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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 / Bright Side Of The Sun / September 13

The case for starting Khaman Maluach over Oso Ighodaro

If you’re a Suns fan who isn’t living under a rock, you’ve probably heard that newly re-signed center Mark Williams will be out until at least the All-Star Break with a torn labrum, if not longer.

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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 / September 11

Should Khaman Maluach or Oso Ighodaro start after Suns C Mark Williams’ injury?

Mark Williams’ shoulder surgery is a significant blow to the Phoenix Suns. It could also force the organization to answer a question it has been postponing: Which young center is ready to become part of the team’s long-term foundation?

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 / Bright Side Of The Sun / September 8

The Suns finally have legitimate optionality at center

You may look at the Suns re-signing Mark Williams to a three-year, $38 million contract as unnecessary. He hasn’t exactly been the picture of health throughout his career.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / September 6

The Suns need Khaman Maluach to become more than a prospect

As we saw with the steep punishment that the NBA handed out to the Los Angeles Clippers earlier this week, one of the most valuable assets an NBA team can have is draft picks, especially lottery selections.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / August 11

How Suns Center Battle Could Really Shake Out

The Phoenix Suns head into the 2026-27 season with a very crowded center room that could make for some interesting decisions as the year rolls on. Phoenix

NBA News / Burn City Sports / July 29

Suns face two massive preseason tests against San Antonio Spurs

After the release of the Phoenix Suns’ 2026 preseason schedule, fans noticed it will provide something every contender needs: an honest measuring stick against one of the NBA’s toughest teams.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / July 27

Khaman Maluach Deserves Bigger Suns Role — But Will He Get It?

PHOENIX — The progression of soon-to-be second-year Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach has been exciting. Maluach, Phoenix's first-round selection in the 2025 NBA Draft, holds potential of being a premier rim protector in the NBA.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 23

Five Summer League players who earned bigger NBA roles

NBA Summer League is a chance for rookies to get their feet wet in the NBA, while veterans show off for roster spots and G League jobs. Sometimes, players stand out so much that they change their teams' plans for the upcoming season.

Pistons guard Chaz Lanier making case for rotation spot in Summer League

Raptors' rookie Allen Graves shows off skills in Summer League win

Cameron Boozer got hosed by controversial call in final minute of Summer League title game

Yaxel Lendeborg throws major shade at Cameron Boozer after beating him for Summer League title

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

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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 / July 21

Khaman Maluach drops major declaration on managing pressure

Coming into the 2026-27 season, one of the biggest reasons for the Phoenix Suns to be optimistic is the continued development of big man Khaman Maluach.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / July 21

Which Phoenix Suns star was named to 2026 All-NBA Summer League Second Team?

Searching for consistency at the center position has been a long-standing problem for the Phoenix Suns until recently. Talent has never been the issue over the years, but longevity, development, and fit have.

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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 / Stadium Rant / July 20

Khaman Maluach Is Ready For A Year 2 Breakout After Summer League Dominance

While summer league is a small sample size and what players do in this format should be more times that not be taken with a grain of salt. That’s not the case with Khaman Maluach; instead, his four summer league games showed he may be poised to break out in his second season.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 17

NBA Notes: Nets, Michael Porter Jr, Suns, Khaman Maluach, Magic

Michael Porter Jr.‘s long-term future with the Nets remains uncertain. Sameer Kumar of Nets on SI suggested Brooklyn may ultimately be better served moving Porter rather than signing the veteran forward to a lucrative contract extension.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / July 17

Suns' Khaman Maluach Taking Pointers From 4-Time Defensive Player of the Year

Phoenix Suns young center Khaman Maluach has already shown that he has a great mentality when it comes to how he approaches the game. Although Maluach did not see much run his rookie season after being drafted 10th overall last summer, he has said that he recognizes it's a process and knows his time will eventually come.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA Draft on SI / July 16

Suns' Lottery Pick Khaman Maluach Dominating NBA Summer League

With NBA Summer League pool play wrapping up, 12 teams are in contention for four spots in the semifinals. The Phoenix Suns, who are 3-1 with a +15 point differential, are a leading team for one of those spots entering Thursday's slate.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / July 16

Khaman Maluach dominates Summer League, but his mentality stands out most

LAS VEGAS — Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach has made his presence known at this year’s NBA Summer League, delivering another standout performance Wednesday.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 15

What Khaman Maluach takes most from Rudy Gobert during Summer League breakout

LAS VEGAS– Inspirations come in all sizes, just ask Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach. When the Suns drafted Maluach in 2025, he was compared to Chet Holmgren and Mo Bamba for his wingspan and versatility.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / July 14

Khaman Maluach has arrived for Suns in 2026 Summer League

After a quiet rookie season, Phoenix Suns Khaman Maluach’s 2026 Summer League has been explosive. In just 46 appearances last year, the 19-year-old averaged just three points per game and less than three rebounds.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / July 13

Which young Phoenix Suns star is ready for a breakout season in 2026-27?

Having searched for a franchise center capable of impacting both ends of the floor, the Phoenix Suns may have found their answer in Khaman Maluach. They have cycled through veterans, experimented with different styles, and often relied on small-ball lineups to compensate for the lack of a dominant interior presence.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 12

Suns’ Khaman Maluach addresses concern after huge Summer League game

Khaman Maluach’s strong play at the 2026 NBA Summer League has given the Phoenix Suns another reason for optimism. However, the young center is more interested in refining his weaknesses than celebrating his production.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / April 10

Suns May Have Just Seen Khaman Maluach's Turning Point

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns have seen No. 10 overall pick Khaman Maluach sparingly for majority of the regular season. That was the plan all along as his

Phoenix Suns News / NBA Draft on SI / April 9

Top-10 Pick Khaman Maluach Makes First NBA Start as Suns Beat Mavericks

The NBA regular season is wrapping up, and with more teams solidifying their placement in or out of the postseason, teams have turned to younger players on their roster.

Phoenix Suns News / Larry Brown Sports / April 9

Khaman Maluach doesn’t hold back vs. Cooper Flagg in an intense moment

Khaman Maluach and Cooper Flagg are friends, but the cordiality ends when they face each other on the court. The two former Duke Blue Devils one-and-dones met again on Wednesday, as Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks visited Maluach and the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / March 7

Suns Rookie Khaman Maluach Taking Advantage of His Moment

PHOENIX — Khaman Maluach might just be on the way. The Phoenix Suns are missing starting center Mark Williams for the next two-to-three weeks with a foot injury, propping up Maluach and fellow backup Oso Ighodaro to more minutes in the mean time.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 11

Cooper Flagg had a great message for ex-Duke teammate

Cooper Flagg’s bond with his former Duke Blue Devils teammates remains as strong as ever. On Tuesday, the Dallas Mavericks rookie forward got reunited with his ex-Duke teammate, Khaman Maluach, during a game against the Phoenix Suns at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz.

Phoenix Suns News / Bleacher Report / November 13