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willingness to bring undersized guard Kennedy Chandler to camp is the clearest sign yet that Jalen Green&#39;s position is under threat.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:35:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4270,h_2401,x_1898,y_324/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m3mfnv5kbkvtcq16bf.jpg" caption="Suns guard Jalen Green (4) reacts after a no-call on his layup against the Bucks during a game at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on March 21, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>A two-way contract could eliminate Suns&#39; Duop Reath headache</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/a-two-way-contract-eliminate-suns-duop-reath-headache?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m3mdbmxesf</guid><description>The Suns can sign Duop Reath to a two-way contract out of training camp and not sacrifice any more of their depth in the process.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2189,h_1231,x_1068,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m3mfbq0a4t3e994dn4.jpg" caption="New Orleans, Louisiana, USA;  Portland Trail Blazers center Duop Reath (26) during warmups before the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on Jan 2, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Media sadly right to worry about Suns moving on from Grayson Allen</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/media-sadly-right-worry-suns-moving-grayson-allen?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m3ff8xhw0v</guid><description>Chris Mannix believes the Suns could miss the playoffs altogether next season, and the departure of Grayson Allen and his shooting is part of the reason why.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2045,h_1150,x_912,y_156/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m3ffcz2c3wjtv6fw96.jpg" caption="Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (8) reacts against the Orlando Magic in overtime at Mortgage Matchup Center on Feb 21, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Last season&#39;s ugly end could mean Suns running it back was a mistake</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/last-seasons-ugly-end-suns-running-mistake?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m3hzzkdk6f</guid><description>The Suns surprised many but actually ran out of steam after February of last season, meaning bringing their core back plus Miles Bridges is a mistake.</description><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 22:25:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2537,h_1427,x_429,y_7/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m3j01ehfs688bjy9st.jpg" caption="Suns guard Jalen Green (4) reacts late against the Bucks during a game at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on March 21, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>D&#39;Angelo Russell is not the solution Suns fans wish he could be</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/dangelo-russell-solution-suns-fans-wish?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m3fe5tjtry</guid><description>Signing free agent D&#39;Angelo Russell to solve the Suns&#39; 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Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (11) against the Golden State Warriors at Mortgage Matchup Center on Feb 5, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Suns eventually waiving Ryan Dunn not as crazy as you might think</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-eventually-waiving-ryan-dunn-not-crazy?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m3db3q2bt8</guid><description>Ryan Dunn is taking up a valuable roster spot with the Phoenix Suns, which may make waiving him sooner rather than later the best course of action.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2437,h_1370,x_769,y_449/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m3db6bje99w42ebnp1.jpg" caption="Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Mortgage Matchup Center on Jan 30, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Wizards will ask Deandre Ayton to embrace role Suns never dared</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/wizards-deandre-ayton-embrace-role-suns-never-dared?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m3cbtc6f7h</guid><description>Former Suns star Deandre Ayton will be coming off the bench for the first time in a long time, according to Will Dawkins of the Wizards.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3911,h_2199,x_965,y_138/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m3ccavh0e94zwvk0hh.jpg" caption="Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (5) reacts against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on Dec 23, 2025. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>2 Suns ready for bigger roles, 2 better suited for garbage time</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-ready-bigger-roles-better-suited-garbage-time?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m3dc11nep4</guid><description>The Suns have to promote a pair of players this coming season and sit two unless it is garbage time if they want to continue winning games.</description><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1883,h_1059,x_685,y_79/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m3dc3ss28bb9af568w.jpg" caption="Phoenix, Arizona, USA; 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Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Knicks just saved themselves from creating Devin Booker-sized mess in New York</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/knicks-saved-themselves-creating-devin-booker-sized-mess-new-york?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m383r445wq</guid><description>The Knicks won&#39;t overpay to extend Karl-Anthony Towns, and looking at how the Suns could be stuck with Devin Booker might have influenced their decision.