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Valley Suns rookie Khaman Maluach shines and stuns San Diego Clippers

TEMPE — It hasn’t taken long for rookie center Khaman Maluach to break out in the desert, delivering a performance that helped lead the Valley Suns to a 121-118 comeback win over the San Diego Clippers on Thursday.

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Inside the Suns: Jordab Ott, Rasheer Fleming, Khaman Maluach, Jamaree Bouyea

Welcome to Inside the Suns, your weekly deep down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team. Each week 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 / December 11

High-motor habits are beginning to take hold for Maluach and Fleming

Both Khaman Maluach and Rasheer Fleming were sent to the G League again as the San Diego Clippers were on the schedule, and the organization saw real value in giving them more time on the floor.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / December 11

The secret behind Dillon Brooks’ unexpected chemistry with Collin Gillespie revealed

Going through a tough road stretch in December, Phoenix has been finding a new part of their team chemistry begins with respect over a hard-nosed work ethic.

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Devin Booker News / Phoenix Suns on SI / December 11

When Will Devin Booker Return? Suns Insider Gives New Update

The Phoenix Suns are likely to get star guard Devin Booker back soon. Booker's missed the last three games due to a groin injury and was set to be re-evaluated on Wednesday.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Grayson Allen News / Phoenix Suns on SI / December 11

Grayson Allen Gets Honest on Ejection From Suns Loss to Thunder

The Phoenix Suns were blown out in dramatic 138-89 fashion on Wednesday night, courtesy of the Oklahoma City Thunder. It was, in terms of deficit, Phoenix's worst loss in franchise history.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / December 11

Suns' Next Opponent Revealed After NBA Cup Quarterfinals Loss

The Phoenix Suns' next game is set following their humiliating 138-89 NBA Cup quarterfinals loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. The Suns (14-11) will take on the Los Angeles Lakers (17-7) at home on Sunday, Dec.

Chet Holmgren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 11

Suns’ Grayson Allen pleads innocence after ejection for cheap shot on Chet Holmgren

On Wednesday evening, the Phoenix Suns were eliminated from the NBA Cup tournament with a blowout 49-point loss at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road.

Mat Ishbia News / Bright Side Of The Sun / December 11

Mat Ishbia was right about success

Mat Ishbia is not afraid to speak his mind. In his opening press conference after purchasing the team in 2023, he tried to make himself out to be a big-picture, long-term thinker.

NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / December 11

Suns Set New Franchise Worst in Loss to Thunder

The Phoenix Suns were dismantled from the opening tip-off by the now 24-1 Oklahoma City Thunder in last night's 138-89 loss in the NBA Cup Quarterfinals.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / December 11

Suns Rely On Reserves In Historic NBA Cup Loss To Thunder

After going 3-1 in NBA Cup group stage play, the Phoenix Suns entered Paycom Center on Wednesday night looking to avenge their sole loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / December 11

Suns walk into the NBA Cup buzzsaw wondering what the reward really was

Well, did you get what you wanted? The good old NBA Cup…are you happy with the result? That is what we were fighting to play in? A 49-point loss? I keep asking myself why we want to be part of this thing again?

Grayson Allen News / EssentiallySports / December 11

Grayson Allen Pushes Back After Ejection, Questions Refs’ Foul Ruling In Suns vs Thunder

Tonight, as the Phoenix Suns fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup quarterfinals by a demoralizing 49 points, one moment captured all the attention.

Phoenix Suns News / EssentiallySports / December 11

'Worst Flopper In The League': Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Draws Flak For Antics Against Phoenix Suns’ Grayson Allen

A subtle, real-life version of the classic Spider-Man pointing meme played out on the court Wednesday as the Thunder dominated the Suns 138-89. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became the main focus of fans’ laughs.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 11

Suns hit historic lowpoint in 49-point NBA Cup loss to Thunder

The Phoenix Suns were humiliated on Wednesday, losing 138-89 to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup quarterfinal at Paycom Center. The 49-point loss set a new record for Phoenix’s largest margin of defeat, according to ESPN Insights.

Dillon Brooks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 10

Suns’ Dillon Brooks regrets playing ‘soft’ vs. Thunder in NBA Cup blowout

There weren’t too many high expectations for the Phoenix Suns heading into the 2025-26 season. This is why making it to the knockout stage of the NBA Cup was a major accomplishment in and of itself already.

Grayson Allen News / Burn City Sports / December 10

Grayson Allen’s ejection sparked more frustration in loss to NBA’s best

OKLAHOMA CITY – Grayson Allen’s ejection on Wednesday night wasn’t surprising, as in a moment of frustration, he threw Thunder star Chet Holmgren to the ground.

NBA News / Bright Side Of The Sun / December 10

Thunder eliminate Suns from NBA Cup in blowout fashion

As expected, the best team in the NBA looked like the best team in the NBA against a Phoenix Suns roster depleted by injuries. Devin Booker was ruled out two hours before game time and missed his third consecutive game with a right groin strain.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 10

Grayson Allen gets ejected for shoving Chet Holmgren

Grayson Allen lost his cool during Wednesday’s nightmare game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Allen and the Phoenix Suns faced off on Wednesday against the Thunder for an NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / December 10

Suns’ Devin Booker and Jalen Green spotted in pregame workouts on Wednesday

OKLAHOMA CITY – The NBA Cup quarterfinals spotlight isn’t kind to the uncertain, and tonight the Phoenix Suns find themselves walking that line. Devin Booker, upgraded to questionable after a minor tweak, was actively warming up in pregame drills, a visual that already lifted spirits.