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Welcome to Inside the Suns, a deep-dive analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team in which the Fantable — a roundtable of Bright Siders — give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / August 29

Collin Gillespie Doesn't Care if You're Sleeping on The Suns

PHOENIX — Despite making the postseason with what many hope to be an improved roster, the Phoenix Suns appear to once again be overlooked entering a regular season.

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The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

How many of the players to rack up the most points in one playoff run for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The '2018-19 PPG leaders by team' quiz

The 'Last 30-point, 10-assist playoff games' quiz

The 'NBA 6th Man of the Year winners' quiz

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / August 27

Suns’ Collin Gillespie calls out social media post trashing Devin Booker

When the Players’ Choice podcast criticized Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker, arguing that while he can score, he does not make teammates better and does not impact games enough through defense or playmaking, people took notice, including Suns PG Collin Gillespie.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Phoenix Suns on SI / August 26

Collin Gillespie Calls Out 'Bad' Devin Booker Take

Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie is behind Suns franchise icon Devin Booker no matter what. After Suns Valley Podcast host Gabe Guerrero said on the Players Choice podcast that Booker "affects one part of the game very strong - scoring.

Phoenix Suns News / Fadeaway World / August 26

Collin Gillespie Defends Devin Booker After Bold Criticism From Suns Fan: 'Bad Take'

Devin Booker has spent his entire 11-year NBA career with the Phoenix Suns and has unsurprisingly become a fan favorite over time. Suns fans aren’t often critical of Booker as a result, but one was recently, and his teammate Collin Gillespie quickly came to his defense.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 26

Suns’ Collin Gillespie calls out ‘bad take’ on Devin Booker’s impact

Collin Gillespie had a breakout campaign with the Phoenix Suns last season after struggling to carve out a role in his first years in the NBA. Some even considered him a candidate for Most Improved Player after putting up career-best numbers.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / July 11

Collin Gillespie Reflects on 'Special' Moment Contract After New Suns Contract

Collin Gillepie has been a defining success story for the Phoenix Suns on his way to earning a four-year, $48 million contract this summer. After originally

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / July 8

Collin Gillespie is why I’m watching the Suns this season

I cut my teeth on this league watching Steve Nash. That’s not a comparison I make lightly, and I’ll say up front: this isn’t one. But every generation of watching basketball needs a guy who makes you lean forward for reasons that have nothing to do with size or draft slot or highlight-reel gravity.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / June 30

Suns Prevented Two Top NBA Free Agents From Leaving

PHOENIX — NBA free agency begins today, though the Phoenix Suns have already handled most of their business. Thanks to their lack of premium draft capital and top level salary cap space, the Suns weren't able to make any eye-opening/splash moves.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Phoenix Suns on SI / June 22

What's Next For Suns After Re-Signing Collin Gillespie, Jordan Goodwin

The Phoenix Suns are making it very clear they are prioritizing continuity this offseason after agreeing to new deals with Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin over the weekend before they hit the open market in free agency.

Phoenix Suns News / Ball Exclusives / June 22

Phoenix Suns resign Collin Gillespie to four-year deal

The Phoenix Suns are brining back guard Collin Gillespie on a four-year deal worth $48 million according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Gillespie spent his first three as a journeymen playing on two-way contracts before etching a role with Phoenix where he signed a similar two-way deal back in 2024.

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The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / June 21

Suns Reportedly Agree to Long-Term Contract With Top Defender

After reportedly agreeing to a four-year, $48 million deal with Collin Gillespie on Saturday, the Phoenix Suns have reached another long-term agreement with one of their guards.

Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Wire / June 21

NBA Notes: Suns, Collin Gillespie, Pelicans, Draft, 76ers

The Suns are betting big on Collin Gillespie. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Phoenix has agreed to a four-year, $48 million contract with the free-agent guard.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / June 21

Suns gameplan regarding Mark Williams following Collin Gillespie re-signing for 2026

After re-signing Collin Gillespie to a four-year, $48 million deal, the Phoenix Suns will shift their focus towards starting center Mark Williams. The franchise doesn’t have a lot of money to work with this offseason, as bringing back Gillespie and Williams seemed impossible.

