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The Phoenix Suns are using multiple players to replace Kevin Durant at power forward this season. Nigel Hayes-Davis is one of them, joining the team on July 9th after seven seasons in Europe.

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Former Suns guard explains why Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal trio failed

The Phoenix Suns went all in on trying to win a championship with their star-studded trio of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. On paper, the Suns big three was expected to succeed.

Phoenix Suns News / Athlon Sports / September 9

Former Suns Guard Shares Truth Behind Phoenix’s Big 3 Struggles

After missing the playoffs last season for the first time since the 2019-2- season, the Phoenix Suns were expected to make major changes to their roster this offseason, and that is exactly what they did.

Kevin Durant News / Hardwood Heroics / September 9

'He’s Surprised at How Little He Was Used' – Former Phoenix Suns Guard Gives Insight on Kevin Durant’s Frustrations With the Team

The Phoenix Suns cut their losses this summer by offloading Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal after falling well short of expectations during the 2024-25 campaign, following a 36-46 regular season record.

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How many of the NBA players to record 10 or more double-doubles in the 2024-25 NBA seasons can you name in six minutes?

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Devin Booker News / Phoenix Suns on SI / September 9

Devin Booker Had 1 Of Top Shoes Across NBA in 2024-25 Season

It was a pretty good debut season for Devin Booker's signature shoe. After releasing in the spring of 2024, the Nike Book 1s were worn by 28 players across the NBA during the 2024-25 season, which ranked third behind Kobe Bryant's signature shoes (130) and former Suns teammate Kevin Durant's signature shoe (30) according to HoopsHype.

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The 25 greatest NBA players six feet tall or under

Being tall tends to give you a better chance at success in basketball. Sometimes, though, players are so good that despite being short by NBA standards, they make a significant impact on the league.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / September 9

Report: Former Suns Fan Favorite Could Be Back on Trade Market

Former Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. could find himself in trade conversations once again. NBA insider Jake Fischer reported on his Bleacher Report show that the Philaddelphia 76ers could move Oubre as a salary dump to make room to sign restricted free agent Quentin Grimes.

Devin Booker News / Bright Side Of The Sun / September 9

Inside the Suns: Devin Booker, Mark Williams, Khaman Maluach

Welcome to Inside the Suns, your weekly deep down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team. Each week the Fantable — a round table of Bright Siders — give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news.

Vasilije Micic News / Bright Side Of The Sun / September 8

Vasilije Micic says Kevin Durant was surprised at how little he was used in Phoenix

Today, a report surfaced on Basketball Network from Bruno Feliks regarding former Sun Vasilije Micic commenting on Kevin Durant’s frustration in Phoenix.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / September 8

Former Suns Guard Details Kevin Durant's Feelings Towards Suns

The Phoenix Suns fell well short of expectations during the 2024-25 season, and there were multiple reasons for their shortcoming. Phoenix cut its losses this summer following its 36-46 record, most notably hiring a new coach in Jordan Ott, promoting Brian Gregory to general manager, trading away Kevin Durant and cutting Bradley Beal.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / September 8

Former Suns Kevin Durant was frustrated with usage in Phoenix, says former teammate

The Kevin Durant and Phoenix Suns saga continues. Former teammate Vasilije Micic appeared on the “X&O’s CHAT” podcast and discussed about his time in Phoenix.

Jusuf Nurkic News / Phoenix Suns on SI / September 8

Former Sun Named Among Most Overrated Centers

Former Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic was named in Fadeaway World's most overrated centers list recently. Nurkic, on the list alongside former Suns No.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / September 8

SunsRank is back and it begins with building the tiers of the roster

Enter the Preseason SunRank. A new season waits on the horizon for the Phoenix Suns, and this one is cloaked in curiosity. The past few years, the single question echoed in every corner of the Valley was the same: will this team win a championship?

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / September 8

3 Suns Who Are Most Likely To Be Traded Next

As the 2025-26 NBA season draws closer, the Phoenix Suns find themselves in a weird position. The Suns mortgaged a lot of their future assets to acquire Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal and are still without those assets after trading away Durant and waiving Beal this summer.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / September 8

Suns’ Top X-Factors for 2025-26 Season

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns have a lot of question marks heading into the 2025-26 season after retooling their roster this offseason. Phoenix is not projected

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Phoenix Suns News / Last Word On Sports / September 8

Ranking Suns Newcomers With Most To Prove In 2025-26

The Phoenix Suns have switched several pieces in their puzzle this offseason, the most discussed move being their decision to part ways with Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal.

Devin Booker News / Phoenix Suns on SI / September 7

Suns Star Heading Towards Hall of Fame

The Phoenix Suns move into the future with a handful of questions the organization must answer - though the presence of Devin Booker can't be denied. After moving on from stars in Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant, Booker inked a massive extension to remain in the Valley and hopefully will help keep the Suns competitive ahead of the 2025-26 season.

Devin Booker News / Burn City Sports / September 6

Suns’ Devin Booker currently on the outside looking in for potential Hall of Fame case

Phoenix Suns Devin Booker’s Basketball Hall of Fame case went from a sure thing to a massive question mark. The franchise’s success from the past five years open the doors for Booker to receive the much deserved respect from the media, recording four All-Star bids and making two All-NBA teams from 2019-2024.

Phoenix Suns News / Athlon Sports / September 5

3 Potential Phoenix Suns Trade Candidates Entering the 2025-26 NBA Season

After missing the playoffs last season, the Phoenix Suns elected to make major changes to their roster this offseason. Phoenix began their offseason by trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for a package centered around Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and the 10th pick in the 2025 draft they used to select Khaman Maluach.

Phoenix Suns News / Hardwood Heroics / September 2

'Biggest Embarrassment in the NBA' – Phoenix Suns Receive Harsh Criticism From Former NBA Champion

Former NBA center Kendrick Perkins recently called the Phoenix Suns the “biggest embarrassment in the NBA” in the span of three or four years under the

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 1

Five under-the-radar NBA players to watch in 2025-26 season

Training camp is still 28 days away from beginning for all teams, which usually determines multiple positional battles ahead of the coming season.

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Phoenix Suns News / Fadeaway World / September 1

Former Suns Player Claims Steve Nash Deserved Both MVP Awards Over Kobe Bryant And Shaquille O'Neal

The debate over Steve Nash’s two MVP awards has raged for nearly two decades. Many fans and analysts still argue that Shaquille O’Neal in 2005 or Kobe Bryant in 2006 should have taken home the honor instead of the Canadian point guard.

Mat Ishbia News / Last Word On Sports / August 28

Mat Ishbia, Suns Sued For The Sixth Time Since November 2024

PHOENIX, Az. — Two minority owners from the Robert Sarver era are taking the Phoenix Suns to court. In a lawsuit filed Aug. 21 in Delaware, the investors claim majority owner Mat Ishbia has “refused access to internal records.” ESPN obtained a redacted version Wednesday.

Mat Ishbia News / Larry Brown Sports / August 27

Mat Ishbia has ironic response to Suns being ranked poorly by ESPN

Phoenix Suns team owner Mat Ishbia may want to reconsider his response to a recently conducted ESPN poll. ESPN published an article on Monday called the “NBA Summer Forecast,” which shared the results of a poll conducted among the company’s top NBA insiders.