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Looking Back on Preseason Predictions Suns Proved Totally Wrong

There's no question the Phoenix Suns surprised a lot of people during the 2025-26 season, turning things around immediately under first-year coach Jordan Ott even after missing the 2025 playoffs and subsequently trading away Kevin Durant.

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Drafting for Identity: 5 Draft targets for the Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns enter this month’s draft holding the number 47 overall pick. As mentioned in my last piece (linked below), do not be surprised if they look to trade up.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / June 11

Ranking Suns' Young Core by Long-Term Ceiling

Last summer, the Phoenix Suns were surprisingly able to transition from an older team with very few young players to having a much younger core that could end up being the future of the team.

NBA News / Bright Side Of The Sun / June 11

Devin Booker or Jalen Brunson? A debate for the barstool

There’s a debate brewing online and in the Reddit threads as the NBA Finals roll along, and it’s one that forces fans to decide whether they want to approach it logically or emotionally.

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The '6+ three-pointer NBA Finals games' quiz

How many of the players to make at least six three-pointers in an NBA Finals game can you name in five minutes?

The '25 points in less than 30 minutes' quiz

The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / June 10

If Suns Trade Up in NBA Draft, Here's Who They'll Want

The 2025-26 Phoenix Suns season is now well over one month in the rearview mirror, with the upcoming NBA draft becoming the sole focus of a franchise that bounced back from a disastrous 2024-25 campaign.

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / June 10

Evaluating Suns' Biggest Need This Summer — And How They Can Fix It

The Phoenix Suns' roster construction following the Kevin Durant trade last summer was always wonky with a lot of positional overlap, but the Suns found a way to make it work by exceeding all presseson expectations with a 45-37 record.

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

The Suns’ Highlander dilemma has an obvious survivor

From the dawn of time we came and now, after a season that raised as many questions as it answered, we are finally here. The time of the Gathering is upon us.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / June 10

4 Suns Role Players Who Could Emerge As Starters Next Season

The Phoenix Suns were surprisingly one of the deeper teams in the NBA this season because of how well players stepped up when their names were called. Heading into next season, the Suns will likely have almost the same roster, which means the biggest changes could end up coming internally.

Ja Morant News / Burn City Sports / June 9

Are the Ja Morant and Phoenix Suns trade rumors officially off the table?

Whenever trade speculation surrounding Memphis star Ja Morant surfaced, the Phoenix Suns were frequently mentioned as a rumored destination, but those plans have now seemingly fallen through, per Brett Siegel of Clutch Points.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / June 9

One Thing Every Top Suns Player Needs to Improve

The Phoenix Suns surprised a lot of people this season, as almost everyone on the team elevated their play to help Phoenix make the playoffs with a 45-37 record despite low preseason expectations.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / June 9

Heres Exactly What Type of Player Suns Should Target in 2026 NBA Draft

The Phoenix Suns currently only have the No. 47 pick in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft, but do have options on what they can do. Phoenix could elect to move up in the draft, whether it be a better pick in the second round or all the way into the first round, as it has shown to be willing to make draft-day trades in the past couple years.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA Draft on SI / June 8

Assessing the Suns' Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

A first-round exit for most NBA teams will leave their fans disappointed, but the Phoenix Suns can walk away from this season hopeful. After trading Kevin Durant for Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green, they had some of the lowest expectations in years.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / June 8

Separating Reality From Fiction About Suns Offseason

The Phoenix Suns have a few options for what they could do this offseason after going 45-37 in the 2025-26 season, surpassing all preseason expectations.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

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Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / June 8

Suns Forward Aiming For Bigger Plans After Exciting Rookie Season

PHOENIX — There's plenty of excitement around the Phoenix Suns and what could come of next season. The team managed to make a surprise push to the postseason, which was a massive win considering earlier expectations had them finishing as one of the worst teams in the league.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / June 8

The Suns shouldn’t keep Mark Williams if it would hurt Khaman Maluach’s growth

I was at the Barclays Center when it happened last year. As NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced the Phoenix Suns’ selection of Duke Center Khaman Maluach with the 10th pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, the Shams Charania notification came in that Phoenix was acquiring Charlotte Hornets big man Mark Williams for the 29th pick and a 2029 first-rounder.

Ja Morant News / Burn City Sports / June 8

NBA insider names Phoenix Suns among potential destinations for Ja Morant

PHOENIX — With the NBA offseason starting to take shape, one name continues to linger and be linked to the Phoenix Suns: Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / June 8

Jaden Bradley’s workout puts him on the Suns’ radar

The NBA Draft is drawing near, and with the Phoenix Suns holding the 47th overall pick, we continue to speculate about who the organization might select.

NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / June 7

Former Suns Guard Shining For Knicks in NBA Finals

PHOENIX — If you've tuned into the NBA Finals, you've likely seen a few familiar faces. Between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, Suns fans have seen a few former players in the likes of Mikal Bridges and Bismack Biyombo – though it's arguably Landry Shamet who has been a focal talking point of the series.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / June 7

A familiar piece of Finals history surfaced again

One of the unfortunate realities of being a Phoenix Suns fan is that whenever history enters the conversation, especially anything tied to championships or monumental moments, the Suns always seem to find themselves on the wrong side of it.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / June 6

3 Biggest Lessons Suns Learned During 2025-26 Season

There were a lot more positives than negatives for the Phoenix Suns during the 2025-26 season, as they went 45-37 and made the playoffs despite low preseason expectations and injuries throughout the year.

Dean Wade News / Hoops Wire / June 6

Suns among teams interested in Cavs free agent Dean Wade

Dean Wade is hitting the open market this summer, and the Suns are already on his radar. According to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel, Phoenix has had internal discussions about Wade dating back to the trade deadline and is one of several teams expected to pursue the Cavaliers forward in free agency.