</description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:10:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2569,h_1445,x_1937,y_25/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m383t6fzfktq09ts94.jpg" caption="Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) reacts and sticks out his tung after a foul is called against the Suns during the second half of a game against the Atlanta Hawks at Mortgage Matchup Center. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Suns&#39; Dillon Brooks finally gets the media recognition he deserves</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-dillon-brooks-finally-media-recognition-deserves?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m37ahjqdxf</guid><description>Dillon Brooks has finally cracked the ESPN top 100 players list, but at 76th, he remains too low considering all he does for the Suns.</description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:10:16 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2069,h_1163,x_825,y_88/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m37c9n3ed6fz1152ch.jpg" caption="Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) reacts against the Detroit Pistons in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center on Jan 29, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Ranking the Suns&#39; 3 best offseason moves ahead of media day</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/ranking-suns-best-offseason-moves-ahead-media-day?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m32saapvvy</guid><description>The Suns were active this offseason in trying to build on their surprise playoff appearance of a season ago and made some excellent moves.</description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:15:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3097,h_1742,x_1822,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m32sc8zqvdavdwjhtt.jpg" caption="Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) smiles before the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Toyota Center on Feb 26, 2025. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>3 Suns who have to earn spot in rotation all over again at training camp</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-earn-spot-rotation-training-camp?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m32nqaf9mw</guid><description>Jalen Green, Jamaree Bouyea, and Ryan Dunn arrive at the Suns&#39; 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Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) reacts during the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on Mar 30, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Suns already sealed their fate even if Dallas makes Kyrie Irving available</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-sealed-fate-dallas-kyrie-irving-available?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Leibowitz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m35bcftsg9</guid><description>The Dallas Mavericks may ultimately choose to keep Kyrie Irving, but the Phoenix Suns could feel a sense of regret if he&#39;s made available this season.</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:45:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6021,h_3386,x_791,y_94/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m35bgrrgqm2kvjr89r.jpg" caption="Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving looks on during the second half against the LA Clippers in an NBA Cup game at American Airlines Center on Nov. 14, 2025. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Leibowitz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Suns face terrifying reality as season now hinges on Miles Bridges</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-face-terrifying-reality-season-hinges-miles-bridges?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Leibowitz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m34ypchc5a</guid><description>Pressure keeps mounting on Phoenix Suns trade acquisition Miles Bridges to elevate the team&#39;s collective ceiling.</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:35:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2311,h_1299,x_0,y_162/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m34ysn5g1gm693rmk1.jpg" caption="Former Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges reacts against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center on Jan. 3, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Leibowitz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Tyus Jones would have been massive success on this version of the Suns</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/tyus-jones-massive-success-version-suns?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m32tgs185z</guid><description>Tyus Jones is long gone from Phoenix, but he would have been a massive success on this version of the Suns.</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:35:51 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1795,h_1009,x_1091,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m32ts9we25vmbehmme.jpg" caption="Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Tyus Jones (21) dribbles around Oklahoma City Thunder forward Adam Flagler (14) during the first half at Footprint Center on Apr 9, 2025. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Suns have already positioned themselves for franchise-altering reset next year</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-positioned-themselves-franchise-altering-reset-next-year?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m32mt6vh0a</guid><description>The Suns have set themselves up to easily trade away their starting five players for a haul of assets next summer if they do decide to blow this up.</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:20:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2755,h_1549,x_447,y_256/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m32nf4rwve30edpqdt.jpg" caption="Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) reacts against the Denver Nuggets in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center on Mar 24, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Fictitious Anthony Davis trade idea would be a disaster for the Suns</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/fictitious-anthony-davis-trade-idea-disaster-suns?