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Suns May Have Revealed Who Has Edge in Starting Center Battle

The Phoenix Suns have revealed their starting center for tonight's preseason opener against the Detroit Pistons as the battle between Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach continues after Mark Williams suffered a torn labrum in the offseason.

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The Quiz of the Day

3 Biggest Questions Suns Need Answered as Preseason Arrives

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns play basketball today. The Suns are in Detroit for a 4:00 PM MST tip against the Pistons to begin their preseason schedule. After a grueling offseason, Phoenix finally is able to hit the hardwood and get after it ahead of a potentially fun 2026-27 season.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 5

Bright Side Wonders, Week 2: Preseason time!

Suns basketball is back! Starting today until at least early April, Phoenix will have at least one game a week to entertain Arizona fans, tipping things off tonight when they head to Michigan to face the Detroit Pistons.

Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

The '20-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 4

5 things I want to see from the Suns in preseason action

Are you all prepared for the preseason overreactions? It happens every year. Very rarely can you remember what took place in the preseason if you fast-forward a few weeks, let alone a full year.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 4

4 little bars tell you more about a Suns game than you’d think

I thoroughly enjoy the little things about covering the Phoenix Suns. There are always larger conversations surrounding this team. Short-term and long-term decisions, roster construction, player trajectories, and the overall health of the franchise.

Mat Ishbia News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 4

Suns Owner: We're Not Scared of NBA's Second Apron

PHOENIX — Scared money don't make money. That's how Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia has operated since taking over the organization a few years ago, splurging on big names and being quick to cut losses after things clearly didn't work out.

WNBA News

WNBA playoff takeaways: Valkyries outlast Wings to advance to semifinals

Angel Reese wins highest individual honor of her WNBA career

A'ja Wilson's clutch game leads Aces past Caitlin Clark, Fever

WNBA playoff takeaways: A'ja Wilson's clutch performance leads Aces past Caitlin Clark, Fever in Game 3 win

WNBA playoffs: Arike Ogunbowale saves Wings' season, Dream win big

WNBA playoff takeaways: Arike Ogunbowale saves Wings' season with record performance, Atlanta livin' the Dream

Phoenix Suns News / Stadium Rant / October 4

Phoenix Suns Training Camp: 5 Promising Takeaways Before Preseason

The Phoenix Suns training camp has produced a clearer picture of Jordan Ott’s team, even if one major question remains unresolved. Devin Booker, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and Miles Bridges appear set as four starters.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 4

Suns Ready to Defy Expectations Once Again

PHOENIX — There's a buzz around the Valley as Phoenix Suns basketball nears. The team's first preseason game is set for Monday, and the 2026-27 iteration of Suns basketball is in a much better spot than this time last year.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 4

Inside the Suns: Media Day reactions, Khaman Maluach, Luke Kennard

Welcome to Inside the Suns, a deep-down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team in which the Fantable — a round table of Bright Siders — give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 3

3 Suns preseason storylines I can’t wait to watch unfold

48 hours. That’s all that stands between you, me, and Phoenix Suns basketball. Sure, preseason basketball doesn’t count toward the standings, but Monday afternoon will provide our first opportunity to see the 2026–27 Phoenix Suns in action as they take on the Detroit Pistons in the Motor City.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 3

Suns Give Exciting Health Update Ahead of Preseason Opener

PHOENIX — Injuries a worry for any team across the NBA, not just the Phoenix Suns. Yet the Suns were bit just a tad too harshly by the injury bug last season, which began during preseason activities when Jalen Green suffered a setback with his hamstring.