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Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Leibowitz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Suns star hilariously planning for Game 5 that will never happen</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-star-hilariously-planning-game-5-will-never-happen-dillon-brooks?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqb18qaexq</guid><description>Dillon Brooks showing teammates video during exit interviews is exactly what you would expect from the heart of the Suns.</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1934,h_1087,x_952,y_120/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/69/01kqb1azx27gwmqje0zq.jpg" caption="Apr 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; 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. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Suns free agent desperate to return to Phoenix next season</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-free-agent-desperate-return-phoenix-next-season-collin-gillespie?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqb0c4tf4z</guid><description>If Collin Gillespie gets his wish then Phoenix is where he will once again be playing next season.</description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1784,h_1003,x_428,y_401/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/69/01kqb0dkzn3nh4aqxdkh.jpg" caption="Apr 14, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) against the Portland Trail Blazers during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Devin Booker gives Suns clear sign he is happy in Phoenix</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/devin-booker-gives-suns-clear-sign-happy-phoenix-jordan-ott?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqb04b0c4h</guid><description>Devin Booker&#39;s praise of coach Jordan Ott is his way of saying he likes the direction the Suns are heading.</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5365,h_3017,x_2891,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/69/01kqb05v36m2c84wq0qx.jpg" caption="Mar 3, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) reacts during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images | Justine Willard-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>SGA lavishes praise on surprise opponent after sweeping Suns</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/sga-lavishes-praise-surprise-opponent-sweeping-suns-dillon-brooks?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Leibowitz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqapn5ht6k</guid><description>Dillon Brooks received more praise from the league MVP after getting swept by the OKC Thunder in Round 1 of the NBA playoffs.</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5734,h_3225,x_1227,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/69/01kqapy85hph71ez4zpw.jpg" caption="Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander greets Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) after advancing in a four game sweep of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Leibowitz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Thunder series exposed one big roster flaw Suns must address</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/thunder-series-exposed-one-big-roster-flaw-suns-address?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Leibowitz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kqan2rear4</guid><description>After getting swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder in a series that was rarely close, the Suns must address this big roster flaw.</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:30:28 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5428,h_3053,x_0,y_131/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/69/01kqan4zdvsxwfgk91sv.jpg" caption="Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott watches his team 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. | Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Leibowitz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Khaman Maluach and 2 other Suns who should be happy with playoff performance</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/khaman-maluach-2-other-suns-should-be-happy-playoff-performance-brooks?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kq9pvw950j</guid><description>Khaman Maluach and two other Suns can be happy with their postseason experience and saw their stock rise.</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:13:39 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3604,h_2027,x_0,y_641/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/69/01kq9pze85bfyhaewyss.jpg" caption="Mar 28, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach (10) against the Utah Jazz at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Bradley Beal appears to urge Devin Booker to make decision Suns fans will hate</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/bradley-beal-appears-urge-devin-booker-make-decision-suns-fans-hate?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kq9pf8x7dy</guid><description>Bradley Beal might just have told Devin Booker to leave the Suns as soon as he can.</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3922,h_2206,x_1730,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/69/01kq9pj2arfggee83v54.jpg" caption="Jan 1, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA;  Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal (right) chats with Utah Jazz assistant coach Jason Terry prior to an NBA game at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mark Williams and 3 Suns who shouldn’t be back after playoff disaster</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/mark-williams-and-3-suns-shouldn-t-be-back-playoff-disaster-williams?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kq9kxwjqbv</guid><description>Time to make some tough decisions in Phoenix.</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3574,h_2010,x_1147,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/69/01kq9m0pay8rs97wfv3y.jpg" caption="Nov 26, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (15) reacts to a call during the fourth quarter of the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images | Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Suns need to make Jalen Green choice to save Devin Booker after playoff beatdown</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-need-to-make-jalen-green-choice-to-save-devin-booker-after-playoff-beatdown-thunder-trade?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jack Simone</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kq944m43cy</guid><description>After getting swept in Round 1, the Phoenix Suns need to consider trading Jalen Green in order to help Devin Booker make a title push.</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:11:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4241,h_2385,x_367,y_275/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/69/01kq94fk1wpjvfdvg52j.jpg" caption="Apr 14, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) against the Portland Trail Blazers during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jack Simone"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mitchell Robinson is the center the Suns should have traded for</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/mitchell-robinson-is-center-suns-should-have-traded-for-williams?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kq7qkxse17</guid><description>Forget Mark Williams, the Suns should have pursued Mitchell Robinson last offseason.</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3583,h_2015,x_1184,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/69/01kq7qrs0r6etahf8nwv.jpg" caption="Apr 9, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) reacts after scoring during the first half against the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-Imagn Images | Lucas Boland-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Kevin Durant’s comments on Thunder will have Suns fans in hysterics</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/kevin-durant-comments-thunder-have-suns-fans-hysterics?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kq8eh8fdaw</guid><description>Kevin Durant being proud of the Thunder&#39;s title is sure to make Suns fans laugh after how things ended in The Valley.</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2852,h_1604,x_939,y_12/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/69/01kq8ek2raf0pt37memz.jpg" caption="Dec 14, 2012; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) waits for play to resume during the game against the Sacramento Kings at the Chesapeake Energy Arena. The Thunder defeated the Kings 113-103. 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Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Coach Ott’s biggest regular season mistake exposed badly in playoffs </title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/coach-ott-biggest-regular-season-mistake-exposed-badly-playoffs-maluach?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kq7cf0mz4y</guid><description>Suns&#39; head coach should have trusted his rookies in the regular season more as it would have paid off in the playoffs.</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3098,h_1742,x_1215,y_580/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/69/01kq7chj1ma91kxhpvbv.jpg" caption="Apr 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott watches his team play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Reality of Suns&#39; roster laid bare for entire NBA to ridicule</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/reality-suns-roster-laid-bare-entire-nba-ridicule-goodwin?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kptnz5qf5p</guid><description>The Suns have done an amazing job of finding value to add to the end of their roster, it is just nowhere near enough to compete with the Thunder.</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:46:52 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3719,h_2091,x_69,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/69/01kptp130nm76212jrqq.jpg" caption="Mar 30, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin (23) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Coach Ott&#39;s has one obvious adjustment to make to even series versus Thunder</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/coach-ott-one-obvious-adjustment-make-even-series-thunder-brooks?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kptm750c8v</guid><description>Dillon Brooks needs to shoot less for the Suns to have a chance against the Thunder in Game 2.</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2156,h_1212,x_105,y_445/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/69/01kptma2pj1q2fhqmq10.jpg" caption="Apr 17, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) against the Golden State Warriors during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Suns missed golden opportunity to pull off monster first round playoff upset</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-missed-golden-opportunity-monster-first-round-playoff-upset-wembanyama?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kpt5h8zd5y</guid><description>The Suns could have been playing the Victor Wembanyama-less Spurs if they&#39;d only taken care of business in the play-in.</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6908,h_3885,x_0,y_998/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/69/01kpt61wkb11sj1j0rve.jpg" caption="Apr 21, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts after falling to the ground during the first half of game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center. 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