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The Denver Nuggets brought back one of their most popular former players when Bruce Brown signed with the team Monday. They shouldn't stop with just one former Nugget.

New Nuggets front office makes bold moves to shake up team

Who are the best NBA free agents available this offseason?

The 'Points-per-game leaders by NBA team in 2024-25' quiz

Phoenix Suns News / Larry Brown Sports / June 20

Kevin Durant, DeMarcus Cousins get into feud over Suns claim

Kevin Durant, DeMarcus Cousins get into feud over 'fistfights' claim

Kevin Durant is calling out one of his former NBA teammates this week.

Insider says Suns are done trying to accommodate Kevin Durant

Former Texas Longhorn Kevin Durant looks unlikely to return to the Lone Star State

Why Rockets shouldn't give too much away for Kevin Durant

The 25 most unlikely NBA Finals heroes

The 'Team USA Men's Basketball gold medalists' quiz

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 17

Point guard options the Suns could explore in free agency

Tyus Jones and Monte Morris didn’t work out. So who will? NBA free agency will be here before we know it. Sure, we’ve still got a month and a half until the dominoes start to fall, but the basketball doesn’t stop.

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Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / May 4

2025 Suns Player Review: Monte Morris had flashes of value but never found a real role with the Suns

Monte Morris offered ball security, but not enough to win over Mike Budenholzer. Welcome to our Phoenix Suns Season in Review series, where we take a closer look at each player who suited up during the 2024–25 campaign.

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

Inside the Suns - Topics: Monte Morris, Oso Ighodaro, the Suns starting lineup

Your weekly Inside the Suns analysis straight from the BSotS community who live and breathe the team. Each week the Fantable - a round table of Bright Siders - give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news.

Phoenix Suns News / Last Word On Sports / November 11

Suns Primed to Make Mid-December Monte Morris Decision

As the Phoenix Suns continue their incredible start to the season, one name on the roster stands out as an early trade candidate: Monte Morris. The Suns, sitting at an impressive 8-2, have shown depth and versatility, with new head coach Mike Budenholzer refining rotations and roles.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 11

Suns’ Monte Morris teases friendly feud with Devin Booker

When the Phoenix Suns added more depth with Monte Morris signing in free agency, it reignited a friendly rivalry between him and Devin Booker. During Thursday’s shootaround, Morris explained to reporters that if there was any trash talk about the previous two playoff series he and Booker played against each other.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 4

What to Expect From Suns in Preseason Opener

As many know, the Phoenix Suns are set to usher in a new season on the road Sunday night against the Los Angeles Lakers before playing the Detroit Pistons in a home-and-home arrangement.

NBA News / Burn City Sports / September 11

Suns G Monte Morris and Mercury F Natasha Mack throw out first pitch at Diamondbacks game

New Phoenix Suns guard Monte Morris and Phoenix Mercury forward Natasha Mack threw out the first pitch for “Suns + Mercury Night” at Chase Field ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks series opener against the Texas Rangers, the team they lost to in last season’s World Series.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 28, 2024

Tyus Jones expected to start at PG for Suns

Tyus Jones is expected to take over as the Suns‘ starting point guard after reaching an agreement with the team on Saturday, writes Kellan Olson of Arizona Sports.

Tyus Jones will solve the Suns' biggest problem

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The '30 or more points per game' quiz

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / July 23, 2024

What Was Suns' Most Impactful Offseason Move?

The Phoenix Suns weren't able to make any big splashes after a disappointing end to the 2023-24 season, though there were a few moves done that can bolster their chances of a deeper push when next year rolls around.

Phoenix Suns News / Yardbarker / July 12, 2024

Suns' expensive roster is still too flawed to contend

Phoenix has the most expensive roster in NBA history.

Suns re-signing reserve wing to two-year contract

Kevin Durant addresses height after Team USA photo prompts questions

The highest-paid players for the 2023-24 NBA season

The 'Teams that never won a championship' quiz

Phoenix Suns News / Hardwood Heroics / July 10, 2024

Phoenix Suns: Monte Morris Shares Honest Thoughts About Joining Team

Everyone will agree that the Minnesota Timberwolves’ ruthless manhandling of the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the 2024 playoffs was downright embarrassing.

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 2, 2024

Suns shore up guard depth after signing veteran to deal

Phoenix is limited to minimum-salary offers as a second-apron team, and the deal will be for one year.

Free-agent forward agrees to multiyear deal with Suns

The all-time leading scorer for every NBA team

The 'Teams that never won a championship' quiz

NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / June 13, 2024

Knicks Named Landing Spot for Timberwolves PG

The New York Knicks will be scouting potential free agents over the next few weeks ahead of the start of official negotiations on June 30 at 6 p.m. ET.

Minnesota Timberwolves News / Minnesota Timberwolves on SI / June 6, 2024

Report: 'Decent amount of optimism' Wolves can re-sign Monte Morris

Could Monte Morris be back in Minnesota next season? Morris was acquired by the Wolves at the trade deadline last season, but only averaged 5.1 points and 2.3 assists in 27 games with Minnesota.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 7, 2024

Grading Timberwolves-Pistons Monte Morris trade

The Minnesota Timberwolves fortified their ball-handling depth for the season’s stretch run and the Detroit Pistons received draft capital for a veteran who’s not in the team’s long-term plans and is set to become a free agent this summer.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / February 7, 2024

Timberwolves acquiring Monte Morris from Pistons

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been on the lookout for a backup point guard and apparently, they’ve found their man. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic,

NBA News / Minnesota Sports Fan / February 7, 2024

Can Monte Morris Cure Minnesota Timberwolves’ Playmaking, Maturity Problems?

While he may not have the career accomplishments of Mike Conley, Monte Morris has the potential to be a significant addition to the Minnesota Timberwolves.