Phoenix Suns News / Field Level Media / June 20

Reports: Suns agree to 4-year, $48M deal with G Collin Gillespie

Versatile guard Collin Gillespie is reportedly passing on free agency and has agreed to a four-year, $48 million contract to remain with the Phoenix Suns, according to reports on Saturday.

Phoenix Suns News / Larry Brown Sports / June 20

Notable NBA free agent is staying with his current team

Cross one name off the list of top NBA free agents this summer. Collin Gillespie is re-signing with the Phoenix Suns on a 4-year, $48 million deal, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / June 20

Suns re-sign Collin Gillespie to four-year, $48 million deal

The first domino falls for the Phoenix Suns offseason, and it’s a massive one. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Saturday that the franchise and guard Collin Gillespie have agreed on a four-year, $48 million deal, securing the 26-year-old a major payday.

Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Rumors / June 20

Collin Gillespie Re-Signing With Suns For Four Years, $48MM

Free agent guard Collin Gillespie will remain with the Suns on a four-year, $48MM contract, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). The contract is fully guaranteed, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link).

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / June 12

Could Suns replace Collin Gillespie with another Gillespie in 2026 NBA Draft?

With Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie expected to get a bigger offer in unrestricted free agency, the reality of him not returning is a real possibility.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / June 2

What Suns Guard Collin Gillespie Really Wants in Free Agency

The Phoenix Suns' main priority this summer seems to be retaining their own free agents and building continuity heading into next season. Collin Gillespie

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / April 29

With Free Agency Near, Collin Gillespie Gets Honest on Suns Future

Collin Gillespie had one of the best value contracts in the entire NBA this season after a breakout year with the Phoenix Suns. Gillespie inked his first NBA standard contract with the Suns following a strong end to the 2024-25 season on a two-way deal, signing a one-year, $2,378,870 fully guaranteed deal last summer.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 28

Oklahoma City Thunder sweep their way to second round

Facing elimination, the Phoenix Suns didn't lie down against the Oklahoma City Thunder. It wasn't enough to avoid a four-game sweep.

Nikola Jokic's triple-double extends Nuggets' series with Wolves

Update surfaces on Jokic’s future

Should Lakers' Austin Reaves suit up for Game 5 vs. Rockets?

Two Lakers players get fined for criticizing the referees

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama criticizes NBA concussion protocols

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 2

Hornets' Kon Knueppel, Suns' Collin Gillespie make history in Charlotte's win

The Charlotte Hornets and Phoenix Suns each have a new franchise leader for three-pointers made in a single season.

Tom Izzo says he seriously considered Suns job before turning it down last year

Collin Gillespie’s record-setting night draws love from Suns fans

Hornets stay hot with runaway win over Suns

The 'NBA rookie 3-point leaders' quiz

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / April 2

Collin Gillespie’s record-setting night draws love from Suns fans

CHARLOTTE — Collin Gillespie has officially cemented himself in Phoenix Suns franchise history, and fans have been showing him love online for his historic feat and contributions so far this season.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 9

Collin Gillespie lifts surprising Suns to clutch win

In Gillespie's third NBA season, and his first on an actual NBA contract, he's been a revelation for the Suns.

The 25 most unlikely NBA Finals heroes

The 'NBA players at the Paris Olympics' quiz

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 29

Collin Gillespie emerging as force for Suns with Nuggets next

The Phoenix Suns won for losing Friday. The Denver Nuggets, not so much. The Suns and Nuggets will meet in the resumption of regular-season play Saturday in Phoenix in different stages of an NBA Cup hangover.

Phoenix Suns News / Field Level Media / November 22

Collin Gillespie's game-winner rescues win for Suns over T-Wolves

Collin Gillespie had a season-high 20 points including the game-winner with 6.4 seconds remaining and the host Phoenix Suns overcame an eight-point deficit in the final 1:09 to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-113 in an NBA Cup game Friday.