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Suns Season Preview: Depth and chemistry could drive another leap
The Phoenix Suns open the 2026‑27 season in Portland aiming to avenge last year’s Play‑In loss to the Trail Blazers. With minimal roster turnover, the team added Miles Bridges and Luke Kennard while retaining core pieces like Devin Booker, Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin. Bridges provides a natural power forward, and Kennard is expected to match Grayson Allen’s three‑point output. The bench, anchored by Gillespie, Ighor Ighodaro and rookie Khaman Maluach, is touted as one of the league’s strongest. Booker remains the franchise focal point, while Jalen Green, fresh from a Nash‑led offseason, looks to prove himself in a final contract year. The revamped, chemistry‑rich roster could propel the Suns to another leap.
You have $1,500 in Bright Side Bucks. Spend it wisely…
Bright Side launches a fan‑run betting game called Bright Side Bucks (BS$), giving each reader $1,500 of virtual cash to wager on Phoenix Suns season predictions. Participants can bet up to BS$500 on lines such as Suns wins (42.5), Devin Booker 50‑point games (1.5), team 3‑point percentage (36.7%), Jalen Green PPG (17.3) and more, choosing over/under outcomes. All wagers will be tracked in a spreadsheet and revisited after the season. The post invites the community to engage, share feedback, and have fun forecasting the Suns’ upcoming performance.
Who will the Suns face in Portland’s opening night lineup?
The Phoenix Suns open the 2026‑27 season against the Portland Trail Blazers, but Portland’s starting backcourt remains uncertain. With Shaedon Sharpe sidelined until February and Scoot Henderson likely in a reserve role after a hamstring‑limited season, the spotlight falls on veteran Jrue Holiday and the newly‑acquired Ja Morant. Holiday, a proven defender and former champion, is slated to start, while Morant’s inconsistent health and shooting make him a wildcard. Damian Lillard, now with the Milwaukee Bucks, is expected to resume his Portland role only after the season begins. The article breaks down each guard’s chances, helping Suns fans anticipate the toughest matchup on opening night.
Bright Side Roundtable: Suns’ predictions we should have seen coming
The Bright Side roundtable reflects on the Phoenix Suns' upcoming season, questioning whether the hype around a breakout performance will fall flat. While national analysts like Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe miss key details—such as rookie Khaman Maluach's impressive Summer League play—the writers argue the Suns may miss the over on wins, perhaps finishing around 37 victories despite previous over‑under odds. The piece warns that reliance on youthful development could lead to costly growing‑pains as the Suns face a tough Eastern Conference slate, suggesting fans might end the year feeling they "should've seen that coming."
Suns Hit is here: Your daily dose of Suns starts today
Bright Side’s Deputy Manager launches Suns Hit, a new daily short‑form Phoenix Suns show on the Locked On Podcast Network. Starting October 20, listeners get two 5‑minute “Double Hits” and four 90‑second “Short Hits” each day across YouTube, podcasts, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook—perfect for quick updates during the morning drive, lunch, or post‑game. The long‑form Locked On Suns with Ben Garcia and Bright Side’s deep‑dive content stay unchanged, while Suns Hit offers bite‑size analysis and fan interaction. John Voita joins the show tomorrow, and the host aims for 100 YouTube subscribers in the first week.
Suns claim former Gonzaga standout Drew Timme off waivers
The Phoenix Suns claim former Gonzaga star Drew Timme off waivers, filling the last two‑way contract slot after waiving Kobe Brea and CJ Huntley. Timme, a 6‑9 power forward who turned 26, has posted 5.6 points and 2.7 rebounds over two NBA seasons with the Nets and Lakers, and averaged 12.1 points and 7.2 rebounds in nine games for Brooklyn in 2024‑25. Known for interior scoring, passing and solid defense, he earned All‑NBA G League Second Team honors twice but remains a work‑in‑progress from deep. The Suns add his size and versatility as they finalize roster moves before the season.
Suns waive CJ Huntley as roster adjustments continue
The Phoenix Suns waive two-way forward CJ Huntley, joining the recent release of Koby Brea as the team trims its roster ahead of the 2026‑27 season. Huntley, an undrafted 2025 Appalachian State alumnus, returned to Phoenix on a two‑way deal after a strong G‑League stint—averaging 15.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 63% shooting in 42 games for the Valley Suns—but hamstring issues kept him out of Summer League. His departure opens a two‑way slot and a standard roster spot for the Suns as they finalize the lineup.
Suns JAM Session Podcast: Preseason JAMMY Awards
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.
Phoenix moves on from Koby Brea ahead of the regular season
The Phoenix Suns waive second‑year sharpshooter Koby Brea as they finalize their 2026‑27 roster. Drafted 41st overall in 2025, Brea showed a 43.3% three‑point rate in 12 regular‑season games last year, but his Summer League (28.6%) and preseason (30%) shooting slumped, prompting Phoenix to open a two‑way contract slot. The move follows recent moves—including Duop Reath’s two‑way signing, Haywood Highsmith’s waiver, Oso Ighodaro’s extension, and Ryan Dunn’s option pick‑up—highlighting the Suns’ focus on roster flexibility ahead of the regular season.
Bright Side Wonders, Week 4: On the eve of the season, Kevin Durant takes over the discourse
As the NBA season tips off, the Phoenix Suns are back on court, but the buzz centers on former teammate Kevin Durant’s public spat with owner Mat Ishbia over the decision to acquire him. The blog asks fans to weigh in on how the Suns could have better used their assets—Mikal Bridges, Jae Crowder and Cam Johnson—instead of trading for Durant after a disappointing 2023 playoff exit. It also pits rookie centers Khaman Maluach and Oso Ighodaro for the opening night starting role and offers season predictions amid a Western Conference reshaped by the departures of LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard and Anthony Davis. The Suns open the week against Portland on Wednesday and host Golden State on Saturday.
