Luke Duffy

Luke Duffy

Luke is the site expert for Valley of the Suns. He covers the NBA from Dublin, Ireland, and has been following the league closely since 2006. He previously wrote for Hoops Habit and was a site co-expert at Orlando Magic Daily before taking on sole responsibility of covering the Suns. Luke has a degree in journalism, has completed a course in sports psychology, and has had his work published in places including Fox Sports and The42. Away from basketball, he writes and edits scripts for filmmakers in Ireland and coaches a women's basketball team in Dublin.

Feb 27, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia watches a game against the New Orleans Pelicans in the second quarter at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

New franchise owner swoops in to take all the heat off Suns' Mat Ishbia

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Suns general manager Brian Gregory speaks during his introductory news conference on May 6, 2025, in Phoenix.

Suns still have two players who should interest Warriors in trade

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Boston Red Sox v San Diego Padres

Rival closing in on signing former Suns' role player fans wanted more of

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Minnesota Timberwolves v Golden State Warriors - Game Four

Suns' Jonathan Kuminga pursuit puts Phoenix back in impossible position

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Nov 8, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Phoenix Suns general manager James Jones, center, and owner Matt Ishbia, right, watch their team warms up before a game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images

Assets Phoenix Suns once gave away now valued as second best in entire NBA

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Jun 10, 2025; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott during an introductory press conference at the Verizon 5g Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Suns' lack of interest in Hall of Fame point guard means his NBA career is over

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Jeremy Sochan of Poland (L) seen during a training session...

Suns have perfect Plan B after failed pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga

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Detroit Pistons v Phoenix Suns

Suns' Oso Ighodaro is a dream trade target for future contender

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Houston Rockets v Golden State Warriors - Game Six

3 Suns players with biggest question marks over them this season

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Suns general manager Brian Gregory speaks during his introductory news conference on May 6, 2025, in Phoenix.

Suns have a painful decision to make between two key role players

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May 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Kevin Durant attends a WNBA game between the Atlanta Dream and LA Sparks at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

New teammate says quiet part out loud about arrival of Kevin Durant

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Suns and Mercury owner Mat Ishbia speaks during the grand opening of the Mercury’s new practice facility and unveiling of the Diana Taurasi dedicated courts on Thursday, July 18, 2024.

Single sentence confirms Mat Ishbia has finally learned most painful lesson

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Apr 30, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; From left to right, Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) guard Jalen Green (4) and guard Fred VanVleet (5) smile from the bench as their teammates play against the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter during game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Former teammate heaps praise on Suns' Jalen Green

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Chicago Bulls v Sacramento Kings

Suns can fix point guard depth issues by targeting undervalued player from rival

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Houston Rockets v Phoenix Suns

Obvious reason Suns are on the clock with Devin Booker this season

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New York Knicks v Phoenix Suns

Suns front office exposed again after revealing update on former player

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