John Voita

2 weeks ago | brightsideofthesun.com | John Voita

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Every year, like clockwork, the Phoenix Suns make us wait. The sun beats down, monsoon season rolls in, and we’re still sitting here wondering: What threads are they trotting out next season? It’s become a weird little ritual, one I can’t say I’m fond of. The franchise holds the info hostage until August, maybe September, like it’s some kind of state secret. Why? Who knows. Maybe they think we like the suspense. Spoiler alert: we don’t. The kicker?

2 weeks ago | brightsideofthesun.com | John Voita

Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images Kevin Durant Mock Trade Week has officially arrived at Bright Side of the Sun. Over the next five days, I’ll be rolling out five different mock trades sending the 15-time All-Star to new destinations. Each will be designed to improve the Phoenix Suns, whether that improvement comes in the short term, the long term, or somewhere in between. And that distinction matters. When you trade Kevin Durant, you won’t get back a player of his caliber.

3 weeks ago | brightsideofthesun.com | John Voita

Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images The Phoenix Suns face an offseason full of twists, turns, and unanswered questions. With a new general manager and a fresh face on the sidelines as head coach, trying to predict what this roster will look like come October is an exercise in futility. Believe me. I’ve tried. But not everything is a mystery. One move that always felt inevitable was the fate of Vasilije Micic.

3 weeks ago | brightsideofthesun.com | John Voita

At Bright Side of the Sun, we’re always in search of passionate and insightful voices to join our team. Whether you’re an aspiring journalist aiming to build your career or a devoted Phoenix Suns fan with compelling thoughts, bold opinions, and a deep love for the game, there’s a place here for you. Maybe you have plenty to say in the comment section. Why not make your point in an article? We believe that the Suns' story is best told through a chorus of diverse perspectives.

3 weeks ago | brightsideofthesun.com | John Voita

Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images The Phoenix Suns have finally filled the two most visible seats at the table: a general manager and a head coach. But now comes the real reckoning. Their gaze must turn inward, toward a bloated, miscast roster in desperate need of salvation. They are paying for the sins of summers past.