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Inside footage released behind the Suns-Hornets trade for Miles Bridges

The Charlotte Hornets posted videos of behind the scenes footage of two massive trades they made this offseason, including the Miles Bridges deal to the Phoenix Suns.

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Suns owner Mat Ishbia bucking NBA franchise sales trend

Other NBA owners are cashing out. Ishbia continues to go all-in.

Miles Bridges expected to have 'big role' with Suns in 2026-2027 season

Lakers minority owner has no plans to sell 4% stake

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Dillon Brooks News / Phoenix Suns on SI / August 21

Dillon Brooks Reveals Who His Next Rival Could Be

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks is not shy about trying to get under the skin of opponents and has made it a staple of how he plays. This has led to several back-and-forth exchanges with opposing players and even some personal rivalries when Brooks faces specific players.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / August 21

How Suns’ Bench Could Decide Their 2026-27 Season

One of the biggest reasons for the Phoenix Suns' surprising success during the 2025-26 season was how much depth they had. Whenever a key player went down, somebody off the bench was ready to step up whenever their name was called.

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The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?

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Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / August 21

5 reasons the Suns could make Vegas look foolish

As we find ourselves buried in the unrelenting sands of the desert known as the NBA offseason, we can’t help ourselves. We begin projecting forward, wondering what could happen with the Phoenix Suns during the 2026–27 season.

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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.

NBA News / HITC / August 21

Dillon Brooks makes bold Shai Gilgeous-Alexander claim, names Victor Wembanyama as new rival

Dillon Brooks has become an integral member of the Phoenix Suns roster. He’s feeling ready to go up against the biggest superstars in the Western Conference.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / August 20

3 Potential Suns Breakout Candidates for 2026-27 Season

Several players had career seasons with the Phoenix Suns last year in what was an overall terrific showing by first-year coach Jordan Ott. A few of these

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / August 20

5 reasons the Suns could fall short in 2026-2027

The Suns surprised just about everyone (including me) by winning 45 games in 2025-26 despite losing their second-highest-paid player (Jalen Green) for most of the season.

NBA News / HITC / August 20

Phoenix Suns owner might be pressured to sell his NBA franchise weeks after Mark Walter’s LA Lakers

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia’s recent issues in the business world could bring major NBA consequences to the 46-year-old. Ishbia purchased the Suns from controversial former owner Robert Sarver for $4 billion in 2023, promising to lead the franchise to a championship.

Miles Bridges News / Burn City Sports / August 19

Miles Bridges expected to have 'big role' with Suns in 2026-2027 season

The Phoenix Suns gave up a massive haul for former Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges, and the franchise reportedly expects big things. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst on his podcast The Hoop Collective discuss what Phoenix expectations are for the 28-year-old.

Mat Ishbia News / Total Pro Sports / August 19

Could Mat Ishbia Lose The Suns? Billionaire Owner’s Financial Problems Raise Major Questions

Mat Ishbia bought the Phoenix Suns for $4 billion in 2023. He did not sell large amounts of his company stock to fund the deal. Instead, he secured loans from JPMorgan.

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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.

Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Rumors / August 19

Mat Ishbia Reportedly Working To Increase Stake In Suns

United Wholesale Mortgage, Mat Ishbia‘s mortgage lending firm, reported $452MM in losses for the second quarter of 2026, per Corina Vanek of The Arizona Republic, and the company’s stock price has dropped by more than 70% since Ishbia first took majority control of the Suns back in 2023, according to Joe Pompliano of Huddle Up.

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Haywood Highsmith News / Phoenix Suns on SI / August 19

Why Suns Actually Waived (Then Brought Back) Haywood Highsmith

There was a lot of confusion why the Phoenix Suns waived Haywood Highsmith, who was on a minimum contract, then re-signed him to another minimum contract just a few days later on Monday.

Collin Gillespie News / Bright Side Of The Sun / August 19

Why Collin Gillespie could have another gear as he enters year 4

Collin Gillespie was a revelation for the Phoenix Suns last season, and it may have surprised some folks… not me. I’ve been higher on him than most, so high that I threw him in the mix for Sixth Man of the Year last preseason and was (somewhat) ridiculed for those lofty expectations.

Haywood Highsmith News / Burn City Sports / August 17

Haywood Highsmith is back with the Phoenix Suns

PHOENIX — Days after being waived, the Phoenix Suns are bringing back forward Haywood Highsmith. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Highsmith has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Suns, bringing experience, defensive versatility and another capable wing to the roster.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 16

NBA Notes: Suns, Miles Bridges, Cavs, Meleek Thomas, Clippers, Bradley Beal

The Suns apparently didn’t acquire Miles Bridges with the idea of making him a short-term rental. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said Phoenix intends to give Bridges both a significant role and, eventually, a new contract.

Miles Bridges News / Hoops Rumors / August 16

Miles Bridges Likely To Wait On Extension Until After Offseason

The Suns shored up their starting power forward spot when they traded Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, and a first-round pick for Miles Bridges, a first-round pick, and a second-round pick this summer.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 17