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Suns Are Emerging As Best Of The Rest

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns are shattering their way through preseason expectations. In doing so, the Suns have become the team to beat among “the rest.” Many expected the Suns to struggle after they traded away Kevin Durant.

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Gambo: Suns to fully guarantee Jordan Goodwin’s contract today

It should absolutely not come as a surprise to anyone, but this morning, Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro confirmed that the Phoenix Suns plan to fully guarantee Jordan Goodwin’s contract today.

Kevin Durant News / Bright Side Of The Sun / January 7

Kevin Durant was never the Suns’ scapegoat

Losing is never fun. Losing pulls the curtain back. Losing creates drama, it invites noise, it turns quiet thoughts into loud conversations. The Suns found themselves on the wrong end of that reality this week, dropping a gut punch on a last-second shot from a familiar face.

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The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to be selected to five or more All-Star games in their career?

The '2022-23 leading scorer for each NBA team' quiz

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NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / January 6

Celtics Forward Named Ideal Suns Trade Target

The Phoenix Suns are expected to be somewhat active around this year's NBA trade deadline thanks to a mix of their surprising start to the regular season and various roster needs.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / January 6

Devin Booker Cracks NBA’s Top 100 All-Time Scoring List

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker continues to make history. Booker, after last night's contest against the Houston Rockets, officially climbed into the NBA's top 100 for all-time scorers with 17,301 career points.

Kevin Durant News / Burn City Sports / January 6

Kevin Durant takes shots at Suns, claims he was scapegoat for 2024 season

HOUSTON – Kevin Durant subtly pounded his chest after drilling the game-winner against the Phoenix Suns, and had some glaring comments about his feelings towards his former team afterwards as well.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / January 6

This player has earned his contract guarantee coming in a few days

This Phoenix Suns team has taken many by surprise with their dominance while also dealing with injuries. After another big win, arguably the best of the year, vs the Oklahoma City Thunder, this team is setting itself up to exceed everyone’s expectations.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 6

Suns’ Devin Booker’s truth bomb on losing game-winner battle to Kevin Durant

When idols become your rivals. That could be a good sentiment for Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker and Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant. The two were teammates for two and a half seasons before Phoenix sent Durant away in a massive trade that landed them Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green, and the No.

Phoenix Suns News / HITC / January 6

Mat Ishbia answers if Phoenix Suns will trade Dillon Brooks to LA Lakers

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia has made his thoughts clear on whether Dillon Brooks is leaving the Valley. After a wave of online speculation linking the defensive forward to the Los Angeles Lakers, Mat Ishbia responded directly, shutting down the rumor before it could gain momentum.

Phoenix Suns News / HITC / January 6

Kevin Durant makes ‘scapegoated’ claim after finishing off the Suns

Kevin Durant saved his most personal statement for after the final buzzer. The former Phoenix Suns star spoke with honesty and emotion after leading his team to a win over his old franchise, revealing that he still feels scapegoated for how things ended.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 6

Kevin Durant had message for Suns after game-winner

Kevin Durant had message for Suns after sinking them with game-winner

Durant spent the last two-plus seasons with the Suns before being traded to the Rockets.

Kevin Durant caps Rockets' double-digit comeback with game-winning triple

25 current NBA players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'Most points in an NBA Cup game' quiz

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / January 6

The Suns ran into the NBA’s version of Murphy’s Law

Some nights it feels like the universe has a sense of humor, and you are the punchline. Murphy’s Law night. That was Monday in Houston for the Suns. The travel was a mess from the jump following their win over OKC, mechanical issues kept them grounded the night before, wheels up not happening until 10 AM on game day.

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The 'NFL passing TD leaders by year' quiz

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NBA News / Athlon Sports / January 6

Devin Booker's Clear Message About Kevin Durant After Suns-Rockets

For the first time in the 2025-26 NBA season, Devin Booker and Kevin Durant played against each other. After the latter was traded during the summer, their two-and-a-half seasons as teammates with the Phoenix Suns came to an end.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 5

Kevin Durant caps Rockets' double-digit comeback with game-winning triple

The Houston Rockets were down 13 to the Phoenix Suns in the third quarter of Monday night's game, but that did not stop them from completing a late comeback.

Kevin Durant's late 3 helps Rockets outlast Suns

25 current NBA players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 5

Suns’ Jordan Ott shuts down Dillon Brooks trade rumors

Dillon Brooks is having a career-year for the Phoenix Suns, and other NBA teams are catching on. But it’s something that head coach Jordan Ott knew heading into the season.

Phoenix Suns News / The SportsRush / January 5

'Near the Top in Coach of the Year Voting': Suns’ Unexpected 21–14 Start Has NBA Analyst Praising Jordan Ott

The Phoenix Suns are having way more fun this season than anyone expected. After a slow start, they’ve been picking up wins and showing they can hang with the tougher teams in the West, and a huge chunk of the credit has to go to the man in charge of the technical area.

Jordan Goodwin News / Last Word On Sports / January 5

How Suns’ Jordan Goodwin Stood Out In Upset Win Over Thunder

Phoenix Suns (21-14) guard Jordan Goodwin became the team’s unsung hero in one of their best wins of the season at home over the defending NBA champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder (30-6), on Sunday.

Devin Booker News / Burn City Sports / January 5

Ranking Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker’s top 3 game-winning shots

PHOENIX — Devin Booker has always come in clutch, and much like seven times before, delivered another game-winning shot to take down the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday.

Mat Ishbia News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 5

Suns’ Mat Ishbia completely shuts door on Dillon Brooks trade – ‘Don’t bother calling’

Before the season started, Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia took exception to the media’s low expectations for his squad, specifically regarding its defense.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 5

Dillon Brooks kept getting away with rule violation against Thunder

Dillon Brooks continues to try to troll opponents during free throws, and game officials are allowing him to get away with it. Brooks could be seen stomping into the lane just before Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander attempted a free throw during Sunday’s game at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.