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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>Bill Simmons appears to suggest Suns had some interest in landing LeBron James</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/bill-simmons-appears-suggest-suns-interest-landing-lebron-james-kyrie-irving?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kyj5dmssem</guid><description>LeBron James to the Suns was possibly on the cards if they could have traded for Kyrie Irving according to Bill Simmons.</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:20:39 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3152,h_1773,x_691,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01kyj5f30ah6wh54qxz7.jpg" caption="Apr 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after he was fouled by Houston Rockets forward Jae&#39;Sean Tate (8) in the first half of game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. 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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>Wizards are about to face what Suns learned the hard way about Deandre Ayton</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/wizards-about-face-suns-learned-hard-way-deandre-ayton-lakers-davis?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kyfq6qfn5r</guid><description>The Wizards clearly never saw Deandre Ayton play for the Suns before deciding he could help them win some games.</description><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3859,h_2170,x_390,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01kyfq8cz3nvc5pment9.jpg" caption="Oct 26, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (5) reacts to a call during the fourth quarter of the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 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 have 2 players primed to take minutes from Miles Bridges straight away</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-2-players-primed-take-minutes-miles-bridges-peat-fleming-brooks?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ky4brv9w56</guid><description>Miles Bridges will start for the Suns next season, but Rasheer Fleming and Koa Peat will quickly have something to say about that.</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:00:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2914,h_1639,x_778,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01ky4bx7kesyz1j14d82.jpg" caption="Mar 7, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) reacts after a play against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the third quarter at Spectrum 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 may have surprise offseason move on the horizon</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-may-surprise-offseason-move-horizon-ayton-trade-booker-green?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Robbie Donato</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ky0cdtq9jj</guid><description>As August nears, the Suns&#39; roster appears to be set for Opening Night, but if anything has been learned in recent offseasons, the Suns may not be done just yet.</description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3400,h_1912,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01ky0cnczypw6mnfznyg.jpg" caption="Phoenix Mercury and Suns owner Mat Ishbia (left) talks with new Suns general manager Brian Gregory during the second quarter between the Phoenix Mercury and the Minnesota Lynx at PHX Arena on July 9, 2025. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Robbie Donato"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Suns should be thrilled as Khaman Maluach receives first national praise of career</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-khaman-maluach-first-national-praise-career-summer-league-peat?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ky2820ek9r</guid><description>ESPN calling Khaman Maluach the breakout sophomore of NBA Summer League will be music to the ears of the Phoenix Suns.</description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:26:37 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4192,h_2358,x_966,y_206/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01ky285yz4g0mzkq7364.jpg" caption="Oct 22, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach (10) against the Sacramento Kings at the 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>Dillon Brooks continues trolling LeBron James amid free agent decision</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/dillon-brooks-continues-trolling-lebron-james-free-agent-decision-warriors-lakers?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Leibowitz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kxhdgs1kty</guid><description>Dillon Brooks wants LeBron James to &#34;stop all this waiting&#34; and gave his own prediction of where LBJ will sign.</description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2474,h_1391,x_309,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01kxhdkn1nrwxtvh6w1x.jpg" caption="Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) against Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) at Mortgage Matchup Center. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Leibowitz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Recently traded Suns draft pick now showing out in Summer League</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/recently-traded-suns-draft-pick-showing-out-summer-league-mc-neely?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Leibowitz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kxgqqewztf</guid><description>One of the first-round draft picks Phoenix traded to Charlotte in the Mark Williams deal is showing out through three summer league games.</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:09:44 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2201,h_1238,x_0,y_238/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01kxgqt991zw1t94cpzg.jpg" caption="Charlotte Hornets forward Liam McNeeley (33) drives to the basket against the Sacramento Kings during the second half at Spectrum Center. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Leibowitz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Nobody has more to lose at Summer League than Koby Brea</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/nobody-more-lose-summer-league-koby-brea-fleming-peat-las-vegas-maluach?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kxg8sgmjbg</guid><description>Koby Brea&#39;s play for the Suns at Summer League will either lead to a spot in the rotation or being sent packing from Phoenix entirely.