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Dillon Brooks takes shots at LeBron James, calls him out after last meeting

There seems to be no love lost between Dillon Brooks and LeBron James, after Brooks doubled down and took even more shots at the Los Angeles Lakers star.

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Which Phoenix Suns players will crash the 2026 NBA All-Star conversation?

LOS ANGELES – When the NBA descends on Los Angeles for the 2026 All-Star Game, the Phoenix Suns are hoping that they have multiple stars from their roster representing the Valley.

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The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / December 17

Even After Impressive Start, Suns Still Fighting for Respect

The Phoenix Suns have been a pleasant surprise to begin the 2025-26 season, with a big thanks to head coach Jordan Ott and his ability to inject a sense of identity and culture into an organization that's been lacking precisely those factors in recent memory.

Mark Williams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 17

Why Mark Williams is the Suns unsung MVP through 26 games

The talk of Phoenix, Arizona and its beloved Phoenix Suns should include Mark Williams, if it hasn’t already. Ever since he was traded to the Suns on draft night, many thought it would be a mistake.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / December 17

What Suns Must Do to Rebound from Recent Struggles

After a surprising 11-6 start to the 2025-26 season, the Phoenix Suns have faltered a bit and lost six of their last nine games as their schedule has increased in difficulty.

Phoenix Suns News / Sneakers on SI / December 17

Nike Book 1 'What The' Release Info — How to Buy 1 of 1,996 Pairs

It has been two years since Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker's first signature Nike basketball shoe launched in extremely limited numbers at Art Basel.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / December 17

This was the stretch that could have buried the Suns but didn’t

The Phoenix Suns are crawling toward the end of one of the nastiest stretches they will see all season. This thing has been a full contact gauntlet since November 21, almost a month of staring down top-tier teams with no nights off and no soft landings.

Jordan Ott News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 17

Do the Suns have their respect back? Jordan Ott seems to think so

SCOTTSDALE– The Phoenix Suns have their identity so far in the 2025-26 season, in part due to head coach Jordan Ott. After skeptics said the Suns would be at the bottom of the barrel in the Western Conference, they’ve shut the critics up.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / December 16

Suns Can Now Trade These 2 Players

As of Dec. 15, free agents who signed with teams over the summer are now eligible to be traded, which opens the door for two Phoenix Suns players. Collin Gillespie and Nigel Hayes-Davis are the two Suns who now have the green light -- if the organization so desires.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / December 16

Suns Continue to Drop Across NBA Power Rankings

The Phoenix Suns enter this week with a 14-12 record having lost their last five-of-seven matchups. The Suns did welcome Devin Booker back from his injury absence in their close loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, and with a few days off, Phoenix looks to refuel and reload for another run.

NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / December 16

NBA Confirms Controversial Foul in Lakers' Win vs Suns

Devin Booker insists he didn't foul LeBron James with three seconds left in the Phoenix Suns' 116-114 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, though the league's official two-minute report shows otherwise.

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NBA News / HITC / December 16

Rich Paul explains why he enjoys seeing Dillon Brooks ‘poke the bear’ against LeBron James

Rich Paul encouraged Dillon Brooks to antagonize his client, LeBron James, even more! The rivalry between LeBron James and Dillon Brooks was revived this year, as the two players have gotten under each other’s skins over their last two games against each other.

Dillon Brooks News / Larry Brown Sports / December 16

NBA makes a ruling on controversial LeBron James-Dillon Brooks play

The NBA has officially chimed in on the LeBron James-Dillon Brooks controversy from Sunday’s game. James and the Los Angeles Lakers faced off against Brooks and the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 15

Suns' Dillon Brooks chooses bad time to 'poke bears' again

Dillon Brooks has had an intense rivalry with LeBron James since 2023. Unfortunately for him, the rivalry often ends with Brooks getting ejected while his team loses.

LeBron James makes clutch plays as Lakers edge Suns

Lakers' JJ Redick shares concerning Austin Reaves injury update

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Devin Booker News / Last Word On Sports / December 15