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5 reasons the Suns could make Vegas look foolish
As we find ourselves buried in the unrelenting sands of the desert known as the NBA offseason, we can’t help ourselves. We begin projecting forward, wondering what could happen with the Phoenix Suns during the 2026–27 season. It’s only natural to dive into the statistics we already have and attempt to project what they might […]
5 reasons the Suns could fall short in 2026-2027
The Suns surprised just about everyone (including me) by winning 45 games in 2025-26 despite losing their second-highest-paid player (Jalen Green) for most of the season. There are hopes, and even expectations, that the Suns will win even more with a year of continuity, fewer injuries, the addition of Miles Bridges, and development by young […]
Mat Ishbia’s business losses deserve monitoring, not panic
Reports continue to trickle in about how United Wholesale Mortgage, the mortgage-lending firm led by Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury owner Mat Ishbia, has been taking a financial bath this year. Through the first two quarters, the company has reported a combined $622 million in losses, $170 million in the first quarter and another $452 […]
Why Collin Gillespie could have another gear as he enters year 4
Collin Gillespie was a revelation for the Phoenix Suns last season, and it may have surprised some folks… not me. I’ve been higher on him than most, so high that I threw him in the mix for Sixth Man of the Year last preseason and was (somewhat) ridiculed for those lofty expectations. Okay, maybe not […]
Phoenix Suns make huge addition outside the Mortgage Matchup Center
With the offseason in full swing, not much has revolved around the Suns as we await training camp to start. That said, Mat Ishbia loves to make a big splash in times of quiet around here, and this reveal is sure to do that for fans in Phoenix. The latest news coming into Phoenix is […]
One rebounding stat explains decades of Suns history
We continue our journey through the Phoenix Suns archives, once again searching for statistical anomalies hidden throughout the organization’s 58-year history. Two weeks ago, it was free throws. The Suns sit atop the all-time leaderboard with 61 made free throws in a regular-season game and rank second with 80 attempts. For good measure, we also […]
Bright Side of the Sun Reacts Survey: Which two-way player breaks through?
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. The Phoenix Suns have done a good job in recent years of fully utilizing their two-way contracted players as a developmental pipeline. That’s not something we’ve […]
Haywood Highsmith cleared waivers and found his way back to Phoenix
Well, that didn’t take long, did it? Less than a week after waiving Haywood Highsmith, the Phoenix Suns have re-signed him, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Five days ago, Phoenix opted to waive the veteran defensive specialist, who was owed $1 million on a contract that was not set to become fully guaranteed until January […]
Why Pat Spencer could be the Suns’ latest surprise contributor
The Phoenix Suns front office has done a solid job over the last two years of identifying under-the-radar talent. Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin are the latest examples of this. Jamaree Bouyea provided real production for key stretches last season. To a lesser extent, we all saw Dillon Brooks breakout in his new home as […]
Mike D’Antoni wasn’t afraid to coach differently and Amar’e Stoudemire was ready for it
UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Former Phoenix Suns coach Mike D’Antoni and his longtime big man with Phoenix and the New York Knicks, Amar’e Stoudemire, are two of the nine inductees entering the Naismith Hall of Fame this weekend in Springfield, Massachusetts. But as Stoudemire and D’Antoni become forever enshrined in basketball history, it was their willingness […]
Jordan Goodwin: The most underrated member of the Suns
Yes, Jordan Goodwin is dearly loved and not taken for granted by Suns fans. Even then, I make the case for him still being criminally underrated. A hill I will die on is that Goodwin’s absence was the most critical absence of the first round matchup against the Thunder. They missed him more than they […]
Mike D’Antoni and Amar’e Stoudemire enter the Hall of Fame
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Former Phoenix Suns Head Coach Mike D’Antoni and former multi-time All-Star Amar’e Stoudemire were inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend in Springfield, Massachusetts. Thanks to D’Antoni’s fast-paced offensive approach and Stoudemire’s ability to catch lobs and run in transition, the two were focal points in the team’s iconic […]
Bright Side Sitdown: Amar’e Stoudemire reached Springfield by always being ready to adapt
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The day before Amar’e Stoudemire was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, Bright Side sat down with the five-time All-NBA selection and the six-time All-Star for a conversation about his time with the Suns, playing for Mike D’Antoni and what he’s feeling before his big day. (The following answers have been […]
Bright Side Sitdown: Mike D’Antoni reflects on the Suns and Seven Seconds or Less
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The day before Mike D’Antoni was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, Bright Side sat down with the former Phoenix Suns head coach about his time with the Suns, building the iconic Seven Seconds or Less offense, and what he’s feeling before his big day. (The following answers have been lightly […]
Put Tom Chambers in the Hall!!!
