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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.

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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.

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.

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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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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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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.

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.

NBA News / Bright Side Of The Sun / December 16

The Suns must stay focused during the OKC era

The December 10th loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder was not fun. It was a 49-point blowout, and the good guys couldn’t even crack 90 on the scoreboard.

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.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / December 15

NBA officials confirm late-game calls were correct in Phoenix Suns’ loss to Lakers

When the final buzzer sounded on Sunday night, the game between the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers didn’t just come to a close; it shifted into scrutiny.

NBA News / Burn City Sports / December 15

Was Devin Booker’s late-game foul call on LeBron James warranted?

It was a wild and intense ending on Sunday night between the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers, and the late-game foul call on Devin Booker on LeBron James has everybody talking and wondering if it was a proper foul at all.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / December 15

7 Days of Sun, Week 8: What Phoenix showed in a week that offered no favors

Well, that was a roller coaster of a week. The Phoenix Suns walk away 1-2. Both losses came in games shaped by NBA Cup group play. I have been clear about how I feel about the NBA Cup, especially the knockout round games counting toward the regular season.

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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The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

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The 'Active NFL 5-passing-TD games' quiz

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The '2025-26 bowl game host cities' quiz

The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz

Devin Booker News / Last Word On Sports / December 15

Suns’ Devin Booker Shines In Return To Starting Lineup

Going into the 2025-26 season, the Phoenix Suns could not afford to lose Devin Booker, their star player. Leading the Suns this season with 25.0 points per game, he suffered a right groin injury against the Los Angeles Lakers on December 1st.

Dillon Brooks News / Burn City Sports / December 14

Dillon Brooks ejected, chaos ensues as Phoenix Suns lose to Lakers on Sunday

PHOENIX – It was a hectic night full of insanity as the Phoenix Suns lost to the Lakers after a wild ending on Sunday. Phoenix never gave up and didn’t surrender on Sunday night, although they couldn’t finish the comeback as they were defeated by Los Angeles by a score of 116-114.