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Why Suns must not make Aaron Gordon trade to leap into title contention

The Phoenix Suns exceeded all expectations in the 2025-26 season by making the playoffs. Although the Oklahoma City Thunder swept them, conversations immediately brewed about Aaron Gordon possibly being traded to the Suns.

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Offseason Primer: Who Are Suns' Top Trade Candidates?

The Phoenix Suns have made it pretty clear they do not want to make a major move this summer and instead keep the roster primarily the same heading into next season after exceeding preseason expectations with a 45-37 record despite several injuries.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / May 5

Could Aaron Gordon realistically be traded to the Phoenix Suns this offseason?

In today’s NBA, the most valuable players aren’t always the loudest names; they’re the ones who make everything else work. That’s where Aaron Gordon sits as he’s become the connective tissue in Denver, defending top wings, finishing efficiently, and thriving without needing the ball.

Aaron Gordon News / Phoenix Suns on SI / May 5

Insider Gives Final Verdict on Suns, Aaron Gordon Rumors

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns have suddenly been connected to Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon entering the offseason, though those rumors went as quick as they arrived.

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The '20-point, 15-rebound Game 7's' quiz

How many of the players in NBA history to score at least 20 points and haul in at least 15 rebounds in Game 7 of a postseason series since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?

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Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / May 5

Suns Truly Believe in What They're Building

It does not appear the Phoenix Suns will be looking for much outside help this offseason after being swept in the first round by the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 5

SunsRank: The Wild Cards

One tier down, three to go. We’ve ranked the bottom end of the Phoenix Suns roster, and you can already see the differences between how our writing team views the team and how the community sees it.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / May 5

Offseason Primer: Who Are Suns' Free Agents?

The Phoenix Suns are emphasizing continuity as they head into the offseason, but do have some notable players set to hit free agency. If Phoenix wants to keep relatively the same roster, the Suns will likely have to give pay increases to a few different players.

Isaiah Livers News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 5

Season in Review: Isaiah Livers kept things afloat when the rotation started to crack

Welcome to our Phoenix Suns Season in Review series, where we revisit every player who suited up during the 2025–26 campaign through the lens of expectation, reality, and what it ultimately meant.

Devin Booker News / Hoops Wire / May 4

Suns urged to consider Devin Booker trade, roster reset

The Suns may be coming off a better-than-expected season, but one cap expert believes a bigger reset should be on the table. Yossi Gozlan of Third Apron wrote that Phoenix should “seriously consider” rebuilding its roster, including the possibility of trading Devin Booker to stockpile draft assets.

Aaron Gordon News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 4

The Aaron Gordon trade rumors and the Suns’ offseason outlook

There’s a cadence to every postseason. Teams get eliminated, and they move into the space the Phoenix Suns currently occupy. The early exit offseason. As these teams book flights to Cancun, their players become names to ponder, evaluate, and wonder whether they are what your team is missing.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / May 4

Suns Could Be Trade Suitor for NBA Champion Forward

The Phoenix Suns enter the offseason with a glaring need for size on the roster after being swept in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Phoenix really struggled in the final stretch of the season as it elected to go to a much smaller lineup even against bigger teams.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 4

The Point God is gone but his fingerprints are all over the playoffs

It’s the first round of the NBA Playoffs without the Phoenix Suns, yet one of the most important players in the franchise’s history helped transform some of the best teams in the association into what they are today, including the team that defeated the Suns in the first round, the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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The '20-point, 15-rebound Game 7's' quiz

The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz

The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz

The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

Koby Brea News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 4

Season in Review: A solid rookie year for Koby Brea in the G

Welcome to our Phoenix Suns Season in Review series, where we revisit every player who suited up during the 2025–26 campaign through the lens of expectation, reality, and what it ultimately meant.

Aaron Gordon News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 3

Suns Trade Rumors: Aaron Gordon is the latest name to set the Valley rumor mill on fire

It is rumor central in Suns’ land, as every day it seems a new name pops up on social media, with fans discussing whether the team should trade for them.

Mat Ishbia News / Phoenix Suns on SI / May 3

Suns Owner Doesn't Mince Words on NBA Tanking Issue

PHOENIX — You never have to worry about the Phoenix Suns tanking, at least under owner Mat Ishbia. Ishbia, since arriving just a few years ago, has consistently pushed his chips to the middle of the table in terms of competing every season.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 3

SunsRank: The Depth Pieces

First and foremost, I want to thank everyone who went through the grind of reviewing all 18 players on the Phoenix Suns roster and placing each one into a tier.

Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Rumors / May 1

Suns’ Ishbia, Gregory Discuss 2025/26, Offseason, More

The Suns have made major changes each of the past three offseasons under owner Mat Ishbia . However, unlike last year, when Ishbia’s buzzword was “alignment,” he was preaching “continuity” at Thursday’s end-of-season media availability, writes Doug Haller of The Athletic.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / May 1

Stephen A. Smith claims Devin Booker must leave Phoenix Suns to win NBA championship

When ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith raised a question on First Take surrounding the future of Devin Booker, it wasn’t just about Phoenix’s star SG; it was about the modern superstar blueprint.

Phoenix Suns News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30

Devin Booker trade speculation draws firm stance from Suns owner

The Phoenix Suns saw their postseason come to an end with a four-game sweep at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Entering the offseason, trade speculation has swirled with superstar guard Devin Booker, who has spent his entire NBA career in Phoenix.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / April 30

Would a Dillon Brooks extension be too expensive for Suns?

GLENDALE – As the Phoenix Suns shift their attention towards the offseason, a problem arises. The Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer reported that the franchise wants to secure a long-tern extension with Dillon Brooks, but age is a major problem.

Devin Booker News / Yardbarker / April 29

Is it time for star Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns to split?

The Phoenix Suns and Devin Booker saw their 2026 postseason end early, falling to the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round. The Suns exceeded expectations, but the franchise has struggled to replicate the success of an NBA Finals appearance in 2021.

Nuggets avoid elimination behind Nikola Jokic triple-double

Knicks seize control of series with Game 5 domination vs. Hawks

Jalen Brunson's epic performance leads Knicks to series-leading win

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28

How Dillon Brooks, Jordan Ott have reshaped Suns culture in Year 1

SCOTTSDALE– Most season turnarounds happen over the span of multiple years, not just one. Well, the Phoenix Suns have inserted themselves into that anomaly, thanks to Dillon Brooks and Jordan Ott.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 28