The Bright Side of the Sun

1 day ago | brightsideofthesun.com | Holden Sherman

Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images Phoenix Suns players Devin Booker and Kevin Durant aren’t just stars on the court. Coming in the Spring of 2026, the Nike clients are expected to release more shoes, according to Sole Retriever. Durant’s iconic KD 6’s are expected to be re-released and Booker’s shoe line is expected to release the Booker 2’s.

5 days ago | brightsideofthesun.com | Brandon Duenas

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images I doubt this will be the last story we hear about Mike Budenholzer’s ways in Phoenix. Chris Haynes reported on several Suns-related items, including how Bol Bol lost his spot in the rotation. Sources: On Haynes Briefs show, how Phoenix intends to avoid star-chasing for defensive toughness, how potential coaches can prepare, how next coach could factor into Kevin Durant's future, and why Bol Bol lost his spot in rotation.

5 days ago | brightsideofthesun.com | Holden Sherman

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images For the first time since the 2019-2020 season, the NBA Playoffs are starting without the Phoenix Suns in the party. In their four straight years of making the postseason, the Valley went 27-23 in the playoffs, winning five of the nine series they played. The 27 wins are tied for the fifth-most by any team in that span. Making the Finals in 2021 and then the Western Conference Semifinals the next two seasons.

6 days ago | brightsideofthesun.com | Dave King

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Some folks drone on about The Masters. “A tradition unlike any other,” they say. But around these parts, deep within the passion-fueled, emoji-laden, debate-ridden halls of Bright Side of the Sun, there’s only one tradition that truly stirs the collective soul. One event that makes us yell louder than a missed Devin Booker corner three. It’s called SunsRank.

1 week ago | brightsideofthesun.com | Rod Argent

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Each week the Fantable - a round table of Bright Siders - give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news. Q1 - In your opinion, is it better or worse for the team not to make it to the Play-In games this season? GuarGuar: It’s definitely worse because it’s not like we have our own draft pick. This team had no incentive to tank or lose this year so missing the play-in is even more embarrassing. Just a disaster from beginning to end this year.