Keegan Murray returns to the Sacramento Kings Sunday vs. the Miami Heat after missing seven games with left‑ankle capsulitis; he’s appeared in only two games this season and has seen his shooting decline from his rookie 41.1% rate. In his absence, Precious Achiuwa has filled the PF spot, averaging 10.8 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.2 blocks. Sacramento also eyes a guaranteed roster addition, with two‑way forward Leaky Black—a 5.8‑point, 44.4% three‑point shooter in five games—under consideration. Meanwhile, Rui Hachimura posts career‑highs for the Clippers (14.7 pts, 6.5 reb, 1.0 stl) after building rapport with coach Ty Lue in Japan. The Phoenix Suns shake up their frontcourt, promoting Oso Ighodaro to the start, sparking a win that ends a four‑game skid.
The Phoenix Suns are riding a surprising surge thanks to rookie Ryan Dunn, whose all‑around play is reshaping the team's identity. While the Suns have just clinched two straight wins and finally held opponents under 110 points, Dunn leads the squad in three‑point shooting (53.8%) and has become a defensive spark, tackling rebounding woes with his athleticism. When he’s on the floor the Suns post a net rating of +24.1 versus –18.6 without him—a +42.7 differential, second‑best in the NBA behind Alex Caruso, and he tops Phoenix with a +40 cumulative plus/minus. These stats underline Dunn’s emerging role as a key factor in Phoenix’s early‑season revival.
The Phoenix Suns edged the Houston Rockets 102-99 in a dramatic Game 8 on Saturday, snapping an eight‑game losing streak to Houston. Devin Booker scored the final seven points, finishing with 24, while Jalen Green added 16 and Cameron Bridges posted a double‑double. Kevin Durant, who returned to Phoenix after his 2025‑26 trade to the Rockets, logged 21 points, 10 rebounds and three assists but missed a late three‑pointer that could have tied the game. Durant reflected fondly on his 2.5‑year stint in Phoenix, saying he misses the city. The win marks the Suns’ first consecutive victory of the season and showcases their offensive balance.
The Phoenix Suns sit 3-5 and their starting five is plagued by poor chemistry, weak spacing, and defensive lapses. Starters Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and Devin Booker post the worst net +/- per 48 minutes, with Green posting a -12 point differential in the team’s best win against the Rockets. Injuries and a lack of size, rebounding, and a true point guard further hamper the lineup. The article outlines four remedies—from keeping the roster unchanged to swapping starters, then trading Green and/or Miles Bridges, up to a full roster overhaul—ranking them from least to most drastic. It weighs salary‑cap hits, talent loss and potential trade returns to help the Suns decide their next move.
Ryan Dunn has been one of the Suns' best performers as they look to steady the ship after a rough start to the campaign.
Phoenix Suns wing Dillon Brooks seemingly took a subtle shot at Kevin Durant following his team's 102-99 win over the Houston Rockets.
The San Antonio Spurs explode in the third quarter to rout the Portland Trail Blazers 125-103 on Nov. 7, 2026. After trailing by 42 points early, the Spurs swing into a 45-27 third‑quarter surge, expanding a 15‑point halftime lead to 33. Victor Wembanyama leads the way with 29 points, seven rebounds and a 58% three‑point clip over his last two games, while also dominating the paint with dunks. Devin Vassell adds 15 points and strong defense, and Stephon Castle contributes 14 points, seven boards and a highlight alley‑oop dunk. The Spurs hit 17 threes versus Portland’s nine and improve to 2‑0 on the road before facing the Suns, Bulls, Warriors and Jazz next week.
The Phoenix Suns edged the Houston Rockets 102‑99 on Nov. 8, 2026, as Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green turned pre‑game drama into fire on the court. Brooks, fresh from a social‑media feud with Kevin Durant, kept his intensity in check, using vocal trash‑talk and physical play to limit Durant to 21 points and just one first‑half shot. Meanwhile, Green’s athletic drives and aggressive defense helped the Suns build a 19‑point second‑quarter lead. Both players described balancing passion with restraint, crediting their emotional edge for snapping personal losing streaks against Houston. The win marks a pivotal moment in the Suns’ 2025‑26 campaign.
Kevin Durant admits he misses living in Phoenix after the Houston Rockets fell 102-99 to his former team, the Phoenix Suns, on Saturday. Durant posted 21 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 10‑for‑11 from the line but only 1‑of‑7 from three. He reflected on his two‑and‑a‑half years in Phoenix and the friendships he kept, including with Devin Booker, who praised the rivalry. Durant emphasized the need for better fourth‑quarter execution as the Rockets sit 7‑3 early in the season, with their next game against Denver on Monday.
The Houston Rockets suffer their first losing streak of the season, falling 102-99 to the Phoenix Suns on Nov. 7, 2026. Phoenix shoots 48% versus Houston’s 38%, with Devin Booker scoring 24 points. Kevin Durant leads the Rockets with 21 points and 10 rebounds, but goes 1‑for‑5 in the decisive fourth quarter. Jabari Smith Jr. posts a solid 15‑point, 9‑rebound night, while Fred VanVleet adds 16 points with zero turnovers. Poor shooting and bench production (6‑for‑25) cripple Houston, leaving them 7‑3 overall. The Rockets next host the Denver Nuggets on Monday.
On Nov. 7, 2026 the Phoenix Suns snapped a slow 3‑win start by edging the Houston Rockets 102‑99 at the Mortgage Matchup Center. After building a 19‑point lead, Phoenix sputtered in the second quarter, scoring just 12 points and allowing a 22‑3 run to tie the game. A resilient second‑half surge, highlighted by Devin Booker’s 24 points and solid contributions from Luke Kennard (11) and Ryan Dunn (+25 +/-), helped Phoenix become the first team this season to hold an opponent under 100. The win marked the Suns’ third of the year and showcased newfound mental toughness.
