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Dillon Brooks Says John Collins 'Felt Embarrassed' Before Heated Scuffle

It didn't take long for Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks to be involved in a scuffle ahead of the 2026-27 season. Five minutes into the Suns' preseason opener Monday night against the Detroit Pistons, Brooks went face-to-face with John Collins, who put his hands around Brooks' neck after Brooks gave him a few bumps and a push during live play.

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3 Suns players to watch closely the rest of this preseason

The Phoenix Suns have a few new faces, but return the majority of their core from a season ago. Jordan Ott has the tough task of figuring out how to best mix and match this group.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 6

The Suns found one thing to worry about in Detroit

The Phoenix Suns have one game logged in the preseason books, a game from which you really can’t take too much away. After all, it’s preseason. This is

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 6

What We Learned from Suns' Rotation After Preseason Opener vs Pistons

There weren't many surprises with the Phoenix Suns' rotation in Monday's preseason opener against the Detroit Pistons, but each unit brought different things to the table when they were on the floor.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

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

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The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

Phoenix Suns News / Stadium Rant / October 6

Phoenix Suns Preseason: 3 Brutal Lessons From An 18-Point Collapse

The Phoenix Suns preseason opened with a 109-107 loss to the Detroit Pistons on October 5 at Little Caesars Arena. Phoenix built a 19-point lead and carried an 18-point cushion into halftime.

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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 / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 6

Meet Jordan Ott’s coaching staff

On Bright Side, it’s always about the players. Whether it’s analyzing Devin Booker’s playmaking, Dillon Brooks’ defensive impact, or Collin Gillespie’s floor spacing, we’re always giving you the latest on the team and their main contributors.

WNBA News

WNBA playoff takeaways: Valkyries outlast Wings to advance to semifinals

Angel Reese wins highest individual honor of her WNBA career

A'ja Wilson's clutch game leads Aces past Caitlin Clark, Fever

WNBA playoff takeaways: A'ja Wilson's clutch performance leads Aces past Caitlin Clark, Fever in Game 3 win

WNBA playoffs: Arike Ogunbowale saves Wings' season, Dream win big

WNBA playoff takeaways: Arike Ogunbowale saves Wings' season with record performance, Atlanta livin' the Dream

Miles Bridges News / Burn City Sports / October 6

Miles Bridges makes instant impact for Phoenix Suns in preseason opener

DETROIT – The Phoenix Suns did not have to wait long to see what Miles Bridges could bring to their new-look roster. In his first preseason appearance, Bridges immediately looked comfortable, scoring Phoenix’s first seven points and announcing himself with a powerful putback dunk.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / October 6

What worked, what didn’t work in Phoenix Suns’ first preseason game

DETROIT — The Phoenix Suns wrapped up their first preseason game in Detroit and got a glimpse of what their new roster is capable of doing. It was a story of two halves.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 6

3 Key Takeaways From Suns' Preseason Opener vs Pistons

The Phoenix Suns had a promising showing in their 109-107 loss to the Detroit Pistons in their preseason opener Monday night. The starters and top bench unit helped the Suns build a 68-50 halftime lead, but the third- and fourth-stringers ended up blowing the lead in the second half after Phoenix rested its main players following the first half.

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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.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 6

Dillon Brooks immediately back on his BS in preseason, and John Collins was big mad about it

Although it’s only the Suns’ first preseason game, Dillon Brooks has already gotten into an altercation. This time, he found himself on the wrong side of new Detroit Pistons forward John Collins.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 6

The Suns showed us the good, the bad, and the very preseason

The first half against Detroit showed exactly what the Phoenix Suns want to be. They were physical, had active hands, excelled on the offensive glass and in transition, and their second effort and defensive pressure were omnipresent.

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Phoenix Suns News / EssentiallySports / October 6

NBA Villain Dillon Brooks Gets Choked on Live TV After Instigating Pistons Star in Suns’ Preseason Opener

The NBA preseason is supposed to ease teams into a new season. Dillon Brooks had other plans. Less than five minutes into the Phoenix Suns’ opener against the Detroit Pistons, the veteran forward found himself at the center of a heated confrontation with Josh Collins.

NBA News / Burn City Sports / October 6

Dillon Brooks and John Collins’ heated preseason exchange has social media talking

DETROIT — Preseason games are often meant to give teams a chance to get the cobwebs out, allow new teammates to get used to each other and measure where they’re at.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 5

Game The Suns showed us plenty before giving it all back in 109-107 loss to Detroit

On an early October evening, we finally arrived at a destination we’ve been pining for since late April. And while the game ultimately doesn’t count toward the standings, Monday night marked the debut of the 2026–27 Phoenix Suns as they made their way to the Motor City to tip off their preseason.