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Miles Bridges believes in Devin Booker, but is belief enough?
Miles Bridges thinks Booker deserves a ring, and he’s ready to go to war to get one. We can all agree on that. The Phoenix Suns fans deserve a Booker ring, too. The entire Valley, from the transplant Bulls fans to the born Phoenicians with closets full of Lakers gear, deserves a Booker ring, but […]
3 Suns’ storylines already worth circling before training camp
The Phoenix Suns have positioned themselves well heading into this upcoming season. With an underdog mentality last year, they proved the doubters wrong and exceeded every preseason expectation. This led them to the playoffs, and even if it was a sweep at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder, it was a refreshing year compared […]
Miles Bridges knows winning over Suns fans won’t happen overnight
The Phoenix Suns’ decision to acquire Miles Bridges was never going to be judged solely by what he brings between the lines. The trade represents another aggressive bet on the present, but it also forces the organization to defend its evaluation of Bridges as both a player and a person. At his introductory press conference, […]
Inside the Suns: Summer League Players Review Edition!
Welcome to Inside the Suns, your weekly deep-down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team. Each week, the Fantable — a round table of Bright Siders — gives their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news. Fantable Questions of the Week This week there was one basic question, “What is your evaluation of __’s […]
Suns Reacts: The next big Suns move isn’t a trade
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Suns fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Now that Summer League has come and gone, it’s time to zoom out and look at […]
Can the Suns tap into Miles Bridges’ two-way potential?
On July 13, the Miles Bridges trade became official. Brian Gregory had this to say about the Suns’ new power forward. “His elite athleticism, strength and versatility allow him to impact the game on both ends of the floor. He embodies the grit, competitiveness and work ethic that fit our identity, and we’re excited to […]
Khaman Maluach earns widespread Summer League praise
With the NBA Summer League officially coming to a close yesterday, as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies to capture the Summer League championship, it’s time to take one final look back at what unfolded in Las Vegas. By this point, the league has typically announced its All-Summer League First and Second Teams, […]
Roster continuity deserves a place in the next CBA
I began watching the NBA in 1988, nearly 40 years ago now. Granted, I experienced it through the eyes of a child who was captivated by the game, but I was fortunate enough to grow up watching not only an entertaining brand of basketball but one built on consistency. Free agency truly arrived the season […]
The Suns’ biggest Summer League win was Khaman Maluach
The 2026 Summer League is in the books for the Phoenix Suns. They leave Las Vegas with a 3-2 record, a number that will disappear into the desert haze long before anyone cares to remember it. What should stick with you is the feeling. This organization arrived in Las Vegas with one mission: develop the […]
Game Recap: Summer Suns fall to Spurs in finale, 86-81
And that’s a wrap from the 2026 Summer League in Vegas! Thanks for following along with us at Bright Side. The Phoenix Suns finish Summer League with a 3-2 record and a +8 plus-minus as a team across the five games. Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleming, and Koa Peat all sat the finale out, leading to […]
Game Thread: Suns vs. Spurs
The finale is here. Game 5 of the Summer League for your Suns. Let’s do this!
Game Preview: Summer Suns vs. Summer Spurs
Who: Summer Suns (3-1) vs. Summer Spurs (3-1) When: 7:30 pm Arizona Time Where: Thomas & Mack Center — Las Vegas, Nevada Watch: Arizona Family Sports, Prime Video This will be the Summer League “consolation” finale for the Phoenix Suns after they missed out on the semifinals. Phoenix saw what they wanted to see from […]
SBN Reacts: One hot shooting night hasn’t erased concerns about Koby Brea
After a horrific start to NBA Summer League, including shooting 1-of-10 against the New Orleans Pelicans, it looked like Phoenix Suns two-way guard Koby Brea turned a corner against the Milwaukee Bucks when he hit 6 threes on 12 attempts in the team’s 95-88 win on Monday. Fans seemed happy (and relieved) for him. In […]
The Suns helped lead the NBA’s shift to free local television
It’s nice to be the trendsetter rather than the one trying to catch up to an existing trend. Proactive versus reactive, as I like to say. Being proactive means accepting risk. You’re trying something that might not work, but if it does, you’re already ahead of everyone else. I think back to the Phoenix Suns […]
Dillon Brooks’ career year wasn’t a fluke
Fluke Deez. Preparation finally synced up with opportunity for Dillon Brooks in his 9th season in the NBA, as he shot his way to the brink of an All-Star bid, but the naysayers in the Suns content sphere are tugging on his jersey, trying to pull the Villain back down to earth. They want to […]
Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleming, and Koa Peat to sit out rest of Summer League
The Summer Suns had a successful run. We do not know if they will play more games or not yet, but we do know which players will not be playing regardless. According to Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro, Phoenix will shut down Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleming, and Koa Peat for the rest of the Summer League. […]
Fleming’s defensive progression was one of Summer League’s biggest wins
We’ve experienced plenty of emotion from the Phoenix Suns during Summer League. Koa Peat is screaming into the ether after throwing down a savage dunk. Khaman Maluach is yelling toward general manager Brian Gregory after swatting an opponent’s shot into the multiverse. The passion and emotion on display in Las Vegas this summer could very […]
Fanning the Flames: More from Las Vegas
MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, AND YOUTUBE!! Dan and Justin are back to talk about Phoenix Suns‘ most-recent NBA Summer League games: Tap in. Make sure to follow Paul (@DervishOfWhirl), Dan (@danduarte1), Justin (@SoSaysJ), and the pod (@FanTheFlamesNBA) on Twitter. Thoughts? Comments? Unabashed praise? Let us know in the comments below! […]
The Suns’ best Summer League decision was letting them play
We came into Summer League 2026 the way we always do. With excitement and with hope. There’s something about watching your team’s young prospects take the floor for the first time that always pulls you in. When you have rookies in the mix, it’s your first opportunity to see them wearing your team’s colors, and […]
Suns Planet Podcast: Wow so NBA offseason is back
Hey there, Planeteers, we are back and dove into the latest in the Suns’ world alongside the NBA one as well. On this episode, Bruce and Jake break down the other moves that have transpired in the Suns’ offseason after bringing back the core three. They discuss the Miles Bridges trade and also dive into […]
Game Recap: Summer Suns take down Pistons, 100-88
The Phoenix Suns have finished Summer League 3-1 with a +13 plus-minus as a team across the four games. Maluach, Fleming, and Peat had their hands all over this one, as you love to see from your top prospects. The Suns had a strong opening and closing quarter to secure the win despite the Pistons […]
Suns JAM Session Podcast: Summer Suns Keep Rolling
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 vs. Pistons
Game 4 of the Summer League is here. Let’s do this!
Game Preview: Summer Suns vs. Summer Pistons
Who: Summer Suns (2-1) vs. Summer Pistons (1-2) When: 3:00 pm Arizona Time Where: Thomas & Mack Center — Las Vegas, Nevada Watch: Arizona Family Sports, ESPNU Three games into Vegas and the Summer Suns are winning ugly, defending with malice, and crashing the glass. We’ve got some dogs. Phoenix erased a 14-point halftime hole […]
Inside the Suns: Jalen Green, Ryan Dunn, the Suns’ center rotation
Welcome to Inside the Suns, your weekly deep-down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team. Each week, the Fantable — a round table of Bright Siders — gives their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news. Fantable Questions of the Week Q1: There has been some speculation about the Suns possibly trading Jalen Green […]
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