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Inside the Suns: Preseason observations, surprises, who’s NOT on first (or second units)
Welcome to Inside the Suns, a deep down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team in which the Fantable – a roundtable of Bright Siders – give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news. Fantable Questions of the Week Q1: What’s your overall opinion of the Suns after watching the team play in […]
Forget the obvious choice, Jalen Green is the Sun to watch
The Phoenix Suns aren’t short on intriguing storylines heading into the upcoming season. With so many players at different stages of their development, it’s difficult to narrow the focus to one individual and identify him as the player to watch in Phoenix this year. But that’s exactly what Bill Simmons and Rob Mahoney of The […]
Jordan Goodwin is one of the most underrated players in the NBA
Fourteen months ago, Jordan Goodwin was a waiver claim. He was fighting for a 14th roster spot. Now he’s one of the first guys every Suns fan points to when somebody asks what changed in this building. Dillon Brooks gets the lion’s share of credit, and deservedly so. But Jordan Goodwin’s impact should not be […]
The Suns are giving Ryan Dunn another chance to prove himself
Preseason rotations can offer insight into how a coaching staff plans to construct its rotations once the regular season begins. They can also serve as an evaluation tool, giving us chances to see what individual players can offer, whether their offseason development translates to the court, and how those performances might shape decisions as the […]
The good, the bad, and the ugly of the Suns’ preseason so far
Do you know what the most annoying thing about the preseason is? Trying to figure out what the hell actually matters. And am I allowed to have an opinion on any of it? If you do and it’s perceived as negative, you’re a hater. If it’s positive, you’re a fan boy. What happened to watch, […]
Oso Ighodaro is winning the Suns’ center battle for a reason
Preseason results deserve a healthy dose of skepticism, but with Mark Williams sidelined for multiple months, the Phoenix Suns have a position battle worth paying attention to. Through two games, Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach have provided an early glimpse into what each brings to the starting center position, and perhaps more importantly, what each […]
Forget the losses, the Suns’ second unit is stealing the show
It was the second loss in as many games for the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night, falling 124–117 to the Chicago Bulls. In reality, the wins and losses don’t matter right now. Case in point? The closing five for Phoenix consisted of Jamaree Bouyea, Pat Spencer, Koa Peat, Ryan Dunn, and Haywood Highsmith. If the […]
Game Recap: Suns fall to Bulls 124-117 as turnovers remain a problem
For the second straight preseason game, the Suns could not finish the job, falling 124-117 to the Bulls. They built a lead of as many as 15 points mid-second quarter, and had good defensive energy described by color commentator Rex Chapman as “it looks like the Suns are playing with eight players out there”. This intensity […]
Suns JAM Session Podcast: Bulls, Brooks, and BRICKS
The original post-game podcast on Planet Purple! Watch it right here! Listen to the latest podcast episode of the Suns JAM Session Podcast below. Stay up to date on every episode, subscribe to the pod on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, YouTube Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podbean, and Castbox. Please subscribe, rate, and review.
Game Thread: Suns take on the Bulls in preseason game 2
A second midwest stop. Comment away on the App or online!
Game Preview: Suns got sloppy in Detroit. Can they clean it up in Chicago?
