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Ighodaro extension</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-best-offseason-move-last-brilliant-oso-ighodaro-extension?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m59hxkcyrx</guid><description>The Suns bringing Oso Ighodaro back on a three-year, $29 million extension to keep a current starter is superb business for the franchise.</description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:50:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1858,h_1045,x_777,y_63/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m5a9xj882wf4bng0te.jpg" caption="Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (11) celebrates a dunk against the Washington Wizards in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center on January 11, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Haywood Highsmith was the right player at the wrong time for Phoenix Suns</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/haywood-highsmith-right-player-wrong-time-phoenix-suns?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m58fg64vk7</guid><description>Haywood Highsmith had all the tools to succeed with the Suns, but the timing was unfortunately all wrong for both sides.</description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:10:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1518,h_853,x_877,y_181/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m58g1s7ktvaepd1h83.jpg" caption="Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (24) reacts in the fourth quarter of game two of the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on Apr 23, 2025. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Dillon Brooks fires back at Kevin Durant as only &#39;The Villain&#39; can</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/dillon-brooks-fires-back-kevin-durant-villain?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m58dyynvn7</guid><description>Dillon Brooks taking to social media to defend the Suns and beat Kevin Durant at his own game is peak &#34;The Villain&#34; behavior.</description><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3176,h_1786,x_1770,y_5/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m58estarr0pv8j1f3x.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 look like geniuses for not landing Jeremy Sochan after latest cut</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-geniuses-landing-jeremy-sochan?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m58d30hchr</guid><description>The Suns had interest in Jeremy Sochan once before, but his latest waiving proves that missing out was the best thing that could have happened for them.</description><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:50:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2255,h_1268,x_244,y_107/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m58da4ea8tcj0x4r7k.jpg" caption=" New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Jeremy Sochan (20) reacts during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden on Mar 22, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mat Ishbia wasn&#39;t actually trying to call out Kevin Durant</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/matt-ishbia-wasnt-actually-trying-to-call-out-kevin-durant?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jack Simone</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m57nnn27ne</guid><description>Mat Ishbia was admitting his own mistakes, not calling out Kevin Durant.</description><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:14:23 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4207,h_2366,x_148,y_283/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m57ns0n4932wgjd00n.jpg" caption="Apr 7, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jack Simone"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mat Ishbia bending the truth to call Suns an &#34;ascending young team&#34;</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/mat-ishbia-bending-truth-call-suns-ascending-young-team?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m54xhcx95m</guid><description>Mat Ishbia has claimed the Suns are a younger group on the rise, but the fact that their best players are all in their prime means he is bending the truth.</description><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:15:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4099,h_2305,x_1552,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m54xkv20fjt0j3f4yg.jpg" caption="Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia after a game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on Jan 23, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mat Ishbia had no choice but to state Suns will win playoff series this season</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/mat-ishbia-suns-win-playoff-series-season?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m54tt955rc</guid><description>Mat Ishbia is backing the Suns to go one better than last season and win a playoff series, and he had no other choice with the team all in around Devin Booker.</description><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8640,h_4860,x_0,y_321/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m558x7f57effav2j3b.jpg" caption="Suns owner Mat Ishbia speaks with the press during a news conference at Footprint Center in Phoenix on May 1, 2024. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Suns have growing blind spot in featuring Jamaree Bouyea so heavily on offense</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-growing-blind-spot-featuring-jamaree-bouyea-heavily-offense?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m54r365pm8</guid><description>Jamaree Bouyea has been given a huge opportunity in preseason to be featured more heavily in the Suns&#39; offense, but that experiment needs to end now.</description><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:45:21 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3804,h_2139,x_510,y_358/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m54rrbcm3hn8xn71aj.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>Oso Ighodaro picks perfect time to capitalize on contract extension eligibility</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/oso-ighodaro-picks-perfect-time-capitalize-contract-extension-eligibility?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m531jg3jy3</guid><description>Oso Ighodaro is eligible for an early extension on his rookie contract, and according to him, we may get an update from the Suns on that sooner than anticipated.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:41:07 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3717,h_2090,x_388,y_502/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m531s804av0g04wjnm.jpg" caption="Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Oso Ighodaro (4) against the Dallas Mavericks in the home opener at Footprint Center on Oct 26, 2024. | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Ryan Dunn is having perfect preseason to give himself final chance with Suns</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/ryan-dunn-perfect-preseason-himself-final-chance-suns?