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How Dillon Brooks, Jordan Ott have reshaped Suns culture in Year 1

SCOTTSDALE– Most season turnarounds happen over the span of multiple years, not just one. Well, the Phoenix Suns have inserted themselves into that anomaly, thanks to Dillon Brooks and Jordan Ott. Both men have been integral parts of reshaping the vision. Although there were jokes about the Suns being aligned in the offseason, it wasn’t […] The post How Dillon Brooks, Jordan Ott have reshaped Suns culture in Year 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Collin Gillespie Reveals Free Agency Plans

Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie revealed his plans for free agency, saying that he wants to remain a member of the Suns. The 26-year-old Gillespie signed a one-year contract with the Suns for roughly $2.3 million before the season began, and he will become a free agent this offseason. He played in 80 regular-season games […] The post Collin Gillespie Reveals Free Agency Plans appeared first on HEAVY.

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Suns’ Devin Booker drops candid admission about Luguentz Dort after near injury

PHOENIX– During Saturday’s game, Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker had an apparent injury. However, that injury came after trying to get by Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Luguentz Dort. Many thought that the latter tripped Booker, but some thought it was incidental contact. For the Phoenix guard, he said his ankle “is fine” postgame, but shared […] The post Suns’ Devin Booker drops candid admission about Luguentz Dort after near injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jordan Ott gives 2 things Suns can’t do vs. Thunder juggernaut

Jordan Ott didn’t hold back on what went wrong for the Phoenix Suns in their blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the first-round series on Sunday afternoon. Ott is going through the first season of his head coaching career in the NBA with the Suns. He has exceeded expectations as […] The post Jordan Ott gives 2 things Suns can’t do vs. Thunder juggernaut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Steve Kerr’s face-to-face message to Dillon Brooks had him feeling vindicated

PHOENIX– Dillon Brooks has talked about earning respect across the NBA since joining the Phoenix Suns. In a career season, Brooks helped reshape the Suns’ culture and advance them into the playoffs after defeating Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors. The latter head coach has always expressed his feelings about Brooks, for better or […] The post Why Steve Kerr’s face-to-face message to Dillon Brooks had him feeling vindicated appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Suns’ Jordan Ott reflects on ‘Game 7’ Kevin Durant before must-watch Phoenix return

PHOENIX– While Kevin Durant’s anticipated return to Phoenix has many intrigued, it gave Suns head coach Jordan Ott a chance to reflect. The duo was together with the Brooklyn Nets, and the former assistant coach witnessed Durant’s recovery from an Achilles injury firsthand. Before Tuesday’s highly anticipated game, he shared some of the good memories […] The post Suns’ Jordan Ott reflects on ‘Game 7’ Kevin Durant before must-watch Phoenix return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Who Kevin Durant credits for Suns’ surprise season after Rockets trade

The Houston Rockets have been trying to get back on track lately, recently escaping the Bay Area with a narrow win over the Golden State Warriors in Stephen Curry’s return. On Tuesday evening, Kevin Durant will face another one of his former teams when the Rockets hit the road to take on the Phoenix Suns. […] The post Who Kevin Durant credits for Suns’ surprise season after Rockets trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Suns’ Mark Williams upgraded for possible injury return vs. Hornets

The Phoenix Suns visit the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night. Mark Williams’ status has been upgraded on the injury report. Williams is dealing with a foot injury, for which Suns head coach Jordan Ott gave an encouraging update. Here’s everything we know about Mark Williams’ injury and his playing status vs. the Hornets. Mark Williams’ […] The post Suns’ Mark Williams upgraded for possible injury return vs. Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Suns’ Jordan Ott benched Jalen Green during fourth quarter of Magic loss

One man was conspicuously absent for the Phoenix Suns on the court during crunch time of their 115-111 loss to the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night: Jalen Green. Green was on the bench for the entirety of the fourth quarter, as he did not return to action after he was subbed out of play by […] The post Why Suns’ Jordan Ott benched Jalen Green during fourth quarter of Magic loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Suns’ Jordan Ott offers encouraging Dillon Brooks, Mark Williams injury updates

As the Phoenix Suns close out their last significant road trip of the season, will Mark Williams or Dillon Brooks play?? Luckily, head coach Jordan Ott had some encouraging words for the two starters before Monday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies. “There’s always a chance,” Ott said via AZCentral’s Duane Rankin on X (formerly Twitter). […] The post Suns’ Jordan Ott offers encouraging Dillon Brooks, Mark Williams injury updates appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Suns Share Huge Dillon Brooks Injury News Ahead of 4-Game Road Trip

The Phoenix Suns have been without Dillon Brooks since February 21, when he suffered a broken left hand against the Orlando Magic. With the Suns embarking on a four-game road trip, coach Jordan Ott has announced the latest update on Brook’s recovery and return timeline.Brooks was having the best season of his career before breaking […] The post Suns Share Huge Dillon Brooks Injury News Ahead of 4-Game Road Trip appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Suns’ Dillon Brooks, Mark Williams not close to return from injury

The Phoenix Suns have managed to stay in the No. 7 seed for some time. Nonetheless, they’ve still been playing well, even with the injuries that they’re currently dealing with. Dillon Brooks is still sidelined as he recovers from his fractured left hand, and Mark Williams is out as well with a left foot stress […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks, Mark Williams not close to return from injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: How Coaching Changes Impact Player Value & Drafts

A shakeup on the sidelines can be just what the doctor ordered for an NBA franchise in need of a glow-up. Coaching hires directly impact minutes, pace, defensive schemes, and role clarity.And for some teams in the 2025-26 season, a coaching change led to obvious improvements on the court. And what ...

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