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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 / Burn City Sports / October 16

Suns Coach Reveals Who Replaces Injured Star on Opening Night

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns are going to be without star guard Jalen Green for opening night against the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 22. Luckily, head coach Jordan Ott already knows who’ll replace him come Wednesday.

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Devin Booker News / Burn City Sports / October 16

Devin Booker Shows Love After Russell Westbrook, Kings Deal

PHOENIX — To the surprise of many, former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook signed a deal to join the Sacramento Kings, and Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker was actually quite relieved.

Suns Around the Web

Kevin Durant gets candid in Netflix doc over Suns trade attempts ‘behind my back’ · Arizona Sports

Jalen Green’s absence puts Suns’ full offensive burden on Devin Booker · Arizona Sports

Suns waive Damion Baugh, Tyrese Samuel after final preseason game · Arizona Sports

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 15

This Suns team has fight, but that might not be enough

What an exciting preseason we’ve seen from the Phoenix Suns so far. There’s no doubt the roster looks more energized. When you remove big names like Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant and replace them with players trying to earn their next payday, you should expect to see more hustle.

Mark Williams News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 15

Mark Williams Gets Massive Update for Suns Season Opener

The Phoenix Suns are expected starting center Mark Williams to be available for their regular season opener against the Sacramento Kings next week, according to Arizona Sports' John Gambadoro on X: "Belief is that Suns Center Mark Williams will be ready for opening day.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 15

Suns Make Roster Moves After Preseason Finale

The Phoenix Suns have waived Damion Baugh and Tyrese Samuel according to The Arizona Republic's Duane Rankin. Spotrac's Keith Smith confirmed the news on X as well.

Jordan Ott News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 15

These 2 Suns Earned High Praise From New Coach After Preseason

The Phoenix Suns' preseason is over. The Suns' win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night stamped what was an overall impressive outing in exhibition play with a 3-1 record entering the regular season.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 15

Suns waive two players, trimming their roster before the season starts

The Phoenix Suns have announced they waived two players today, according to their X account. Guard Damion Baugh and forward Tyrese Samuel were released after short stints with the team.

Jalen Green News / Field Level Media / October 15

Suns G Jalen Green (hamstring) to miss team debut

Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green will miss the team's season opener against the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 22 due to a hamstring injury. Green is slated to be re-evaluated in 10 days, new coach Jordan Ott said Tuesday, meaning he'll likely miss more games than just the opener.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / October 15

Phoenix Suns Duo Earns High Marks in NBA Top 100

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns are on the brink of an extreme turnaround following the Kevin Durant trade, but that doesn’t mean that fans don’t have anything to look forward to.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA Draft on SI / October 15

Suns’ Rookie Stands Out in Preseason Win

Having offloaded superstar Kevin Durant, the Phoenix Suns have been — perhaps rightfully — written off for the 2025-26 season. They’re now led by a trio

Dillon Brooks News / Burn City Sports / October 15

New Suns wing Dillon Brooks hints teammate as 'Villain Jr.' for 2025-2026 season

GLENDALE – Phoenix Suns guard Dillon Brooks has earned his notoriety via his villain persona that he has fully embraced. That mindset has turned the former second-round pick into a premier role player on a contending team.

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NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / October 15

Who is Jared Butler? New Phoenix Suns star outshines Luka Doncic with 35 points vs LA Lakers

The Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Lakers 113-104 in their last preseason game before the 2025-26 NBA season. The Suns rested several key players, including Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks, and still beat the Luka Doncic-led Lakers.

Jalen Green News / Hoops Rumors / October 16

Suns guard to miss start of season with hamstring injury

Jalen Green won’t be ready to make his Suns debut when the team’s regular season schedule opens next Wednesday.

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Jared Butler News / Total Apex Sports / October 15

Jared Butler’s Preseason Explosion: From Bench Player To Lakers Slayer

Folks, we just witnessed something special in the desert. While most NBA fans were probably channel-surfing between reality TV and whatever else passes for entertainment these days, Jared Butler decided to put on an absolute clinic against the Lakers in Phoenix’s preseason finale.

Devin Booker News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14

Why Suns’ Devin Booker enters new year as one of NBA’s most underrated stars

When a player goes from the top at their position to not even being mentioned, some might think of a rational explanation. Injuries, natural regression, among other things.

Mat Ishbia News / Hoops Rumors / October 14

Mat Ishbia countersues Suns’ minority shareholders

Suns owner Mat Ishbia has filed a countersuit against a pair of minority owners who sued Ishbia and the team earlier this year, according to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic.

Phoenix Suns News / BasketballNews.com / October 14

Dillon Brooks finds a fresh start in Phoenix beside Devin Booker

MACAU, CHINA – Dillon Brooks isn’t known for backing down. But when he was traded to the Phoenix Suns this summer, the veteran forward didn’t waste time trying to find his footing – he went straight to the source.

Phoenix Suns News / Total Apex Sports / October 13

Luka Dončić is Expected to Make His 2025 Preseason Debut Against the Suns

The court in Phoenix is about to get a visit from Luka Dončić, a ghost of playoffs past. For Suns fans, it’s a name that still echoes in the rafters of the Footprint Center, a specter of a Game 7 that many would rather forget.

Devin Booker News / BasketballNews.com / October 11

Devin Booker embraces leadership role as Suns transition to new era

MACAU, CHINA – Devin Booker has seen every version of the Phoenix Suns since he was drafted in 2015. He’s lived through the lottery years, guided the franchise back to playoff relevance, reached the NBA Finals, and helped redefine the Suns’ identity as an enticing star player destination.