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Suns rally to edge Blazers 81-79 in Summer League opener
sports3 hours ago

Suns rally to edge Blazers 81-79 in Summer League opener

Phoenix Suns rallied from a 14-point halftime deficit to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 81-79 in the 2026 NBA Summer League opener, with Portland's DJ Steward scoring 21 and Yang Hansen adding 12 points and 9 rebounds as the lone Blazer draftee; Suns reserve Javonte Cook had 21, while 2025 pick Khaman Maluach and 2026 pick Koa Peat contributed 19 and 17. The league is testing a one-free-throw rule in Summer League, and Portland's late chance ended with Steward missing a floater as time expired; Portland next faces Orlando on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. PST.

via Blazer's Edge|
#basketball#nba#phoenix-suns
Suns’ Youthful Rally Turns Slow Start Into Summer League Win
sports6 hours ago

Suns’ Youthful Rally Turns Slow Start Into Summer League Win

Phoenix's Summer League debut vs Portland looked rough: 24 points in the first half and 0-for-9 from three, but a physical, defense-driven second half sparked a 57-point turnaround and a win. Rookie Koa Peat fouled out with eight personals but finished with 17 points; Khaman Maluach had 19 points and 11 rebounds, and Javonte Cooke added 21 as the Suns leaned on their youth to spark the comeback.

via Bright Side Of The Sun|
#basketball#khaman-maluach#koa-peat
Suns Lock in Core as Lakers Add Depth, Clippers Fortify Frontcourt
sports3 days ago

Suns Lock in Core as Lakers Add Depth, Clippers Fortify Frontcourt

Phoenix Suns re-sign Mark Williams, Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin to emphasize continuity after a 45-win season, while trading Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale to Charlotte for Miles Bridges. The Kings’ Bobby Jackson won’t return as an assistant. Meanwhile, the Lakers added Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Sexton, with at least one roster spot still open. The Clippers signed Rui Hachimura to bolster the frontcourt, but may still hunt for a center, as Kawhi Leonard–Toronto trade chatter persists and potential fits like Brandon Ingram and Gradey Dick are weighed."

via Hoops Rumors|
#los-angeles-clippers#los-angeles-lakers#miles-bridges-trade
sports12 days ago

Suns unlock cap space with Bridges trade, targeting shooting guards in free agency

Phoenix traded Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale for Miles Bridges, freeing about $20 million in tax savings this season and creating a roster spot. The deal moves the Suns away from the second apron toward the first and allows use of the full taxpayer mid-level exception, boosting cap space for free agency. They’re targeting shooting guards, with options including Luke Kennard, Kevin Huerter, Collin Sexton, Jordan Clarkson, De’Anthony Melton and Landry Shamet as a wildcard.

via Arizona Sports|
#cap-space#free-agency#miles-bridges
Suns Acquire Miles Bridges: Cap Relief With Question Marks
sports12 days ago

Suns Acquire Miles Bridges: Cap Relief With Question Marks

The Phoenix Suns traded Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale along with an unprotected 2033 first-round pick to land Miles Bridges, plus a 2029 first-round pick swap and a 2027 second-round pick swap. The move earns Draft Capital D+, Player Exchange B, and an overall C+ as the Suns gain around $20 million in luxury-tax relief and a roster spot, potentially enabling another add via the non-taxpayer MLE, but Bridges’ 33.8% career 3-point shooting and the loss of two top shooters raise concerns about spacing. Bridges’ expiring deal could be extended, yet the Suns still face questions about fit and culture given his off-court reputation. The piece remains intrigued but cautious, noting that full value will depend on the rest of the offseason and any additional assets linked to larger trades.

via Bright Side Of The Sun|
#draft-picks#miles-bridges#nba-trade-analysis
Hornets Ship Bridges to Suns for Allen, O’Neale, and a Cache of Draft Picks
sports13 days ago

Hornets Ship Bridges to Suns for Allen, O’Neale, and a Cache of Draft Picks

Charlotte Hornets trade Miles Bridges to the Phoenix Suns for Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, and multiple draft assets (a 2033 unprotected 1st from Phoenix, plus the 2029 1st with bottom‑five protection and a 2027 2nd). The deal awaits the July 6 moratorium to finalize. The move boosts Charlotte’s future draft capital and clears Bridges’ expiring contract, while Phoenix adds wings and flexibility, including roughly $30M in luxury‑tax relief and a traded‑player exception; Bridges is extension‑eligible, and Allen/O’Neale bring veteran experience. It’s the fourth Suns–Hornets trade since January 2025.

via Hoops Rumors|
#charlotte-hornets#draft-picks#miles-bridges
Gillespie’s Suns deal reshapes Lakers’ Kennard negotiations
sports20 days ago

Gillespie’s Suns deal reshapes Lakers’ Kennard negotiations

Collin Gillespie agreed to a four-year, $48 million contract with the Phoenix Suns, providing a cap-friendly benchmark that could limit the Lakers’ offer to Luke Kennard, who is seeking a long-term contract after earning $11 million in 2025-26. The deal mirrors the Lakers’ Vanderbilt extension in structure, giving LA leverage by showing market reality on long-term payouts, as Kennard remains a high-volume shooter and playmaker but the Suns’ pact suggests the four-year, $48 million target may be too rich for the Lakers to justify.

via Lake Show Life|
#collin-gillespie#los-angeles-lakers#luke-kennard
Thunder Cruise Past Suns in Game 1 as Phoenix Turnovers Doom Effort
sports2 months ago

Thunder Cruise Past Suns in Game 1 as Phoenix Turnovers Doom Effort

The Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Phoenix Suns 119-84 in Game 1 of the first-round series, turning 34 Suns turnovers into 19 points and building a large lead early that the Suns could not overcome. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led OKC with 25 points, while Devin Booker topped Phoenix with 23; Phoenix played without Mark Williams due to left foot soreness. OKC led 65-44 at halftime and cruised to the win, with Game 2 scheduled for Wednesday in Oklahoma City.

via azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic|
#basketball#nba#oklahoma-city-thunder
OKC Thunder Dominate Suns in Game 1, Open Playoff Series Strong
sports2 months ago

OKC Thunder Dominate Suns in Game 1, Open Playoff Series Strong

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 119-84 win over the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of the Western Conference First Round at Paycom Center, as OKC jumped out to a big lead and held Phoenix to 34.9% shooting; Jalen Williams added 22 and Chet Holmgren 16, while Devin Booker led Phoenix with 23 in a lopsided defeat that gives the Thunder a 1-0 series lead and sets up Game 2 in Oklahoma City.

via CBS Sports|
#boxscore#nba#okc-thunder