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Jusuf Nurkic accuses former Suns coach Mike Budenholzer of being ‘an alcohol addict’

Mike Budenholzer was let go as the head coach of the Phoenix Suns after just one season that saw the club end with a 36-46 record and miss the playoffs entirely.

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What the Phoenix Suns need to accomplish in the 2026 NBA Draft

It’s that time of year again. The NBA Finals begin this week. The NBA Draft is around the corner. We are now a few weeks away! Phoenix finally has an identity, which makes the “draft philosophy” somewhat clearer than it’s been in recent years.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 31

A former Phoenix Sun will be a champ for the first time since 2023

The NBA Finals are set. Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs will face off against Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks in a finals that will break historic NBA clichés.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / May 31

The Suns Risk Losing One of Their Best Bargains This Summer

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns have a few big free agent decisions to make this summer after a successful run to the Western Conference postseason. Collin Gillespie, Jordan Goodwin and Mark Williams headline Phoenix's free agent class for 2026.

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The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to make at least 10 three-pointers in the same game for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Youngest 30-point playoff games' quiz

The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz

The 'Active 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / May 31

Suns Could Get Second Chance at Coveted Trade Target

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns' opportunity to add talent this offseason won't exactly come easy. Thanks to a hefty mix of prioritizing internal additions and limited resources in spending, draft and trade capital, the Suns will have to make small improvements between the margins.

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Jalen Green News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 30

The case for trading Jalen Green

I was never a fan of the Jalen Green trade, and this past season illustrated the problems I anticipated. The Suns were exceeding all expectations while Green was out with injury, but then fell to earth when he returned.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / May 30

Every Suns Player Set to Hit NBA Free Agency This Summer

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns move into the summer with a variety of free agents set to hit the open market in some capacity ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Jonathan Isaac News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 30

If Jonathan Isaac hits the market, Phoenix should pay attention

As we continue to navigate the offseason, there are plenty of names worth looking at and analyzing as potential fits for the Phoenix Suns. We know this roster most likely is not going to experience a ton of turnover, which naturally makes some of the unrestricted free agent options feel more like pipe dreams than realistic additions.

Devin Booker News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 30

Devin Booker turned a Sedona McDonald’s into a shoe launch

What’s your go-to order when you visit McDonald’s? It’s one of those places we’ve all been to, some more than others, and everybody has their regular order.

Obi Toppin News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 30

Suns Trade Verdict: Is Obi Toppin the rebounding four this team needs?

As the postseason continues, the offseason discussion is just beginning for the Phoenix Suns. As many on social media know, fans are trying to solve the team’s issues from last year.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Jalen Green News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 29

The case for keeping Jalen Green

The Phoenix Suns have numerous decisions ahead of them this upcoming offseason, including multiple restricted free agents, unrestricted free agents, and players with trade value.

NBA News / Burn City Sports / May 29

Would LeBron James ever entertain signing with the Phoenix Suns?

Would LeBron James ever entertain suiting up in a Phoenix Suns jersey at age 41? Very unlikely, though in today’s NBA, “unlikely” no longer means impossible.