Stephen Curry dazzles again, scoring 41 points in overtime as the Warriors beat the Orlando Magic 126-119, and sets a new NBA milestone: his 16th 40‑point game after age 35, surpassing LeBron James and tying Oscar Robertson with 77 career 40‑point outings. The win marks Golden State’s seventh straight victory, but the game sparks drama when Orlando’s George Niang and Wendell Carter Jr. clash, drawing double technical fouls. Elsewhere, Dillon Brooks nearly head‑butts former teammate Amen Thompson during the Suns‑Rockets matchup, adding to a night of heated moments across the league.
Kevin Durant downplayed the significance of his return to Phoenix on Saturday, despite admitting the city remains his favorite place to live in the NBA.
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Devin Booker scored seven consecutive points in the final four minutes as the Phoenix Suns stunned the Houston Rockets 102-99 on Saturday night at Mortgage Matchup Center.
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The Phoenix Suns looked like themselves in easily their best performance of the season.
The Phoenix Suns edge the Houston Rockets 102-99 on Nov. 7, 2026, clinching a statement win that showcases their defensive intensity and energy. Devin Booker leads with 24 points on perfect shooting, while Luke Kennard and Jalen Green each hit double figures, Green adding eight assists. The Suns absorb a 22‑3 run early but rally with crucial turnovers, blocked shots and transition points. Houston’s Alper Sengun struggles, finishing 15 points on 5‑of‑16 shooting and a –16 plus‑minus, while the Suns’ five players in double figures underline the team effort. The victory fuels optimism for a second‑round playoff push in the competitive Western Conference.
The Suns JAM Session Podcast drops a post‑game recap titled “Booker CLUTCH, Suns TOUGH!” highlighting Devin Booker’s decisive play and the team's resilience. Listeners can stream the episode on Apple, Spotify, YouTube and other platforms, and subscribe for updates. The post also promotes a limited‑edition hand‑painted Phoenix Suns artwork by John Voita, III, now on eBay.
In a tight showdown at PHX Arena, the Phoenix Suns edged the Houston Rockets 102-99 on Nov. 8, 2026. The highlight was Devin Booker’s half‑court alley‑oop to Jalen Green, sparking a buzz‑worthy play. Booker poured in 24 points on 10‑of‑24 shooting, while Green added 16 on 7‑of‑14. Kevin Durant led the Rockets with 21 points and Fred VanVleet contributed 16, but the Suns’ 48% shooting, 29 assists and solid defense secured the win. The victory improves the Suns to 3‑5, while the Rockets fall to 7‑3 early in the season.
Ahead of Saturday’s Phoenix Suns‑Houston Rockets matchup, Suns forward Jordan Ott shrugs off the Kevin Durant‑owner Mat Ishbia‑Dillon Brooks social‑media feud with a tongue‑in‑cheek four‑word mantra: “Don’t use social media.” Ott says the team stays laser‑focused on the season, fine‑tuning their routine despite the online drama that began when Ishbia criticized Durant’s Suns tenure, Durant defended the culture, and Brooks thanked Ishbia for his alleged role in Durant’s departure. While the feud could add fuel for Houston and Durant’s trash talk, Ott insists it won’t distract the Suns, making the game a must‑watch showdown.
Jordan Goodwin has missed the Suns’ past two games after suffering an injury in the first half of Monday night’s loss to the Golden State Warriors.
The post previews a matchup between the Phoenix Suns and the Houston Rockets, featuring a photo of Kevin Durant and Jalen Green from the April 7, 2026 game in Phoenix. It teases whether the Suns can upset the Rockets and includes a hand‑painted, two‑time MVP tribute artwork available on eBay.
The Houston Rockets face the Phoenix Suns on November 7, 2026, at the Mortgage Matchup Center in a game billed as a reunion for Kevin Durant, Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks. The Rockets line up Fred VanVleet, Amen Thompson, Jabari Smith Jr., Durant and Alperen Sengun, while Phoenix starts Devin Booker, Green, Brooks, Miles Bridges and Oso Ighodaro. The matchup airs at 8 PM CST on Space City Home Network, with radio coverage on KBME 790 and KLTN 102.9. Fans can join the live chat on the SB Nation app.
Domantas Sabonis would be a clear talent upgrade for the Suns if he ever became available, but their already dreadful defense would suffer even more.
The Dallas Mavericks sit 2-0 in West Group A of the NBA Cup, beating the Utah Jazz 112-100 after a 116-111 win over the Houston Rockets. First‑overall pick Cooper Flagg says the Cup adds an "extra little something" that fuels the team's energy and effort, highlighted by his 21 points—15 in the third quarter—plus 10 rebounds and 7 assists against Utah. Kyrie Irving dropped 35 points in the Rockets game, while P.J. Washington scored 22 early against Utah. With two group games left versus Denver and Phoenix, Dallas aims to maintain its 5-4 overall record and secure a knockout‑round spot before the Dec. 11 championship.
The Phoenix Suns (2-5) face a tough test Saturday night as the high‑flying Houston Rockets (7-2) visit the Mortgage Matchup Center. Led by a healthy Kevin Durant, now averaging 20.8 points on just 12.4 attempts, and 24‑year‑old Alperen Sengun, who tops the Rockets in points, rebounds and shots, Houston ranks second in three‑point efficiency at 38.6%. Phoenix, fresh off its second win against Orlando, must shore up its perimeter defense—its opponents currently shoot 39.4% from deep, the league’s third‑highest—and contain Sengun inside. Key injuries include Suns forward Mark Williams (out) and Rockets big man Clint Capela (out). The outcome will reveal whether the Suns can compete against a balanced, elite Rockets roster.