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Jalen Green’s rhythm is returning at the right time for the Phoenix Suns

Jalen Green’s rhythm is returning at the right time for the Phoenix Suns

PHOENIX — For much of the past few weeks, shots that normally fall for Jalen Green rimmed out. Rhythm came in short moments rather than prolonged stretches.

Haywood Highsmith News / Bright Side Of The Sun / March 9

Haywood Highsmith is the perfect connector for the Phoenix Suns rotation

The Phoenix Suns did not make many additions this season, but the ones they did have have been impactful. Both Amir Coffey and Jamaree Bouyea, who were brought in from the Milwaukee Bucks at two different spots in the season, have cracked the rotation already.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / March 9

It’s time for the rookies to shine in the Valley

The youth movement is underway, whether you like it or not. Sophomores Oso Ighodaro and Ryan Dunn are now staples in the Phoenix rotation. Rasheer Fleming is carving out a useful role and building some intrigue around the league.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / March 9

Seven Days of Sun, Week 20: The Phoenix Suns right the net rating ship

Week 20 arrived at the perfect time for the Phoenix Suns. This is a team that had been searching for traction. The numbers tell the story. Phoenix had not posted a positive net rating in five weeks.

Jayson Tatum News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Multiple 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Multiple 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Single playoff-points leaders' quiz
The 'Most active 30-point NBA games' quiz
The '3-Point Era playoff scoring leaders' quiz
Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / March 9
New NBA Power Rankings Show Suns Still Have Something to Prove

New NBA Power Rankings Show Suns Still Have Something to Prove

The Phoenix Suns went 3-1 in their last week of NBA play, though that doesn't seem to matter much in the world of power rankings. Phoenix dropped in both NBA.com and The Athletic's weekly Monday power rankings, and while not a steep drop, the Suns clearly still have something to prove as the regular season begins to truly wind down.

NBA News / Yardbarker
Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / March 9
Dillon Brooks’ Bold Claim on James Harden Backfires as the Numbers Tell a Different Story

Dillon Brooks’ Bold Claim on James Harden Backfires as the Numbers Tell a Different Story

Dillon Brooks is in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons lately. Just days ago, he was arrested for driving under the influence in Scottsdale, Arizona, although he was released shortly after.

Jordan Ott News / Phoenix Suns on SI / March 9
Suns Preached One Thing After Win vs Hornets

Suns Preached One Thing After Win vs Hornets

PHOENIX — In a game that was not expected to go their way, the Phoenix Suns handled business against a hot Charlotte Hornets side in 111-99 fashion at Mortgage Matchup Center.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / March 9
Suns React to Already Crushing Last Year's Win Total

Suns React to Already Crushing Last Year's Win Total

After last night's 111-99 victory over the Charlotte Hornets, the Phoenix Suns have officially surpassed last season's win total (36-46), now having a 37-27 record with 18 games remaining.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / March 9

Suns proved their rotation depth is starting to matter

The Charlotte Hornets entered Sunday night with a 32–32 record, although anyone who has been following the league understands that number does not fully capture how well they have been playing recently.

Devin Booker News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 9
Darryn Peterson getting Devin Booker comparison from NBA circles

Darryn Peterson getting Devin Booker comparison from NBA circles

For nearly the entirety of the 2026 NBA Draft cycle thus far, Kansas guard Darryn Peterson has stood tall as the most tantalizing prospect of this year’s class.

NBA News / Yardbarker
20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

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The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz
The 'Team USA 2026 WBC roster' quiz
 The 'Team USA 2026 WBC roster' quiz
The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
 The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz
The 'NFL year-by-year sack leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL year-by-year sack leaders' quiz
Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 9
Suns’ Dillon Brooks claims he can guard James Harden, but stats tell another story

Suns’ Dillon Brooks claims he can guard James Harden, but stats tell another story

Dillon Brooks will always carry himself with so much pride, and he’s not one to show any signs of weakness. That’s just his identity as a basketball player.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 9
Suns’ Dillon Brooks explains why he targets LeBron James with his antics

Suns’ Dillon Brooks explains why he targets LeBron James with his antics

Dillon Brooks is like a heat-seeking missile whose goal is to make life a living pain for LeBron James to deal with on the hardwood. This season alone, in matchups between the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers, Brooks has always brought something extra for the Lakers to try and stick it to James.

Phoenix Suns News / Field Level Media / March 9
Devin Booker, Suns solve Hornets' mastery in road games

Devin Booker, Suns solve Hornets' mastery in road games

Devin Booker had 30 points and 10 assists, Jalen Green and Collin Gillespie each added 24 points and the host Phoenix Suns ran away from Charlotte in the second half for a 111-99 victory on Sunday to break the Hornets' 10-game road winning streak.

Jordan Ott News / Burn City Sports / March 9
Phoenix Suns cool down Charlotte Hornets as postseason hunt continues

Phoenix Suns cool down Charlotte Hornets as postseason hunt continues

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns ended their three-game homestand with a win on Sunday night, taking down a hot Charlotte Hornets team, 111-99. Coming into Sunday’s matchup, the Suns were just below the Denver Nuggets for the No.

Dillon Brooks News / Burn City Sports / March 8
Suns’ Dillon Brooks feels edge over Timberwolves if they meet in playoffs

Suns’ Dillon Brooks feels edge over Timberwolves if they meet in playoffs

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns and Minnesota Timberwolves have intertwined stories over the past several seasons, with another chapter written by forward Dillon Brooks.

Mark Williams News / Hoops Wire / March 5
Suns’ Mark Williams diagnosed with foot stress reaction

Suns’ Mark Williams diagnosed with foot stress reaction

The Phoenix Suns will be without starting center Mark Williams for the foreseeable future. The team announced Thursday that Williams has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in the third metatarsal of his left foot.

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