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m52x4hjs08</guid><description>Ryan Dunn has been given a chance to impress for the Suns in preseason, and he has done well to try to earn some run when the games begin for real.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1984,h_1116,x_88,y_340/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m52xe94gk2s746dhd1.jpg" caption="Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) reacts against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center on Feb 26, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>New NBA GM Survey paints bleak picture for Suns (minus Jordan Ott)</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/new-nba-gm-survey-paints-bleak-picture-suns-minus-jordan-ott?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Leibowitz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m494fbc0pb</guid><description>The latest NBA GM Survey ahead of the 2026-27 season left the Phoenix Suns almost entirely absent, save for coach Jordan Ott.</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:45:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2253,h_1267,x_563,y_24/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m508zqfafyaxwmae45.jpg" caption="Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott watches against the San Antonio Spurs in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center on Oct. 10, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Leibowitz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Oso Ighodaro beginning season as starter for Suns is the smart decision</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/oso-ighodaro-beginning-season-starter-suns-smart-decision?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5003f1yv6</guid><description>The Suns appear to have decided Oso Ighodaro should start to begin the season over Khaman Maluach, and it is the right call for all involved.</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:35:07 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1833,h_1031,x_279,y_366/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m5005pdgcjpfwnax01.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>Suns&#39; reputation has stuck after Bill Simmons&#39; &#39;most likely to brawl&#39; comment</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-reputation-stuck-bill-simmons-brawl-comment?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4wx5tc9tf</guid><description>Bill Simmons saying the Suns are one of the most likely teams to start a brawl this season might have been for laughs, but there is truth behind that statement.</description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:20:21 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3064,h_1723,x_881,y_119/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m4wx9r4csdgh7nmh1y.jpg" caption="Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center on Apr 22, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jordan Goodwin should be Suns starter opening night if Miles Bridges is injured</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/jordan-goodwin-suns-starter-opening-night-miles-bridges-injured?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4x9kf2v3x</guid><description>If Miles Bridges isn&#39;t available for the Suns on opening night as a result of injury, Jordan Goodwin is the player who should take his place.</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:45:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2259,h_1270,x_182,y_276/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m4x9qh66axb1k34myk.jpg" caption="Phoenix, Arizona, USA; 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 LA Clippers guard Luke Kennard (5) reacts during overtime against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Dec 26, 2022. | USA TODAY Sports"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Joe Mazzulla just gave Suns&#39; good vibes a reality check all the way from Boston</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/joe-mazzulla-suns-good-vibes-reality-check-boston?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4tw2wb5dt</guid><description>Joe Mazzulla&#39;s words of warning about not yet having faced adversity with the Celtics are a timely reminder to the Suns that tough stretches lie ahead.</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:10:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5002,h_2813,x_1047,y_14/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m4tw4xnzy3ghggawrt.jpg" caption="Boston, MA, USA; 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 Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) reacts after getting called for a foul against the San Antonio Spurs in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center on Oct 10, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jordan Goodwin&#39;s defensive impact is already elevating Suns in preseason</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/jordan-goodwins-defensive-impact-elevating-suns-preseason?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4tfjcmtrn</guid><description>Jordan Goodwin leading the NBA in steals in preseason is going to elevate the Suns on the defensive end when the games begin for real.</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2942,h_1654,x_1656,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m4tfq0s4g495jg2mmh.jpg" caption="Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin (23) in the first quarter during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on Apr 19, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Khaman Maluach might hold key to Devin Booker fixing his 3-point shooting woes</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/khaman-maluach-hold-key-devin-booker-fixing-shooting-woes?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4teg8j6hw</guid><description>Khaman Maluach spreading the court for Devin Booker with his own improving 3-point shot might be all the Suns&#39; superstar needs to start making them again.</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:45:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2227,h_1252,x_402,y_583/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m4tv5db55hzr4ywa2h.jpg" caption="Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach (10) against the Los Angeles Clippers at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 1, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Pat Spencer already feels like he was tailor-made to play for Suns</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/pat-spencer-already-feels-tailor-play-suns?