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Suns' Next Opponent Revealed After NBA Cup Quarterfinals Loss

The Phoenix Suns' next game is set following their humiliating 138-89 NBA Cup quarterfinals loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. The Suns (14-11) will take on the Los Angeles Lakers (17-7) at home on Sunday, Dec.

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Suns’ Grayson Allen pleads innocence after ejection for cheap shot on Chet Holmgren

On Wednesday evening, the Phoenix Suns were eliminated from the NBA Cup tournament with a blowout 49-point loss at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road.

Mat Ishbia News / Bright Side Of The Sun / December 11

Mat Ishbia was right about success

Mat Ishbia is not afraid to speak his mind. In his opening press conference after purchasing the team in 2023, he tried to make himself out to be a big-picture, long-term thinker.

NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / December 11

Suns Set New Franchise Worst in Loss to Thunder

The Phoenix Suns were dismantled from the opening tip-off by the now 24-1 Oklahoma City Thunder in last night's 138-89 loss in the NBA Cup Quarterfinals.

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How many of the active NBA players to make six three-pointers in a single game on at least 15 occasions in their career can you name in eight minutes?

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NBA News / Last Word On Sports / December 11

Suns Rely On Reserves In Historic NBA Cup Loss To Thunder

After going 3-1 in NBA Cup group stage play, the Phoenix Suns entered Paycom Center on Wednesday night looking to avenge their sole loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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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 / Bright Side Of The Sun / December 11

Suns walk into the NBA Cup buzzsaw wondering what the reward really was

Well, did you get what you wanted? The good old NBA Cup…are you happy with the result? That is what we were fighting to play in? A 49-point loss? I keep asking myself why we want to be part of this thing again?

Grayson Allen News / EssentiallySports / December 11

Grayson Allen Pushes Back After Ejection, Questions Refs’ Foul Ruling In Suns vs Thunder

Tonight, as the Phoenix Suns fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup quarterfinals by a demoralizing 49 points, one moment captured all the attention.

Phoenix Suns News / EssentiallySports / December 11

'Worst Flopper In The League': Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Draws Flak For Antics Against Phoenix Suns’ Grayson Allen

A subtle, real-life version of the classic Spider-Man pointing meme played out on the court Wednesday as the Thunder dominated the Suns 138-89. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became the main focus of fans’ laughs.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 11

Suns hit historic lowpoint in 49-point NBA Cup loss to Thunder

The Phoenix Suns were humiliated on Wednesday, losing 138-89 to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup quarterfinal at Paycom Center. The 49-point loss set a new record for Phoenix’s largest margin of defeat, according to ESPN Insights.

Dillon Brooks News / Athlon Sports / December 10

Suns' Dillon Brooks Seeks Better Officiating After Loss to Thunder

The Phoenix Suns couldn't handle the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. Without their All-Star, Devin Booker, the Suns suffered a 138-89 loss. With a 24-1 record, the Thunder are the second team to accomplish this.

Grayson Allen News / Burn City Sports / December 10

Grayson Allen’s ejection sparked more frustration in loss to NBA’s best

OKLAHOMA CITY – Grayson Allen’s ejection on Wednesday night wasn’t surprising, as in a moment of frustration, he threw Thunder star Chet Holmgren to the ground.

NBA News / Bright Side Of The Sun / December 10

Thunder eliminate Suns from NBA Cup in blowout fashion

As expected, the best team in the NBA looked like the best team in the NBA against a Phoenix Suns roster depleted by injuries. Devin Booker was ruled out two hours before game time and missed his third consecutive game with a right groin strain.

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NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / December 10

Thunder Embarrass Suns in NBA Cup Quarterfinal

The Phoenix Suns were handled in eye-opening fashion by the Oklahoma City Thunder in Wednesday night's 138-89 loss in NBA Cup quarterfinal action. This is easily the most humbling loss Phoenix has suffered in the 2025-26 season, and tonight marked the NBA's largest margin of victory thus far.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / December 10

Phoenix Suns blown out by Thunder in 2025 NBA Cup as injuries catch up to them

OKLAHOMA CITY – It was a blowout on Wednesday night as the Phoenix Suns were defeated in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup, and lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder by a score of 138-89.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 10

Grayson Allen gets ejected for shoving Chet Holmgren

Grayson Allen lost his cool during Wednesday’s nightmare game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Allen and the Phoenix Suns faced off on Wednesday against the Thunder for an NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup.

Devin Booker News / EssentiallySports / December 11

Why Is Devin Booker Not Playing Tonight? Latest Injury Update for Thunder vs Suns

By the second quarter, Oklahoma City has built a 36-25 lead over the Suns, and Phoenix is already feeling the pressure. With the Knicks and Magic punching their tickets to the Las Vegas semifinals, the Suns were hoping to follow suit.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / December 10

Suns’ Devin Booker and Jalen Green spotted in pregame workouts on Wednesday

OKLAHOMA CITY – The NBA Cup quarterfinals spotlight isn’t kind to the uncertain, and tonight the Phoenix Suns find themselves walking that line. Devin Booker, upgraded to questionable after a minor tweak, was actively warming up in pregame drills, a visual that already lifted spirits.