The Phoenix Suns enter their season opener with a mostly clean bill of health, though guard Luke Kennard remains questionable after left knee tendinopathy, and center Mark Williams is out with a shoulder injury. The bigger question centers on the Portland Trail Blazers, whose All‑Star forward Deni Avdija is listed as questionable with right ankle soreness. Avdija’s 41‑point, 12‑assist performance in last season’s play‑in win over the Suns highlights his importance; his absence could leave a major offensive void for Portland against Phoenix on Oct. 21 at 7 p.m.
Head coach Jordan Ott said Tuesday that Kennard was a full participant in practice and was trending toward playing against the Trail Blazers.
A few days ago, Phoenix Suns governor Mat Ishbia and former Suns star Kevin Durant had a bit of a spat on social media. Ishbia’s quote regarding “throwing money at the problem” not being the solution made the rounds on social media, and he namedropped Durant, saying that bringing in someone like the two-time NBA […]
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The Phoenix Suns open the 2026‑27 season in Portland aiming to avenge last year’s Play‑In loss to the Trail Blazers. With minimal roster turnover, the team added Miles Bridges and Luke Kennard while retaining core pieces like Devin Booker, Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin. Bridges provides a natural power forward, and Kennard is expected to match Grayson Allen’s three‑point output. The bench, anchored by Gillespie, Ighor Ighodaro and rookie Khaman Maluach, is touted as one of the league’s strongest. Booker remains the franchise focal point, while Jalen Green, fresh from a Nash‑led offseason, looks to prove himself in a final contract year. The revamped, chemistry‑rich roster could propel the Suns to another leap.
Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija is listed as questionable for the season opener against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday at 7 p.m. PDT due to right ankle soreness, the team's latest NBA.com injury report shows. The issue was not noted during the preseason, and no further details were given. Additionally, reserve big Branden Carlson misses the game on concussion protocol after a head injury against Golden State, big man Micah Potter is questionable with an illness, and two‑way guard Chris Youngblood sits with left ankle soreness, leaving the Blazers’ front court thin for the opener.
Yet another NBA power ranking has the Phoenix Suns near the bottom of the league and predicts they'll regress from a year ago.
Suns owner Mat Ishbia reaffirms his remarks about former star Kevin Durant, saying he doesn’t regret the comments that sparked a social‑media spat. Ishbia, who criticized the Suns’ roster alignment when he arrived in 2023 and hinted that adding talent like Durant isn’t a guarantee of titles, clarified he never blamed the All‑Star and wishes Durant luck with the Houston Rockets. Durant responded, defending his play and taking a jab at Dillon Brooks. The exchange resurfaces ahead of the Suns‑Rockets matchup, raising questions about whether the feud will stay online or impact the court.
The Suns may be without new addition Luke Kennard for the beginning of the regular season, but it is not a long-term issue.
Drew Timme and Duop Reath appear to be stopgap signings for the Phoenix Suns until Khaman Maluach makes a leap.
LeBron James is set to make his Philadelphia 76ers debut on Tuesday in a road game against the New York Knicks. Leading up to the contest, however, Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks managed to troll the 41-year-old with a hilarious ‘Kingblocker’ ad right in front of Madison Square Garden. The “Kingblocker 9000” is an ad […]
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Whether the starting center replacement for Mark Williams to start the year is Oso Ighodaro or Khaman Maluach, Suns fans should prepare to see both guys often.
The Cavaliers have plenty of established offense with Donovan Mitchell and James Harden. How much more they can get from Evan Mobley could determine how far they go. That’s the case made by Mack Perry of Cavs On SI, who views Mobley’s development as Cleveland’s defining storyline this season. The addition of Peyton Watson should […]
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Sportsnaut predicts eight Western Conference teams will reach the 2026‑27 NBA playoffs, while the Phoenix Suns and Portland Trail Blazers are likely to miss out. The list, ranked from 8 to 4, includes a healthy‑dependent Golden State Warriors, a refreshed Utah Jazz led by Jaren Jackson Jr., a Jokic‑Murray‑powered Denver Nuggets, a Luka Doncic‑centered Los Angeles Lakers, and a revamped Minnesota Timberwolves with Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball. The opening day features a Thunder‑Spurs showdown, underscoring the West’s competitive race for playoff spots.
