It took little more than a weekend in the Hamptons for Devin Booker and Irina Shayk to suddenly find their names together in dating headlines. By July 28, the speculation had already travelled internationally, but the trail behind it began with something far less definitive: an anonymous tip and a photograph. The trail starts on […]
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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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns’ offseason won’t be remembered for a blockbuster headline. Instead, it has been defined by a collection of moves that showcase an organization looking to build something more enduring than a roster assembled through star power alone. *Get the BEST Phoenix sports insider information, and exclusive content. SIGN UP HERE to […]
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 […]
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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, […]
The Cavaliers missed out on LeBron James. So what comes next? Chase Brownawell of Cavs on SI offered an interesting possibility: Go get Dillon Brooks. To be clear right from the start, there has been no indication that the Suns are shopping Brooks, nor is there any indication the Cavaliers and Suns have discussed a […]
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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, […]
PHOENIX — For the last several years, basketball star LeBron James has been one of the biggest obstacles to the Phoenix Suns’ path through the Western Conference. Now, that obstacle is gone. BREAKING: LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal with a player option, Klutch Sports Group and […]
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns were looking to have fun with their fans on social media, but the Milwaukee Bucks reminded everyone of one of the most painful moments in franchise history. The Suns’ official X account recently asked fans to share their favorite Suns memes, with many users providing lighthearted responses. Then the Bucks […]
By Gerald Bourguet It’s neither new nor groundbreaking analysis to point out the Phoenix Suns’ use of draft picks has been unconventionally bold — and some would even say reckless...
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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 […]
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If hating on LeBron James were an Olympic sport, then Dillon Brooks would gladly accept the gold medal for it. The Phoenix Suns star’s ‘villain’ status grew when he was courtside laughing at Bron during the playoffs. It became a viral meme, and it was only possible thanks to Rich Paul. “What’s funny is I […]
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PHOENIX – The Miles Bridges era of Phoenix Suns basketball is not off to a great start. Once the trade was official, many fans across the Valley were not happy for a multitude of reasons. The package given up, the quality of Miles Bridges as a player and serious off the court issues. Suns fans on […]
In a pair of interviews with Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer, Hornets head coach Charles Lee expressed optimism about the team’s offseason moves while acknowledging it was tough to see longtime starters LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges be traded to the Timberwolves and Suns, respectively. Below are a few highlights from Lee’s two-part conversation […]
PHOENIX — Miles Bridges’ introductory press conference with the Phoenix Suns was expected to mark the beginning of a new chapter in his NBA career. Instead, it created a divide among the team’s fan base over whether the forward deserves a fresh start after addressing his past off-court controversies. Bridges didn’t avoid questions about his […]
Spurs Victor Wembanyama could have positioned himself to make considerably more money on his new contract with the Spurs. Instead, he deliberately left that possibility on the table. Wembanyama signed a five-year rookie-scale maximum extension earlier this month that’s projected to be worth about $252 million. But the deal does not contain Rose Rule language, […]
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Speaking to reporters on Wednesday at an introductory press conference for offseason trade acquisition Miles Bridges, Suns general manager Brian Gregory said the team conducted a “thorough evaluation” of the forward’s history of off-court transgressions, including a felony domestic violence charge that resulted in a plea deal and three years of probation, and didn’t make […]
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 […]
Miles Bridges said he understands why his arrival in Phoenix has been met with mixed reactions as he begins his career with the Suns. During his first media availability after the trade became official, Bridges openly addressed the concerns surrounding his past while saying he is focused on rebuilding trust both on and off the […]
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The Phoenix Suns traded for Miles Bridges of the Charlotte Hornets as the newest piece of their roster in the offseason. It was barely a surprise, considering the team was repeatedly linked to the player before acquiring him. As a proven scorer and solid defender, he fills an immediate need for a team building around […]
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Miles Bridges feels confident that his therapy and counseling have prepared him to excel with the Suns despite his controversial past.