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In 2004, Robert Sarver paid $401 million for the Phoenix Suns; 18 years later, he sold the team to Mat Ishbia for $4 billion

In 2004, Robert Sarver joined a group that bought the Phoenix Suns for $401 million, setting a record for an NBA franchise. Nearly two decades later, ownership changed hands in a deal valued at $4 billion, marking a chapter in the professional basketball business.

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Celebrating Devin Booker’s career and legacy on his 30th birthday

Happy Birthday, Devin Booker! Friday marks his 30th trip around the Sun. For most of the last 12 years, the Suns have been rotating around him. Fans have shared the rise, endured frustrating times together, enjoyed unbelievable moments, and lived an NBA Finals run.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 29

The Suns traded away more than they realized

The start of the NBA season is infamously known as “October basketball” by many. With an 82-game regular season, the stakes feel low, players are getting legs under them, and new additions are still getting acclimated to their new teams.

Phoenix Suns News / Larry Brown Sports / October 29

Report: Suns players are already frustrated over 1 issue

Trouble is already brewing in The Grand Canyon State. Phoenix Suns players have already grown frustrated over the team’s lack of a true point guard, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reported on Thursday.

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How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?

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Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 29

The Suns’ culture is on life support

How quickly things change. What exactly happened between the last game of the preseason and the opener against Portland? Complete collapse. That wasn’t supposed to happen, not after last year, not with this team.

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Jalen Green News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 29

Will Suns use Jalen Green as trade bait to acquire PG help amid early frustrations?

The Phoenix Suns have stumbled out of the gate to a 1-2 record to start the 2026-27 NBA season. Devin Booker totaled just three points in the Suns’ last game, a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Jalen Green has also had a rough start to the year.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / October 29

Arizona Sports insider pushes back on report of Phoenix Suns locker room tension

PHOENIX — Reports of frustration inside the Phoenix Suns’ locker room over the team’s lack of a true point guard drew a sharp response from Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro, who pushed back on it.

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Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction

Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

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Dream blame scheduling debacle on WNBA in open letter

Oso Ighodaro News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 29

Suns Center Trending to Play vs Nuggets

While the Phoenix Suns are trying to reverse course early in the regular season, help could be on the way. Suns center Oso Ighodaro is trending in the right direction to play in Friday night's home matchup with the Denver Nuggets, according to The Arizona Republic's Duane Rankin.

Dejounte Murray News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 29

Evaluating Dejounte Murray as a potential trade target for Suns

With the Suns not off to a good start and reports from the locker room that frustration over a certain role has grown, things haven’t looked great for Phoenix so far.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 29

Suns Locker Room is Already Frustrated, Per Insider

PHOENIX — There's growing frustration within the Phoenix Suns' locker room. The Suns' 1-2 start to the regular season has been ugly for a few reasons. Phoenix looks like a shell of its former self despite having a full season of continuity on their side, which was buzzword for the front office to sell hope for the 2026-27 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 / Burn City Sports / October 29

The Phoenix Suns have a point guard problem, and it’s ‘frustrating’ the locker room

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns are facing questions about their offensive identity through three games this season, and one report suggests growing frustration within the locker room over the team’s lack of playmaking.

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The 'Most 3-pointers by NBA team' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make the most three-pointers for every team can you name in five minutes?

Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Rumors / October 29

Lack Of Traditional PG A Source Of Frustration For Suns?

With the Suns off to a 1-2 start this season, some members of the team are concerned about the fact that the starting lineup doesn’t feature a traditional point guard to help orchestrate the offense, Chris Haynes said during an appearance on NBA TV’s The Association (Twitter video link).

Phoenix Suns News / Fadeaway World / October 29

Suns Players Reportedly Frustrated With Lack Of True Point Guard On Roster

Phoenix Suns players are reportedly growing frustrated with the absence of a traditional point guard, raising questions about whether their offense can function effectively with playmaking responsibilities divided among several players.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 29

Suns rumors: Why there’s growing frustration in locker room after just 3 games

Frustration is reportedly building inside the Phoenix Suns’ locker room just three games into the season. The concern centers on the team’s lack of a traditional point guard, an issue that has complicated Phoenix’s offensive organization despite its plans to develop Jalen Green’s playmaking.

Dillon Brooks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 29

Dillon Brooks whines about refs’ treatment of Thunder flopping after getting punked

The calls made by the referees at the start of the NBA season have been a major topic, and Dillon Brooks in his latest media availability on Tuesday, specifically called out what he believes is preferential treatment toward Thunder players by the referees following their 125-114 loss to Oklahoma City.

Miles Bridges News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 29

Miles Bridges must improve quickly to justify the Suns’ trade

The Phoenix Suns are last in the NBA in defensive rating early in the 2026-27 season, and their offense over three games has not been anything to celebrate either.

Jordan Goodwin News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 28

Jordan Goodwin is showing how to play “Suns’ Basketball”

Unfortunately for the Suns, the season has not panned out as much as anticipated. With a 1-2 start and their next game not until Friday, the team’s pulse has been off, and everyone has expressed frustration.

Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Wire / October 28

Suns’ early problem goes beyond getting Devin Booker better shots

The Suns need to get their offense organized. They also need to stop giving opponents a second turn with the ball. Through Phoenix’s first three games, the rebounding numbers were particularly difficult to overlook.

Oso Ighodaro News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 28

Suns Give Positive Oso Ighodaro Injury Update

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns desperately need Oso Ighodaro back into their lineup. That could be happening soon. Ighodaro, who suffered an oblique injury in the Suns' season opener last week, has missed their last two games but could potentially return for Friday's home matchup against the Denver Nuggets.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / October 28

Eddie Johnson speaks on Devin Booker’s future with Phoenix

Having made their commitment to Devin Booker clear, the challenge for the Phoenix Suns is turning that investment into another legitimate championship run.

Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Rumors / October 19

Suns Converting Duop Reath To Two-Way Contract

The Suns are converting Duop Reath’s Exhibit 10 contract to a two-way deal, confirms Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 indicated last week that Reath would be converted to a two-way pact.

Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Rumors / October 19

Suns To Waive Koby Brea

The Suns are waiving Koby Brea, who was on a two-way contract, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports (via Twitter). Phoenix still has Duop Reath on an Exhibit 10 contract, and Scotto hears the team is looking for frontcourt depth after Mark Williams underwent surgery to address a torn labrum in his shoulder in August.

Mat Ishbia News / Larry Brown Sports / October 16

Mat Ishbia makes two bold predictions about the Suns

Mat Ishbia is calling his shots (plural) ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. The Phoenix Suns owner Ishbia appeared this week on CNBC Sport. During the interview, Ishbia previewed the coming season for his team and made two bold predictions.