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Dillon Brooks should know better after NBA Cup game ejection</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-dillon-brooks-should-know-better-nba-cup-game-ejection?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Leibowitz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m6856gsmct</guid><description>The Dillon Brooks experience was on full display to open NBA Cup play Friday night, as the fiery forward was ejected midway through the third quarter.</description><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 13:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3522,h_1981,x_567,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m685c6ssjmscpanh8w.jpg" caption="Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks 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="Ben Leibowitz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jordan Ott is settling on a 10-man rotation with clear defensive limitations</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/jordan-ott-is-settling-10-man-rotation-clear-defensive-limitations?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m68g01wtqk</guid><description>Suns&#39; 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Phoenix Suns point guard Steve Nash (13) reacts after scoring a basket during the fourth quarter at Power Balance Pavilion on April 03, 2012. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Luke Kennard wants Devin Booker to trust Suns&#39; teammates to be in right spots</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/luke-kennard-wants-devin-booker-trust-suns-teammates-right-spots?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m67ggfnp7z</guid><description>Luke Kennard wants Devin Booker to know his teammates are where they&#39;re supposed to be, but that only confirms he will continue as a key playmaker for the Suns.</description><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2671,h_1502,x_941,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m67gjzvkpxmpgdgq4f.jpg" caption="Memphis, Tennessee, USA; 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>Bill Simmons&#39; Devin Booker for Bam Adebayo trade idea exposes Suns&#39; grim reality</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/bill-simmons-devin-booker-bam-adebayo-trade-suns-grim-reality?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m67etnzsvt</guid><description>Bill Simmons believes the Suns and Heat would both improve if they swapped Devin Booker for Bam Adebayo, and unfortunately he might just be right.</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:45:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2156,h_1212,x_559,y_46/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m67eygf0g7k67ndek0.jpg" caption="Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) reacts after a collision during the first quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena 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>Pining over Ty Jerome pointless exercise as he never would have worked for Suns</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/pining-ty-jerome-pointless-exercise-never-would-worked-suns?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m66dc64ft1</guid><description>Many Suns fans believe former point guard Ty Jerome would solve all of their current problems, but he never would have been given the time to do so.</description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2720,h_1530,x_1391,y_94/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m66dnm8rc9cb757s22.jpg" caption="Sacramento, California, USA;  Memphis Grizzlies guard-forward Ty Jerome (2) reacts after making a basket against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center on Oct 25, 2026.  | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Suns&#39; handling of Khaman Maluach leaves much to be desired</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-handling-khaman-maluach-leaves-much-be-desired?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Leibowitz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m66wcsa0ty</guid><description>Khaman Maluach spent a lot of time in the G League as a rookie, but now the Phoenix Suns are leaning on him as the starting center. 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Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (11) argues with NBA referee Tony Brothers 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>Pain of ditching Mikal Bridges for Kevin Durant still being felt by Suns in 2026</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/pain-ditching-mikal-bridges-kevin-durant-still-felt-suns-2026?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5y6emmqn4</guid><description>The Suns are still being haunted by the Kevin Durant trade as former player Mikal Bridges is exactly what this team needs to be competitive in 2026.</description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 03:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1656,h_931,x_532,y_288/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m5y6q059315sn5pebz.jpg" caption="Miami, Florida, USA; 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 Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) reacts toward a fan during the first half while attending the Portland Fire and Los Angeles Sparks game at Moda Center on May 3, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Luke Kennard quickly becoming pointless on Suns team that can&#39;t defend</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/luke-kennard-becoming-pointless-suns-team-can-t-defend?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m627jxanqg</guid><description>The idea of Luke Kennard on the Suns was brilliant, but the reality after three games is that he can&#39;t have the desired impact if the team can&#39;t defend.</description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2252,h_1266,x_437,y_56/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m627qkw0na22n5qwdf.jpg" caption="Chicago, IL, USA; 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Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) blocks out against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half during game three of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center on Apr 25, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Starting Collin Gillespie is not the quick fix to Suns&#39; early season woes</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/starting-collin-gillespie-quick-fix-suns-early-season-woes?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m60rms0h1q</guid><description>Collin Gillespie can help the Suns rediscover their spark from last season, but inserting him into the starting lineup will not fix every problem this team has.</description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4176,h_2349,x_0,y_142/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m61190dwjvrs06rjf1.jpg" caption="Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) reacts against the Golden State Warriors during the first half at Footprint Center on April 8, 2025. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Injury-plagued Thunder suddenly stand as perfect Suns trade partner</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/injury-plagued-thunder-suddenly-stand-perfect-suns-trade-partner?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5zqvp89ab</guid><description>The Suns need to undo this dreadful Miles Bridges trade, and getting the Thunder to overpay with picks for some of their role players would be a massive help.</description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2238,h_1258,x_0,y_351/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m610w77y8sp4p3rrx2.jpg" caption="Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) reacts against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 26, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Suns&#39; 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It&#39;s almost entirely disappeared to start the new season.