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It's clear that something has to change for the Phoenix Suns if they want to put their struggles through the first three games behind them. The hard-nosed

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 27

Suns Get Brutal Reality Check Across Latest NBA Power Rankings

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns have played one week of basketball, and the reviews couldn't be less encouraging. The team is off to a 1-2 start with plenty of issues for head coach Jordan Ott to solve.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / October 23

Phoenix Suns receive critical injury updates on key role players

The Phoenix Suns received mixed injury news ahead of Saturday’s matchup against the Golden State Warriors, and both updates could have implications beyond one early-season game.

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How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?

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Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 23

3 Keys for Suns to Bounce Back After Ugly Season Opener

The Phoenix Suns will hope to prove the only way is up after their disastrous 124-83 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers in their season opener Wednesday night.

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 23

3 Problems Suns Have to Fix Before Hosting Warriors

PHOENIX — While it's certainly not time to panic, the Phoenix Suns are 0-1 and couldn't have looked worse in their season-opening loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 22

Suns Have Lot to Learn After ‘Wake-Up Call’ in Season Opener

The Phoenix Suns talked all training camp about how ready they were for the regular season because of the work they put in together over the course of the offseason and the continuity from last year's team.

WNBA News

Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

Angel Reese had a defiant message after Dream's Game 5 loss to the Valkyries

Dream blame scheduling debacle on WNBA in open letter

Valkyries regain home-court advantage in WNBA Finals Game 4 battle

WNBA Finals takeaways: Valkyries regain home-court advantage in defensive Game 4 battle

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 21

3 Bold Predictions for Suns' 2026-27 Season

The Phoenix Suns have a great opportunity to be one of the surprise teams in the NBA again this season, as several predictions have them finishing with a worse record than last season even after retaining 11 players and surpassing all preseason expectations last year.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 20

Jordan Ott’s 10-man rotation is set

The preseason has come and gone right before our eyes, and the regular season is finally here. Several battles took place on the roster, and while some may be decided, nothing is set in stone this time of year.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 19

Suns’ Jordan Ott gives intriguing update for starting center spot for season opener

Two days until opening night, and the intriguing roster battle for the Phoenix Suns continues. That is, of course, involving Khaman Maluach and Oso Ighodaro at the center position, according to head coach Jordan Ott.

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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 19

Suns claim Gonzaga legend off waivers

Coach Jordan Ott’s Phoenix Suns are preparing for October 21’s season opener at Portland and have been busy in the front office, recently announcing Oso Ighodaro’s contract extension.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 18

Suns' Jordan Ott Sends Message Ahead of New Season

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns are ready. Don't take that from fans who have watched the team's preseason slate — or media like us attending games and sitting in press conferences — or even players competing on the court.

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Phoenix Suns 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.

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.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 15

Insider Says One Suns Guard Has Secured Roster Spot

PHOENIX — As the Phoenix Suns approach their final preseason game, their regular season roster and rotation continues to take shape. Players will have

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

It’s going to take a team effort for the Phoenix Suns to fix their rebounding issues

“Quack, Quack, Quack, Quack.” The puck stops here! Or it needs to if the Phoenix Suns want to have a shot at winning a playoff series this season. The here that I’m talking about is the glass.

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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 10

Jordan Ott, Suns seek to ‘put hands’ on Koa Peat’s development

PHOENIX– Koa Peat has been everything the Phoenix Suns have hoped for. After the Suns drafted Peat with the No. 30 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, head coach Jordan Ott saw a unique player.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 10

Inside the Suns: Preseason observations, surprises, who’s NOT on first (or second units)

Welcome to Inside the Suns, a deep down 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 / Hoops Wire / October 8

Suns’ Jordan Ott on Miles Bridges ankle injury: ‘We think he’s in a good place’

Miles Bridges gave the Suns a scare Wednesday night, but the early word from Phoenix sounds encouraging. Bridges rolled his right ankle during the second quarter of the Suns’ preseason loss to the Bulls and did not return after heading to the locker room.

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 / Bright Side Of The Sun / October 7

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 / Burn City Sports / April 14

Phoenix Suns’ Jordan Ott confident in collective playoff experience to carry into play-in

PHOENIX — While the focus of Tuesday’s Play-In matchup centers on how the Phoenix Suns execute against the Portland Trail Blazers, part of the attention will also be on how Jordan Ott fares in his first playoff-like game as head coach.

Phoenix Suns News / Hoops Wire / April 3

Suns coach Jordan Ott: Defensive breakdowns starting to cost us

Despite a strong overall season, the Suns are still searching for more consistency on the defensive end, particularly as they approach the postseason. Head coach Jordan Ott has emphasized a more physical defensive identity throughout the year, with veterans like Dillon Brooks helping set the tone.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / March 9

Phoenix Suns cool down Charlotte Hornets as postseason hunt continues

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns ended their three-game homestand with a win on Sunday night, taking down a hot Charlotte Hornets team, 111-99. Coming into Sunday’s matchup, the Suns were just below the Denver Nuggets for the No.