns, a deep-down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team in which the Fantable — a round table of Bright Siders — give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 24

How experience is reshaping the Suns’ two-way contract strategy

There’s a saying I use quite often, and that is, “Champions adjust.” You don’t become a champion by doing the same thing over and over. You become a champion by adjusting to the opposition, rethinking your approach, and executing a new game plan.

Oso Ighodaro News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 24

Oso Ighodaro’s extension highlights the Suns’ roster strategy

Over the last few days, as fans awaited the NBA season’s tip-off (which we are all trying to forget), the Phoenix Suns tweaked their roster to ensure they were ready for Wednesday Saturday night.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 23

The Suns got punched in the mouth. Now what?

It’s been nearly 48 hours since the Phoenix Suns tipped off their season, and boy did that opener get a reaction out of me. It wasn’t what we wanted, it certainly wasn’t what we expected, and it was absolutely cause for concern.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 23

Suns Reveal Official Injury Report vs Warriors

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns are likely to be down two centers entering their home opener against the Golden State Warriors. Typical starter Mark Williams (left shoulder surgery) is listed as out while backup Oso Ighodaro (right oblique strain) is now doubtful ahead of Saturday night's matchup.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 23

Suns Address Abysmal Opener: 'That's Not Us'

PHOENIX — Phoenix Suns fans felt waves of shock and embarrassment following the team's season opening loss in Portland. So too did the team itself. The

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 23

Suns’ Mat Ishbia backs Steve Ballmer, praises Clippers punishment

Mat Ishbia still thinks Steve Ballmer is a great owner. He also thinks the NBA was right to come down hard on him. The Suns owner offered both assessments during an interview with Dan Roberts for Front Office Sports’ Portfolio Players, addressing the Clippers’ salary cap circumvention scandal and Ballmer’s one-year suspension.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / October 23

Phoenix Suns receive critical injury updates on key role players

The Phoenix Suns received mixed injury news ahead of Saturday’s matchup against the Golden State Warriors, and both updates could have implications beyond one early-season game.

Phoenix Suns News / Stadium Rant / October 22

Suns Opening Night Loss: 5 Brutal Lessons From A 124-83 Disaster

The Suns opening night loss exposed weak perimeter production, limited scoring support, and a significant rebounding deficit. The Phoenix Suns fell 124-83 to the Portland Trail Blazers on October 21, 2026, at Portland’s Moda Center.

Jalen Green News / Fadeaway World / October 21

Phoenix Suns Face A Major Decision On Jalen Green’s Future As Trade Possibility Looms

The Phoenix Suns have undergone some dramatic changes over the last few years. From being title contenders with Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal as part of the core to retooling around Devin Booker and Jalen Green, the Suns have come a long way.

Oso Ighodaro News / Stadium Rant / October 21

Oso Ighodaro Extension: What The Suns’ Three-Year, $29 Million Deal Means

The Oso Ighodaro extension gives the Phoenix Suns three additional seasons for $29 million, ESPN reported Sunday, October 18, 2026. Agent Erika Ruiz confirmed the agreement with Shams Charania, whose ESPN report places its start in 2028-29.

Dillon Brooks News / TWSN / October 20

Kevin Durant Fires Back at Suns Owner, and Dillon Brooks Piles On

The exchange involving Kevin Durant, Suns owner Mat Ishbia, and Dillon Brooks was another reminder that NBA relationships rarely stay neatly in the past.

Duop Reath News / Hoops Rumors / October 19

Suns Converting Duop Reath To Two-Way Contract

The Suns are converting Duop Reath’s Exhibit 10 contract to a two-way deal, confirms Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 indicated last week that Reath would be converted to a two-way pact.

Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Rumors / October 19

Suns To Waive Koby Brea

The Suns are waiving Koby Brea, who was on a two-way contract, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports (via Twitter). Phoenix still has Duop Reath on an Exhibit 10 contract, and Scotto hears the team is looking for frontcourt depth after Mark Williams underwent surgery to address a torn labrum in his shoulder in August.

Oso Ighodaro News / Hoops Rumors / October 18

Suns, Oso Ighodaro Discussing Contract Extension

Third-year center Oso Ighodaro confirmed to reporters on Friday that his representatives have been discussing a potential contract extension with the Suns, per Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic (Twitter video link).

Mat Ishbia News / Larry Brown Sports / October 16

Mat Ishbia makes two bold predictions about the Suns

Mat Ishbia is calling his shots (plural) ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. The Phoenix Suns owner Ishbia appeared this week on CNBC Sport. During the interview, Ishbia previewed the coming season for his team and made two bold predictions.