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Phoenix Suns face serious test against Thunder in 2025 Emirates NBA Cup

OKLAHOMA CITY – It will be a tough test for the Phoenix Suns tonight, though an anticipated one as they take on the defending NBA Champions in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup.

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Suns face Thunder in NBA Cup Quarterfinals

Who: Phoenix Suns (14-9) @ Oklahoma City Thunder (23-1) When: 5:30 pm Arizona Time Where: Paycom Arena — Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Watch: Amazon Prime Listen:

Collin Gillespie News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 10

Exclusive: Collin Gillespie says who on the Suns brought the ‘dog mentality’

PHOENIX– What is this said ‘dog mentality’ the Phoenix Suns have? Players and coaches have adopted the philosophy ever since the Suns hired head coach Jordan Ott back in the summer.

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NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / December 10

Suns Still Reportedly Eying Trade for Warriors Forward

Even after a hot start to the season, the Phoenix Suns could reportedly still be looking to make a major move. NBC Sports Bay Area's Dalton Johnson reported on X Tuesday: "(Golden State Warriors forward) Jonathan Kuminga’s trade market will heat up in the coming weeks.

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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.

NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / December 10

Preview: Can Suns Upset Thunder in NBA Cup?

The Phoenix Suns are set to play the Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA Cup quarterfinal action tonight. Opening tip is slated for just past 5:30 PM MST with Peacock carrying the broadcast.

Devin Booker News / Bright Side Of The Sun / December 10

Injury Update: Devin Booker listed as ‘questionable’ for NBA Cup game

The Phoenix Suns face the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight in the quarterfinal of the NBA Cup. This is the reward for going 3-1 in group play while lacking the wild point differential (+75) Oklahoma City stacked in the same group.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / December 10

'The Secret is Out' – Phoenix Suns Star’s Old Quote About the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Defense Resurfaces Ahead of NBA Cup Matchup

The odds are stacked against the Phoenix Suns when they face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup quarterfinals, as they might be without their star player, Devin Booker, for the third straight game due to a right groin strain.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / December 10

Suns’ Collin Gillespie is turning heads around the NBA, and Anthony Edwards confirmed that

One of the breakout stars in the NBA this season, Suns’ PG Collin Gillespie, is getting credit from big-name superstars around the NBA, including praise from Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards.

Phoenix Suns News / Field Level Media / December 9

Suns minority owners maintain Mat Ishbia's majority stake is in play

Attorneys for Phoenix Suns minority owners Scott Seldin and Andy Kohlberg asserted as part of a lawsuit that Mat Ishbia's actions earlier this year could leave in question Ishbia's standing as the team's majority owner.

Devin Booker News / Burn City Sports / December 10

Devin Booker’s injury status signals hope for Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns received some welcome news heading into their Emirates NBA cup match, as Devin Booker has been upgraded to “questionable” for tomorrow’s matchup against the Thunder after a groin strain knocked him out recently.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 9

Suns crave challenge of ousting dominant Thunder from NBA Cup

Devin Booker said figuring out the Oklahoma City Thunder is the easy part. "The secret is out," the Phoenix Suns star said in the aftermath of the Thunder's 123-119 win over his Suns on Nov.

Jamaree Bouyea News / Bright Side Of The Sun / December 9

Jamaree Bouyea is playing like someone who belongs here

It goes without saying that when your team is winning basketball games and its highest-priced players are sitting on the bench in street clothes, you are probably getting contributions from guys you did not expect.

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Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / December 9

Can the Phoenix Suns make a run at winning the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup?

The Phoenix Suns have muscled their way into the heart of the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup conversation. What makes this run compelling isn’t just their perseverance without Devin Booker and Jalen Green; it’s the emergence of a new identity built on discipline, with a coach leaning into the full depth of his roster with full belief.

Mark Williams News / Phoenix Suns on SI / December 9

Mark Williams Feels At 'Home' With Suns

Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams had one of his best performances of the season to help the Suns overcome the absences of Devin Booker and Jalen Green due to injury and pull off a surprising 108-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves last night.

NBA News / The Predictors / December 9

Suns sneak past Timberwolves, 108-105

Mark Williams scored 22 points and grabbed seven rebounds as the Phoenix Suns held off Anthony Edwards’ 40-point outburst to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 108–105 on Monday night, snapping Minnesota’s five-game winning streak.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA Analysis Network / December 9

LA Lakers reject makes ‘home’ admission after leading Suns to a stunning win

The Phoenix Suns may have found their next loyal star in the league. After abandoning the Kevin Durant-Bradley Beal experiment, most expected the Phoenix Suns to struggle in the 2025-26 NBA season.

Devin Booker News / Phoenix Suns on SI / December 9

Suns Coach Offers Promising Update on Devin Booker Injury

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker is approaching the end of his seven-day window of evaluation after suffering a groin injury last week, positioning the All-Star player to potentially make his return to the court ahead of the team's NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday.

Dillon Brooks News / EssentiallySports / December 9

Dillon Brooks Explains Blood Stains on Hand During Suns vs Timberwolves

You’d think that after all the brainstorming about whether to take it easy, especially being listed on the injury report, Dillon Brooks might hold back.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 9

Suns silence Target Center with gritty road win over Timberwolves 108-105

Sometimes, you just have to find a way. It’s a sports axiom as old as the peach basket itself, but for the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night, it was the only playbook that mattered.

Collin Gillespie News / Yardbarker / December 9

Collin Gillespie lifts surprising Suns to clutch win

In Gillespie's third NBA season, and his first on an actual NBA contract, he's been a revelation for the Suns.

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Phoenix Suns News / Fadeaway World / December 8

Suns Player Ratings: Mark Williams And Dillon Brooks Lead The Way In 108-105 Victory Over Wolves

The Phoenix Suns secured an impressive 108-105 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night, improving to 14-10 on the season. Despite fielding a shorthanded lineup, with both Devin Booker and Jalen Green sidelined, the Suns saw some impressive performances across the board that helped them secure an unlikely road win.

Dillon Brooks News / EssentiallySports / December 9

Suns HC Drops Update On Dillon Brooks’ Achilles Injury After Suns Win

Before the game between the Phoenix Suns and Minnesota Timberwolves tipped off, the decision fell on Jordan Ott. Two of his three best players were ruled out.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 8