</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3189,h_1793,x_829,y_190/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m5z2sjky899rqqz3pq.jpg" caption="Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half during Game 2 of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center on April 22, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Leibowitz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Ryan Dunn is the small-ball center hiding in plain sight for Phoenix Suns</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/ryan-dunn-small-ball-center-hiding-plain-sight-phoenix-suns?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5z0yhyfwy</guid><description>The Suns need a new small-ball center, and Ryan Dunn is in desperate need of a role in Phoenix, meaning this could pay off in a big way for both sides.</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2239,h_1259,x_584,y_112/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m5z14eh4w1f4p6e9m4.jpg" caption="Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) against the Los Angeles Lakers 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>Isaiah Hartenstein gives Khaman Maluach a masterclass the Suns&#39; center needed</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/isaiah-hartenstein-khaman-maluach-masterclass-suns-center?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5y8pzfgps</guid><description>Khaman Maluach remains a raw prospect on the rise, and Isaiah Hartenstein showed the youngster as the Thunder beat the Suns how to one day reach his level.</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:15:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2138,h_1202,x_430,y_448/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m5ypg4wtb1729bw7q4.jpg" caption="Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach (10) against the Dallas Mavericks at Mortgage Matchup Center on Apr 8, 2026. 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>Suns aren&#39;t getting the best Devin Booker, and a real point guard could help</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-getting-best-devin-booker-point-guard-help?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5y7f9dmav</guid><description>Devin Booker wants the Suns to be more creative in how they get him the ball, in what could be the clearest indication yet that the team needs to change.</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:35:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3248,h_1827,x_1035,y_33/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m5y7p4d9b4gfvpt2p5.jpg" caption="Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) 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>Jordan Ott picked worst time to try Miles Bridges at center in Suns&#39; loss</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/jordan-ott-picked-worst-time-try-miles-bridges-center-suns-loss?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5y55eps27</guid><description>Miles Bridges might work as a small-ball center for the Suns on certain nights, but against the Oklahoma City Thunder, it was not the time to try this move.</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2974,h_1672,x_2196,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m5y5fqzawwere7v7xf.jpg" caption="Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Miles Bridges (22) looks down court against the Utah Jazz in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center on Oct 16, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Miles Bridges trade gets worse after early success of Hornets&#39; Allen, O&#39;Neale</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/miles-bridges-trade-worse-early-success-hornets-allen-oneale?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5wh31evq2</guid><description>The Suns are already struggling to make it work with Miles Bridges, while Grayson Allen and Royce O&#39;Neale have settled immediately with the Hornets.</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:25:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2330,h_1310,x_2055,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m5wj2fpb3ca9f0fvf8.jpg" caption="Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Miles Bridges (22) looks up against the Utah Jazz in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center on Oct 16, 2026. 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Is it time for Jordan Ott to make a change?</description><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 19:45:05 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5301,h_2981,x_1374,y_413/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m5t2vqktcww0znx7n2.jpg" caption="Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green 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="Ben Leibowitz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Devin Booker&#39;s greatness will only take the Suns so far</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/devin-bookers-greatness-only-suns-far?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Leibowitz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5szbtsveh</guid><description>Devin Booker set a franchise record for points in a home opener with 43 against the Warriors, but the Suns need more from the supporting cast.</description><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2798,h_1573,x_859,y_12/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m5t2z17qehaafz9vvw.jpg" caption="Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) reacts after a foul call against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half of an NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on February 7, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Leibowitz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Suns represented on both sides of the worst trades in NBA history</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-represented-both-sides-worst-trades-nba-history?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Leibowitz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5nkqepx7v</guid><description>A new ranking of the 25 worst trades in NBA history has the Phoenix Suns on both sides of the coin.</description><pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:45:09 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2474,h_1391,x_287,y_158/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m5qxc45ws4v8w7tx1v.jpg" caption="Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) reacts 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="Ben Leibowitz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Suns already between a rock and a hard place with Miles Bridges contract</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-between-rock-hard-place-miles-bridges-contract?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Leibowitz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5jtehn5gx</guid><description>The Phoenix Suns gave up good role players and an unprotected first-round pick to get Miles Bridges. 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This is his reality now.</description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:01:08 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3014,h_1695,x_2381,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m5hzj3jvs0hmf780ta.jpg" caption="Phoenix, Arizona, USA;  Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (15) looks on against the Utah Jazz in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center on Oct 16, 2026.  | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Miles Bridges ugly first impression with Suns could be beginning of a nightmare</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/miles-bridges-trade-suns-ugly-blowout-loss?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5hnb66rzz</guid><description>The Suns trading an unprotected first-round pick in 2033 for Miles Bridges looks like a disaster after the opening-night blowout loss to the Trail Blazers.</description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2210,h_1243,x_1014,y_244/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m5j08x8pf2qqxc2g3k.jpg" caption="Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) reacts after a foul call during the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Spectrum Center on January 25, 2025. | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Ty Jerome joins long list of ex-Suns players flourishing elsewhere</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/ty-jerome-joins-long-list-ex-suns-players-flourishing-elsewhere?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Leibowitz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5j90rqdrw</guid><description>Memphis Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome opened his season with a 45-point masterclass. Phoenix Suns fans can only shake their heads.</description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:05:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1849,h_1040,x_143,y_81/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m5jc2eb2b3zmyajr09.jpg" caption="Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome (2) reacts to his score against the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center on January 24, 2025. | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Leibowitz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Suns&#39; season could get out of hand fast with Oso Ighodaro injury</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-season-hand-fast-oso-ighodaro-injury?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Leibowitz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5j74wr7ty</guid><description>Oso Ighodaro appeared to re-aggravate a hip injury that kept him out of the preseason finale. It&#39;s a terrible development for an already undersized Suns team.</description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:45:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3332,h_1874,x_2319,y_90/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m5j78c450p00am8m2n.jpg" caption="Phoenix Suns big man Oso Ighodaro reacts during the second quarter at against the Sacramento Kings Golden 1 Center on March 3, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Leibowitz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Rebounding issues the ugliest takeaway from Suns&#39; disastrous season opener</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/rebounding-issues-ugliest-takeaway-suns-disastrous-season-opener?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Leibowitz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5gzps1t6w</guid><description>The Phoenix Suns suffered a brutal season-opening loss to the Portland Trail Blazers that exposed a lot of their existing flaws.</description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3227,h_1815,x_1135,y_261/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m5gzvsh8h8qvx9zt6n.jpg" caption="Phoenix Suns forward Miles Bridges had a rough debut game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Oct. 21, 2026. | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Leibowitz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Pistons just showed Suns the secret to getting best out of Luke Kennard</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/pistons-showed-suns-secret-best-luke-kennard?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5f8xbsn6y</guid><description>The Pistons playing Duncan Robinson with high-level defenders is a move the Suns can replicate to get the best out of Luke Kennard.</description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:38:32 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3729,h_2097,x_1285,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m5f9kbvx6eqyv1q9v6.jpg" caption="Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Luke Kennard (3) talks to reporters at media day on Sep 29, 2025. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Devin Booker’s supporting cast somehow looks worse than the Eric Bledsoe years</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/devin-booker-supporting-cast-somehow-looks-worse-than-the-eric-bledsoe-years?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jack Simone</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5gx4afva3</guid><description>Devin Booker may have less help around him than he did during the Eric Bledsoe years.</description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:23:54 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2491,h_1401,x_1811,y_124/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m5gxeh6jz7sebgy5dk.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. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jack Simone"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Toumani Camara has opportunity to immediately derail Suns&#39; season</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/toumani-camara-opportunity-immediately-derail-suns-season?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5fcgpn1mr</guid><description>Toumani Camara could shut down all of the Suns&#39; best offensive players and immediately show opponents how to stop them this season.</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:45:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2340,h_1316,x_1443,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m5fcnaav6rytgnn9ay.jpg" caption="Brooklyn, New York, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) celebrates his three point shot against the Brooklyn Nets during the first quarter at Barclays Center on Feb 28, 2025. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Tim Legler knows ball, taking Suns&#39; Khaman Maluach first in &#39;My Guys&#39; draft</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/tim-legler-knows-ball-taking-suns-khaman-maluach-first-draft?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5fa7zps86</guid><description>Tim Legler taking Khaman Maluach first in his annual &#34;My Guys&#34; draft shows how quickly his star is rising throughout the NBA.</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3318,h_1866,x_49,y_630/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m5fa9z775b5nyt721a.jpg" caption="Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach (10) 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>NBA99 player ranking shows Suns are watching the league pass them by</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/nba99-player-ranking-shows-suns-watching-league-pass?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Leibowitz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5dqf50m3s</guid><description>Only two Phoenix Suns players, Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks, were ranked within FanSided&#39;s NBA99 ranking, which is dominated by the league&#39;s youth.</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2432,h_1368,x_1069,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m5dqhtntgkd1nvcgz0.jpg" caption="Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker reacts during the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on March 30, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Leibowitz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>NBA power rankings gloomily suggest Suns fans are in for a long season</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/nba-power-rankings-gloomily-suggest-suns-fans-season?