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The Devin Booker/Warriors rumor is selling you more than a story
I’m here once again with a public service announcement to remind everyone not to believe everything they read on the internet. And to question motives behind some of the things you do see. A couple of weeks ago, I warned about using LLMs and AI to do statistical data mining for you when it comes […]
Dillon Brooks hosts basketball camp in Mesa
Nearly 300 kids showed up Saturday to watch Dillon Brooks set up layup drills at the Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa. This wasn’t a random appearance or a half-hearted community obligation. Suns veteran Dillon Brooks rolled straight from a media availability into on-court work with kids who came because they believe in what he’s building […]
Player Preview: Haywood Highsmith’s role looks to stay the same
Every day, we’ll take a closer look at another member of the 2026-27 Phoenix Suns, examining what they bring to the roster and what their role could mean for the season ahead as we count down to training camp and the preseason. Haywood Highsmith Forward, 6’5”, 220 lbs, 29, 7th season The last edition to […]
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. This leaves Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach as the only centers left on the team, and Ighodaro is more […]
Player Preview: The Suns’ crowded guard room leaves Bouyea fighting for survival
Every day, we’ll take a closer look at another member of the 2026-27 Phoenix Suns, examining what they bring to the roster and what their role could mean for the season ahead as we count down to training camp and the preseason. Jamaree Bouyea Point Guard, 6’2’, 180lb, 27 years old, 4th season Last season, […]
Inside the Suns: Devin Booker, Koa Peat, free throws
Welcome to Inside the Suns, a deep down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team in which the Fantable — a round table of Bright Siders — give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news. Fantable Questions of the Week Q1: Last season, Devin Booker’s shooting was his 4th least-effective (.507), and his […]
Suns JAM Session Podcast: Williams Down, Maluach Up
The original post-game podcast on Planet Purple! Watch it right here! Listen to the latest podcast episode of the Suns JAM Session Podcast below. Stay up to date on every episode, subscribe to the pod on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, YouTube Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podbean, and Castbox. Please subscribe, rate, and review.
Player Preview: Koby Brea’s path to sticking in Phoenix is painfully simple
Every day, we’ll take a closer look at another member of the 2026-27 Phoenix Suns, examining what they bring to the roster and what their role could mean for the season ahead as we count down to training camp and the preseason. Koby Brea Shooting Guard, 6’5, 215lb, 23 years old, 2nd season Of all […]
What Mark Williams’ injury means for Khaman Maluach and Oso Ighodaro
The season hasn’t even begun, and the Suns are already dealing with unfortunate injury news. We learned today that Mark Williams suffered a torn left labrum during a scrimmage, and there is currently no timetable for his return. Can I get a Homer Simpson “Doh!” from the crowd? Pop open a Duff beer and absorb […]
How the Bright Side staff ranked the 2026-27 Suns
Today marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, a day that changed the course of history and reshaped society as we know it. For those who know 9/11 only as a chapter in a history book, understand that it was a line of demarcation. There was life before September 11, and life […]
Mark Williams will miss an extended period with a shoulder injury
It looks like the Phoenix Suns have their first injury of the season just weeks before the start of training camp. Starting center Mark Williams suffered a torn labrum in his left shoulder and is slated to miss “an extended period of time,” according to ESPN NBA Insider Shams Charania. In a statement from the […]
Player Preview: Meet Pat Spencer, the NBA’s most unlikely lacrosse convert
Every day, we’ll take a closer look at another member of the 2026-27 Phoenix Suns, examining what they bring to the roster and what their role could mean for the season ahead as we count down to training camp and the preseason. Pat Spencer Point guard, 6’2”, 205 pounds, 30 years old, 3rd season Wanted: […]
The Suns have more ways to attack. What happens to Dillon Brooks?
The acquisition of Miles Bridges will undoubtedly change the geometry of the Suns’ offense. He replaces Royce O’Neale in the starting lineup, a player whose primary offensive function was to catch the ball and shoot it. O’Neale averaged 2.63 seconds per touch last season, the fourth-lowest mark on the team among players who appeared in […]
The Clippers have another PR problem, and two former Suns are involved
The last 10 days for the Los Angeles Clippers have been tumultuous, to say the least. Last Wednesday, the NBA dropped the hammer on them for salary cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard, which resulted in the league taking away five future first-round picks and suspending several key personnel, including owner Steve Ballmer and President of […]
Player Preview: CJ Huntley is waiting for his chance to matter
Every day, we’ll take a closer look at another member of the 2026-27 Phoenix Suns, examining what they bring to the roster and what their role could mean for the season ahead as we count down to training camp and the preseason. CJ Huntley Power Forward/Center, 6’10”, 230 pounds, 24 years old, 2nd season We […]
Breaking down the Suns’ first 10 games of the season
Let’s take a quick look ahead to the first 10-game stretch for the Phoenix Suns this season. Yes, we still need to get through camp, preseason, etc., before any of this really matters. Certain matchups can change on a dime, as we all know with injury reports on either side. But from a zoomed-out historical […]
Ranking the Suns’ three best players
As we prepare to finalize our preseason SunsRank, it’s worth looking back at the list we’ve created so far. Overall, I think it’s a solid reflection of where this franchise currently stands. The depth of the roster creates a bit of a bottleneck within the Pillars tier because it becomes difficult to separate players who […]
5 outrageous things I want from the Suns for my birthday
No, this is not an attempt to get birthday wishes from our faithful Bright Siders. But I was thinking about some outrageous things that would be great to see from the Suns this season. Some bold takes. What better way to wish for some wild outcomes than to do it while blowing out some candles? […]
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. And while he played 60 games last season, 15 more than his previous career high, that still left him 22 games short of a full 82-game season. […]
3 reasons the Suns will exceed expectations again this season
The Phoenix Suns are a mixed bag from a zoomed-out national perspective. On one hand, they exceeded expectations a year ago and became something of an underdog darling. Now, with their element of surprise a thing of the past, the Suns will have to prove themselves all over again. Every single night. The identity they […]
The Suns need Luke Kennard to let it fly like never before
Shooting is one of those things that, when you have it, you probably don’t appreciate it nearly as much as when you don’t. After all, the entire point of basketball is to put the ball in the hoop. So when shots are falling, your natural inclination is to think, “Yeah, that’s what’s supposed to happen. […]
Ranking the Suns’ most important rotation players
As we’ve gone through the SunsRank exercise, I think one thing has become clear. This team has depth, at least on paper. Much of that depth is rooted in young players who still have to live up to their potential. If they do, that depth becomes real. The goal is to keep developing and avoid […]
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. While many people believe that Los Angeles is in the toughest situation in the NBA after getting stripped […]
Suns JAM Session Podcast: Jammin’ with Espo
The original post-game podcast on Planet Purple! Watch it right here! Listen to the latest podcast episode of the Suns JAM Session Podcast below. Stay up to date on every episode, subscribe to the pod on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, YouTube Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podbean, and Castbox. Please subscribe, rate, and review.
The Suns’ Wild Cards are where this roster gets interesting
SunsRank continues as we look at the Phoenix Suns roster in its entirety and try to determine the team’s hierarchy. It is an exercise I always enjoy because it captures exactly how we feel at a specific point in time. Right now, that point is September. Hope is still alive. Possibility is everywhere. We can […]
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