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Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas is out for the second straight game with a return to play unclear. The Phoenix Mercury will be without forward Alyssa Thomas (calf) on Sunday afternoon against the Los Angeles Sparks. Thomas, who was named All-WNBA first-team in each of the last two seasons, did not travel with the team, reports Desert … [Read more...] about Mercury to play without Alyssa Thomas, again, on Sunday versus Sparks, Kelsey Plum

My roadmap to rebuild the Phoenix Suns starts right here. The Phoenix Suns have officially named their general manager. Brian Gregory now inherits the unenviable task of reshaping an organization burdened by the weight of its own recent missteps, tasked with righting the wrongs of the past three seasons and forging a path that might return this franchise to contention. It’s a … [Read more...] about Fixing the Phoenix Suns: Retooling the roster in 6 steps

Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images NBA Insider Marc Stein with the scoop. While there has been reported interest in the Phoenix Suns moving on from Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, the team continues to demonstrate interest in keeping Devin Booker as the leader of the franchise. In his latest briefing, NBA insider Marc Stein reports that Booker “has had a … [Read more...] about Report: Devin Booker’s role in coaching interviews signals long-term commitment from Suns

Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Here’s a quick list of big men free agent targets for the Suns. Ah man, here we go again. The bargain shopping to improve an imperfect roster on the margins, you say? That’s all we’ve got for now, so deal with it. As more information comes in, we will make adjustments. But for now, this list will focus on making this current iteration … [Read more...] about 9 free agent bigs the Phoenix Suns could target

Photo by Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images This dynamic guard might be the long-term playmaker Phoenix desperately needs. If you’ve been following our prospect coverage here at Bright Side, you’ll know there’s one source I consistently turn to for a clearer, more insightful read on the draft landscape. No Ceilings. Their year-round work on prospect scouting is some … [Read more...] about What to do at Pick 29: Why Nolan Traore’s motor and poise have him rising up NBA mock drafts