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Where Suns Playoff Chances Stand Entering Weekend

PHOENIX — With just nine games remaining in the regular season, the Phoenix Suns have little time to change their fate. Phoenix, sitting at 40-33, enter the weekend of play still in the Western Conference's seventh seed, a position they've held (unfortunately) for months now.

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How much should the Suns pay to retain Mark Williams?

The Suns will have multiple questions heading into the offseason after exceeding expectations this season. If they make the playoffs like most expect but fade out of the first round, how do they get better?

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / March 25

The Suns wing room being abudant is a good problem

With recent injuries, Jordan Ott has had to dig deep into his rotation and find guys to step up in big moments. We have seen this transpire, with young wings in Ryan Dunn and Rasheer Fleming showing bright flashes of their game.

NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / March 25

How Suns' Loss to Nuggets Severely Impacts Playoff Picture

The Phoenix Suns find themselves in an even tougher spot to move out of the top play-in seed and into the top six in the Western Conference after last night's 125-123 loss to the Denver Nuggets.

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The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least nine three-pointers in a game more than once in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / March 25

Suns Get Honest on Latest Fourth Quarter Struggles

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns couldn't piece together a winning streak. After dropping five straight games, the Suns found the win column on Sunday before hosting the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night for a primetime battle at Mortgage Matchup Center.

Khaman Maluach News / Bright Side Of The Sun / March 25

The Phoenix Suns and the narrow window for a Khaman Maluach extended look

A loss to the Denver Nuggets is not something that sends you into a spiral. You are not losing your mind over it, especially against a team that has consistently given the Suns problems over the past few seasons.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / March 25

Collin Gillespie’s rise comes full circle on Valley Suns’ final day

TEMPE — On the last day of their season, the Valley Suns are honoring one of the most successful players to come through their development program — Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie.

Devin Booker News / Burn City Sports / March 25

Devin Booker’s final shot sparks debate amongst NBA fans after Suns loss

The noise came fast after a tough loss for the Phoenix Suns to the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night, and the blame solely fell on the face of the franchise, Devin Booker’s shoulders.

NBA News / The Predictors / March 25

Nuggets down Suns 125-123

The Denver Nuggets edged the Phoenix Suns 125–123 on Tuesday night behind another historic performance from Nikola Jokić. Jokić finished with 23 points, 17 rebounds and 17 assists—tying a season high in dimes—and delivered the game-winner, knocking down a 12-foot jumper with 11.5 seconds remaining.

NBA News / Bright Side Of The Sun / March 25

The Suns went toe to toe with Denver and came up one shot short

The Denver Nuggets are a formidable opponent, and on Tuesday night, the Suns had a real shot to take one from them. They were down by 12 at one point, and against a team like Denver, that can get away from you quickly.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Devin Booker News / Hardwood Heroics / March 25

Devin Booker Owns Missed 3-Pointer as Suns Suffer Heartbreaking Loss to Nuggets

Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns couldn’t overcome the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, as they suffered a 125-123 loss. It was a close game for the Suns, as they had a chance to either send it to overtime or win the game.

Collin Gillespie News / Burn City Sports / March 25

Is Collin Gillespie starting status in jeopardy following 125-123 Nuggets loss?

The Phoenix Suns have found a gem in guard Collin Gillespie. From a two-way contract to being a starter on a team steaming ahead for a playoff berth, and one of the candidates for Most Improved.

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Grayson Allen News / Burn City Sports / March 25

Suns’ Allen and O’Neale prove importance in return vs. Nuggets

To win in the NBA role players are essential, and the Suns might have two of the best from beyond the arc in Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale. The two guards have been in and out of the lineup via injuries, with them missing Sunday’s game vs.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / March 25

Game Suns fall to Nuggets in final moments, 125-123

The Phoenix Suns had themselves another heartbreaker tonight. Devin Booker had a chance to add another game-winner to his resume, but it was just off the mark.

NBA News / Burn City Sports / March 25

Suns biggest weakness exposed in 125-123 loss to Nuggets

Tuesday was the Phoenix Suns to showcase on national television how serious of a playoff competitor they are against the Denver Nuggets. The results were mixed.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / March 24

Suns Reveal Starting Lineup for Primetime Battle vs Nuggets

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns stopped a five-game losing streak in their last time out on the court, though tonight's contest against the Denver Nuggets presents a different challenge.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / March 24

Suns Reveal Royce O'Neale's Final Status vs Nuggets

The Phoenix Suns will be getting a key player back tonight against the Denver Nuggets. After missing the last three game with left knee soreness, Royce O'Neale has been upgraded from probable to available for tonight's matchup.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / March 24

Suns Insider Reveals Injury Return Timeline for 2 Starters

PHOENIX — The goal for the Phoenix Suns is slowly shifting. Weeks ago, the Suns were hopeful to jump into the West's sixth seed and completely avoid the play-in tournament.

Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Wire / March 24

NBA Notes: Suns, Dillon Brooks, Sixers, Joel Embiid, Knicks

The Suns may be getting some help soon. According to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7, the expectation is Dillon Brooks could return early on the upcoming road trip, with Mark Williams potentially back later in the week.

Phoenix Suns News / EssentiallySports / March 23

Devin Booker Addresses Suns’ Playoff Reality Amid Dillon Brooks’ Return Update

With only a few games left in the 2025-26 regular season, the Phoenix Suns’ chances are suddenly looking up. Following a critical stretch of games that saw the Suns (42-30) fluctuate in the standings, they received a positive update on Dillon Brooks.

Devin Booker News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 23

Devin Booker gets 100% on Suns’ playoff seeding chase

PHOENIX– The Phoenix Suns have been in a prime position for a playoff spot for the majority of the season. However, during a five-game losing streak, it made that quest more difficult, according to Devin Booker.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 23

Suns rout Raptors to end 5-game skid

Devin Booker scored 25 points and Jalen Green added 20 as the Phoenix Suns snapped a season-worst five-game losing streak with a 120-98 victory over the visiting Toronto Raptors on Sunday.

Jordan Ott News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 22

The one thing Jordan Ott wants amid Suns’ 5-game skid

PHOENIX– Jordan Ott isn’t one for making excuses, but the Phoenix Suns’ plethora of injuries makes it easy to point the blame at that. Although it’s a legitimate and valid reason for the team’s struggles, the first-year head coach doesn’t want any sympathy.

Phoenix Suns News / Larry Brown Sports / March 21

Bol Bol wanted no part of a wild basketball fight

Former Denver Nuggets power forward Bol Bol just had a rude awakening to what basketball can be like in Asia. Bol, who starred for the Oregon Ducks during his college basketball career, is currently serving as an import in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) for the TNT Tropang 5G.

Dillon Brooks News / Larry Brown Sports / March 17