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Phoenix Suns get a boost in ESPN’s Future Rankings, but questions remain

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns have climbed out of the bottom of ESPN’s Future Power Rankings, with the improvement coming with caution: A better short-term outlook doesn’t necessarily mean a better long-term one.

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The Suns have plenty of X-factors. Which one matters most?

How do you define an X-factor? When you look up and down a roster, what skills or characteristics are you searching for in a player before giving them that designation?

Frank Vogel News / Phoenix Suns on SI / September 18

Warriors Hire Former One-And-Done Suns Head Coach

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns will be seeing more of Frank Vogel. Vogel, who previously served as the team's head coach, is joining Steve Kerr's staff on the Golden State Warriors ahead of the 2025-26 season.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / September 17

Suns Make Roster Move Before Training Camp

PHOENIX — Training camp is just weeks away for the Phoenix Suns, and they've made a roster move before festivities started. According to Keith Smith, the Suns waived Jordan Schakel from his Exhibit 10 contract.

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Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / September 17

Suns’ projected starters have a court balance problem, but there’s a solution

The Suns’ projected starters include Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green, and Miles Bridges around a center (likely Khaman Maluach, possibly Oso Ighodaro).

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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.

Phoenix Suns News / Athlon Sports / September 17

Mock Trade Sends Suns' Jalen Green to Clippers for 2-Time All-Star Guard to Pair With Devin Booker

It has been a relatively quiet offseason thus far for the Phoenix Suns, though they have made multiple under-the-radar moves to try and upgrade their roster after being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs last season.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / September 17

What Duop Reath Signing Actually Means for Suns

The Phoenix Suns addressed their need at the center position after Mark Williams suffered a torn labrum by agreeing to a deal with former Portland Trail Blazers center Duop Reath Wednesday night.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / September 17

The Suns create competition with Duop Reath signing

No sooner did I publish an article saying the Phoenix Suns didn’t need an immediate solution to their center depth following the injury to Mark Williams than the team went out and acquired Duop Reath.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / September 17

NBA Expansion Draft: Which Suns Would Be Protected Today?

The NBA could be getting two new expansion teams in Las Vegas and Seattle as soon as the 2028-29 season, which means an expansion draft could be coming in two years.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA Draft on SI / September 17

Does Phoenix Suns' Recent Signing Signal Concern for 2025 Top-10 Pick?

The Phoenix Suns made significant changes to the team's roster after the 2025-26 season. Following a playoff appearance that saw the Suns lose in four games to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix added Miles Bridges, Luke Kennard, Pat Spencer and Koa Peat while moving on from Royce O'Neale and Grayson Allen.

Mark Williams News / EssentiallySports / September 17

Suns Bolster Frontcourt With 6″9′ Signing After Mark Williams’ Season-Altering Surgery

The Phoenix Suns did not have the luxury of waiting after Mark Williams’ latest injury setback. With their starting center expected to miss several months, Phoenix suddenly faced a frontcourt problem just before the new season.

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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 / Fadeaway World / September 17

Phoenix Suns Sign Duop Reath After Mark Williams Sidelined For Several Months

The Phoenix Suns are coming off a relatively promising campaign last season. Despite undergoing a major retooling, the Suns successfully secured a spot in the playoffs, hinting at the team’s potential to be competitive in the upcoming season.

Mark Williams News / Burn City Sports / September 17

Phoenix Suns bring in Duop Reath to help navigate Mark Williams’ injury

PHOENIX — With Mark Williams out for an extended period, the Phoenix Suns are turning to center Duop Reath to help fill the void in the middle of their lineup.

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Mark Williams News / Hoops Wire / September 16

Suns sign Duop Reath to one-year deal as Mark Williams recovers

The Suns have added another center while Mark Williams works his way back from shoulder surgery. Phoenix agreed to a one-year contract with free agent Duop Reath, Shams Charania of ESPN reported.

Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Rumors / September 16

Duop Reath To Sign With Suns

The Suns are signing free agent center Duop Reath to a one-year deal, Shams Charania reports for ESPN (via Twitter). The third-year center saw his minutes decrease each year with the Trail Blazers, but proved himself to be a reliable stretch big.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / September 16

Ranking every Suns player entering the 2026-27 season

Training camp is approaching, which means we’ve reached the end of our preseason administrative duties and completed the process of ranking every member of the Phoenix Suns based on who we believe the best players are right now.

Luka Doncic News / Phoenix Suns on SI / September 16

Ex-Suns Coach: We Didn't Even Consider Drafting Luka Doncic

The Phoenix Suns have had several "what ifs" throughout their franchise history, but their string of not hitting on top picks early on in the last decade is right up among their biggest missed opportunities.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / September 16

Phoenix Suns unveil local broadcast schedule for 2026-27 season

The latest local broadcast announcement from the Phoenix Suns for their 2026-27 NBA season is easy to view as a scheduling update, but it is much more meaningful when viewed through the lens of accessibility and franchise identity.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / September 16

When The Game's On The Line, Suns Need to Use These Lineups

The Phoenix Suns have some room to grow when it comes to closing out games after ranking last in the NBA in points per game in the fourth quarter during the 2025-26 season.

Dillon Brooks News / Fadeaway World / September 15

Dillon Brooks Opens Up On Misunderstood Reputation: ‘A Villain Doesn’t Have To Be Always Bad.’

The Phoenix Suns’ star Dillon Brooks hosted a basketball camp for young kids at the Arizona Athletic Grounds, which is about 40 miles from Phoenix. There, he spoke to Doug Haller of The Athletic and got candid about how his reputation as a ‘villain’ is often misunderstood.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 14

Warriors' interest in Devin Booker shows embarrassing trend

Warriors' interest in Devin Booker shows team's embarrassing trend

There have been some whispers recently about the Golden State Warriors being interested in landing All-Star guard Devin Booker; that is the belief of longtime insider Tim Kawakami, at the very least.

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