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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21
NBA stars Ja Morant, Devin Booker get testy as Blazers bully Suns early
The Portland Trail Blazers and Phoenix Suns are now on the court to kick off their 2026-27 NBA season on a positive note. However, as Devin Booker’s team was trailing Ja Morant’s Blazers by a significant margin, both superstars also made headlines after getting testy with each other.
Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 21
Suns Make Final Starting Center Decision for Opening Night vs Blazers
Opening night is just a short time away for the Phoenix Suns, and they have finally revealed their starting center and full starting lineup ahead of their road matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Ja Morant News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 21
Ja Morant Headlines 3 Expert-Backed Suns-Blazers Bets Tonight
The Phoenix Suns and Portland Trail Blazers meet tonight to begin the 2026-27 NBA regular season at Moda Center in what should be an exciting, star-studded battle.
The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz
Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?
Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 21
A letter to Suns Nation: 2026-27 Season Edition 
Dear Phoenix Suns Nation, A year ago, if someone had told you that coming into this season, the Suns would be looking to build off a 45-win season and a playoff appearance, what would you have said?
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.
Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 21
Phoenix Suns 2026-27 Season Preview: Predictions, X-Factors and Bold Calls
Phoenix Suns basketball is officially back. The Suns begin the 2026-27 season tonight in Portland with hopes of improving off a 45-win regular season and playoff appearance.
Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / October 21
Three major storylines for the Phoenix Suns’ season opener against the Blazers
PORTLAND – The Phoenix Suns’ season opener against the Portland Trail Blazers will be more than the beginning of an 82-game schedule. It will offer the first meaningful evidence of what this new-look roster wants to become, and there are three major factors that fans should keep an eye out for.
Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 21
The Suns are back. How many wins are we predicting?
We did it. We are here. The Phoenix Suns tip off the 2026–27 season tonight in Portland, and it’s been quite some time since we last watched Phoenix Suns basketball that actually counted.
Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 21
Blazers Insider Answers 5 Biggest Questions Ahead of Suns' Season Opener
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns are on the road to begin their 2026-27 regular season, as the Portland Trail Blazers play host to Devin Booker and co. on Wednesday night for a 7:00 pm tip time.
Jalen Green News / Fadeaway World / October 21
Phoenix Suns Face A Major Decision On Jalen Green’s Future As Trade Possibility Looms
The Phoenix Suns have undergone some dramatic changes over the last few years. From being title contenders with Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal as part of the core to retooling around Devin Booker and Jalen Green, the Suns have come a long way.
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.
Oso Ighodaro News / Stadium Rant / October 21
Oso Ighodaro Extension: What The Suns’ Three-Year, $29 Million Deal Means
The Oso Ighodaro extension gives the Phoenix Suns three additional seasons for $29 million, ESPN reported Sunday, October 18, 2026. Agent Erika Ruiz confirmed the agreement with Shams Charania, whose ESPN report places its start in 2028-29.
Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 21
3 Bold Predictions for Suns' 2026-27 Season
The Phoenix Suns have a great opportunity to be one of the surprise teams in the NBA again this season, as several predictions have them finishing with a worse record than last season even after retaining 11 players and surpassing all preseason expectations last year.
Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 21
Join us for the 2026-27 Suns season on the SB Nation app
Almost two months ago, we announced the release of our new app, which you can find here or by searching SB Nation in your neighborhood app store. The app is available in North America, and we’re working on Europe and the rest of the world as we speak!
Deni Avdija News / Burn City Sports / October 21
Deni Avdija’s injury status becomes key story ahead of Phoenix Suns vs. Portland Trail Blazers
PORTLAND — The Phoenix Suns have a relatively healthy injury report ahead of their first game of the 2026-27 season, while the Portland Trail Blazers could be without one of their most important players to start the year.
Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / October 21
Suns owner Mat Ishbia stands by what he said to Kevin Durant
PHOENIX — A few days after his back-and-forth with former Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, Suns owner Mat Ishbia says he doesn’t regret his posts towards the former player.
Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / October 20
Charles Barkley says Kevin Durant was ‘not a leader’ for Phoenix Suns
Charles Barkley’s criticism of Kevin Durant wasn’t simply an opinion of the former Phoenix Suns superstar; it was a message to Devin Booker as well. Barkley argued to Arizona Sports that when Durant joined Booker in Phoenix, Booker essentially stepped aside and allowed Durant to become the team’s leader.
Tyrone Corbin News / Burn City Sports / October 20
Tyrone Corbin believes the Phoenix Suns can make some noise in the West
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns open their 2026-27 campaign Wednesday night with a blend of familiar faces and new additions, hoping to build on a season that exceeded expectations.
Luke Kennard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 19
Luke Kennard aiming to ‘be right for Suns season opener vs. Blazers
A major shock to many came when Luke Kennard sustained a knee injury against the San Antonio Spurs during the team’s third preseason game. Although head coach Jordan Ott didn’t express too much concern, there was a reason.
Jordan Ott News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 19
Suns’ Jordan Ott gives intriguing update for starting center spot for season opener
Two days until opening night, and the intriguing roster battle for the Phoenix Suns continues. That is, of course, involving Khaman Maluach and Oso Ighodaro at the center position, according to head coach Jordan Ott.
Drew Timme News / Viral Sports News / October 19
Phoenix Suns Acquire 6-foot-9 Forward Just Before NBA Season
The Phoenix Suns claimed forward Drew Timme off waivers on Monday and immediately converted his Exhibit 10 contract into a two-way deal, filling one of their open two-way slots.
Duop Reath News / Hoops Rumors / October 19
Suns Converting Duop Reath To Two-Way Contract
The Suns are converting Duop Reath’s Exhibit 10 contract to a two-way deal, confirms Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 indicated last week that Reath would be converted to a two-way pact.
Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Wire / October 19
Suns make roster move
The Suns have waived forward CJ Huntley, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7, continuing to reshape their two-way roster ahead of the season.
Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Rumors / October 19
Suns To Waive Koby Brea
The Suns are waiving Koby Brea, who was on a two-way contract, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports (via Twitter). Phoenix still has Duop Reath on an Exhibit 10 contract, and Scotto hears the team is looking for frontcourt depth after Mark Williams underwent surgery to address a torn labrum in his shoulder in August.
Dillon Brooks News / TWSN / October 19
Dillon Brooks Takes Nasty Shot at NBA Superstar
In the wake of the Kevin Durant-Mat Ishbia feud on X, Phoenix Suns defensive star Dillon Brooks has joined in on the fiasco. The mercurial forward presumably has had enough of the situation.
Phoenix Suns News / EssentiallySports / October 19
Suns Extend 24-Year-Old Center for 3-Year, $29M Contract Right Ahead of Season Opener
The Phoenix Suns have secured a key piece of their future just before the 2026-27 NBA season tips off. As Mark Williams is out for the foreseeable future, the extension of 24-year-old teammate Oso Ighodaro provides relief on the hardwood and even in the books.
Oso Ighodaro News / Field Level Media / October 18
Report: Suns C Oso Ighodaro agrees to three-year, $29M extension
Phoenix Suns center Oso Ighodaro agreed to a three-year, $29 million extension on the eve of the season, ESPN reported Sunday night. Ighodaro's extension begins with the 2028-29 season.
Phoenix Suns News / Larry Brown Sports / October 16
Mat Ishbia makes two bold predictions about the Suns
Mat Ishbia is calling his shots (plural) ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. The Phoenix Suns owner Ishbia appeared this week on CNBC Sport. During the interview, Ishbia previewed the coming season for his team and made two bold predictions.
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