The Bright Side Of The Sun outlines a November wish list for the Phoenix Suns as they sit 1-4 after a loss to the Warriors. The author urges two starting‑lineup tweaks: inserting Collin Gillespie at point guard and moving Oso Ighodaro back into the rotation alongside Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks and Miles Bridges. A third wish pushes Jalen Green into a Sixth Man role to boost his trade value, while also scouting proven players for a February‑5 deadline trade that could clear $6 M in cap space. The piece also calls for coach Jordan Ot… to tighten rotation, improve defense and curb the Suns’ 120‑point‑plus games.
The Suns enter November with a 1-3 record and offensive woes, but a packed schedule offers a chance to turn things around. They host a seven‑game homestand from Nov 2‑15, facing the Warriors, Trail Blazers, Magic, Rockets, Spurs, Clippers, Hornets and Lakers, then embark on a five‑game road swing (Nuggets, Kings, Jazz, Pelicans, Rockets) that includes two NBA Cup matchups. Late‑month games pit Phoenix against rising stars Cooper Flagg and Darryn Peterson. With back‑to‑backs and limited travel, the Suns must find balance and depth to spark a win streak.
In the latest Bright Side Of The Sun roundtable, analysts dissect the Phoenix Suns' early‑season struggles, noting the lineup’s lack of continuity—five starters, two brand‑new, with Booker, Brooks and Green having only ten games together. They debate how many games (15‑20) to give the unit before demanding changes, while highlighting defensive woes that rank the Suns last in the NBA after just three games. Injuries to Mark Williams and Oso Ighodaro and the rushed promotion of Khaman Maluach to the starting center spot fuel the debate, with suggestions ranging from moving Green to a bench role to overhauling the defense altogether.
People inside the Phoenix Suns' locker room are annoyed that the team doesn't have a real point guard on the roster, per Chris Haynes of NBA TV. The New Orleans Pelicans and Dejounte Murray may want to go their separate ways, according to Shamit Dua of In The N.O.
The Suns lose to the Nuggets after Dillon Brooks is ejected for a flagrant‑2 for kicking Jamal Murray in the groin, a decision coach Jordan Ott disputes. Murray says the contact was part of their trash‑talk rivalry, not malicious. Meanwhile, starter Jalen Green struggles, scoring just two points on six shots, while bench spark plug Collin Gillespie drops 16 points and 10 assists. Oso Ighodaro returns from an oblique strain with nine rebounds and five assists, and rookie Ryan Dunn adds energy as a small‑ball center, prompting optimism about the second unit’s growth.
The Suns have not been able to build off the optimism from last season, especially defensively.
After four games the Phoenix Suns sit 1–3 and are plagued by defensive chaos. Despite ranking 10th in offensive rating, the team allows the league’s highest opponent three‑point percentage as rotations crumble and players abandon assignments, leading to costly lapses like Devin Booker’s missed layup and Jalen Green’s ill‑timed drive against Denver. The article highlights repeated mental errors, a controversial ejection of Dillon Brooks for a fluke kick on Jamal Murray, and complaints about officiating bias, arguing the Suns’ biggest opponent is their own lack of trust and basketball IQ.
Rasheer Fleming could one day be a contributor for the Suns, but they don't have the time to let him grow thanks to the many issues they are currently battling.
In the October 31 episode of Suns Planet Podcast, hosts Bruce and Jake review the Phoenix Suns' rocky start, analyzing the first four games of the 2026‑27 season. They pinpoint what’s working, where the team is faltering, and debate whether a roster shuffle or a trade for a true point guard could turn things around. The duo also plays a “Trick or Treat” true‑or‑false segment and offers their predictions for the coming week, hoping the Suns rebound from their early setbacks.
The Phoenix Suns traded for Miles Bridges to be one of their key offensive contributors, but already they need to change their strategy with him.
The Nuggets were efficient from three against the Suns, and they'll need to keep that pace up if they don't pick up their paint scoring.
The Suns need a miracle to reverse their dismal defensive beginning to the season, and Ryan Dunn looks to be the unlikely hero who could make that happen.
The Phoenix Suns' starting five has been among the worst lineups in the NBA statistically through four games. Something has to change.
Mark Williams has never meant more to the Phoenix Suns than he does right now by virtue of being unavailable as their season quickly falls apart.
The Utah Jazz upgrade Lauri Markkanen from questionable to active for today’s game against Portland after a wrist sprain, while they continue to grapple with injuries to Jusuf Nurkic (toe) and Jaren Jackson Jr. (MCL). Rookie guard Darryn Peterson, the No. 2 pick, admits to early indecision and a 34.9% shooting slump, but coach Will Hardy stresses his growth. In Oregon, Senator Ron Wyden pushes Blazers owner Tom Dundon toward a Moda Center renovation to keep the team in Portland. Meanwhile, Nuggets wing Christian Braun erupts for career‑high 31 points and seven three‑pointers in a win over Phoenix, capping his comeback from last season’s ankle injury.
A two point, two assist performance for Jalen Green in a Suns loss to the Nuggets has him officially hold onto his starting spot in Phoenix for dear life.
The Phoenix Suns stumble to a 1‑3 start, anchoring last in defensive rating (125.8), opposing three‑point percentage (43.9%) and second‑chance points (22.3). The article argues that the Sun’s “positionless” experiment is faltering, especially with Jalen Green forced into a makeshift point‑guard role. Green’s uneven nights—20 points on 8‑of‑13 shooting versus Oklahoma City and just 2 points on 1‑of‑6 against Denver—highlight his inconsistency. By contrast, backup guard Collin Gillespie, though not a traditional floor general, provides the stability the offense needs when he handles the ball. The piece suggests the Suns must define roles and rely more on Gillespie’s playmaking while easing Green back into his natural scoring duties.
Kevin Durant and the Rockets look like one of the best teams in the league and have the best offense, compounding the Suns' current misery.
The moment Dillon Brooks was ejected from the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets Friday showdown, everything changed. And Miles Bridges saw that firsthand. There aren’t many who duplicate Brooks’s intensity, but it wasn’t necessarily that attribute that the team missed. It was his scoring and efficiency. Before being assessed a flagrant foul penalty two against […]
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Dillon Brooks' latest ejection has been defended by Suns' Head Coach Jordan Ott, who explained it was just national teammates competing hard.
The Suns have loaded their roster with too many similar players, and it is going to continue to hold them back until they can diversify their roster.
Christian Braun had a career night against the Suns. The Nuggets need him to keep the breakout going.
The Dillon Brooks experience was on full display to open NBA Cup play Friday night, as the fiery forward was ejected midway through the third quarter.
Rookie forward Nate Ament, the No. 13 pick of the 2026 NBA Draft, is turning his defensive hustle into more minutes for the Milwaukee Bucks after missing the first two games with a sprained ankle. In 14.7 minutes per game he averages 5.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 29.4% shooting, but his biggest impact comes guarding stars like Jaylen Brown, Pascal Siakam and Kevin Durant in his first three outings. Ament says his "three‑and‑D" skill set and willingness to match up with elite players will earn him a regular rotation role, and he’s confident his offense will improve as he adapts to playing off the ball.
The Phoenix Suns fall 127-?? to the Denver Nuggets in the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup, but show notable offensive and defensive cohesion for the first time this season. Miles Bridges leads Phoenix with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 3 blocks, while Dillon Brooks adds 22 points. Denver’s Jamal Murray and Christian Braun spark the win, shooting 7-of-9 from three. Despite the loss, the Suns display improved flow and resilience, hinting at progress toward their NBA Cup hopes. The article also highlights Jalen Green’s 20-point game that tops the Bright Side Baller rankings.