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Cavs turn back Suns, trend in right direction

The Cavaliers are starting to look familiar again. Before Wednesday’s game, Suns coach Jordan Ott, who spent last season on Cleveland’s bench, said the team he was watching on tape looked a lot like the one he remembered.

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A road heavy January will test Phoenix’s climb

After a rough start to the month, losing three of their last five, the Phoenix Suns ended 2025 strong, winning five of their last seven and creeping closer to a top-six seed.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / January 1

Phoenix ran into a team built for right now

First off, Happy New Year! If Bright Side is your first read, I’m honored. If it’s your second read, I’m good with that as well. There is no shame in what happened in Cleveland.

Mark Williams News / Larry Brown Sports / December 31

Mark Williams takes a vulgar shot at the Lakers over rescinded trade

Mark Williams still has not forgotten about how the Los Angeles Lakers did him nearly a year ago. The Phoenix Suns big man Williams appeared this week on “The Old Man and the Three” podcast.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

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

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

Phoenix Suns News / Last Word On Sports / December 31

4 New Year’s Resolutions For The Suns

The Phoenix Suns experienced various emotions in 2025. What seemed like a perfect match on the surface quickly turned to frustration throughout the group.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

NBA News / Bright Side Of The Sun / December 31

Game An early hole shaped Phoenix’s night in 129-113 loss at Cleveland

The Suns closed out the calendar year in Cleveland, doing so with a road loss to the Cavaliers, 129-113. It was an imperfect ending to a night that never fully tilted their way.

Devin Booker News / Burn City Sports / December 31

Devin Booker’s 32 points not enough to keep Phoenix Suns’ winning streak alive

CLEVELAND – The Phoenix Suns’ inability to complete a Wednesday afternoon comeback against Cleveland wasn’t about effort. Phoenix dug a hole in the first quarter as its offensive execution was struggling.

Donovan Mitchell News / Phoenix Suns on SI / December 31

Donovan Mitchell Takes Over as Suns’ Late Rally Falls Short

The Phoenix Suns finished the 2025 calendar year with a 129-113 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, dropping to 19-14 on the 2025-26 season. It was a game where Cleveland practically dominated from start to finish despite a strong third quarter from Phoenix.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / December 31

Suns Reveal Boosted Starting Lineup vs Cavaliers

The Phoenix Suns (19-13) close out their four-game road trip this afternoon against the Cleveland (18-16) looking to extend their win steak to five games.

Devin Booker News / Burn City Sports / December 31

Devin Booker’s new Nike Book 2 shoes has sneakerheads going crazy before release

When Nike and Devin Booker released the trailer for the Nike Book 2s, it didn’t feel like a marketing moment. It felt like confirmation. The Book line has quietly become one of the most sought-after shoes in basketball, not just among Suns fans, not just among NBA fans, but inside locker rooms across the league.

Devin Booker News / Burn City Sports / December 31

Phoenix Suns ride winning streak into New Year’s Eve battle vs Cavaliers

CLEVELAND – Winning streaks come and go in the NBA, although the recent four-game streak that the Phoenix Suns have been turning heads, and they have another chance to do so in Cleveland tonight against the Cavaliers.

Jalen Green News / Hoops Rumors / December 30

Suns’ Jalen Green fined $25K for profane comment

Suns guard Jalen Green has been fined $25K by the league for using profanity when interrupting a teammate’s live television interview, NBA Communications tweets.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 30

Suns bring four-game win streak into matchup with Cavaliers

The Phoenix Suns have a chance to match their longest winning streak of the season when they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. Dillon Brooks scored 26 points and Collin Gillespie had 25 points and six assists for Phoenix in a 115-101 victory over the host Washington Wizards on Monday, extending its current win streak to four games.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / December 30

Suns Guard Slowly Earning Massive Future Payday

Every season, players in the NBA either set themselves up for potential paydays for the ensuing summer or drastically sell themselves short. If trends continue, Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie will have to call in a Brink's truck in the 2026 offseason.

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The 'CFP appearances' quiz

The 'Top-50 all-time NFL rushers' quiz

The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

Devin Booker News / Phoenix Suns on SI / December 30

Devin Booker Disrespected in 1st All-Star Voting Returns

The NBA All-Star fan vote has not been kind to Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker so far. Booker ranked 15th among all players in the Western Conference in the NBA's first release of the fan voting Monday, which holds 50% of the vote in selecting the five starting players in each conference.

Dillon Brooks News / Field Level Media / December 29

Dillon Brooks, Suns snap Wizards' rare winning streak

Dillon Brooks scored 26 points, Collin Gillespie added 25 points while sinking five 3-pointers and the Phoenix Suns beat the host Washington Wizards 115-101 on Monday to extend their winning streak to four games.