The Suns look better on paper, but there are still some questions about fit, especially with the projected starting lineup. For @sports360az.bsky.social, I wrote about my 3 biggest concerns for this group:

3 biggest concerns for Suns in 2026-27

By Gerald Bourguet On paper, the Phoenix Suns should be a better team than last year. For the first time since Monty Williams and Chris Paul were still in town, the Suns have continuity heading from o...

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It feels dramatic to call this a make-or-break season for Ryan Dunn, but with more competition at his position, he faces a pivotal Year 3 to solidify his place among the Suns' young core. For @sunsafterdark.bsky.social, I wrote about how he can do so:

With more competition, Ryan Dunn faces a pivotal Year 3 to solidify his place among Suns' young core | Suns After Dark: A Phoenix Suns Pod Site

You may have heard by now, but the Phoenix Suns traded for a new starting power forward this summer. They also have a guy who probably would

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"Koa Peat might as well have been out there playing with a blanket, because he looked so comfortable" @stephenghoops.bsky.social of @noceilingsnba.bsky.social joined a new, FREE @sunsafterdark.bsky.social pod to talk Koa Peat and the Suns' youngsters! LISTEN: bit.ly/4wxRYl5 WATCH: bit.ly/4h1UOKe

New @sunsafterdark.bsky.social pod, free for everyone! On this episode, I answered all your Monthly Mailbag questions, plus @stephenghoops.bsky.social of @noceilingsnba.bsky.social joined to talk Khaman Maluach, Koa Peat and the Suns' youngsters! LISTEN: bit.ly/4wxRYl5 WATCH: bit.ly/4h1UOKe

Episode 28 (feat. Stephen Gillaspie): Monthly Mailbag, building the ideal dream team around Devin Booker & Suns youngsters | Suns After Dark: A Phoenix Suns Pod Site

On Episode 28 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet answers a bunch of questions from the Monthly Mailbag for July, plus Stephen G

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Shooting is the reason the Suns got Luke Kennard, but the secondary playmaking he brings to the table shouldn't be overlooked. For @sunsafterdark.bsky.social, I took a look at a few ways he can help Phoenix's second unit there:

The Suns got Luke Kennard for his shooting, but don't overlook his secondary playmaking | Suns After Dark: A Phoenix Suns Pod Site

The Phoenix Suns lost quite a bit of 3-point volume and efficiency in the Miles Bridges trade, which is why finding a sharpshooter in the re

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Still a few things to sort out in the offseason, but now that LeBron James has made his decision, we have a better idea of what the Western Conference looks like. For @sunsafterdark.bsky.social, I ranked all 15 teams in the West to figure out where the Suns stack up:

NBA Power Rankings: Where Suns stack up in way-too-early Western Conference rankings | Suns After Dark: A Phoenix Suns Pod Site

Shout out to LeBron James for finally gracing us with his free agency decision, because that means it's time for a way-too-early (and yet so

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"He and Draymond would talk hoops all the time, X's and O's, and Draymond said, 'Pat Spencer would disagree with my to my face, and tell me.'" Warriors reporter @kerithburke.bsky.social shared some Pat Spencer stories on today’s new pod! LISTEN: bit.ly/45m61hs WATCH: bit.ly/4pE6CEJ

You're talking about a guy who has an absolute DREAM to be a basketball player" After my thoughts on Miles Bridges' presser, @kerithburke.bsky.social joined @sunsafterdark.bsky.social to talk about Pat Spencer (and his lacrosse background)! LISTEN: bit.ly/45m61hs WATCH: bit.ly/4pE6CEJ

I had some extended thoughts on what was (and wasn't) said during Miles Bridges' introductory press conference, and why Suns fans need to be more mindful of how people feel about it all New @sunsafterdark.bsky.social pod! LISTEN: bit.ly/45m61hs WATCH: bit.ly/4pE6CEJ

When it comes to valuing their own draft picks, the Suns have zigged while the rest of the NBA zags. For @sports360az.bsky.social, I wrote about the potential risks and rewards of their strategy for trading picks and reshuffling the deck with quantity over quality:

The potential risk and rewards of the Suns’ unorthodox valuation of draft picks

By Gerald Bourguet It's neither new nor groundbreaking analysis to point out the Phoenix Suns' use of draft picks has been unconventionally bold -- and some would even say reckless -- over the last fe...