Suns Lock Up Oso Ighodaro with 3-Year, $29 Million Extension
The Phoenix Suns have locked down backup center Oso Ighodara with a three‑year, $29 million extension that runs through the 2030‑31 season. The deal includes a $2.4 million team option for 2027‑28, which the Suns exercised to keep next year’s cap flexible, with the new salary kicking in at $9.7 million per year starting in 2028‑29. Ighodara, a 40th‑overall pick from Chandler who appeared in all 82 games and started 24 last year, will continue to battle for the starting center role amid Mark Williams’ injury, giving Phoenix a cost‑controlled, switch‑able big man.
Bright Side Roundtable: Biggest reasons for optimism and concern in 2026-27
The Bright Side of the Sun roundtable debates the Phoenix Suns' outlook for the 2026‑27 season. Optimism centers on the team’s continuity, a deep bench featuring Collin Gillespie, Jordan Goodwin, Oso Ighodaro and new power forward Miles Bridges, plus a mix of young talent and veterans poised to deliver quality basketball. Concerns focus on the Suns' shaky three‑point shooting—ranked 12th despite taking the fifth‑most attempts last year—and lingering health issues that could test the roster’s depth. The staff predicts a competitive year if the bench stays healthy and the shooters improve.
Fanning the Flames & Suns Geek: Just give me a reason…
Ahead of the NBA season, the Suns Geek podcast breaks down the Phoenix Suns' outlook, debating whether the team can finally win a playoff series. Hosts Paul, Dan and Justin also dissect the latest Twitter feud between owner Mat Ishbia and Kevin Durant. The episode promises optimism, analysis and listener interaction, with links to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.
Inside the Suns: Bold Predictions, the biggest roster hole, Devin Booker
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. Fantable Questions of the Week Q1: What is your boldest prediction for the Suns’ 2026-27 season? GuarGuar: My boldest […]
Will the Suns win a playoff series? Mat Ishbia thinks so
Mat Ishbia is confident about the Phoenix Suns escaping the first round of this year’s playoffs. Is this fake-it-till-you-make-it internet bluster or are the Phoenix Suns built for playoff success? It wouldn’t be the first time Ishbia expressed his confidence in the potential of the Phoenix Suns. To open the 2025-26 season, The Ringer predicted […]
Sorry Kevin Durant, Mat Ishbia wasn’t taking a shot at you
In episode 4579 of Kevin Durant engaging in discourse with anyone who mentions his name, he pushes back against a poorly aggregated quote from Suns owner Mat Ishbia’s interview with CNBC sports reporter Alex Sherman on Friday, in which Ishbia was talking about the realities of building a championship team in the 2020s and the […]
The Suns have a center debate, and fans have picked a side
The regular season for the Phoenix Suns is right around the corner, with only a few days remaining before the 82-game marathon begins. And if you were to ask people around the league, particularly those outside the Valley of the Sun, how they believe Phoenix will perform this season, many would probably point to the […]
Suns Planet Podcast: Suns Season Preview
Hey there, Planeteers, we are back and super excited for the season ahead with the team this year. Jake and Bruce are back with our latest thoughts on the team after a brief offseason hiatus. In this episode, Bruce and Jake looked at the preseason and broke down the recent game, sharing their thoughts. Then […]
Suns waive Haywood Highsmith and retain Jamaree Bouyea
The roster fine-tuning has begun for the Phoenix Suns as they prepare for the 2026–27 season, and I have a feeling some of the more analytical members of the fan base aren’t going to be particularly happy with the latest decision. After being claimed off waivers following his release from the Brooklyn Nets last season, […]
Suns went toe-to-toe with Utah’s size and didn’t blink
And that’s all she wrote on the 2026 Phoenix Suns preseason. The dress rehearsal that took place Friday night against the Utah Jazz was one you walk away from feeling pretty good about. The starters played three quarters, and Phoenix held a 95–90 lead heading into the fourth. That’s an encouraging sign, especially considering how […]
Game Recap: Suns starters impress in 119-116 preseason loss to Jazz
The Suns closed out their preseason with a 119–116 loss to the Utah Jazz on Friday night. It was essentially a dress rehearsal, with the starters playing the first three quarters before the third unit took over in the fourth. Phoenix held a 95–90 lead heading into the final period. Kudos to Jordan Ott, as […]
Suns JAM Session Podcast: Suns vs. Jazz
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.
Game Thread: Suns vs. Jazz, the finale
One last preseason game. What are you looking for tonight against Utah?
Game Preview: Suns set for preseason finale against Jazz
Who: Phoenix Suns vs. Utah Jazz When: 7:00 pm Arizona Time Where: Mortgage Matchup Center — Phoenix, Arizona Watch: Suns+ Listen: ESPN Phoenix 620 AM, SiriusXM Four preseason games down. One to go. Tonight will be the last chance to tune things up before the games count, and Phoenix could use a good one. The […]
Did the NBA General Manager Survey disrespect the Suns?
Annually for the past 25 years, the NBA has anonymously surveyed general managers with a range of questions (48!) focused on rating teams, front offices, coaches, and players. This provides good insight into what the league’s decision-makers really think. Results published earlier this week. For this audience of hardcore Suns fans, I will view it […]
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