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Suns Top Rookie's NBA 2K26 Rating Revealed

The Phoenix Suns are slated to have one of the top rookies in the new NBA2K26 video game scheduled to come out early next month. No. 10 pick Khaman Maluach will be a 74 overall in the game, which ranks seventh among all rookies.

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Suns NBA Cup Schedule Revealed

The Phoenix Suns are seeing their schedule for the upcoming season come together. The full schedule is expected to be released tomorrow, but for now, the Suns know when they will play their four group play contests for the NBA Cup.

Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Rumors / August 13

Suns hiring former NBA HC as coaching advisor

The Phoenix Suns put out a press release on Tuesday formally announcing their team of assistants under first-year head coach Jordan Ott, but the club is making one more notable addition to its staff that wasn’t included in that announcement, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).

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Including injury replacements, 27 players were selected for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. How many of the 27 can you name in five minutes?

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Report: Suns Adding Former Head Coach As Advisor

After finalizing new coach Jordan Ott's coaching staff Tuesday, the Phoenix Suns still aren't done adding new coaches. HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reported Wednesday that the Suns are hiring a veteran coach as an advisor, posting on X: "Just In: The Phoenix Suns are hiring Steve Clifford as a coaching advisor, sources told HoopsHype.

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The 25 worst contracts in the NBA for 2025-26

Not every player on here is bad or overrated - rather, the contract is one that is currently or has the chance to be a cap killer moving forward.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / August 13

Where Are Suns in Latest NBA Power Rankings?

The Phoenix Suns are going through a difficult offseason filled with a lot of change. The team said goodbye to head coach Mike Budenholzer, top scorer Kevin Durant and failed trade acquisition Bradley Beal, putting a lot of uncertainty into Phoenix's future.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / August 13

Nigel Hayes-Davis could be the Suns unexpected glue guy in 2025

We’re continuing our Bright Side series by exploring what success looks like for each Suns player in 2025–26. When you talk about what success looks like for Nigel Hayes-Davis, it’s less a statement and more a question mark.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / August 13

Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green could factor into future Phoenix Suns trades

The Phoenix Suns have made no secret of their ambition to remain in the NBA championship conversation. Two players who could quietly shape the team’s next roster shift are newcomers Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 12

1 move Phoenix Suns should’ve made in 2025 NBA offseason

Heading into the 2025 NBA offseason, the Phoenix Suns felt like a ship lost at sea. Or in this case, stranded in the desert. After the Suns traded away Kevin Durant for a massive haul, Jonathan Kuminga slowly crept into their radar.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / August 12

Former Suns Shooter Named Among Best Available Free Agents

The Phoenix Suns are still in the midst of tweaking and finalizing their roster ahead of the 2025-26 season, which has undergone quite the makeover since the final buzzer sounded last year.

Phoenix Suns News / Athlon Sports / August 12

$105 Million Suns Guard Lands on NBA's Most Overpaid Players List

It has been a busy offseason for the Phoenix Suns as they have completely changed their roster after missing the playoffs last season. Phoenix began their offseason by trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets and they later bought out Bradley Beal’s contract, officially ending their big three era.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / August 12

2 Former Suns Crack List of Greatest NBA Players at Every Height

The Phoenix Suns have a rich history of guard play with Steve Nash and Devin Booker being two of the most notable players the franchise has had. The guards the Suns have had over the years are right up there with some of the best in NBA history, and Bleacher Report's Andy Bailey feels two of them are the greatest players ever at their heights.

Jordan Ott News / Hoops Rumors / August 12

Suns officially announce Jordan Ott’s coaching staff

The Suns have officially announced the coaching staff that will work under new head coach Jordan Ott during his first year on the job. Most, but not all, of Phoenix’s new coaches were previously reported — now they’ve formally been hired.

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Phoenix Suns Officially Reveal New Coaching Staff

The Phoenix Suns have officially announced their coaching staff ahead of the 2025-26 season under new head coach Jordan Ott. All of Jesse Mermuys, DeMarre Carroll, Brian Randle, Chaisson Allen, John Little, Mike Muscala and Sean Dwyer were named as assistants.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / August 12

Does Phoenix have a modern-era NBA prototype in the making?

We’re continuing our Bright Side series by exploring what success looks like for each Suns player in 2025–26. Rasheer Fleming is the kind of prospect who makes scouts lean forward in their chair.

Phoenix Suns News / Athlon Sports / August 11

Two Former Phoenix Suns Stars Land on NBA’s Best Big 3 List

The Phoenix Suns have made some major changes to their roster this offseason as they have officially ended their big three era. Of course, the Suns began their offseason by trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets and later on bought out Bradley Beal’s contract, allowing him to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers.