Suns unable to pounce on vulnerable Thunder in loss
The Phoenix Suns look far away from being the opportunistic team they were last year.
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Suns unable to pounce on vulnerable Thunder in loss, Devin Booker scores 3
The Phoenix Suns look far away from being the opportunistic team they were last year.
Suns’ Dillon Brooks goes viral with impossible circus shot
In the fourth quarter of the Phoenix Suns' Oct. 26 game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, forward Dillon Brooks delivered a jaw‑dropping play that’s gone viral. While fighting for a rebound, Brooks tipped the ball to the floor and the odd bounce ricocheted straight into the basket—a moment fans compare to a Harlem Globetrotters trick. The unprecedented “circus shot” instantly sparked disbelief on social media and highlighted Brooks’ flair and physicality. The highlight, captured at Paycom Center, adds a wild new chapter to the Suns’ highlight reel and is already sparking conversation among NBA enthusiasts.
Dillon Brooks receives technical foul in Suns’ loss to Thunder
In a Monday night showdown at the Paycom Center, the Phoenix Suns fall to the Oklahoma City Thunder after a bruising fourth‑quarter incident. Dillon Brooks receives his first technical foul of the season—and a flagrant‑one—following a shove exchange with Aday Mara and a push from Kenrich Williams, leading to a suspension risk. The Suns struggled offensively, with Devin Booker shooting just 1‑of‑7 for three points after a 43‑point home‑opener record, while Oklahoma City capitalized despite missing Jalen Williams. Injuries to Mark Williams and Oso Ighodaro further expose Phoenix’s depth concerns as they aim to climb from middle‑tier status.
Suns JAM Session Podcast: The Suns BLAME GAME
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Thunder’s Jaylin Williams gets punished for sportsmanship on strange turnover vs. Suns
In a quirky moment against the Phoenix Suns on Oct. 27, 2026, Thunder forward Jaylin Williams is called for a turnover after stopping to help teammate Isaiah Hartenstein up. The refs deem the play out‑of‑bounds because Hartenstein was still out of bounds, nullifying the ball and prompting a whistle. The incident comes amid OKC’s injury woes, with Jalen Williams out with a lower‑leg injury and Cason Wallace sidelined with a shoulder issue. The mishap highlights an unusual sportsmanship penalty that left both players bemused.
Thunder’s Alex Caruso ruled out for rest of Suns game with concerning injury
Veteran guard Alex Caruso exits the Thunder’s Oct. 27 game against the Phoenix Suns after spraining his right ankle, leaving with nine points, three assists and two rebounds in nine minutes. The injury adds to a growing crisis for Oklahoma City: Jalen Williams faces surgery for a dislocated left ankle and fractured fibula, likely ending his 2026‑27 season, while Cason Wallace will undergo shoulder labrum repair with a 5‑6‑month recovery. Despite the setbacks, the Thunder remain undefeated in their first three games and aim for a 4‑0 start.
Lakers vs. Blazers Preview: Who’s taking their first loss?
The Lakers (3-0) host the 2-0 Portland Trail Blazers on Oct. 27 at Crypto.com Arena in a back-to-back opener. Los Angeles relies on Luka Dončić’s 52‑point showcase and Austin Reaves’ 29 points, but defensive lapses—52 rebounds allowed and 34 second‑chance points—need fixing. Portland, fresh off a 41‑point win over Phoenix and a clutch victory vs. Sacramento, leans on Damian Lillard’s post‑Achilles form, Ja Morant’s health, and Deni Avdija’s 22‑point, 8.5‑rebond, 5‑assist average. Key injuries: Lakers missing Cameron Carr and Adou Thiero; Blazers out Shaedon Sharpe, with Carlson and Scoot Henderson questionable. The matchup could deliver the first loss for either unbeaten team.
Pacific Notes: Acuff, Pedulla, Suns, Brea, Huntley, Castro
Rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. sparks the Sacramento Kings despite a rough start, shooting 32.9% overall and 14.8% from three while averaging 22.3 points in his first three games—a 33‑point debut in the home opener. His 73 shot attempts set a rookie record dating back to 1975‑76, eclipsing Kevin Durant’s 64 in 2007, and give him the team’s highest usage rate (34.0%) and second‑most minutes (36.0 per game). Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns even their record at 1‑1 but still lag in rebounding, and the Valley Suns retain waived two‑way players Koby Brea and CJ Huntley, while undrafted big Rafael Castro is out of the Lakers’ camp.
How the Phoenix Suns match up with the Thunder following Jalen Williams’ injury
The Phoenix Suns look to avenge last season’s first‑round sweep by the Oklahoma City Thunder, but their chances hinge on plugging an NBA‑worst 123.0 defensive rating. The recent ankle injury to Thunder forward Jalen Williams removes a key scorer, giving Phoenix a chance to focus on limiting Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander and forcing role players to create offense. Burn City Sports emphasizes that the Suns must also improve rebounding and eliminate second‑chance points to avoid a repeat of last year’s defeat. Success against a weakened Thunder could prove the Suns’ early‑season defensive woes are just growing pains.
Game Thread: Suns at Thunder
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Game Preview: Suns have a chance to change the conversation in OKC
The Phoenix Suns (1‑1) travel to Paycom Center to face an 3‑0 Oklahoma City Thunder on Oct. 26, hoping a tough test will spark the intangibles lacking in their early season play. After Devin Booker’s 43‑point effort against a weakened Warriors, the Suns are criticized for poor cohesion, weak rebounding and low defensive effort. Coach Frank Vogel will need to improve ball movement (the Suns rank last in passes per game) and defensive rebounding against a Thunder frontcourt featuring Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein and rookie Aday Mara. Injury updates list Oso Ighodaro doubtful, Mark Williams out, while OKC’s Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace are sidelined, giving Phoenix a potential edge. The preview emphasizes process over result, urging readers to watch for better defense, loose‑ball hustle and three‑point shooting.
Suns’ Oso Ighodaro out Monday vs. Thunder, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams out for OKC
The Thunder have ruled three starters out for Monday's game against the Suns.
Miles Bridges trade gets worse after early success of Hornets' Allen, O'Neale
The Suns are already struggling to make it work with Miles Bridges, while Grayson Allen and Royce O'Neale have settled immediately with the Hornets.
Thunder vs. Suns Prediction: Preview, Injury Report, Advantages, And X-Factors
The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Phoenix Suns at Paycom Center on Monday, October 26, at 8:00 PM ET.
Undefeated Blazers Move Up in Week 2 NBA Power Rankings
Portland Trail Blazers start the 2026‑27 season 2‑0, beating the Phoenix Suns and edging the Sacramento Kings, and jump from No. 19 to No. 15 in John Schuhmann’s NBA power rankings. Their starters — led by Damian Lillard and Ja Morant — outscore opponents by 30 points in just over 18 minutes, highlighted by a 21‑0 opening run and a 15‑point third‑quarter burst. Ranked the "team to watch," the Blazers face tough Week 2 tests: a road game at the 3‑0 Los Angeles Lakers (Luka Doncic expected) and a home clash with the 3‑0 Memphis Grizzlies, plus a Saturday trip to Utah.
Valley Suns G League roster features Koby Brea, CJ Huntley
The Valley Suns listed 17 players on their training camp roster, including two-ways Drew Timme, Duop Reath and Pat Spencer.
Phoenix Suns to be part of ‘Sports Equinox’ Monday night
On October 26, the Phoenix Suns face the Oklahoma City Thunder at 5 p.m., marking their first road game after a 131‑122 win over Golden State. The matchup coincides with the 33rd Sports Equinox, a rare day when the NBA, NHL, MLB (World Series Game 3), NFL (Monday Night Football) and the WNBA Finals (Game 5) all take place, offering fans a packed sports lineup.
Devin Booker will have extreme ups and downs all season (and that is okay)
Devin Booker is going to have periods where he shoots the lights out and then cannot buy a basket, and Suns fans need to accept that this is alright.
Emergency Thunder-Suns trade proposal could help OKC survive without Jalen Williams
The Thunder are still contenders without Jalen Williams, but it never hurts to plan ahead.
Bright Side Wonders, Vol. 5: Suns split on opening week
The Phoenix Suns opened the 2026‑27 season 1‑1, enduring a 41‑point loss to Portland before beating a Stephen Curry‑less Golden State Warriors squad at home. New acquisitions Luke Kennard and Miles Bridges showed flashes, with Kennard hitting three threes and Bridges scoring eight points. However, the starting backcourt of Jalen Green and Devin Booker struggled, posting a –21.6 net rating, while rookie center Khaman Maluach contributed modestly on offense but improved rebounding. The Suns now face a two‑game stretch against the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets, both top Western Conference teams, this week.
How Can Deandre Ayton Reinvent Himself in Washington?
Former No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton joins the Washington Wizards and embraces a bench role to revive his career after stints with the Suns and Lakers. Teammate Trae Young and coach Brian Keefe praise his self‑less energy, physicality and rebounding, noting his willingness to sacrifice for the team. In roughly 15 minutes per game, Ayton is posting a career‑high 76.9% shooting, averaging seven points and five rebounds. While critics have targeted his effort, the Wizards see him as a valuable energy player behind stars Anthony Davis and Alex Sarr, hoping he can reinvent himself as a reliable rebounder off the bench.
Suns suddenly have pair of guards Magic would love after Jalen Suggs injury
The Suns boast two guards, Jordan Goodwin and Jamaree Bouyea, whom the Magic would love to have after the injury to Jalen Suggs, and it shows clever roster building.
Devin Booker, Miles Bridges get a wake-up call from unlikely source
Devin Booker scores 43 points in the Suns' first win, but teammate Miles Bridges flags three urgent issues: defensive urgency, rebounding and half‑court ball movement. The Suns rank 27th in offensive rebounding (25.3%) and last in limiting opponents (43.9%), a gap highlighted by a 16‑10 first‑quarter rebound disparity against Golden State that grew to a 26‑9 second‑chance advantage for the Warriors. Booker admits the bench unit—Collin Gillespie, Jordan Goodwin, Ryan Dunn and Luke Kennard—shows better chemistry and could offer a blueprint for the starters. The article stresses that fixing these fundamentals early could shape the Suns' 80‑game season.
Jalen Williams suffers severe leg injury Sunday, Suns play Thunder on Monday
Williams' ankle was draped by towels and players from both teams acted in immediate dismay and disbelief as the stretcher was brought out.
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