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☀️ Miles Bridges' and Brian Gregory's comments ☀️ How they addressed the tough questions head on ☀️ Why their answers missed the mark Here are @geraldbourguet.bsky.social’s thoughts on the Suns' press conference yesterday:

Miles Bridges and Brian Gregory addressed the tough questions, but platitudes without proof only go so far | Suns After Dark: A Phoenix Suns Pod Site

On Wednesday, Phoenix Suns general manager Brian Gregory and Miles Bridges addressed the media for the first time after the team made its la

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For @sunsafterdark.bsky.social, I wrote about Brian Gregory and Miles Bridges' comments at yesterday's press conference, and how actions -- and a lot more specifics -- will need to speak louder than the platitudes Suns fans got:

Miles Bridges and Brian Gregory addressed the tough questions, but platitudes without proof only go so far | Suns After Dark: A Phoenix Suns Pod Site

On Wednesday, Phoenix Suns general manager Brian Gregory and Miles Bridges addressed the media for the first time after the team made its la

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From the controversial Miles Bridges trade to re-signing their own free agents, the Suns made plenty of moves this offseason. For @sunsafterdark.bsky.social, I graded each and every one:

Phoenix Suns complete 2026 offseason grades | Suns After Dark: A Phoenix Suns Pod Site

The Phoenix Suns don't look dramatically different from last year's 45-win team, but it was still an eventful offseason for Brian Gregory an

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From Khaman Maluach's dominance, to Koa Peat looking more NBA-ready than expected, to how the Suns' youth movement looks in the context of a crowded frontcourt, here are my 5 biggest takeaways from NBA Summer League for @sunsafterdark.bsky.social:

5 Suns takeaways from 2026 NBA Summer League | Suns After Dark: A Phoenix Suns Pod Site

The Phoenix Suns' time at 2026 NBA Summer League is coming to a close, and regardless of what their final record ends up being, it'd be hard

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Khaman Maluach looks ready for a bigger role in Year 2 regardless, but if his 3-point shot is real, that could be a transformative swing skill for him and the Suns. New words for @sports360az.bsky.social!

Khaman Maluach’s 3-ball could be a major swing skill for Suns

By Gerald Bourguet Khaman Maluach's time at 2026 NBA Summer League has been as dominant as any Phoenix Suns fan, executive or player could've hoped for. Through four games, the 19-year-old big is aver...

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"I think he's been utterly dominant....He's almost a little too good for Summer League" New @sunsafterdark.bsky.social pod with Hayden Cilley on our impressions of Khaman Maluach, Koa Peat, Rasheer Fleming and Koby Brea at SL! LISTEN: bit.ly/44rDZRv WATCH: bit.ly/4po0foZ

Pat Spencer is one of the older, more productive two-way contracts in the NBA. For Suns After Dark, here's a look at what Suns fans can expect from him on the court if he gets an opportunity to log real minutes:

Pat Spencer breakdown: What to expect from Suns' latest two-way contract | Suns After Dark: A Phoenix Suns Pod Site

The Phoenix Suns have yet another new addition to their roster, and he goes by "that motherf**ker." As reported by ESPN's Shams Charania, th

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The Suns' first Summer League game is tomorrow! For @sports360az.bsky.social, I wrote about a few specific things I'm watching out for with Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleming, Koa Peat, Koby Brea and more:

Setting expectations for key Suns players in 2026 NBA Summer League

By Gerald Bourguet The Phoenix Suns will get their first taste of 2026 NBA Summer League action on Friday. With so many key youngsters on the roster, there's no better time to go through some of the m...

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“If you took that incident out, he would actually be a character fans would warm to....but you can't take it out" On @sunsafterdark.bsky.social, @britishbuzz.bsky.social discussed how the Hornets viewed Miles Bridges in the locker room LISTEN: bit.ly/4f6KrSQ WATCH: bit.ly/3T2e14n

Beyond the obvious off-court concerns and Phoenix giving up too much to get him, I'm not convinced Miles Bridges is a good on-court fit either. For @sunsafterdark.bsky.social, I wrote about where he can help the Suns, and where he'll hold them back:

Purely from basketball perspective, Miles Bridges' fit with the Suns still isn't great | Suns After Dark: A Phoenix Suns Pod Site

Editor's note: If you're a longtime Suns After Dark reader/listener, or even if you've checked in over the last week, you're already aware o

