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Former Suns Owner Jerry Colangelo aims to bring NBA expansion franchise to Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS – Few figures have influenced Arizona sports the way Jerry Colangelo has. His fingerprints are on nearly every chapter of Phoenix’s rise as a major sports city, making his latest venture feel both exciting and unfamiliar for longtime fans.

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Former Suns Owner Could Land New Vegas NBA Team

PHOENIX — Former Phoenix Suns owner Jerry Colangelo could be back in the NBA, though this time he'd be at the helm of a likely rival. The city of Las Vegas and their expected gift of a new NBA franchise in the coming years is among the worst kept secrets in all of sports.

Khaman Maluach News / Bright Side Of The Sun / July 8

The Suns have created a smart development path for Khaman Maluach

Yesterday was signing day for the Phoenix Suns as they officially welcomed back the key restricted and unrestricted free agents they retained this offseason.

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Collin Gillespie 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.

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The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

Mark Williams News / Phoenix Suns on SI / July 7

Suns Reveal Why They Re-Signed Mark Williams

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns made a handful of their summer signings official this week, center Mark Williams included. Williams was re-signed on a reported three-year, $38 million contract to return to Phoenix after spending one season with the Suns.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / July 7

What the Phoenix Suns’ latest roster moves say about their direction

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns have officially completed three more offseason roster moves, and while the additions won’t generate the buzz of a blockbuster trade or marquee free-agent signing, that may be exactly what makes them important.

Koa Peat News / Phoenix Suns on SI / July 7

Suns Rookie Koa Peat Has 1 Clear Goal for NBA Summer League

Phoenix Suns 30th overall pick Koa Peat is looking to prove he can still impose his will at the next level at the 2026 NBA Summer League that begins later this week in Las Vegas.

Koa Peat News / Bright Side Of The Sun / July 7

The Anachronism: Koa Peat and the search for a modern home for an old-school four

Phoenix didn’t have a first-round pick on draft night. They bought one. To get Koa Peat at No. 30, the Suns sent their own No. 47 back into a four-team knot with the Knicks, Mavericks, and Lakers, and attached two future second-round picks — 2029 and 2033 — to close it.

Koa Peat News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 6

How Suns’ Koa Peat trade will eventually turn into steal of 2026 NBA Draft

The moment that the Phoenix Suns drafted Koa Peat, they might’ve landed the steal of the 2026 NBA Draft. Although there were some initial concerns about his game translating to the NBA level, the team felt he checked all the boxes.

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Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 6

Why Suns’ pivotal Year 2 pieces are amped for NBA Summer League

SCOTTSDALE– The NBA Summer League is full of opportunity. Even guys like Phoenix Suns forward Rasheer Fleming and center Khaman Maluach, who proved they’re more than capable players, love the experience.

Koby Brea News / Burn City Sports / July 6

Phoenix Suns address depth by re-signing key player to two-way contract

For an organization trying to build sustainable depth around its core, re-signing Koby Brea to a two-way contract could prove far more important for the Phoenix Suns than it initially appears.

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 6

Suns CEO Signing Extension; McNair Staying With Clippers

Suns CEO Josh Bartelstein, who holds the same title with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, is finalizing a contract extension, owner Mat Ishbia tells Shams Charania of ESPN.

Koby Brea News / Phoenix Suns on SI / July 6

Suns Bringing Back 2025 2nd-Round Pick on 2-Way Contract

The Phoenix Suns have reportedly agreed to a deal to bring back last season's 41st overall pick Koby Brea. ESPN's Shams Charania reported on X: "Phoenix Suns G/F Koby Brea is signing a two-way NBA contract to return to the team, his agent Erika Ruiz of Primera Sports tells ESPN.

Charles Barkley News / AirJordanChronicles / July 6

Charles Barkley Played the 1993 NBA Finals in Agonizing Pain, Coach Revealed

Watching the Phoenix Suns legend Charles Barkley crack jokes on Inside the NBA makes it hard to believe that he was once one of the fiercest players in the league.

Dillon Brooks News / Hoops Wire / July 6

NBA Notes: Suns, Dillon Brooks, Rockets, Marcus Smart, Nets

Suns forward Dillon Brooks says he’d like to cut down on the technical fouls — at least a little. Speaking with NBAT2 in comments highlighted by Evan Desai of the Arizona Republic, Brooks joked that one of his goals for next season is “not to get 17 technical fouls,” though he quickly admitted that may be easier said than done.

Jamaree Bouyea News / Hoops Rumors / June 29

Suns Exercising 2026/27 Option On Jamaree Bouyea

The Suns are exercising their $2.58MM team option on Jamaree Bouyea for the 2026/27 season, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (via Twitter). Bouyea’s salary for next season will remain non-guaranteed, Scotto notes.