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m30cknrxx5</guid><description>Anthony Davis would be the right player over half a decade too late for the Phoenix Suns if they ever did trade for him as Sam Quinn of CBS suggests.</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:15:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2694,h_1515,x_1497,y_157/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m30cq6mmmgx581yja8.jpg" caption="Sacramento, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis (3) reacts after being fouled against the Sacramento Kings in the first quarter at the Golden 1 Center on Jan 6, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Ron Holland II an intriguing future option Suns must keep tabs on</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/ron-holland-intriguing-future-option-suns-keep-tabs?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m31gdpt28v</guid><description>With the Detroit Pistons handing Ausur Thompson a lucrative new deal, the Phoenix Suns should check in on Ron Holland II.</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:10:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3898,h_2192,x_1071,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m31gjp97ddgjeahbnb.jpg" caption="Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA;  Detroit Pistons forward Ron Holland II (00) during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on Nov 13, 2024. | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Pat Spencer could have most to gain from Suns&#39; Duop Reath signing</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/pat-spencer-gain-suns-duop-reath-signing?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m3015aqa2s</guid><description>If Duop Reath is signed by the Suns, two-way guard Pat Spencer will have one less player to worry about taking minutes off when he&#39;s eligible to play.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1922,h_1081,x_771,y_118/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m301z80036h63yc50r.jpg" caption="San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Pat Spencer (61) reacts during the third quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Chase Center on Dec 20, 2025. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Frank Vogel finally finds his footing with Warriors after awful Suns stint</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/frank-vogel-finally-footing-warriors-awful-suns-stint?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2xwfb9tsc</guid><description>Frank Vogel is back as an Associate Head coach for the Warriors, the perfect landing spot for him after his dreadful stint with the Suns.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:25:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2289,h_1287,x_70,y_180/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m2xwvsh9zahae1k1j1.jpg" caption="San Francisco, California, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Frank Vogel reacts after a foul call against the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter at Chase Center on Oct 24, 2023. | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Suns&#39; best case scenario for Miles Bridges hinges on All-Star nod</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-best-case-scenario-miles-bridges-hinges-all-star-nod?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2wm24m8k9</guid><description>There is a best-case scenario for Miles Bridges with the Suns this season nobody is talking about that sees him become an All-Star for the first time.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:45:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1825,h_1026,x_571,y_645/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m2wmsh2sq3f8kktbny.jpg" caption="Charlotte, North Carolina, USA;  Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) reacts after scoring during the second half against the Chicago Bulls at the Spectrum Center on Dec 30, 2024. | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Suns would take a hit no matter who they might cut for Duop Reath</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-matter-might-cut-duop-reath?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2t4bg4ysp</guid><description>The Suns slipped up letting Jordan Goodwin go once before, and the same may happen with whichever of Jamaree Bouyea or Haywood Highsmith they send packing.</description><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:40:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3745,h_2106,x_543,y_314/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m2t4jakn4g40dm0y4g.jpg" caption="Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jamaree Bouyea (17) against the Dallas Mavericks at Mortgage Matchup Center on Apr 8, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Duop Reath&#39;s surprising arrival helps tackle Suns’ ugly spacing issues </title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/duop-reaths-surprising-arrival-tackle-suns-ugly-spacing-issues?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2t5ac85vz</guid><description>Duop Reath&#39;s ability to stretch the court could help solve the Suns&#39; cramped starting lineup woes.</description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3137,h_1764,x_532,y_464/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m2t63mmq36txnn0ncq.jpg" caption="Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Duop Reath (26) in the second quarter at Target Center on Mar 4, 2024. | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>ESPN wrongly piles pressure on Khaman Maluach to be Devin Booker&#39;s saving grace</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/espn-wrongly-piles-pressure-khaman-maluach-devin-bookers-saving-grace?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2t6byt7nv</guid><description>ESPN believes Khaman Maluach is the only bright spot for the Suns and Devin Booker&#39;s chances of winning this decade, but they are underestimating this team.