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

2026 NBA Free Agency: Shooting guard, anyone?

Due diligence. That’s part of the administrative side of the offseason game, and that’s what we’re doing as we walk through the free agent landscape this summer.

Haywood Highsmith News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 8

Season in Review: Haywood Highsmith’s addition was an investment for 2026-27

Welcome to our Phoenix Suns Season in Review series, where we revisit every player who suited up during the 2025–26 campaign through the lens of expectation, reality, and what it ultimately meant.

Jordan Ott News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 7

NBA players with high praise for Jordan Ott

It didn’t take long for Phoenix Suns first-year head coach Jordan Ott to get the respect from NBA players. According to The Athletic’s latest player poll, Ott finished fifth in most impressive NBA coach, only behind Joe Mazzulla, Mark Daigneault, J.B.

Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 25-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

How many of the NBA franchise single-season leaders in 25-point playoff games can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA First Round scoring record' quiz

The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

The '20-point, 10-assist game leaders' quiz

Dejounte Murray News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 7

Suns Trade Verdict: Could a Dejounte Murray addition benefit the backcourt?

As the days roll on, the discussion on who Phoenix should trade for continues to rise at a rapid rate. With most fans wanting to see some change to this team, something will have to give.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / May 7

Offseason Primer: How Suns' Salary Cap Situation Looks Ahead of 2026-27 Season

The Phoenix Suns are slated to have much more financial flexibility moving forward with Devin Booker as the only current player making over $40 million per year.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 7

SunsRank: The Pillars

When the offseason hits, part of me gets excited. The season is long, and anytime there’s an opportunity for a reprieve, I’ll take it. That feeling doesn’t last long, however.

Amir Coffey News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 7

Season in Review: Amir Coffey found a fit in a new home

Welcome to our Phoenix Suns Season in Review series, where we revisit every player who suited up during the 2025–26 campaign through the lens of expectation, reality, and what it ultimately meant.

Dillon Brooks News / Burn City Sports / May 6

Suns’ Dillon Brooks listed in NBA Players’ Poll for most overrated player

The Athletic released its annual Players’ Poll and Phoenix Suns Dillon Brooks won’t be happy to see which list he landed on. The 161-player survey was recorded from February to April and ranges from questions about coaching, defense and most overrated/underrated.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 6

Draymond Green takes unbelievable shot at Charles Barkley's career during 'Inside the NBA'

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has never been shy about voicing his opinions and delivering some brutally honest statements.

Warriors linked to new potential Steve Kerr replacement

Draymond Green had scathing response after Austin Rivers belittled him

Austin Rivers fires back at Draymond Green

The 'NBA triple-double leaders' quiz

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

2026 NBA Free Agency: Breaking down the point guard market for Phoenix

Part of me feels like it’s too early to start diving into free agency, then I look at the calendar and realize it’s already May. We’re in the middle of Bright Side’s SunsRank and player recaps for the 2025-26 season, and it’s already time to start looking ahead to 2026-27.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker

The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / May 6

Offseason Primer: Where Suns Will Be Picking in 2026 NBA Draft

After having a top-10 pick last year, the Phoenix Suns enter the offseason with no first-round picks in the 2026 NBA Draft. Phoenix's first-round pick, which would have been No.

Dillon Brooks News / Phoenix Suns on SI / May 6

Even After Career Year, Dillon Brooks is Getting All The Hate

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns saw the best of Dillon Brooks in 2025-26, though his NBA peers don't quite agree. The Athletic dropped their anonymous NBA player poll as the postseason marches on, and when asked who the league's most overrated players was, Brooks had multiple votes to his name.

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The 'NBA scoring champions' quiz

The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz

The '20-point, 15-rebound Game 7's' quiz

The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz

Jordan Ott News / Phoenix Suns on SI / May 6

What NBA Players Really Think of Jordan Ott, Suns

The Phoenix Suns put the NBA on notice this season by defying preseason expectations with a 45-37 record and coming out playing a hard-nosed style of basketball.

Anthony Davis News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 6

Suns Trade Verdict: The question surrounding Anthony Davis and if its worth it

With the offseason underway for the Phoenix Suns, there are numerous pending roster decisions to be made. The fan base has already voiced their opinions, clamoring on social media and expressing who they would like to see this team add.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 6

Why Suns must not make Aaron Gordon trade to leap into title contention

The Phoenix Suns exceeded all expectations in the 2025-26 season by making the playoffs. Although the Oklahoma City Thunder swept them, conversations immediately brewed about Aaron Gordon possibly being traded to the Suns.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / May 5

Could Aaron Gordon realistically be traded to the Phoenix Suns this offseason?

In today’s NBA, the most valuable players aren’t always the loudest names; they’re the ones who make everything else work. That’s where Aaron Gordon sits as he’s become the connective tissue in Denver, defending top wings, finishing efficiently, and thriving without needing the ball.

Devin Booker News / Hoops Wire / May 4

Suns urged to consider Devin Booker trade, roster reset

The Suns may be coming off a better-than-expected season, but one cap expert believes a bigger reset should be on the table. Yossi Gozlan of Third Apron wrote that Phoenix should “seriously consider” rebuilding its roster, including the possibility of trading Devin Booker to stockpile draft assets.

Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Rumors / May 1

Suns’ Ishbia, Gregory Discuss 2025/26, Offseason, More

The Suns have made major changes each of the past three offseasons under owner Mat Ishbia . However, unlike last year, when Ishbia’s buzzword was “alignment,” he was preaching “continuity” at Thursday’s end-of-season media availability, writes Doug Haller of The Athletic.

Devin Booker News / Yardbarker / April 29

Is it time for star Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns to split?

The Phoenix Suns and Devin Booker saw their 2026 postseason end early, falling to the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round. The Suns exceeded expectations, but the franchise has struggled to replicate the success of an NBA Finals appearance in 2021.

Nuggets avoid elimination behind Nikola Jokic triple-double

Knicks seize control of series with Game 5 domination vs. Hawks

Jalen Brunson's epic performance leads Knicks to series-leading win

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 28