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4t135pv29</guid><description>The Suns signing Pat Spencer to a two-way contract this summer was brilliant business, and the point guard feels the same way and feels the fit is perfect.</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3288,h_1849,x_377,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m4t1g4cndexf07xyva.jpg" caption="Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; 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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10) reacts after hitting a game winning basket at the buzzer against the Orlando Magic in the fourth quarter at Kia Center on Mar 21, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Dillon Brooks&#39; faith in Khaman Maluach is the ultimate vote of confidence</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/dillon-brooks-faith-khaman-maluach-ultimate-vote-confidence?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4ndn56aaa</guid><description>Dillon Brooks already believes Khaman Maluach can help him slow Victory Wembanyama down when the Suns meet the Spurs for real later this season.</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:20:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2402,h_1351,x_581,y_97/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m4rec1gk5k5y9c05xq.jpg" caption="Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) celebrates a shot against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 27, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Dillon Brooks looking like Suns&#39; 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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>Suns roster paints clear picture of the evolving NBA landscape</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-roster-paints-picture-evolving-nba-landscape?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Leibowitz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m47j1yfh9t</guid><description>The NBA as a whole continues to skew younger and younger as the years go by. 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Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (11) against the Oklahoma City Thunder during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center on Apr 27, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Kung fu training fails Suns&#39; Dillon Brooks at first hurdle</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/kung-fu-training-fails-suns-dillon-brooks-first-hurdle?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m46bkjw037</guid><description>Dillon Brooks spent some time in China learning kung fu this offseason, but it didn&#39;t help him keep a level head like the Suns forward hoped for.</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:15:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2220,h_1248,x_485,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m46bn4bapwzwe6fm3z.jpg" caption="Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) reacts after a play against the Atlanta Hawks in the third quarter at State Farm Arena on Jan 23, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Suns&#39; unorthodox three-guard lineup should quickly become a Jordan Ott staple</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-unorthodox-three-guard-lineup-quickly-jordan-ott-staple?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m486znjnzc</guid><description>The Suns unleashed a potentially devastatingly effective five-man lineup versus the Pistons that they will be able to use during the regular season.</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:05:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1645,h_925,x_530,y_172/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m48e8edx4m0g43rbj5.jpg" caption="Miami, Florida, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) reacts after scoring against the Miami Heat during the third quarter at Kaseya Center on Jan 13, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Miles Bridges&#39; Suns debut captured  flashes fans may not have expected</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/miles-bridges-suns-debut-captured-flashes-fans-expected?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Leibowitz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m47cg6yw96</guid><description>Miles Bridges made his Phoenix Suns preseason debut in his home state of Michigan. 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 Utah Jazz guard Kennedy Chandler (0) before the game against the Denver Nuggets at Delta Center on Apr 1, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Free-throw shooting improvement essential for Oso Ighodaro&#39;s path to minutes</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/free-throw-shooting-improvement-essential-oso-ighodaros-path-minutes?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m3t0ahcg4h</guid><description>Oso Ighodaro becoming a better free throw shooter is the key to pushing Khaman Maluach hard for the starting center spot with the Suns.</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:55:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3395,h_1909,x_625,y_446/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m3t0ck1y1wv96fsv9h.jpg" caption="Phoenix, Arizona, USA; 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&#39;matchup nightmares&#39; comment should have Suns fans euphoric</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/miles-bridges-matchup-nightmares-comment-suns-fans-euphoric?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m3p1437c59</guid><description>Miles Bridges wants to form a fearsome defensive partnership with Dillon Brooks for the Suns this season, which is exactly what the team needs to win games.</description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2370,h_1333,x_397,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m3prfk0f7w949nstja.jpg" caption="Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) reacts during the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on March 31, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Working with Steve Nash could unearth new Jalen Green the Suns badly need</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/working-steve-nash-unearth-new-jalen-green-suns-badly-need?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m3mqvw1cjf</guid><description>If Steve Nash truly has helped Jalen Green&#39;s pace of play with the Suns, it could be the breakthrough moment for his backcourt relationship with Devin Booker.</description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2608,h_1467,x_1339,y_343/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m3mrb63z5nkffzcgaq.jpg" caption="Phoenix, Arizona, USA; 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 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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