</description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:05:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1906,h_1072,x_450,y_427/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m2t6e5ayz7dq0nx5j2.jpg" caption="Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach (10) against the Los Angeles Lakers at Mortgage Matchup Center on Dec 23, 2025. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Suns must say goodbye to Jamaree Bouyea or Haywood Highsmith to take next step</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-goodbye-jamaree-bouyea-haywood-highsmith-next-step?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2rpy2thwa</guid><description>One of Jamaree Bouyea or Haywood Highsmith must be waived by the Suns to add Duop Reath and ensure they can remain competitive without Mark Williams.</description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2512,h_1413,x_797,y_25/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m2rqss3exw9gk10grk.jpg" caption="Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (24) reacts during the second quarter of the game against the Dallas Mavericks at FTX Arena on Feb 15, 2022. | USA TODAY Sports"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Duop Reath&#39;s 3-point shooting ability will be huge asset for Suns</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/duop-reaths-shooting-ability-huge-asset-suns?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2rp58fjsv</guid><description>The Suns are bringing Duop Reath to training camp, and his 3-point shooting would give the team a new dimension in a way Khaman Maluach and Oso Ighodaro cannot.</description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4672,h_2628,x_785,y_96/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m2rp7sty6gdsnbcs26.jpg" caption="Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Duop Reath (26) warms up before the game against the Utah Jazz at Moda Center on Dec 6, 2024. | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Drew Eubanks primed to flop for Knicks as he once did with the Suns</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/drew-eubanks-primed-flop-knicks-once-suns?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2rh43q4me</guid><description>The Knicks&#39; signing of Drew Eubanks is a desperate move that will backfire, just like it once did for the Phoenix Suns when trying to contend.</description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:10:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2861,h_1609,x_369,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m2rhcq66zhpz0sc84g.jpg" caption="Phoenix, Arizona, USA;  Phoenix Suns forward Drew Eubanks (14) reacts during the second quarter of the game against the LA Clippers at Footprint Center on Apr 9, 2024. | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Oso Ighodaro’s stock just took a hit with Suns’ surprising Duop Reath move</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/oso-ighodaros-stock-hit-suns-surprising-duop-reath-move?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2qqnn21s3</guid><description>Oso Ighodaro&#39;s chances of taking on a bigger role with the Suns have been dealt a blow with the addition of veteran center Duop Reath in The Valley.</description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:15:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3715,h_2089,x_2078,y_91/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m2qs5a9p4w74agmhk6.jpg" caption="Sacramento, California, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (11) reacts during the second quarter at against the Sacramento Kings Golden 1 Center on Mar 3, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Suns’ abrupt Duop Reath signing isn&#39;t what Khaman Maluach believers want to see</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-abrupt-duop-reath-signing-khaman-maluach-believers-want?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2qa8nrsy6</guid><description>The Suns signing Duop Reath out of nowhere is bad news for Khaman Maluach&#39;s hopes of an increased role in Phoenix this season.</description><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2521,h_1418,x_614,y_196/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m2qacavxvs15nzv7jg.jpg" caption="Durham, North Carolina, USA;  Duke Blue Devils center Khaman Maluach (9) reacting after dunking against the Stanford Cardinal during the second half at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Feb 15, 2025. Blue Devils won 106-70. | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Trading for Miles Bridges is a lateral move for Suns despite potential</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/trading-miles-bridges-lateral-move-suns-despite-potential?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2p18g3tdw</guid><description>The Suns are rightly being roasted by Sam Quinn of CBS for giving up an unprotected first round pick in 2033 for Miles Bridges this offseason.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4210,h_2368,x_1624,y_55/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m2p1kv311pvv59811f.jpg" caption="Detroit, Michigan, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) reacts in the first half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Dec 20, 2025. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Koa Peat&#39;s importance to Suns explodes before ever playing a game in Phoenix</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/koa-peats-importance-suns-explodes-playing-game-phoenix?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2gwd7b920</guid><description>The Suns need a third player for their center rotation in the wake of Mark Williams&#39; 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 Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) reacts after scoring a basket against the Orlando Magic late in the fourth quarter at Amway Center on Oct 27, 2021. | USA TODAY Sports"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Dillon Brooks signed his extension with Suns at perfect time</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/dillon-brooks-signed-extension-suns-perfect-time?