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Leibowitz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5dk176jby</guid><description>Yet another NBA power ranking has the Phoenix Suns near the bottom of the league and predicts they&#39;ll regress from a year ago.</description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:25:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3219,h_1810,x_562,y_64/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m5dk33s2cjqc6mz09h.jpg" caption="Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker reacts against the Portland Trail Blazers in the first half during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 14, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Leibowitz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Luke Kennard already an injury concern for Suns ahead of season opener</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/luke-kennard-already-injury-concern-suns-season-opener?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5c4jhccby</guid><description>The Suns may be without new addition Luke Kennard for the beginning of the regular season, but it is not a long-term issue.</description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:15:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3977,h_2237,x_75,y_88/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m5c4mhccmbqm2rfdgm.jpg" caption="Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10) warms up prior to game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena on Apr 21, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Drew Timme, Duop Reath signings show Suns know their frontcourt is ailing</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/drew-timme-duop-reath-signings-show-suns-frontcourt-ailing?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5c3m1htj1</guid><description>Drew Timme and Duop Reath appear to be stopgap signings for the Phoenix Suns until Khaman Maluach makes a leap.</description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2368,h_1332,x_420,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m5c3qjfrghenwrg1ms.jpg" caption="Brooklyn, NY, USA;  Brooklyn Nets forward Drew Timme (26) speaks at Media Day on Sep 23, 2025. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jordan Ott excitingly takes Suns&#39; starting center race down to the wire</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/jordan-ott-excitingly-suns-starting-center-race-down-wire?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Leibowitz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5bd7jpxef</guid><description>Whether the starting center replacement for Mark Williams to start the year is Oso Ighodaro or Khaman Maluach, Suns fans should prepare to see both guys often.</description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:45:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2148,h_1208,x_304,y_481/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m5bd9c5s9xdw11vc3p.jpg" caption="Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach against the Dallas Mavericks at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 8, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Leibowitz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Koby Brea&#39;s exit is timely reminder to never overestimate every Suns&#39; addition</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/koby-breas-exit-timely-reminder-overestimate-every-suns-addition?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5c1hag79b</guid><description>The Suns waiving Koby Brea is a reminder that not every pick will work out and not to blindly believe that every decision the team makes will work out.</description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2031,h_1142,x_207,y_517/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m5c1zpbrg2e8bkd6rg.jpg" caption="Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Koby Brea against the Sacramento Kings at the Mortgage Matchup Center on Oct 22, 2025. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Miles Bridges&#39; faith in Suns bench should be vindicated in no time</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/miles-bridges-faith-suns-bench-vindicated-time?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Leibowitz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5baz9xjc6</guid><description>Phoenix Suns&#39; offseason acquisition Miles Bridges thinks his new team has the &#34;best bench&#34; in the NBA.</description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:00:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1848,h_1039,x_707,y_159/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m5bbx4w4wc9x7njnz5.jpg" caption="Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) celebrates after taking the lead against the Brooklyn Nets during the fourth quarter at Spectrum Center on March 8, 2025. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Leibowitz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Suns can&#39;t resist adding one more big man as they snag Drew Timme on two-way</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-resist-adding-one-more-big-man-snag-drew-timme-two-way?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid 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Leibowitz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5b7cxbwcv</guid><description>The Phoenix Suns&#39; point guard depth is being exposed in preseason, and it doesn&#39;t help that Ja Morant looks rejuvenated with a Western Conference rival.</description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:30:37 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3200,h_1800,x_957,y_164/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m5b82t9bk6amje212q.jpg" caption="Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant smiles after a play against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center on Oct. 13, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Leibowitz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Budding Suns-Rockets rivalry one to watch as Kevin Durant refuses to move on</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/budding-suns-rockets-rivalry-watch-kevin-durant-refuses?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Leibowitz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5aj30r16k</guid><description>Kevin Durant makes the rivalry between the Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets all the more intense.</description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4778,h_2687,x_0,y_250/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m5aj5d0dcbawpajgvc.jpg" caption="Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant against the Phoenix Suns 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>Suns keep getting finer details perfect while whiffing on big picture</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-finer-details-perfect-whiffing-picture?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5a9qmez0z</guid><description>The Suns have managed to nail the smaller decisions to keep winning games while fumbling the massive calls that could have led to true contention.</description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2564,h_1442,x_348,y_95/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01m5amrdrmrqf90vcrc2.jpg" caption="Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott reacts against the Utah Jazz in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center on March 28, 2026. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Suns save best offseason move for last with brilliant Oso 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 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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></channel></rss>