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New Suns wing Dillon Brooks reveals who is Villain Jr. for the 2025-2026 season

One of the fun side quests during Phoenix Suns training camp was this mysterious Villain Jr. nickname that invaded the airwaves. First mentioned by “The Villain” himself in newcomer Dillon Brooks, who stated it’s not who people would think.

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Suns Coach Jordan Ott Flashes Knowing Smile Amid Rough Dillon Brooks Injury News

The Phoenix Suns are starting over this season with Jordan Ott the team's new head coach in place of departed Mike Budenholzer. Ott served as an assistant under Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson last season in Cleveland and will be tasked with improving the team on both ends of the court with a focus on defense.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 17

Insider Shuts Down This Suns Roster Possibility

The Phoenix Suns' roster construction for the 2025-26 season is nearly complete. Phoenix will have to trim one more roster spot after recently finishing up preseason activities.

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

A casual tweet turned into a thoughtful exchange with Kevin Durant

As another season of Phoenix basketball creeps closer, there’s this one thing that keeps rattling around in my head, showing up on my feed like an unwelcome ghost.

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Suns Legend's Story About Michael Jordan Has Fans Laughing Again

Phoenix Suns fans, unfortunately, know all too well about legendary Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan. Chicago downed the Suns in the 1993 NBA Finals to complete their first three-peat en route to six championship rings for Jordan - and with absolutely no surprises, the GOAT delivered some pristine trash talk one night vs.

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Devin Booker News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 17

Devin Booker Has Never Been More Important to Suns Than Now

As the 2025-26 NBA season nears for the Phoenix Suns, the importance of guard Devin Booker has never been heavier. Booker has been with the organization for 10+ seasons now, weathering an early storm of simply poor roster construction before making a push to the 2021 NBA Finals and playing on veteran-led/star-driven teams since.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 17

Will Suns Exceed Over/Under Win Total?

The Phoenix Suns' outlook for the 2025-26 season is still hard to predict even with their season opener less than a week away. Suns fans did not get to see new acquisitions Jalen Green or Mark Williams, who have a chance to be their second and third best players this season, at all in the preseason.

Jordan Ott News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 17

Suns' Season Opener Might Have Gotten Easier

The Sacramento Kings could be without their star center for their Oct. 22 season opener against the Phoenix Suns. NBA insider Chris Haynes reported on X Thursday: "Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis sustained a mild hamstring strain and he’ll miss the preseason finale vs.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / October 17

Kevin Durant admits injury stalled Suns’ early momentum

PHOENIX — The 2024-25 Phoenix Suns and Kevin Durant were featured in season two of Netflix’s ‘Startin 5,’ which gave fans a closer look at the NBA’s stars throughout a season.

NBA News / Burn City Sports / October 17

Star might miss Suns, Kings season opener

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns open the season against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, Oct. 22, and star big man Domantas Sabonis is in jeopardy of missing the contest.

Kevin Durant News / Burn City Sports / October 17

Kevin Durant re-ignites beef with Suns legend

PHOENIX — It didn’t take long before former Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant got stirred up in some more drama in his appearance on season two of Netflix’s ‘Starting 5.’ The series followed Durant’s final year in Phoenix, and just a couple of episodes in, the self-proclaimed “troll” re-ignited some beef with Suns legend Charles Barkley.

Mark Williams News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 16

Reported Suns Approach to Mark Williams Situation is Wise

The Phoenix Suns aren't expected to sign center Mark Williams to a rookie scale extension, according to Arizona Sports' John Gambadoro on X: "I would not expect the rookie extension for Mark Williams.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / October 16

Suns Coach Reveals Who Replaces Injured Star on Opening Night

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns are going to be without star guard Jalen Green for opening night against the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 22. Luckily, head coach Jordan Ott already knows who’ll replace him come Wednesday.

Jalen Green News / Field Level Media / October 15

Suns G Jalen Green (hamstring) to miss team debut

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green will miss the team's season opener against the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 22 due to a hamstring injury. Green is slated to be re-evaluated in 10 days, new coach Jordan Ott said Tuesday, meaning he'll likely miss more games than just the opener.

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Suns’ Rookie Stands Out in Preseason Win

Having offloaded superstar Kevin Durant, the Phoenix Suns have been — perhaps rightfully — written off for the 2025-26 season. They’re now led by a trio

Jalen Green News / Hoops Rumors / October 16

Suns guard to miss start of season with hamstring injury

Jalen Green won’t be ready to make his Suns debut when the team’s regular season schedule opens next Wednesday.

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Jared Butler News / Total Apex Sports / October 15

Jared Butler’s Preseason Explosion: From Bench Player To Lakers Slayer

Folks, we just witnessed something special in the desert. While most NBA fans were probably channel-surfing between reality TV and whatever else passes for entertainment these days, Jared Butler decided to put on an absolute clinic against the Lakers in Phoenix’s preseason finale.

Devin Booker News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14

Why Suns’ Devin Booker enters new year as one of NBA’s most underrated stars

When a player goes from the top at their position to not even being mentioned, some might think of a rational explanation. Injuries, natural regression, among other things.

Mat Ishbia News / Hoops Rumors / October 14

Mat Ishbia countersues Suns’ minority shareholders

Suns owner Mat Ishbia has filed a countersuit against a pair of minority owners who sued Ishbia and the team earlier this year, according to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic.

Phoenix Suns News / BasketballNews.com / October 14

Dillon Brooks finds a fresh start in Phoenix beside Devin Booker

MACAU, CHINA – Dillon Brooks isn’t known for backing down. But when he was traded to the Phoenix Suns this summer, the veteran forward didn’t waste time trying to find his footing – he went straight to the source.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 13

Suns’ Dillon Brooks gets 100% real on fit with Devin Booker

The Phoenix Suns might’ve unlocked a premier option next to Devin Booker, and it might not be Jalen Green. It could very well be Dillon Brooks. After the latter was traded to Phoenix as a part of the Kevin Durant trade, it felt like a full-circle moment.