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Suns Should Feel Just Fine As Thunder Continue Dominance vs Lakers

PHOENIX — There was so much made about the Phoenix Suns' quick postseason exit against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round, though as the Los Angeles Lakers are set to discover a similar fate, perhaps the Suns should receive some grace from the national landscape.

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2026 NBA Free Agency: Browsing the small forward aisle and finding nothing but flat beer

I found myself this weekend at a local QuikTrip, standing in front of the beer aisle, pondering my selection. Do I go with my go-to after a long work day, a crisp Dos Equis lager?

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

SunsRank: The Cornerstones

We’ve arrived at the final stop on our journey to understanding how the community at large ranks each player of the Phoenix Suns roster relative to the term “best.” Typically, I don’t like to use words like greatest, best, or worst.

Ryan Dunn News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 10

Season in Review: Ryan Dunn sees rotation minutes decline in second NBA season

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.

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The 'Active playoff scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 1,500 points in the NBA Playoffs can you name in five minutes?

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Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / May 9

Suns linked to two veteran wings in 2026 free agency

GLENDALE – As the Phoenix Suns aim to retool this offseason following a first-round exit, a report sees two veteran wings being a part of that plan. Clutch

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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.

Ja Morant News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 9

Suns Trade Verdict: Is the Ja Morant momentum getting too high in Phoenix?

The conversations on who the Suns should look to add to this team continue, and so do these articles, as we have another rendition of Suns Trade Verdict for you all to dissect.

NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / May 9

Giannis Antetokounmpo Could Become the Ultimate Test of Mat Ishbia’s Discipline

PHOENIX — Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia insists he's learned from past mistakes. If Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors are true, that will be tested. Antetokounmpo is expected to be prominently shopped this summer after another failed Milwaukee Bucks season.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / May 9

Ranking Suns' Top 3 Own Free Agent Priorities

While the NBA playoffs continue, the Phoenix Suns prepare for a crucial offseason after shocking everybody in the NBA world this past season. The Suns will no longer sneak up on anybody after their run to a postseason appearance, and key figures in the franchise are tasked with improving the team.

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

Season in Review: Khaman Maluach is the Rudy Gobert evolution Phoenix has always wanted

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.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / May 9

Charles Barkley Sounds Off on Suns Star Devin Booker

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns move into another offseason with chatter around star guard Devin Booker. Booker and the Suns were swept out of first-round play by the Oklahoma City Thunder after a wildly successful regular season.

Devin Booker News / Burn City Sports / May 8

Suns are out, but Devin Booker is still in the NBA playoff conversation

PHOENIX — Even with the Phoenix Suns eliminated from the playoffs, Devin Booker remains part of the NBA postseason conversation — and part of the debate surrounding officiating and the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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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 8

Report: Suns Linked to 2 Upcoming Free Agents

Free agency rumors are already swirling for the Phoenix Suns after they were eliminated in the first round last week by the Oklahoma City Thunder. While their own free agents remain a priority, the Suns could be looking for outside help to add more size after it was a problem this season.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / May 8

Charles Barkley disappointed in Devin Booker’s playoff performance

Through rebuilds, coaching changes, and roster instability, Devin Booker has become the face of the franchise and the superstar Suns fans believed could eventually deliver a championship.

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

Reporting links Phoenix Suns to Harrison Barnes and Dean Wade

With free agency still more than a month away, teams already eliminated from the postseason are putting together their big boards. Targets they’re interested in.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / May 8

Suns Awards: Who Was Most Underrated Player This Season?

The Phoenix Suns saw several players take big leaps this season under first-year coach Jordan Ott, which led to a lot more success than originally expected.

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

2026 NBA Free Agency: Shooting guard, anyone?

Due diligence. That’s part of the administrative side of the offseason game, and that’s what we’re doing as we walk through the free agent landscape this summer.

Haywood Highsmith News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 8

Season in Review: Haywood Highsmith’s addition was an investment for 2026-27

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.

Jordan Ott News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 7

NBA players with high praise for Jordan Ott

It didn’t take long for Phoenix Suns first-year head coach Jordan Ott to get the respect from NBA players. According to The Athletic’s latest player poll, Ott finished fifth in most impressive NBA coach, only behind Joe Mazzulla, Mark Daigneault, J.B.

Dejounte Murray News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 7

Suns Trade Verdict: Could a Dejounte Murray addition benefit the backcourt?

As the days roll on, the discussion on who Phoenix should trade for continues to rise at a rapid rate. With most fans wanting to see some change to this team, something will have to give.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / May 7

Suns Awards: Who Actually Wins MVP Honors?

After trading away Kevin Durant last summer and buying out Bradley Beal, it was very obvious Devin Booker was the true No. 1 for the Phoenix Suns heading into the 2025-26 season.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / May 7

Offseason Primer: How Suns' Salary Cap Situation Looks Ahead of 2026-27 Season

The Phoenix Suns are slated to have much more financial flexibility moving forward with Devin Booker as the only current player making over $40 million per year.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 6

Draymond Green takes unbelievable shot at Charles Barkley's career during 'Inside the NBA'

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has never been shy about voicing his opinions and delivering some brutally honest statements.

Warriors linked to new potential Steve Kerr replacement

Draymond Green had scathing response after Austin Rivers belittled him

Austin Rivers fires back at Draymond Green

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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.

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.