Bright Side Of The Sun

Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Farewell to the controversial big man. The Deandre Ayton era has ended in Phoenix. But that’s not exactly right, is it? Because there never was a Deandre Ayton era for the Phoenix Suns. There was a series of seasons in which Deandre Ayton was a Phoenix Sun. It’s safe to say he’ll be remembered more for his potential than for his accomplishments on the court in his five seasons in the Valley. The numbers he leaves behind are a nice legacy, if you’re into that kind of thing. 16.7 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game over...

Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via The DA Era is officially over. After five seasons in the Valley of the Sun, Deandre Ayton is no longer a member of the Phoenix Suns. His name has recently been floated in numerous rumors and on Wednesday those rumors came to fruition. The first ever number one overall pick in Suns’ history is no longer with the organization as he has been traded with 2023 second round pick Toumani Camara in the Damian Lillard deal. Lillard goes Milwaukee as part of a 3-team deal with Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara, a 2029 unprotected MIL...

Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports It’s been a long offseason. Let’s dive into the Wild, Wild, West. The Phoenix Suns are universally pegged as a top 5 team in the NBA Title odds on just about any betting service. While betting odds aren’t everything, the conversations you’ll hear in local barbershops or bars tend to line up with that data and hype. They will be one of the most watched and talked about teams in the association, and for good reason. Phoenix appears as the number one or two team in the Western Conference sitting alongside their newest rival, the...

The original Phoenix Suns post game podcast. Pop a teeth-cracking cold beverage with us and listen to a not too-serious-podcast dedicated to the Phoenix Suns, hosted by John (@DarthVoita) and Matthew (@MatthewLissy). We’re talking about the top end of the Western Conference, including the Suns, Lakers, Nuggets, Kings, Clippers, Warriors, and Grizzlies. 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 is it is audio form: .redcircle-link:link { ...

Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via One week until training camp begins and the answers lead to more questions. Phoenix Suns media day is less than a week away and the end of the long summer off-season is in sight. How was your summer? Hot? Yeah, it tends to do that. The time away from actual basketball has remained eventful. It has been a roller coaster of transactions, roster reconstruction, new coaches, new TV deals, new uniforms, and new hope for the Suns organization. There’ve been TV antennas and new announcers, trade rumors and international play. As training camp...

Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Your weekly roundup of Phoenix Suns news, rumors, notes and videos from the prior week plus a preview of the week to come. Welcome to the weekly news roundup of your Phoenix Suns. Hey! Wake up! Do some stretching exercises. Put those purple and orange clothes through the laundry. Get the foam fingers, crazy glasses and face paint out of the closet. And start really investigating that digital receiver thing the Suns are offering to watch their games for free. Because Suns basketball is almost back, babyyyyyyy! Media Day is next Monday,...

Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Need to be “in the know”? We’re here to help you out! 15 days. That is what separates us from now and seeing the Phoenix Suns take to court for their first preseason game against the Detroit Pistons. This long hot summer is coming to an end, and when the mercury begins to fall, the excitement for Suns’ basketball begins to rise. RISE PHX, wasn’t that the tagline of the 2019-20 Suns? I’m sure I have a banner somewhere with that phrase printed upon it. We’ve been working hard here at Bright Side to put together the Suns...

Photo by Steph Chambers/ Rumors surround the former first overall pick. Again. We’re on the verge of another Phoenix Suns season, and despite Deandre Ayton’s desire to shift the narrative, we’re still talking about the same old tale. What’s that story? Trading Deandre Ayton. Last year following his extension there was a countdown until he was trade eligible, the year before when no extension occurred he was on the block. This season, despite Frank Vogel talking the sixth-year center up and stating he is, “off to a great start with him from a relationship...

Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via You know who he is. There’s only one person that could be our last player preview for the 2023-24 season. Is it because he’s the biggest name on the team? Maybe. Is it because he’s the best player on the team? That’s a part of it. Is it because he’s a symbolism of a new era of Suns basketball? That’s also a reason too. That’s enough of this loquacious intro, it’s time. Kevin Durant, the Slim Reaper’s player preview. Kevin Durant Forward, 6’10” 240 pounds, 34-years old Recap Two-time champion, two-time Finals MVP,...

The original Phoenix Suns post game podcast. Pop a teeth-cracking cold beverage with us and listen to a not too-serious-podcast dedicated to the Phoenix Suns, hosted by John (@DarthVoita) and Matthew (@MatthewLissy). More Ayton trade rumors? This time he is connected with Portland in a possible three-team trade with the Heat. We’re talking about the specifics and if it’s even a good idea. 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 is it is audio form: ...

Photo by Christian Petersen/ Would the Phoenix Suns really make another trade before the season starts? Our local newsbreaker ‘Flex from Jersey’ dropped a tweet yesterday to bored Phoenix Suns fans that the Suns might just be a participant in preseason or early-season trades as training camp is only a couple weeks away and the regular season starts barely a month from now. Talks are heating up around the league with teams like Portland, Miami, Philadelphia, Chicago and Toronto all very active right now. The Suns could be the mystery team needed to get some of...

Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Your weekly Inside the Suns analysis straight from the BSotS community who live and breathe the team. Welcome to ‘Inside the Suns’, your weekly deep down analysis of the current Phoenix Suns team. Each week the Fantable — a round table of Bright Siders - give their takes on the Suns’ latest issues and news. Fantable Questions of the Week Q1 - A recent Bleacher Report article named 33 year old PF JaMychal Green as a free agent that the Suns should consider signing before training camp begins. To do this they would likely have to...

Photo by Glenn James/NBAE via With Suns Media Day around the corner, we think back to this time last year and the Crowder drama that grabbed headlines. Phoenix Suns Media Day is just under two weeks away, which is a reminder as to the state of the team this time a season ago. My, have things changed, haven’t they? Last year there was a sense of gloom and an uneasiness in the air as media interviewed players, coaches, and general manger James Jones. They were fielding numerous questions about two uncomfortable topics: the suspension of owner Robert Sarver and the Jae...

Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Devin Booker gets better every season. What’s next for the Suns’ superstar as he enters his age-27 season? The 2023-24 Phoenix Suns player previews are rolling on in, take a look at our previews here: 2023-24 Phoenix Suns Player Previews Now that you are more familiar with the new guys and the bulk of the role players, it’s time to shine a light on the franchise player. The man who made this entire operation possible. Devin Armani Booker. The former Kentucky Wildcat has blossomed into a homegrown superstar right before our eyes,...

The original Phoenix Suns post game podcast. Pop a teeth-cracking cold beverage with us and listen to a not too-serious-podcast dedicated to the Phoenix Suns, hosted by John (@DarthVoita) and Matthew (@MatthewLissy). Well, we didn’t finish the Eastern Conference, so we’ll need to do that. And then it’s on the Western Conference! 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 is it is audio form: .redcircle-link:link { color: #ea404d; ...