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After a year of development, Khaman Maluach aims to crack the Suns' rotation

After a year of development, Khaman Maluach aims to crack the Suns' rotation

  • Duane Rankin Arizona Republic

Khaman Maluach spent much of his rookie season developing, but the Suns center believes improvements to his strength and defense can lead to more playing time.

How the Arizona Wildcats performed at NBA Summer League

How the Arizona Wildcats performed at NBA Summer League

  • Justin Spears

Brayden Burries and Koa Peat were among the top-performing Arizona Wildcats at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas this year. 

Former Phoenix Mercury guard calls on WNBA to combat betting-fueled harassment

Former Phoenix Mercury guard calls on WNBA to combat betting-fueled harassment

  • Dana Scott Arizona Republic

Former Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud says sports bettors' racist abuse and death threats have become routine, urging WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to do more to protect players.

Rising Sun earn wire-to-wire win over falling Mercury

Rising Sun earn wire-to-wire win over falling Mercury

  • Field Level Media

Leila Lacan scored a career-high 26 points as the Connecticut Sun never trailed in a 96-83 win over the Phoenix Mercury, extending Phoenix's losing streak to five games.

Why 2026-27 NBA schedule is in limbo until LeBron James picks new team

Why 2026-27 NBA schedule is in limbo until LeBron James picks new team

  • Marcus D. Smith USA Today

The question of where LeBron James will play next has lingered for about three weeks after he told the Lakers he'd opt for a new team.

LeBron James - 'Warriors? Philly? Miami? Yankees?' as the four-time champion teases his NBA future.

LeBron James - 'Warriors? Philly? Miami? Yankees?' as the four-time champion teases his NBA future.

  • SNTV - Vertical

LeBron James - 'Warriors? Philly? Miami? Yankees?' as the four-time champion teases his NBA future.

Is LeBron James close to choosing his next NBA team?

Is LeBron James close to choosing his next NBA team?

  • Lorenzo Reyes USA Today

NBA icon and all-time leading scorer LeBron James is deliberating where he will play basketball next season. Meanwhile, the rest of the NBA world waits.

Adam Silver urged WNBA to suspend Alyssa Thomas, per report

Adam Silver urged WNBA to suspend Alyssa Thomas, per report

    Report: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver urged WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to suspend Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas after her throat contact with Caitlin Clark.

    Suns 'full roster' supporting young teammates at NBA Summer League

    Suns 'full roster' supporting young teammates at NBA Summer League

      The Phoenix Suns’ Summer League trip becomes a team-building opportunity as players like Devin Booker connect with young teammates in Las Vegas.

      Ex-Cat Koa Peat more than solid in NBA Summer League for Phoenix Suns

      Ex-Cat Koa Peat more than solid in NBA Summer League for Phoenix Suns

        Despite struggling with jump shots, former Arizona Wildcat Koa Peat is competing and growing as a rookie in the NBA's Summer League with the Phoenix Suns. 

        LeBron's Departure and Lakers' Strategic Rebuild Explained

        LeBron's Departure and Lakers' Strategic Rebuild Explained

          Exploring LeBron James's LA Lakers exit, the team's rebuild tactics, and his likely moves to the Miami Heat or Golden State Warriors. Where should he go?

          After blowout loss to Aces, Phoenix Mercury to take on one of the top teams in the league

          After blowout loss to Aces, Phoenix Mercury to take on one of the top teams in the league

            The Phoenix Mercury aim to end a three-game losing streak with a road matchup against the Lynx before returning home to face Brittney Griner and the Connecticut Sun.

            These new WNBA watch parties bring a women’s sports community to life in Tucson

            These new WNBA watch parties bring a women’s sports community to life in Tucson

              WNBA watch parties in Tucson this summer hope to unite longtime fans and newcomers by creating a welcoming space centered on basketball, community and women’s sports.

              Here's how ex-Wildcat Koa Peat did in his Summer League debut with the Phoenix Suns

              Here's how ex-Wildcat Koa Peat did in his Summer League debut with the Phoenix Suns

                Phoenix opened NBA Summer League play with an 81-79 comeback win over Portland. Here's how the former Arizona star and other rookie Wildcats did in their NBA debuts. 

                Error-filled stretches in second half costly for Phoenix Mercury in loss to Indiana

                Error-filled stretches in second half costly for Phoenix Mercury in loss to Indiana

                Phoenix Mercury fall to Indiana Fever after error-filled second half Thursday.

                NBA free agency winners and losers from wild offseason shake-up

                NBA free agency winners and losers from wild offseason shake-up

                The NBA offseason and free agency cycle have brought about massive changes in player movement and power dynamics, though the one notable exception remains.

