As the calendar turns to October, basketball fever reaches its pinnacle in Arizona. Yes, the Phoenix Suns play their first preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 3rd. But on that day, most Valley basketball fans will be watching the Phoenix Mercury, who play Game 1 of the 2025 WNBA Finals against the Las Vegas Aces. Both teams, owned by Mat Ishbia, stand at … [Read more...] about What Suns Can Learn From WNBA Counterpart
Ranking Suns’ Options At ‘Villain Junior’
The Phoenix Suns are embracing their villain mindset ahead of the 2025-26 season. That mindset started after they received Dillon Brooks as part of the trade that sent Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets. While averaging double figures in all but one season of his career, Brooks is more known for his defensive prowess. A prowess that oftentimes leads to confrontational … [Read more...] about Ranking Suns’ Options At ‘Villain Junior’
Suns Rookie ‘Commanding the Defense’ in Training Camp
Not to beat a dead horse but the Phoenix Suns will look a lot different next season. Frankly, the turnover since Mat Ishbia took over as the franchise owner has become commonplace, for better and for worse. Even so, with two multi-time All-Stars —Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal — being replaced by multiple players without a single All-Star selection between them, this change is … [Read more...] about Suns Rookie ‘Commanding the Defense’ in Training Camp
Knicks and Suns Hook Up For 7-Player Minor Deal; What Does Trade Mean For Each Franchise?
The New York Knicks and the Phoenix Suns have hooked up for a seven-player minor league trade, per the Westchester Knicks. “The Westchester Knicks have acquired the returning player rights to Moses Wood, Mamadi Diakite, Cassius Stanley, Didi Louzada and Quinndary Weatherspoon, along with a first and second round pick (via VAL) in the 2026 NBA G League Draft and a 2026 NBA G … [Read more...] about Knicks and Suns Hook Up For 7-Player Minor Deal; What Does Trade Mean For Each Franchise?
Matt Ishbia Sets a New Bar for Suns Season
Since the moment he bought the Phoenix Suns, Matt Ishbia has become one of the most intriguing, vocal, and interesting owners in the NBA. His philosophy of “go big or go home” came crashing last season, when the Phoenix Suns failed to make even the play-in, despite having three stars like Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal. This time around, Ishbia believes things … [Read more...] about Matt Ishbia Sets a New Bar for Suns Season