Bright Side Of The Sun

Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images It’s only a matter of time before the rookies are giving Mike Budenholzer no choice but to play them. I cannot express the content feeling that entered my heart when Phoenix Suns first-round rookie Ryan Dunn shot an off-the-dribble jumper from a Miles Plumlee dribble-handoff on his first possession in the NBA. It didn’t go in, … [Read more...] about Suns rookies Ryan Dunn, Oso Ighodaro reliable in NBA debuts with limited minutes

Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images The Suns were falling back on familiar patterns despite new additions. The 2024–25 Phoenix Suns season began with a rock fight against the Clippers. You could see that the rust was still present and it served as a reminder that no matter how many preseason games are played, they can’t replicate the intensity of regular season … [Read more...] about Kevin Durant’s usage rate sparks debate after season opener

The original Phoenix Suns post game podcast on Planet Purple. Let the 2024-25 season begin. John and Matthew are back for their fifth year covering the team, diving into the action that unfolded in LA. Click the SUBSCRIBE button. Click the BELL to turn on notifications. Watch right here! Not much of a video person? Like to listen to your podcasts? Here it is in audio … [Read more...] about Suns JAM Session Podcast: Suns (1-0) @ Clippers Post Game Pod

Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images It wasn’t easy. It wasn’t pretty. But it was a win. The Phoenix Suns season opener. When the unrelenting heat was beating down upon us this past summer, I never thought we’d get here. But here we are. Phoenix opened the season against the Los Angeles Clippers, marking the inaugural game in the $2 billion Intuit Dome in … [Read more...] about Game Recap: Suns Escape from L.A., winning 116-113 in season opener against Clippers

Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images First up? The Los Angeles Clippers. Game 1. Join us on Playback! Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Make sure to check out the Bright Side of the Sun Playback.tv stream to watch games with us! To sign up: Head over to playback.tv and create an account with your email address Connect and select your NBA … [Read more...] about Open Thread: And the Suns’ season begin…