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Preview: Suns Have Massive Test vs Injured Thunder

Who: Phoenix Suns at Oklahoma City Thunder What: NBA Regular Season Action When: Monday, Oct. 26 at 5:00 PM MST Where: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK The Phoenix Suns are fresh off their first win of the season after downing the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night.

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Bright Side Wonders, Vol. 5: Suns split on opening week

The Phoenix Suns’ first two games of the season couldn’t have gone more differently. A historic beatdown from the Portland Trail Blazers commenced their season, which they followed up three days later with a solid victory over a Stephen Curry-less Golden State Warriors team in their home opener.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 26

Devin Booker, Miles Bridges get a wake-up call from unlikely source

PHOENIX– In their first win of the season, the Phoenix Suns were ultimately saved by Devin Booker’s 43-point masterclass. However, there was a much bigger problem to be examined.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 26

The Solar Report, Week 1: Suns continue developing chemistry after challenging opening week

All right, time to dust off the old weekly recap and give it another rejuvenation as I reinvent it once again this year. I’d previously mentioned that I’d be calling this the Solar Report, and I’ve already given you my reasons why.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA franchise 30-point-game leaders' quiz

The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

Devin Booker News / Stadium Rant / October 25

Suns Week 1 Recap: Booker Makes History As Rebounding Problems Persist

The Suns Week 1 Recap captures a 1–1 start defined by Devin Booker’s historic response and unresolved problems on the glass. The Phoenix Suns lost 124–83 against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 21, 2026, before beating the Golden State Warriors 131–122 on October 24.

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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.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 25

Why Shawn Marion feels Hall of Fame is ‘signed, sealed, delivered’

PHOENIX– The Matrix is back. That is, if it was only for the night. Shawn Marion and many of his fellow Phoenix Suns teammates and alumni were honored before the team’s home opener against the Golden State Warriors.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 25

The Suns’ bench is showing the starters how it’s done

Chemistry is a difficult thing to achieve for any team. The majority of teams never reach that point where comfort meets production, so when you have it, you hold onto it and cherish it.

WNBA News

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

Devin Booker News / Burn City Sports / October 25

Devin Booker’s historic home opener has Phoenix Suns fans buzzing

PHOENIX — When adversity hits, franchise players are expected to rise to the occasion, and Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker did just that Saturday, responding to a season-opening loss with a historic home opener that has fans talking.

Devin Booker News / Larry Brown Sports / October 25

Devin Booker has concerning take on the Suns

Devin Booker certainly does not sound thrilled about the state of the Phoenix Suns’ starting lineup at the moment. Booker went out of his way to praise the Suns’ second unit following their 131-122 win over the Golden State Warriors at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz.

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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.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 25

Suns’ point guard rotation warrants patience after two games

Well, that didn’t take long, did it? It appears that Devin Booker is the primary point guard on this team rather than Jalen Green. It’s Point Book SZN once again, isn’t it?

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The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

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The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

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Devin Booker News / Field Level Media / October 25

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.

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.

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.

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 / 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.

Phoenix Suns 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.

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.