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Ex-Suns Coach: We Didn't Even Consider Drafting Luka Doncic

The Phoenix Suns have had several "what ifs" throughout their franchise history, but their string of not hitting on top picks early on in the last decade is right up among their biggest missed opportunities.

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Ranking every Suns player entering the 2026-27 season

Training camp is approaching, which means we’ve reached the end of our preseason administrative duties and completed the process of ranking every member of the Phoenix Suns based on who we believe the best players are right now.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / September 16

Phoenix Suns unveil local broadcast schedule for 2026-27 season

The latest local broadcast announcement from the Phoenix Suns for their 2026-27 NBA season is easy to view as a scheduling update, but it is much more meaningful when viewed through the lens of accessibility and franchise identity.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / September 16

When The Game's On The Line, Suns Need to Use These Lineups

The Phoenix Suns have some room to grow when it comes to closing out games after ranking last in the NBA in points per game in the fourth quarter during the 2025-26 season.

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The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

The '2025-26 NBA double-double leaders' quiz

The 'NBA minutes leaders by season' quiz

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

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / September 16

Former Phoenix Suns’ head coach Igor Kokoskov sheds new light on club’s biggest draft what-if

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns had a chance to select a player who could define the next era of the franchise on draft night in 2018. According to former Suns coach Igor Kokoskov, there wasn’t much debate about who they wanted that player to be.

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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.

Robert Sarver News / Bright Side Of The Sun / September 15

Did the Suns miss out on Luka because of Sarver’s U of A allegiance?

Just when everyone had (mostly) healed and moved on from all of the emotions surrounding the Deandre Ayton era, we were reminded of a decision made in 2018 that wasn’t nearly as close as we believed.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / September 15

Ranking Suns' Top 5 Young Players for 2026-27 Season

The Phoenix Suns have a lot of young talent that could end up shaping the future of the franchise for years to come. This season could be a pivotal one for a few of these players taking the next steps in their careers as Phoenix tries to build a contender around Devin Booker in the years ahead.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 15

Igor Kokoskov Reveals Why Suns Chose Deandre Ayton Over Luka Doncic

The decision to select Deandre Ayton over Luka Doncic with the number one pick in the 2018 NBA Draft still remains one of the league’s biggest what-if decisions.

Mark Williams News / Bright Side Of The Sun / September 15

Kevin Ray discusses the Suns, Mark Williams, and the Boom Room

Suns’ fans have been fortunate to enjoy a great history of radio and television coverage. For the last 25 years, Kevin Ray has built his chapter of this legacy with the TV crew and now starts his tenth year as our eyes and ears during games.

Dillon Brooks News / Fadeaway World / September 15

Dillon Brooks Opens Up On Misunderstood Reputation: ‘A Villain Doesn’t Have To Be Always Bad.’

The Phoenix Suns’ star Dillon Brooks hosted a basketball camp for young kids at the Arizona Athletic Grounds, which is about 40 miles from Phoenix. There, he spoke to Doug Haller of The Athletic and got candid about how his reputation as a ‘villain’ is often misunderstood.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 14

Warriors' interest in Devin Booker shows embarrassing trend

Warriors' interest in Devin Booker shows team's embarrassing trend

There have been some whispers recently about the Golden State Warriors being interested in landing All-Star guard Devin Booker; that is the belief of longtime insider Tim Kawakami, at the very least.

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The 'Most 50-point NBA games' quiz

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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.

Mark Williams News / Phoenix Suns on SI / September 14

What Suns Lineup Looks Like After Mark Williams Injury

After being decimated by injuries all season long last year, the Phoenix Suns have already lost a major piece a few weeks before the start of training camp.

Devin Booker News / Burn City Sports / September 14

The Suns aren’t trading Devin Booker, but the Warriors would still love a chance to get him

SAN FRANCISCO — The idea of Devin Booker wearing anything other than a Phoenix Suns uniform is difficult to imagine, much less so after the organization has publicly stated he wouldn’t be going anywhere.

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The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz

The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

Mark Williams News / Phoenix Suns on SI / September 14

How Suns Should Approach Center Position After Mark Williams Injury

The Phoenix Suns suddenly went from one of the deepest center rooms in the NBA to the position now being a big question mark after Mark Williams suffered a torn labrum last week.

Koa Peat News / NBA Draft on SI / September 14

NBA Draft: The Distinctive Impact of Koa Peat in the Suns' Quietly Rising Core

After many predicted the Phoenix Suns would miss the playoffs entirely in 2025-26, the squad won 45 games with a young core that defended and rebounded next to their lone star in Devin Booker.

Dillon Brooks News / Bright Side Of The Sun / September 14

Dillon Brooks hosts basketball camp in Mesa

Nearly 300 kids showed up Saturday to watch Dillon Brooks set up layup drills at the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa. This wasn’t a random appearance or a half-hearted community obligation.

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

The case for starting Khaman Maluach over Oso Ighodaro

If you’re a Suns fan who isn’t living under a rock, you’ve probably heard that newly re-signed center Mark Williams will be out until at least the All-Star Break with a torn labrum, if not longer.

Devin Booker News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 13

Warriors insider causes stir with Devin Booker trade fantasy

Phoenix Suns team owner Mat Ishbia recently put to rest any lingering rumors about a potential trade for Devin Booker during a public appearance. He emphatically

NBA News / HITC / September 13

Warriors interested in a Steph Curry and Devin Booker superstar duo if star ever leaves Suns

The Golden State Warriors might be one of the only teams looking ahead to a future where Devin Booker might want to leave the Phoenix Suns. Over a 10-year career, Booker has missed the postseason five times and has not advanced past the first round since 2022.

Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Rumors / September 11