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Suns Waive Veteran Forward Ahead of Season Opener

The Phoenix Suns announced Saturday that they have waived three players, including Haywood Highsmith, ahead of next Wednesday's season opener. Kennedy Chandler and Phillip Wheeler, who were on training camp deals, were also waived along with Highsmith.

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NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 17

Kevin Durant Fires A Shot At Suns Owner Mat Ishbia Over Trade Comments

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Jordan Ott News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 17

Suns ‘Ready for the Regular Season’ as Preseason Comes to Close

Phoenix Suns coach Jordan Ott sent a clear message after the Suns closed out the preseason with a 119-116 loss to the Utah Jazz. "We're ready. We're ready for the regular season," Ott said.

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Haywood Highsmith News / Hoops Wire / October 17

Suns waive veteran Haywood Highsmith

The Suns have waived Haywood Highsmith and plan to keep Jamaree Bouyea, leaving one standard roster spot open to begin the season. John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 reported the decision Saturday, confirming that Bouyea will remain as the team’s 14th man on a non-guaranteed contract.

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Haywood Highsmith News / Hoops Rumors / October 17

Suns Waive Haywood Highsmith

The Suns have waived veteran wing Haywood Highsmith, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 (Twitter link), who previously reported that the team would retain Jamaree Bouyea as its 14th man and leave its 15th roster spot open at the start of the regular season.

Miles Bridges News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 17

Ex-NBA coach makes bold Miles Bridges prediction amid Suns’ Western Conference aspirations

Former NBA head coach Tyrone Corbin believes Miles Bridges could emerge as the Phoenix Suns’ X-factor during the 2026-27 season, expressing confidence in the veteran forward’s ability to make an immediate impact alongside Devin Booker.

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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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 17

Devin Booker, Jordan Ott share Suns’ biggest victory in preseason

PHOENIX– The Phoenix Suns, Devin Booker, and Jordan Ott had one thing on their minds throughout the preseason. Health. Just a year prior, they lost Booker’s backcourt mate, Jalen Green, to a hamstring injury that limited him to 30 games.

NBA News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 17

Suns went toe-to-toe with Utah’s size and didn’t blink

And that’s all she wrote on the 2026 Phoenix Suns preseason. The dress rehearsal that took place Friday night against the Utah Jazz was one you walk away from feeling pretty good about.

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

Game Suns starters impress in 119-116 preseason loss to Jazz

The Suns closed out their preseason with a 119–116 loss to the Utah Jazz on Friday night. It was essentially a dress rehearsal, with the starters playing the first three quarters before the third unit took over in the fourth.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 16

Suns Reveal Starters for Preseason Finale vs Jazz

The Phoenix Suns will be getting back several players for their preseason finale againt the Utah Jazz tonight after resting their starters Wednesday night against the San Antonio Spurs.

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.

Phoenix Suns News / Stadium Rant / October 16

Phoenix Suns Roster Update: 3 Major Concerns Before Opening Night

The latest Phoenix Suns roster update centers on three concerns: Luke Kennard’s knee injury, final roster decisions, and frontcourt depth. Kennard will miss Friday’s preseason finale after suffering left knee soreness during Wednesday’s 123-103 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

Dillon Brooks News / HITC / October 14

Dillon Brooks says there’s one other ‘villain’ in the NBA besides himself

Dillon Brooks claims he shares the NBA villain title with only one other player. In the 2025–26 season with the Phoenix Suns, Dillon Brooks put up 20.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 12

Jordan Ott ‘not pressing’ Miles Bridges return from ankle injury during preseason

PHOENIX– Preseason is often a test run for NBA teams, and the Phoenix Suns and head coach Jordan Ott are no different. It would be an excellent opportunity to see how the four-man unit of Devin Booker, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and Miles Bridges would work.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / October 8

Suns HC Jordan Ott provides update on Miles Bridges

CHICAGO — The Phoenix Suns may have dodged a bullet with Miles Bridges after he left Wednesday’s matchup against the Chicago Bulls due to injury. The forward sustained the injury on a loose-ball play, twisting his right ankle.

Phoenix Suns News / The Lead / October 7

Phoenix Suns 2026-2027 NBA Preseason Preview

The Phoenix Suns, after surpassing expectations last season, look to aim even higher in the upcoming NBA season. Head coach Jordan Ott was a major addition last year.

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