There isn’t much in the wide world of sports that you can look at and genuinely call a “travesty”. Especially when you consider all of the instability in the world at large, sports are merely entertainment. They’re designed to provide an escape, a distraction, and something for us to care about for a few hours […]
Miles Bridges could wait until January for a larger Suns extension
One of the Suns’ extension dominoes has already fallen. Dillon Brooks signed a three-year, $73 million extension earlier this month, a deal many would consider team-friendly given the impact he has already had on the culture of this team. That deal benefits Phoenix in the short term and could pay dividends down the road as […]
Devin Booker’s overall NBA 2K ranking might be surprisingly accurate
It’s NBA 2K ranking conversation time once again. Nothing gets the juices flowing quite like debating where Devin Booker ranks in a video game, does it? Last week, we talked about how NBA 2K completely missed the mark when it came to Booker’s midrange shooting, which is arguably his most elite trait as a player. […]
The NBA only gave the Suns 9 national games? Good.
With the 2026–27 Phoenix Suns schedule officially released, we now have some insight into the cadence of next season. We now know how many back-to-backs exist, how long the road trips are, and when the NBA’s joke of a “rivalry week” will occur. One of the more interesting aspects, though, is how often the Suns […]
Breaking down the biggest trends in the Suns’ 2026-27 schedule
Today is the day. The date when the entire NBA schedule is finally released and the roadmap through the 2026-27 season is laid out in front of us. We’ve been receiving crumbs throughout the week, little morsels designed to keep us occupied. The Christmas Day schedule. Opening night. The NBA Cup schedule. A game here, […]
Inside the Suns: Brian Gregory, Devin Booker, keys to success in 2026-27
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 — give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news. Fantable Questions of the Week Q1: Mat Ishbia’s hiring of Brian Gregory as GM was initially considered questionable […]
Suns waive Haywood Highsmith and open a roster spot
So you thought the Phoenix Suns were done for the offseason, did you? Well, surprise surprise. They’re not done making moves. On Wednesday, the Suns waived Haywood Highsmith, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Phoenix acquired Highsmith last February after he signed with the team as a free agent following his release from the Brooklyn Nets […]
Suns announce 2026 NBA Cup group stage schedule
It’s schedule release week in the NBA, as the league is releasing bits and pieces of the schedule before revealing it in full on Thursday. Yesterday was the Christmas schedule. Today? The NBA Cup. The NBA has officially announced the dates for the Suns’ 2026 Emirates NBA Cup games. The Suns open the cup on […]
Wayback Wednesday: The internet looked different when Steve Nash left Phoenix
Hey, would you look at that? It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to climb back into the Wayback Machine and see what Bright Side of the Sun looked like once upon a time. Today, we’re rewinding 14 years to the summer of 2012. It was an offseason full of hope, frustration, and one giant gut […]
The Suns are officially out of the Christmas conversation again
For just the second time in six seasons, the Phoenix Suns will not be playing on Christmas. After trading Kevin Durant and buying out Bradley Beal during the 2025 offseason and once again being projected to go under .500 by the sportsbooks, Phoenix will not be one of the ten teams suiting up on the […]
Sun Reacts Survey: Should Tom Chambers be in the Basketball Hall of Fame?
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. It’s Hall of Fame week here at Bright Side of the Sun as we prepare for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame to welcome a new […]
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