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Luke Kennard plugs up some of the shooting that Phoenix lost, but not all of it. For @sunsafterdark.bsky.social, I wrote about what makes him such a historically elite sniper, and why I'm still concerned about the Suns' 3-point attack:

Luke Kennard's elite shooting will be a small oasis in the Suns' barren 3-point desert | Suns After Dark: A Phoenix Suns Pod Site

The Phoenix Suns sent out their two best shooters from last season in the contemptible Miles Bridges trade. After coming to an agreement wit

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"It's one of those situations where I don't think you can separate the basketball part of it from the off-court part of it" @doughaller.bsky.social and @geraldbourguet.bsky.social gave their thoughts on the Miles Bridges trade on the pod: LISTEN: bit.ly/4awGtkR WATCH: bit.ly/445GUit

New @sunsafterdark.bsky.social pod! @doughaller.bsky.social joined me to discuss the off-court implications of the Miles Bridges trade, how he fits on the court, where the Suns go next in free agency, and more: LISTEN: bit.ly/4awGtkR WATCH: bit.ly/445GUit

Episode 24 (feat. Doug Haller): Breaking down the Suns' trade for Miles Bridges, on and off the court | Suns After Dark: A Phoenix Suns Pod Site

On Episode 24 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by Doug Haller of The Athletic to break down the Phoenix Suns' contr

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Before we even talk about the basketball fit, it's important to dwell on the ugly off-court history that comes with Miles Bridges, and why Suns fans are entitled to feel some type of way about it. New column from @geraldbourguet.bsky.social:

Whatever culture and goodwill the Suns built back up, the Miles Bridges trade just demolished it | Suns After Dark: A Phoenix Suns Pod Site

The Phoenix Suns have wanted Miles Bridges for years. In a trade agreement reported Sunday by ESPN's Chams Sharania, they finally got him. A

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In one move, the Suns unraveled the goodwill they built back up last year, contradicted their talk about "high character," and alienated a segment of the fanbase. For @sunsafterdark.bsky.social, I wrote about the non-basketball side of trading for Miles Bridges:

Whatever culture and goodwill the Suns built back up, the Miles Bridges trade just demolished it | Suns After Dark: A Phoenix Suns Pod Site

The Phoenix Suns have wanted Miles Bridges for years. In a trade agreement reported Sunday by ESPN's Chams Sharania, they finally got him. A

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I wrote about what it would mean for the Suns to trade for Miles Bridges 2 and a half years ago when these rumors first started popping up. My feelings haven’t really changed on the matter:

Miles Bridges: What it would mean for Suns to trade for him

There are moments that are bigger than basketball. Here's what it would mean if the Phoenix Suns traded for Miles Bridges.

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I asked Tommy Lloyd about Koa Peat's character, which Brian Gregory raved about: "Suns are getting a 1st-class individual...One of those special guys that has been able not only to be a dominant player at every level he's played, but a great teammate everywhere he's played"

Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd on Koa Peat falling to No. 30 because of concerns about his shooting: "If you're doing this draft on impacting winning, and that's where I like to start, Koa, to me, is a guy that's a top-10 type pick...so I'm glad the Suns saw those things in him"

It's the Koa Peat Episode on a new @sunsafterdark.bsky.social pod with U of A experts Kevin Thomas and Justin Spears! Plenty of thoughts on Peat's strengths, weaknesses and fit at the NBA level, plus some soundbites from GM Brian Gregory! LISTEN: bit.ly/4eNN0Jf WATCH: bit.ly/4uT6diD

Episode 23 (feat. Kevin Thomas & Justin Spears): Suns 2026 NBA Draft recap - The Koa Peat Episode | Suns After Dark: A Phoenix Suns Pod Site

On Episode 23 of the Suns After Dark Podcast, Gerald Bourguet is joined by Arizona basketball experts Kevin Thomas and Justin Spears to brea

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Trading up for Koa Peat was a low-stakes gamble, but a gamble nonetheless. I wrote about the strengths and weaknesses in his game, his fit with the Suns, and why it was worth the risk for Phoenix to move up and draft "Mr. Arizona":

Koa Peat breakdown: Suns gamble on 'Mr. Arizona' at pick No. 30 in 2026 NBA Draft | Suns After Dark: A Phoenix Suns Pod Site

Death, taxes, and Brian Gregory trading up in the NBA Draft. This year proved to be no different, as the Phoenix Suns entered the first nigh

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