</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3740,h_2103,x_512,y_92/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01kxg8zh5wjv57keqfg1.jpg" caption="Apr 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott talks to Phoenix Suns guard Koby Brea (14) during the first half at Paycom 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>Khaman Maluach has a new issue to clean up that should excite fans regardless</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/khaman-maluach-new-issue-clean-excite-fans-regardless-summer-league-vegas?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kx8rpxb4ch</guid><description>Khaman Maluach might have a turnover problem out at Summer League, but it will eventually lead to a bigger offensive impact for the Suns.</description><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2600,h_1462,x_1522,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01kx8s0vpnvwjzpfe2nc.jpg" caption="Apr 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach (10) screams after dunking 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 | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Suns add big-time value while retaining their own free agents</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-add-big-time-value-retaining-own-free-agents-williams-gillespie?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Leibowitz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwww1asmvw</guid><description>An NBA writer&#39;s salary model is praising the Phoenix Suns for their signings of Collin Gillespie and Mark Williams.</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3168,h_1782,x_1501,y_291/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01kwww4c0fw099wyph26.jpg" caption="The Phoenix Suns retained both center Mark Williams and guard Collin Gillespie in free agency this summer. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Ben Leibowitz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Is Suns offseason complete after latest two-way signing?</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/is-suns-offseason-complete-latest-two-way-signing-brea-koby?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Leibowitz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwwfynw14h</guid><description>The Phoenix Suns are reportedly keeping guard Koby Brea on a two-way contract. 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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 continue to have harmful point guard problem despite slew of players to fill the void</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-continue-harmful-point-guard-problem-slew-players-void-gillespie-goodwin?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwrv3nz1bs</guid><description>The Suns have brought back some excellent point guards, but they don&#39;t have a great long-term solution at the position.</description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2634,h_1481,x_0,y_349/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01kwrveh8e0gn8ghjfv1.jpg" caption="Mar 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) against the Sacramento Kings at Footprint 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&#39; Miles Bridges trade reaches final layer of misery after Jaylen Brown deal to 76ers</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-miles-bridges-trade-reaches-final-layer-misery-jaylen-brown-76ers?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwm1tj2r0e</guid><description>The Suns giving up an protected first round pick for Miles Bridges in the summer that will get you a star continues to look like awful business.</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3915,h_2202,x_448,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01kwm22vsgz4x2zxaqyz.jpg" caption="May 2, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) on the court before game seven of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Nuggets just made painful point guard mistake Suns know all too well</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/nuggets-made-painful-point-guard-mistake-suns-know-well-jones-jokic-magic?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwkxdx7z7e</guid><description>The Nuggets have fallen into the same trap that the Suns once did in believing Tyus Jones can be the answer to their point guard woes as they try and contend.</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6466,h_3637,x_2067,y_171/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01kwkxjm924hz4k6dgth.jpg" caption="Suns guard Tyus Jones during practice at the Verizon 5G Performance Center in Phoenix on Oct. 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 just stole a potential future starter for their team on incredible two-way deal</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-stole-potential-future-starter-team-incredible-deal-spencer-point-guard?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwktgbpbcf</guid><description>Pat Spencer has a chance to become a starter for the Suns given their lack of a true point guard, even if he is on a two-way contract.</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2972,h_1671,x_250,y_250/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01kwktp48hh7ec7q0daa.jpg" caption="Dec 20, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Pat Spencer (61) reacts during the third quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Former Suns&#39; dream trade target somehow without a team mere months later</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/former-suns-dream-trade-target-somehow-without-team-months-later-kuminga-hawks?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Luke Duffy</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwkn7nmpmb</guid><description>Not that Miles Bridges was a much better outcome.</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:00:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6461,h_3634,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/69/01kwknkqn0pc0y35mars.jpg" caption="Apr 13, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) warms up before the game between the Golden State Warriors and the LA Clippers at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Luke Duffy"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Suns acquire former nemesis and division rival to a two-way deal</title><link>https://valleyofthesuns.com/suns-acquire-former-nemesis-and-division-rival-two-way-deal-pat-spencer?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Ben Leibowitz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwjgpvefn1</guid><description>Pat Spencer went off on the Phoenix Suns in a game in early February. 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