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The Suns’ deep roster comes with one unavoidable catch
I’m sitting here looking at the Phoenix Suns’ depth chart, and I have to admit, my imagination is starting to run wild. Maybe that’s what all of us do during the offseason. We stare at a depth chart and begin imagining all of the possibilities for the upcoming season. This is the time of year […]
Is it time for Devin Booker to “pass the torch” to…checks notes…Jalen Green?
What did Mat Ishbia and the Suns pay Devin Booker to do? That’s the question Suns fans need to ask themselves. Instead, everyone has gotten hung up on what they think Mat Ishbia paid Devin Booker to be. Fan sentiment is that Devin Booker needs to be a “superstar” because he got paid “superstar money”. […]
Suns add Bulls matchup to growing preseason schedule
Is it too soon to start talking about preseason basketball? Maybe. We’re still a little more than two months away from training camp and the preseason that follows. But it is out there on the horizon, just past the second start to the right and straight on ‘til morning. We have a pretty good idea […]
Phoenix’s wild card: Imagining the best‑case Jalen Green
Jalen Green’s name has been everywhere lately. Not because he’s said anything, not because he’s posted anything, but because the league can’t seem to stop dragging him into hypothetical blockbusters. Markieff Morris tosses out a LeBron‑to‑Cleveland scenario, and suddenly Green is trending again, a Suns player turned trade‑machine prop. It’s become part of his ecosystem: […]
Suns Reacts Survey: Can Devin Booker reclaim superstar status?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Suns fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. This past week, I found myself roaming the streets of social media once again, searching for […]
A case for Khaman Maluach to be the Suns’ starting center
Look. I am not the type of person who overreacts to every Summer League game. But Khaman Maluach may have temporarily lifted that thought process from me. He looked stronger, he looked more confident, his shot looked more fluid, and his movement looked more fluid. He looked too good for Summer League, which is exactly […]
Revisiting Suns fandom through 1990s basketball card design
Every fan has an origin story. Yours is unique and sacred. You hold it close because you lived it, and nobody else experienced it in quite the same way. How you became a fan of the Phoenix Suns is personal. It belongs to you. It is built from memories, people, moments, heartbreak, and whatever strange […]
Can Ryan Dunn secure a role for the Suns in the face of increased competition?
The NBA moves quickly, whether talking about the speed of the game, which newcomers to the league struggle to process, or how fast NBA rosters change. The Suns’ roster has completely turned over and then retooled since they selected Ryan Dunn at number 28 in the 2024 draft. Dunn was selected for a team featuring […]
Suns JAM Session Podcast: Unpopular Suns Truths
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’ uniform plans may not have much mystery this year
As we find ourselves roughly two months away from any tangible news surrounding the start of the 2026–27 Phoenix Suns season, it’s time to revisit a topic that some people love, some couldn’t care less about, and some won’t even click on. Uniforms. And before the obligatory commenter reminds everyone that “it’s about the players, […]
Can Miles Bridges elevate the Suns’ offense?
Yes. He can. Next question. … Oh, you’re still here? You want an explanation? … I’ll start by saying we’re officially in the summer cycle of speculation. So I guess I have the time to give you one. As we enter the void where there’s no basketball for the next two and a half months, […]
The Suns are one financial mistake away from a superteam
The vibes in Phoenix are good, and the way the organization has navigated its cap sheet to field a competitive team, despite the disadvantages of limited controllable draft capital and $23.2 million in dead cap, deserves applause. Why? Look at the Milwaukee Bucks. I’ve made this case before, and we’ve continued to watch it play […]
Suns JAM Session Podcast: Cap Sheets and Crossroads
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.
Miles Bridges believes in Devin Booker, but is belief enough?
Miles Bridges thinks Booker deserves a ring, and he’s ready to go to war to get one. We can all agree on that. The Phoenix Suns fans deserve a Booker ring, too. The entire Valley, from the transplant Bulls fans to the born Phoenicians with closets full of Lakers gear, deserves a Booker ring, but […]
3 Suns’ storylines already worth circling before training camp
The Phoenix Suns have positioned themselves well heading into this upcoming season. With an underdog mentality last year, they proved the doubters wrong and exceeded every preseason expectation. This led them to the playoffs, and even if it was a sweep at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder, it was a refreshing year compared […]
Miles Bridges knows winning over Suns fans won’t happen overnight
The Phoenix Suns’ decision to acquire Miles Bridges was never going to be judged solely by what he brings between the lines. The trade represents another aggressive bet on the present, but it also forces the organization to defend its evaluation of Bridges as both a player and a person. At his introductory press conference, […]
Inside the Suns: Summer League Players Review Edition!
Welcome to Inside the Suns, your weekly deep-down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team. Each week, the Fantable — a round table of Bright Siders — gives their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news. Fantable Questions of the Week This week there was one basic question, “What is your evaluation of __’s […]
Suns Reacts: The next big Suns move isn’t a trade
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Suns fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Now that Summer League has come and gone, it’s time to zoom out and look at […]
Can the Suns tap into Miles Bridges’ two-way potential?
On July 13, the Miles Bridges trade became official. Brian Gregory had this to say about the Suns’ new power forward. “His elite athleticism, strength and versatility allow him to impact the game on both ends of the floor. He embodies the grit, competitiveness and work ethic that fit our identity, and we’re excited to […]
Khaman Maluach earns widespread Summer League praise
With the NBA Summer League officially coming to a close yesterday, as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies to capture the Summer League championship, it’s time to take one final look back at what unfolded in Las Vegas. By this point, the league has typically announced its All-Summer League First and Second Teams, […]
Roster continuity deserves a place in the next CBA
I began watching the NBA in 1988, nearly 40 years ago now. Granted, I experienced it through the eyes of a child who was captivated by the game, but I was fortunate enough to grow up watching not only an entertaining brand of basketball but one built on consistency. Free agency truly arrived the season […]
The Suns’ biggest Summer League win was Khaman Maluach
The 2026 Summer League is in the books for the Phoenix Suns. They leave Las Vegas with a 3-2 record, a number that will disappear into the desert haze long before anyone cares to remember it. What should stick with you is the feeling. This organization arrived in Las Vegas with one mission: develop the […]
Game Recap: Summer Suns fall to Spurs in finale, 86-81
And that’s a wrap from the 2026 Summer League in Vegas! Thanks for following along with us at Bright Side. The Phoenix Suns finish Summer League with a 3-2 record and a +8 plus-minus as a team across the five games. Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleming, and Koa Peat all sat the finale out, leading to […]
Game Thread: Suns vs. Spurs
The finale is here. Game 5 of the Summer League for your Suns. Let’s do this!
Game Preview: Summer Suns vs. Summer Spurs
Who: Summer Suns (3-1) vs. Summer Spurs (3-1) When: 7:30 pm Arizona Time Where: Thomas & Mack Center — Las Vegas, Nevada Watch: Arizona Family Sports, Prime Video This will be the Summer League “consolation” finale for the Phoenix Suns after they missed out on the semifinals. Phoenix saw what they wanted to see from […]
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