                Milwaukee Bucks get a glimpse of Brayden Burries' basketball IQ

                Milwaukee Bucks get a glimpse of Brayden Burries' basketball IQ

                Former Arizona Wildcat Brayden Burries is quickly settling into life in the NBA, impressing the Milwaukee Bucks staff with his basketball IQ as summer league gets underway. 

                Reggie Miller tells the Cavs to give LeBron whatever he wants for one last Cleveland run!

                Reggie Miller tells the Cavs to give LeBron whatever he wants for one last Cleveland run!

                Reggie wants LeBron back in Cleveland #LeBronJames #Cavaliers #NBA #ReggieMiller #Basketball

                Phoenix Mercury's Bonner marks 8,000 career points in loss to Chicago Sky

                Phoenix Mercury's Bonner marks 8,000 career points in loss to Chicago Sky

                DeWanna Bonner became one of three WNBA players to reach a career milestone, but the Phoenix Mercury turned the celebration into a somber event.

                With Wisconsin hire, speculation around Arizona's Reed-Francois ends | Greg Hansen

                With Wisconsin hire, speculation around Arizona's Reed-Francois ends | Greg Hansen

                Greg Hansen's notebook: Wisconsin has filled its athletic director job, ending speculation that Arizona AD Desireé Reed-Francois was leaving Tucson for that position. 

                Former Arizona Wildcat Peat credits Tommy Lloyd for early progress with Suns

                Former Arizona Wildcat Peat credits Tommy Lloyd for early progress with Suns

                Phoenix Suns rookie and ex-Arizona Wildcat Koa Peat is earning rave reviews, with coaches and teammates praising his leadership, basketball IQ and maturity just two weeks after the draft.

                Dillon Brooks' 'villain' goal for 26-27 with Suns: Fewer technical fouls

                Dillon Brooks' 'villain' goal for 26-27 with Suns: Fewer technical fouls

                Phoenix Suns guard/forward Dillon "the villain" Brooks has revealed his "villain" goal for the 2026-27 season on the NBAT2 YouTube channel.

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                5 things you might not have known about Arizona's athletic director | Greg Hansen

                ‘Confused, shocked, scared’: A UA volleyball player’s journey to recovery | Michael Lev

                ‘Confused, shocked, scared’: A UA volleyball player’s journey to recovery | Michael Lev

                How the Arizona Wildcats performed at NBA Summer League

                How the Arizona Wildcats performed at NBA Summer League

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                Phoenix Mercury prepare for heated Fever rematch

                Phoenix Mercury prepare for heated Fever rematch

                The Phoenix Mercury will finish their three-game homestand with two games this week, including the anticipated conclusion of their series against the Indiana Fever.

                With Tibbetts sidelined, Toliver keeps Phoenix Mercury rolling against Storm

                With Tibbetts sidelined, Toliver keeps Phoenix Mercury rolling against Storm

                Kahleah Copper scored 30 points as the Phoenix Mercury routed the Seattle Storm 90-67, with associate head coach Kristi Toliver filling in for ill head coach Nate Tibbetts.

                Looking back at highs, lows of Ja Morant's 7-year Grizzlies career

                Looking back at highs, lows of Ja Morant's 7-year Grizzlies career

                That's the cruel thing about sports — you never know when you're actually already at the peak of something.

                LeBron James leaving Lakers to play with another team

                LeBron James leaving Lakers to play with another team

                Given James' career earnings and a net worth estimated by Forbes at $1.4 billion, he reportedly is putting happiness over money this time around.

                Grizzlies Deal Morant To Trail Blazers For Grant & Murray

                Grizzlies Deal Morant To Trail Blazers For Grant & Murray

                The Memphis Grizzlies are trading two-time All-Star guard Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. The deal ends Morant’s seven-year stint with the Grizzlies, who drafted him with the second overall pick in 2019. Since being named an All-Star in 2…

                What the Phoenix Suns are getting in new forward Miles Bridges

                What the Phoenix Suns are getting in new forward Miles Bridges

                The Suns acquired Miles Bridges in a blockbuster trade. Here's a closer look at his game, career, off-court history and how he fits Phoenix's new roster.

                Derrick White, other NBA stars join college basketball front offices. What do they do?

                Derrick White, other NBA stars join college basketball front offices. What do they do?

                Boston Celtics guard Derrick White has a new job with his old team.

                Shooting concerns didn't scare Suns from moving up to grab Arizona's Koa Peat

                Shooting concerns didn't scare Suns from moving up to grab Arizona's Koa Peat

                Arizona's Koa Peat was at the top of the Phoenix Suns' NBA Draft list, said GM Brian Gregory.

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