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Suns Reveal Starting Lineup for Season Opener vs Kings

The Phoenix Suns' 2025-26 season is just about underway with tipoff scheduled for just after 7:00 p.m. Arizona time against the Sacramento Kings at Mortgage Matchup Center.

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Suns owner Mat Ishbia gets into it online with Bill Simmons

Mat Ishbia is trying his best to adopt an “us against the world” mentality this season. The Phoenix Suns owner Ishbia called out Bill Simmons and The Ringer on Tuesday over a recent column that ran on their website.

Jalen Green News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Suns PG Jalen Green’s Game Status Revealed Prior to Kings Matchup

The Suns have gone from championship contenders to having no expectations. They moved Kevin Durant in the summer to acquire Jalen Green. Green will miss the team’s season opener against the Kings with a hamstring injury.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / October 22

Three key factors in Suns’ season-opener vs. Kings

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns are finally back and are kick-starting a new era under first-year head coach Jordan Ott against the Sacramento Kings. Following the departures of Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, the goal isn’t about a championship.

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The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

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Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / October 22

Suns owner Mat Ishbia offers a bet against Bill Simmons on team’s defense for 2025-2026 season

If something needs to be defended, there is not better person than Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia. On the NBA’s opening night, Ishbia went on X to respond

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 22

A letter to Suns Nation: 2025-2026 Season Edition

Dear Phoenix Suns Nation, The break between the end of the season and the next one was a bit longer than it has been the last few years, but we are finally here: It’s opening night in the Valley.

Phoenix Suns News / Last Word On Sports / October 22

Predicting the 2025-26 Suns Season

At long last, the 2025-26 Phoenix Suns regular season is here, as they tip off against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET at Mortgage Matchup Center.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 22

Predicting Phoenix Suns' Record as Season Tips Off

The 2025-26 season is officially here. The Phoenix Suns move forward with mixed expectations - but how do we think we'll fare? The Suns already look like

Phoenix Suns News / NBA Analysis Network / October 22

Steve Nash praises Jordan Ott for ‘really exciting’ impact on the Phoenix Suns, ‘Going to surprise you…’

Steve Nash gets real about the Phoenix Suns’ ‘cultural reset’ ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season. The Phoenix Suns will start their season without the dynamic duo of Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal after parting ways with them in the offseason.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 22

3 Bold Phoenix Suns Predictions for 2025-26 Season

Welcome to the 2025-26 NBA season, Phoenix Suns fans. It's an exciting time as basketball is officially back in the Valley - and before tip-off, the staff

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 22

ESPN's Latest Prediction Will Frustrate Suns Fans

The Phoenix Suns missed the NBA playoffs this past season with Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal. The Suns, who are under a new ownership group, set lofty expectations out the gate.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA Analysis Network / October 22

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia calls out Bill Simmons for ‘terrible’ prediction, issues challenge

Mat Ishbia saw a prediction about the Phoenix Suns from Bill Simmons that he didn’t appreciate, and challenged him to a bet. The Phoenix Suns are entering a new era after their failed big-three experiment with Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal failed spectacularly.

Devin Booker News / Burn City Sports / October 22

Devin Booker shares expectations for 2025-26 Phoenix Suns

PHOENIX — If there’s one thing you should know about Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker, he wants to win. And despite the franchise’s sudden shift to a (much-needed) rebuild, the 11-year veteran is looking to compete around another iteration of the Suns.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22

Suns’ Mat Ishbia challenges Bill Simmons to bet over The Ringer’s ‘worst defense’ prediction

The Phoenix Suns will open their new campaign against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday in an early face-off between division rivals. The Suns, led by Devin Booker, are looking to bounce back from a dismal run last season, wherein they missed the playoffs for the first time since 2020 after tallying a 36-46 record.