Who: Phoenix Suns (0-1) vs. Chicago Bulls (0-0) When: 5:00pm Arizona Time Where: United Center — Chicago, Illinois Watch: Arizona’s Family 3TV, Arizona’s Family Sports, Suns+ Listen: KMVP 98.7 The Suns checked out of Heartbreak Hotel with a one-point loss in preseason game number one. That hotel is kind of like the one you check […]
3 Suns players to watch closely the rest of this preseason
The Phoenix Suns have a few new faces, but return the majority of their core from a season ago. Jordan Ott has the tough task of figuring out how to best mix and match this group. The Suns are on a mission to figure out who to keep and who to give minutes in the […]
The Suns found one thing to worry about in Detroit
The Phoenix Suns have one game logged in the preseason books, a game from which you really can’t take too much away. After all, it’s preseason. This is an empty canvas for the coaching staff to experiment with rotations and manage minutes, while giving players an opportunity to try things they’ve worked on throughout the […]
Meet Jordan Ott’s coaching staff
On Bright Side, it’s always about the players. Whether it’s analyzing Devin Booker’s playmaking, Dillon Brooks’ defensive impact, or Collin Gillespie’s floor spacing, we’re always giving you the latest on the team and their main contributors. But something we don’t do often is give a glimpse of the people who put the players in spots […]
The Suns showed us the good, the bad, and the very preseason
The first half against Detroit showed exactly what the Phoenix Suns want to be. They were physical, had active hands, excelled on the offensive glass and in transition, and their second effort and defensive pressure were omnipresent. The Suns looked crisp to start the preseason and it was sure good to see basketball once again. […]
Game Recap: The Suns showed us plenty before giving it all back in 109-107 loss to Detroit
On an early October evening, we finally arrived at a destination we’ve been pining for since late April. And while the game ultimately doesn’t count toward the standings, Monday night marked the debut of the 2026–27 Phoenix Suns as they made their way to the Motor City to tip off their preseason. The result? The […]
Suns JAM Session Podcast: First Day of Suns School
The original post-game podcast on Planet Purple! Watch it right here! Listen to the latest podcast episode of the Suns JAM Session Podcast below. Stay up to date on every episode, subscribe to the pod on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, YouTube Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podbean, and Castbox. Please subscribe, rate, and review.
Game Thread: Welcome to the preseason!
If you don’t have the SB Nation app, it comes in real handy for Game Threads. Just sayin’!
Game Preview: Suns begin their preseason tonight!
Who: Phoenix Suns @ Detroit Pistons When: 4:00pm Arizona Time Where: Little Caesars Arena — Detroit, Michigan Watch: Suns+, KTVK, KPHE, AZFS App Listen: ESPN Phoenix 620 AM, SiriusXM Are you ready for lift off? The Phoenix Suns tip off their 2026–27 preseason tonight against the Detroit Pistons. It’s the first of five preseason games […]
Bright Side Wonders, Week 2: Preseason time!
Suns basketball is back! Starting today until at least early April, Phoenix will have at least one game a week to entertain Arizona fans, tipping things off tonight when they head to Michigan to face the Detroit Pistons. Here are the three main questions we want your thoughts on with preseason finally here Preseason strategy […]
5 things I want to see from the Suns in preseason action
Are you all prepared for the preseason overreactions? It happens every year. Very rarely can you remember what took place in the preseason if you fast-forward a few weeks, let alone a full year. Any recollection of what took place last preseason? Me either. It was all a blur. Phoenix finished 3-1 last year during […]
4 little bars tell you more about a Suns game than you’d think
I thoroughly enjoy the little things about covering the Phoenix Suns. There are always larger conversations surrounding this team. Short-term and long-term decisions, roster construction, player trajectories, and the overall health of the franchise. But given my naturally meticulous nature, I tend to get caught up in the details that have absolutely no bearing on […]
Suns JAM Session Podcast: Pacific Division Preview
The original post-game podcast on Planet Purple! Watch it right here! Listen to the latest podcast episode of the Suns JAM Session Podcast below. Stay up to date on every episode, subscribe to the pod on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, YouTube Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podbean, and Castbox. Please subscribe, rate, and review.
Inside the Suns: Media Day reactions, Khaman Maluach, Luke Kennard
Welcome to Inside the Suns, a deep-down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team in which the Fantable — a round table of Bright Siders — give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news. Fantable Questions of the Week Q1: What grabbed your attention the most from the information that came out on […]
3 Suns preseason storylines I can’t wait to watch unfold
48 hours. That’s all that stands between you, me, and Phoenix Suns basketball. Sure, preseason basketball doesn’t count toward the standings, but Monday afternoon will provide our first opportunity to see the 2026–27 Phoenix Suns in action as they take on the Detroit Pistons in the Motor City. With every new season comes excitement. With […]
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