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Devin Booker has the sixth-worst contract in the NBA, and although the Suns&#39; superstar is not there yet, he will be one day soon.</description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:10:20 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2458,h_1382,x_1192,y_73/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01kztgczkcgth9mapmw3.jpg" caption="Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) reacts after being fouled by the New Orleans Pelicans in the fourth quarter at Footprint Center on February 27, 2025. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Timberwolves offer Anthony Edwards luxury Suns refuse with Devin Booker</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/timberwolves-offer-anthony-edwards-luxury-suns-refuse-devin-booker?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid 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career</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/devin-booker-entering-ugly-damian-lillard-phase-suns-career?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kzpm3je4j2</guid><description>The similarities between Devin Booker now and Damian Lillard prior to being traded to the Bucks are reaching a breaking point entering this season.</description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:20:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3550,h_1996,x_860,y_137/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01kzpm6763yh6837nc30.jpg" caption="Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Footprint Center on April 9, 2025. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Golden State Warriors desperately need the one player Suns just locked down</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/golden-state-warriors-desperately-player-suns-locked-down?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kzkzp1q3m6</guid><description>The Warriors badly need Dillon Brooks to make the end of Stephen Curry&#39;s prime relevant in San Francisco.</description><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:25:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1250,h_703,x_687,y_36/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01kzkzr9bectbde32b7e.jpg" caption="Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks smiles as he sits courtside at the Phoenix Mercury game against the Minnesota Lynx in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center on May 12, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Suns have put themselves in perfect spot to trade for next disgruntled star</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-themselves-perfect-spot-trade-disgruntled-star?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kzejakvh1n</guid><description>The extension of Dillon Brooks and a future deal for Miles Bridges will allow the Suns to trade for a superstar like Kevin Durant, but they should be wary.</description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:45:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2831,h_1592,x_1057,y_200/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01kzf9nswvn8889wcqmr.jpg" caption="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 April 22, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES 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Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) slam dunks the ball against the Brooklyn Nets in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Suns will shock entire NBA by silently becoming elite half-court team again</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-shock-entire-nba-silently-becoming-elite-half-court-again-bridges-green-booker?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kyw7bmbn6n</guid><description>The Suns were an elite half-court offensive team with one group last season, and they look set to be even better with the addition of Miles Bridges.</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:00:47 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2802,h_1576,x_81,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01kyw7ezk3a14rew1ayc.jpg" caption="Mar 31, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) reacts during the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Suns foolishly traded away their perfect game plan to slow down Victor Wembanyama</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-foolishly-traded-away-perfect-plan-slow-victor-wembanyama-allen-o-neale?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kysqnhsphr</guid><description>The Suns got rid of two players in Grayson Allen and Royce O&#39;Neale who successfully slowed down Victor Wembanyama of the Spurs last season.</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:03:54 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1775,h_998,x_245,y_25/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01kysqq5tsyh8cps864f.jpg" caption="Jun 13, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts after a play against the New York Knicks in the second half during game five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. 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Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Warriors having a better starting five than the Suns proves how little NBA is paying attention to Phoenix</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/warriors-better-starting-five-suns-proveslittle-attention-phoenix-booker-curry?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kyms229t0w</guid><description>Bleacher Report claiming the Warriors have a better starting five than the Suns heading into next season is crazy work.</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:30:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2479,h_1394,x_268,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01kyms3qwt5cxy7mfzyj.jpg" caption="Dec 18, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Suns’ size problem will hold them back from being true contender</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-size-problem-hold-back-being-true-contender-maluach-williams-bridges?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kyfmjbvmwz</guid><description>The Phoenix Suns aren&#39;t big enough to take another step forward as they attempt to become contenders once more.</description><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:41:12 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2141,h_1204,x_288,y_456/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01kyfmnjtw36qmamxzyb.jpg" caption="Apr 8, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach (10) against the Dallas Mavericks at Mortgage Matchup Center. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mat Ishbia might just have gone a &#39;Michigan Man&#39; too far with Miles Bridges</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/mat-ishbia-might-gone-michigan-man-too-far-miles-bridges?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kydnrhqej0</guid><description>If Mat Ishbia traded for Miles Bridges because of their Michigan State ties it is only a matter of time before that logic leads to the downfall of the Suns.</description><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 23:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4619,h_2598,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01kydnvae21g7jtmnpac.jpg" caption="Apr 12, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) passes the ball during the first half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. 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