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Plenty of eyes will be on second-year center Khaman Maluach throughout this season as he looks to receive his first real opportunity to play consistent minutes in the NBA following the injury to Mark Williams.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 13

It’s going to take a team effort for the Phoenix Suns to fix their rebounding issues

“Quack, Quack, Quack, Quack.” The puck stops here! Or it needs to if the Phoenix Suns want to have a shot at winning a playoff series this season. The here that I’m talking about is the glass.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 13

'I Would Tear Him Apart': Suns Icon Eddie Johnson Warns Kobe Bryant’s Ex-Teammate After Refusing to Invite Him on His Show

Kobe Bryant’s former teammate has made his post-NBA career around blunt criticism of the league’s biggest names. And his latest has drawn a sharp response from former Phoenix Suns star Eddie Johnson.

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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?

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Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 12

Jordan Ott ‘not pressing’ Miles Bridges return from ankle injury during preseason

PHOENIX– Preseason is often a test run for NBA teams, and the Phoenix Suns and head coach Jordan Ott are no different. It would be an excellent opportunity to see how the four-man unit of Devin Booker, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and Miles Bridges would work.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Luke Kennard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 12

Luke Kennard’s preseason explosion has Suns gushing about game-changing ability

PHOENIX– Luke Kennard has found a home in Phoenix, and it only took the first preseason game in front of the Phoenix Suns crowd. As soon as the Suns signed Kennard to a $13 million deal, it looked to be one of the biggest steals of free agency.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 12

Do you want the NBA and the Suns’ advice on your business idea?

Have you had a business idea that you haven’t gotten off the ground yet? Or need some inspiration? Well, the NBA and the Phoenix Suns are here to give your business some major upgrades and assistance.

WNBA News

WNBA playoffs: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

WNBA playoff takeaways: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

Fever's Caitlin Clark praises HC Stephanie White after season ends

A'ja Wilson joins illustrious company with fifth WNBA MVP award

Angel Reese's big playoff performance sends Dream to WNBA Finals

Angel Reese's latest big playoff performance sends Dream to WNBA Finals

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 12

Suns' 2026-27 Season Outlook Comes With Plenty of Skepticism

Even after exceeding all expectations during the 2025-26 season and bringing back 12 of 15 players from last year's team, there are still a lot of questions if the Phoenix Suns can carry over their success to this season.

Khaman Maluach News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 12

Khaman Maluach Took Another Step Suns Needed to See

PHOENIX — We're only three preseason games in, so naturally overreactions may occur with starters going in and out of lineups. However, Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach looks poised to make that coveted second-year leap in the league, and that's massive for the organization.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 11

Khaman Maluach ‘learned a lot’ vs Victor Wembanyama, earning Dillon Brooks seal of approval

PHOENIX– Arguably the biggest test of Khaman Maluach’s sophomore season came against Victor Wembanyama on Saturday. The Phoenix Suns big man did his best to limit him, and he did, catching Dillon Brooks’s attention.

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 11

The Suns gave us a glimpse of what preseason progress looks like

I don’t know how you define progression or what you ultimately expect from the preseason. Progression is subjective, with too many intricacies and variables to truly define it.

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Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 10

Jordan Ott, Suns seek to ‘put hands’ on Koa Peat’s development

PHOENIX– Koa Peat has been everything the Phoenix Suns have hoped for. After the Suns drafted Peat with the No. 30 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, head coach Jordan Ott saw a unique player.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 10

Suns Reveal Preseason Starters vs Spurs

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns have revealed their starting lineup for their preseason home opener against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday. Pre-game, the Suns ruled out Devin Booker (rest) and Miles Bridges (ankle).

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 10

Suns Rule Out Devin Booker, Miles Bridges vs Spurs

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns won't have two of their best players on the court tonight against the San Antonio Spurs. Devin Booker and Miles Bridges are both out for tonight's preseason home opener, according to head coach Jordan Ott.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 10

What did you miss most about Suns home games?

Lights. Camera. Action. After nearly six months, the Phoenix Suns are set to play their first game tonight at the Mortgage Matchup Center since their Game 4 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the First Round of the Western Conference Playoffs last season.

NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 10

3 Things to Watch As Suns Host Spurs for Preseason Opener

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns are set to host the San Antonio Spurs for some Saturday night preseason basketball at Mortgage Matchup Center. The Suns, 0-2, are hoping to show out for the home crowd and get their first win of the preseason with Victor Wembanyama and co.

Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Wire / October 8

Suns’ Jordan Ott on Miles Bridges ankle injury: ‘We think he’s in a good place’

Miles Bridges gave the Suns a scare Wednesday night, but the early word from Phoenix sounds encouraging. Bridges rolled his right ankle during the second quarter of the Suns’ preseason loss to the Bulls and did not return after heading to the locker room.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / October 8

Suns HC Jordan Ott provides update on Miles Bridges

CHICAGO — The Phoenix Suns may have dodged a bullet with Miles Bridges after he left Wednesday’s matchup against the Chicago Bulls due to injury. The forward sustained the injury on a loose-ball play, twisting his right ankle.

Phoenix Suns News / The Lead / October 7

Phoenix Suns 2026-2027 NBA Preseason Preview

The Phoenix Suns, after surpassing expectations last season, look to aim even higher in the upcoming NBA season. Head coach Jordan Ott was a major addition last year.

Miles Bridges News / Burn City Sports / October 6

Miles Bridges makes instant impact for Phoenix Suns in preseason opener

DETROIT – The Phoenix Suns did not have to wait long to see what Miles Bridges could bring to their new-look roster. In his first preseason appearance, Bridges immediately looked comfortable, scoring Phoenix’s first seven points and announcing himself with a powerful putback dunk.