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Suns Explain Tough Decision to Cut Veteran Guard

All training camp, eyes on the Phoenix Suns were specifically fixated on one training camp battle in the backcourt. Jordan Goodwin and Jared Butler battled for a role as a backup guard with Devin Booker, Jalen Green and Collin Gillespie stamped on the roster.

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Bright Side Predicts: The weight is gone and optimism feels real again

With five days left before the regular season tips off for the Phoenix Suns, we put together five questions for our Bright Side writing staff to tackle.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 18

Are Suns Set for Harsh Reality This Season?

The Phoenix Suns are truly a wild card entering the 2025-26 season. The Suns are widely considered to be one of the worst teams in the West ahead of the new year, though Phoenix could also surprise many despite dealing away stars in Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal over the summer.

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Yahoo Sports: Phoenix Suns’ projected starting 5 below average at most positions · Arizona Sports

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

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 18

Suns' Biggest Question Has Easy Answer

The Phoenix Suns march forward into the 2025-26 season with more questions than answers at this point in time. Such is life when you hit the reset button.

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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 / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 18

The Suns’ biggest questions heading into the season

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.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / October 18

Phoenix Suns preseason star cut ahead of regular season

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns are shoring up their 2025-26 roster as a week remains before their season opener against the Sacramento Kings, and a preseason favorite didn’t make the cut.

Jared Butler News / Fastbreak on SI / October 17

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.

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.

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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.

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