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Phoenix Suns Shock NBA World With Decision on Jared Butler

The Phoenix Suns shocked the basketball world on Friday night with their latest roster move. According to a report, the Suns are cutting ties with the veteran guard, Jared Butler.

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Going into last season, there was newfound optimism with the Phoenix Suns after a first rough season in the Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal and Devin Booker era.

Dillon Brooks News / Burn City Sports / October 18

Phoenix Suns player sheds blood during fiery practice

PHOENIX — The 2025-26 Phoenix Suns have established an early identity — physical, gritty, in-your-face defense, led by newly-acquired wing Dillon Brooks, who is known for his villainy.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / October 18

Why Suns chose Jordan Goodwin over Jared Butler

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns are rounding out their 2025-26 roster, which means some crucial cuts had to be made. ESPN insider Shams Charania reported Friday that guards Jordan Goodwin and Jared Butler were competing in a training camp battle for Phoenix’s 14th roster spot.

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Suns release Jared Butler, David Duke Jr. to finalize opening night roster for 2025-26 · Arizona Sports

Dillon Brooks needs stitches after Suns scrimmage, reveals who ‘Villain Jr.’ is · Arizona Sports

Suns rookie Rasheer Fleming relished defense of Lakers’ Luka Doncic in preseason finale · Arizona Sports

Win Suns Home Opener tickets · Arizona Sports

What the preseason taught us about our Suns rotation questions · Arizona Sports

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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.

Phoenix Suns News / Athlon Sports / October 17

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.

Dillon Brooks News / Burn City Sports / October 17

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.

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.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 17

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA Draft on SI / October 15

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