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2fpfrdmtm</guid><description>Dillon Brooks inked his extension with the Suns at the perfect time in the wake of Mark Williams going down with a shoulder injury.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:25:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2801,h_1575,x_2038,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m2fyj2gy59q64wegjb.jpg" caption="Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) smiles before the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Toyota Center on Feb 26, 2025. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Suns fans have no reason to fear Warriors&#39; intense Devin Booker interest</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-fans-reason-fear-warriors-intense-devin-booker-interest?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2fdw9vdbv</guid><description>The Warriors and Steve Kerr might covet Devin Booker, but the Suns are under no pressure to do business, and owner Mat Ishbia wants him in Phoenix forever.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:45:16 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1970,h_1108,x_1122,y_64/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m2fp8kr5p7vck98n5j.jpg" caption="Houston, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr reacts after a play during overtime against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on Mar 5, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Oso Ighodaro clearly has most to gain from Suns&#39; Mark Williams injury blow</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/oso-ighodaro-clearly-gain-suns-mark-williams-injury-blow?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2dxqn9sc0</guid><description>Oso Ighodaro is the Suns player who has the most to gain from the injury to Mark Williams, and he must take advantage of this opportunity.</description><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3315,h_1864,x_846,y_180/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m2dy9mef4z3a1cm8pn.jpg" caption="Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (11) against the Utah Jazz at Mortgage Matchup Center on Mar 28, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Steve Kerr just piled more pressure on Suns&#39; Jordan Ott without saying a word</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/steve-kerr-piled-pressure-suns-jordan-ott-without-word?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2dk3kzt47</guid><description>Steve Kerr is a known admirer of Suns&#39; superstar Devin Booker which has cranked the pressure on head coach Jordan Ott to continuing winning in Phoenix.</description><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:40:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2964,h_1667,x_1594,y_47/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m2dk54a46haf82cc2j.jpg" caption="San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr reacts during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at Chase Center on Dec 25, 2025. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Suns must embrace next season as a do or die effort in the Devin Booker era</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-embrace-next-season-die-effort-devin-booker-era?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2dnn197an</guid><description>If the Suns fail to improve on their 45 wins and first-round playoff appearance of a season ago, it may finally be time to consider trading Devin Booker.</description><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:55:50 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2059,h_1158,x_232,y_100/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m2dnt5t2ctsyxvmk19.jpg" caption="New Orleans, Louisiana, USA;  Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) reacts to a play against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center on Dec 27, 2025. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Suns must take great care of Khaman Maluach despite Mark Williams&#39; injury</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-great-care-khaman-maluach-mark-williams-injury?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2b0d78sz0</guid><description>Mark Williams has been lost to injury for the Suns, and that does not mean they can throw Khaman Maluach in the deep end right away this coming season.</description><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2014,h_1132,x_1682,y_77/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m2b0sjfs1fqms8r4tj.jpg" caption="Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; 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injury</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-future-earlier-expected-mark-williams-injury?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Leibowitz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m28x0ecap4</guid><description>Mark Williams underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum, and the Phoenix Suns need to think more about the future now.</description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2168,h_1219,x_124,y_378/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m28x3c4k04v5getzbh.jpg" caption="Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams in a game against the Houston Rockets at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 7, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Leibowitz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Khaman Maluach&#39;s importance to Suns just unexpectedly shot through the roof</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/khaman-maluachs-importance-suns-unexpectedly-shot-roof?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Leibowitz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m28t6afa66</guid><description>Khaman Maluach seems destined for a bigger opportunity with the Phoenix Suns after Mark Williams&#39; 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