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Suns Ready to Defy Expectations Once Again

PHOENIX — There's a buzz around the Valley as Phoenix Suns basketball nears. The team's first preseason game is set for Monday, and the 2026-27 iteration of Suns basketball is in a much better spot than this time last year.

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Inside the Suns: Media Day reactions, Khaman Maluach, Luke Kennard

Welcome to Inside the Suns, a deep-down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team in which the Fantable — a round table of Bright Siders — give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news.

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

3 Suns preseason storylines I can’t wait to watch unfold

48 hours. That’s all that stands between you, me, and Phoenix Suns basketball. Sure, preseason basketball doesn’t count toward the standings, but Monday afternoon will provide our first opportunity to see the 2026–27 Phoenix Suns in action as they take on the Detroit Pistons in the Motor City.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 3

Suns Give Exciting Health Update Ahead of Preseason Opener

PHOENIX — Injuries a worry for any team across the NBA, not just the Phoenix Suns. Yet the Suns were bit just a tad too harshly by the injury bug last season, which began during preseason activities when Jalen Green suffered a setback with his hamstring.

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How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

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Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Rumors / October 3

Suns’ Gregory Discusses Ott, Booker, Bridges, Green

The Suns raised some eyebrows around the NBA when they named longtime college coach Brian Gregory to be their new general manager in May 2025. After going

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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.

Mat Ishbia News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 3

Suns Owner Mat Ishbia Teases Big Plans for 2027 NBA All-Star Weekend

The NBA All-Star Game is coming to Phoenix for the fourth time in 2027, and Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia has big plans for it. “I'm working closely with Adam Silver and the NBA.

Devin Booker News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 3

Devin Booker’s renewed love for the game means something

Media Day is often filled with empty or generic quotes, buzzwords, and clichés. It’s inevitable every year. But sometimes, if you read between the lines after getting to know players over the years, you pick up on things.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / October 2

Team USA connects with Valley stars Devin Booker, Steve Nash ahead of friendly vs. Mexico

PHOENIX — The U.S. men’s national soccer team connected with the Valley’s sports culture ahead of its friendly showdown against Mexico, with two Phoenix Suns standouts playing a part: Steve Nash and Devin Booker.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 2

3 Suns Extension Candidates to Watch With Training Camp Underway

The Phoenix Suns locked down several key players this offseason with long-term deals, but still have a few key extension candidates to watch as the season draws closer.

Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Wire / October 2

Suns letting Khaman Maluach, Oso Ighodaro battle for starting center job

The Suns need a starting center while Mark Williams is sidelined. Jordan Ott isn’t particularly interested in picking one yet. Instead, Phoenix’s coach intends to let Khaman Maluach and Oso Ighodaro settle the matter on the floor.

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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 / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 2

3 Biggest Reasons Suns Fans Should Be Excited for 2026-27 Season

With training camp underway, the season is right around the corner for the Phoenix Suns, who are looking to build off last season's 45-37 record and playoff appearance.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 2

Mike D’Antoni’s Devin Booker, Jordan Ott take will excite Suns fans

The Phoenix Suns are preparing for the 2026-27 NBA season with training camp under way, and former head coach Mike D’Antoni believes the franchise has important pieces in place with Devin Booker and second-year head coach Jordan Ott.

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NBA News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 2

What if Miles Bridges is closer to Aaron Gordon than we think?

What lies before the Phoenix Suns this upcoming season is a puzzle. With the preseason around the corner, we’re still at the point where past performance serves as the baseline for theorizing about what could come next for Phoenix.

Mat Ishbia News / Burn City Sports / October 1

Suns owner Mat Ishbia is ready to drop a million-dollar bag on the 2027 Slam Dunk Contest winner

The NBA All-Star Game is coming to Phoenix in 2027, but Suns Owner Mat Ishbia appears to want the entire weekend to be remembered for more than the game itself.

Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Rumors / October 1

Suns Exercise 2027/28 Options On Ryan Dunn, Khaman Maluach

The Suns have exercised their fourth-year option on Ryan Dunn and their third-year option on Khaman Maluach, the team announced today (Twitter links). Both players were already set to earn guaranteed salaries this season.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 1

Suns Exercise Khaman Maluach Contract Option

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns officially announced on Thursday the exercise of Khaman Maluach's third-year option on his contract, which keeps him in the desert at least through the 2027-28 season.

Ryan Dunn News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 1

Suns Make Ryan Dunn Decision Before 2026-27 Season

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns have officially made a decision on Ryan Dunn's contract ahead of the 2026-27 season. Per their social media posts, the team has exercised Dunn's fourth-year option on his contract, which will keep him in Phoenix through the 2027-28 season.

Jalen Green News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30