Charles Barkley tells Devin Booker that Kevin Durant never truly led the Phoenix Suns, saying Durant’s discomfort in the role left the team without a clear captain and stalled their playoff runs. Barkley, a 1993 Finals‑leading Suns legend, argues that Booker must now assume full ownership and become the franchise’s unquestioned leader after Durant’s exit. The critique highlights the Suns’ missed championship chances despite having two elite scorers, and sets the stage for Booker’s next era of leadership.
Former Suns player and ex‑assistant coach Tyrone Corbin says Phoenix can "make some noise" in the Western Conference this season. After a 45‑37 finish last year, the Suns return with Devin Booker (26.1 ppg) leading the offense and new acquisition Miles Bridges, who posted 17.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 77 games with Charlotte. Corbin praises Bridges’ impact and Booker’s growing maturity, noting that the supporting cast—including Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green and Oso Ighodaro—will determine how far the retooled squad goes. The team opens the 2026‑27 campaign on Oct. 24 against Portland, hoping to build on last season’s momentum.
The Phoenix Suns open the 2026‑27 season against the Portland Trail Blazers, but Portland’s starting backcourt remains uncertain. With Shaedon Sharpe sidelined until February and Scoot Henderson likely in a reserve role after a hamstring‑limited season, the spotlight falls on veteran Jrue Holiday and the newly‑acquired Ja Morant. Holiday, a proven defender and former champion, is slated to start, while Morant’s inconsistent health and shooting make him a wildcard. Damian Lillard, now with the Milwaukee Bucks, is expected to resume his Portland role only after the season begins. The article breaks down each guard’s chances, helping Suns fans anticipate the toughest matchup on opening night.
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks stars in a new Kalshi commercial that humorously “blocks” LeBron James from TV with a fictional "King Blocker 9000" device. The ad amplifies Brooks' long‑running rivalry with James, showcasing his trash‑talk persona and the Suns' embrace of his villainous edge. While the commercial is a tongue‑in‑cheek jab at "LeBron fatigue," it also highlights how Brooks adds identity and intensity to Phoenix’s culture beyond his on‑court stats.
Suns legend and NBA analyst Charles Barkley said he will retire from Inside the NBA once Ernie Johnson decides to do so.
The Suns waiving Koby Brea is a reminder that not every pick will work out and not to blindly believe that every decision the team makes will work out.
Phoenix Suns' offseason acquisition Miles Bridges thinks his new team has the "best bench" in the NBA.
The Bright Side roundtable reflects on the Phoenix Suns' upcoming season, questioning whether the hype around a breakout performance will fall flat. While national analysts like Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe miss key details—such as rookie Khaman Maluach's impressive Summer League play—the writers argue the Suns may miss the over on wins, perhaps finishing around 37 victories despite previous over‑under odds. The piece warns that reliance on youthful development could lead to costly growing‑pains as the Suns face a tough Eastern Conference slate, suggesting fans might end the year feeling they "should've seen that coming."
The Suns adding big man Drew Timme on a two-way contract is the latest smart addition for a franchise trying to win a playoff series this season.
A one‑minute preseason video shows Chicago Bulls head coach Tiago Splitter quizzing players on Phoenix Suns strategies, using cold‑calling to enforce accountability. The clip, posted on the Bulls’ X account and praised by sportscaster Jose Arredondo, highlights Splitter’s hands‑on approach and hints at a promising coaching future. The post also includes a personal birthday note and a brief Spurs‑Thunder preview, but the core story centers on Splitter’s early impact with Chicago.
The Phoenix Suns have converted veteran center Duop Reath to a two-way contract ahead of the 2026-27 NBA regular season. Reath joins Phoenix after spending the previous three seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers, where he served primarily as a reserve frontcourt option. During the 2025-26 campaign, the Australian big man appeared in 32 games […]
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Ahead of the 2026‑27 season, Suns owner Mat Ishbia, forward Dillon Brooks and former Sun Kevin Durant spar over social‑media after Ishbia’s CNBC interview. Ishbia said he stepped into personnel decisions after trading Durant to Houston, reshaping the roster around a new “Suns DNA” that includes Brooks, Jordan Goodwin, Collin Gillespie, Oso Ighodaro and Devin Booker. Durant retorted with a sarcastic tweet, and Brooks replied that Ishbia “cleaned up the stench” in the locker room. Ishbia also predicts a stronger team than the 45‑win squad, aiming for a playoff series win. Luke Kennard’s knee strain may limit him, but the projected 10‑man rotation features Booker, Brooks, Jalen Green and Miles Bridges starting, with Gillespie, Goodwin, Kennard and Ryan Dunn off the bench.