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Every morning the Suns Nightly Desk publishes Valley Heat Check, plus the day's specials: the week ahead, the cap sheet, a player in focus, the rumors checked against the numbers, the archives. Injury updates land within 20 minutes of the report, game recaps within 20 minutes of the final. Every name and number in these pieces is checked against the club's data before publication.

Valley Heat Check

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Phoenix Is Healthy and 1-3, and a 125.8 Defensive Rating Is WhyMorning · Sun, Nov 1The Suns allow far more than they score, and the injury list no longer explains it.
Luke Kennard's Shot Is Running Hot. Phoenix Has to Find Him MinutesPlayer focus · Sat, Oct 31Suns Cap Watch: $213.8M, Past the First Apron, With Few Picks to SpendCap watch · Sat, Oct 31Gillespie Runs the Show, but Phoenix Can't Erase Denver's Middle QuartersPostgame · Fri, Oct 30Suns Fall to Denver in Cup Play as Brooks Is Tossed and Two Shooters Burn ThemMorning · Sat, Oct 31Suns Week Ahead: Jokic Comes to Town, Then Five Games in Nine NightsWeek ahead · Fri, Oct 30Is Booker's Supporting Cast Worth a $213.8M Bill?The big question · Fri, Oct 30Suns Meet Denver in Cup Play With the Point Guard Gripe Out in the OpenMorning · Fri, Oct 30From KJ to Nash, the Suns Ran on Point Guards. This Group Is Looking for OneFrom the archives · Thu, Oct 29Suns by the Numbers: A $213.8M Bill and a 124.5 DefenseBy the numbers · Thu, Oct 29Suns Get a Rested Shot at a Thin, Road-Weary Denver TeamMorning · Thu, Oct 29Suns Rumor Check: Ighodaro's $29MM Deal Is Still Only ReportedRumor check · Wed, Oct 28Suns Beat Check: Scheme, Center Questions and a Trade IdeaAround the beat · Wed, Oct 28Ighodaro Eyes Friday as the Suns Try to Fix a Leaking DefenseMorning · Wed, Oct 28Khaman Maluach Is the Cheapest Answer the Suns Have at CenterPlayer focus · Tue, Oct 27Suns Cap Watch: $213.8M, a Houston Pick and Little Room to MoveCap watch · Tue, Oct 27Shorthanded Thunder Still Beat the Suns, Who Never Led by More Than OneMorning · Tue, Oct 27Suns Week Ahead: Oklahoma City, Denver, Then a Warriors RematchWeek ahead · Mon, Oct 26Booker Has the Heat, Oklahoma City Has the DefenseMorning · Mon, Oct 26Suns Rumor Check: The Ighodaro Extension and a Cap Sheet With No RoomRumor check · Sun, Oct 25Can Booker Carry a $213.8M Roster That Lost by 41?The big question · Sun, Oct 25Booker Drops 43, and Now the Suns Go to Oklahoma CityMorning · Sun, Oct 25Booker and a Deep Bench Beat a Shorthanded WarriorsPostgame · Sat, Oct 24Valley Heat Check: What the Beat Is Saying, and What the Facts Back UpAround the beat · Sat, Oct 24Ighodaro Is the Suns' Quiet Efficiency CheckPlayer focus · Sat, Oct 24Suns Face a Thin, Tired Warriors Team After a 41-Point LossMorning · Sat, Oct 24Valley Heat Check: The Suns' Bill, the Bridges Exit and a Thin Pick CupboardCap watch · Fri, Oct 23Suns Week Ahead: Tired Warriors, a Thunder Trip, Denver in the CupWeek ahead · Fri, Oct 23Kennard and Ighodaro Trend Toward Oct. 24 as the Warriors Come to PhoenixMorning · Fri, Oct 23Valley Heat Check: Is Booker's Supporting Cast Worth the Bill?The big question · Thu, Oct 22

Injury updates

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OIClearedOso IghodaroOso Ighodaro cleared to play vs Nuggets after oblique injuryFri, Oct 30OIDay-To-DayOso IghodaroOso Ighodaro day-to-day for Suns with oblique injury, Friday vs Nuggets in viewTue, Oct 27OIOutOso IghodaroOso Ighodaro out vs Thunder with an oblique issueMon, Oct 26OIDay-To-DayOso IghodaroOso Ighodaro day-to-day at Thunder with an oblique issueSun, Oct 25ClearedLuke KennardLuke Kennard cleared to play vs Warriors after knee issueSat, Oct 24OIOutOso IghodaroOso Ighodaro out vs Warriors with an oblique issueSat, Oct 24OIDay-To-DayOso IghodaroOso Ighodaro day-to-day with oblique strain, reported out vs WarriorsFri, Oct 23OIOutOso IghodaroOso Ighodaro out vs Warriors with an oblique strainFri, Oct 23Day-To-DayLuke KennardLuke Kennard upgraded to day-to-day before Warriors game with a left knee issueThu, Oct 22OIDay-To-DayOso IghodaroOso Ighodaro day-to-day with right hip issue ahead of Suns vs WarriorsThu, Oct 22OutLuke KennardLuke Kennard out vs Trail Blazers with a left knee issueWed, Oct 21OIClearedOso IghodaroOso Ighodaro cleared for Suns opener at Trail Blazers after day-to-day listingTue, Oct 20

Roster moves

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FA → PHXDrew TimmeDrew Timme joins the Phoenix Suns rosterMon, Oct 19CHPHX → FACJ HuntleyCJ Huntley Leaves the Phoenix Suns RosterMon, Oct 19KBPHX → FAKoby BreaKoby Brea Leaves the Phoenix Suns RosterMon, Oct 19PWPHX → FAPhillip WheelerPhillip Wheeler leaves the Phoenix Suns rosterSun, Oct 18PHX → FAKennedy ChandlerKennedy Chandler Off the Suns RosterSun, Oct 18PHX → FAHaywood HighsmithHaywood Highsmith Leaves the Suns RosterSun, Oct 18FA → PHXKennedy ChandlerKennedy Chandler Joins the Phoenix SunsFri, Sep 25FA → PHXDuop ReathDuop Reath Joins the Phoenix SunsFri, Sep 25PWFA → PHXPhillip WheelerPhillip Wheeler Joins Phoenix Suns RosterFri, Sep 25CCPHX → FACorey CamperCorey Camper Is Off the Phoenix Suns RosterFri, Sep 25JCPHX → FAJohn CamdenJohn Camden Leaves the Phoenix Suns RosterFri, Sep 25SHPHX → FASamuel HoibergSamuel Hoiberg Leaves The Phoenix Suns RosterFri, Sep 25

Game recaps

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DEN @ PHXFri, Oct 30Murray and Braun bury Suns from deep as Nuggets win 127-120 in PhoenixPHX @ OKCMon, Oct 26Mitchell scores 30, Thunder win the paint 50-38 to beat Suns 125-114GSW @ PHXSat, Oct 24Booker scores 43, Suns pull away in the third to beat Warriors 131-122PHX @ PORWed, Oct 21Trail Blazers bury Suns early, 43-12 in the first quarter, and never look backUTA @ PHXFri, Oct 16Jazz Erase 13-Point Deficit, Win Preseason Finale at Phoenix 119-116PHX @ SASWed, Oct 14Spurs Bury Suns With 38-Point Second Quarter, Win Preseason Rematch 123-103SAS @ PHXSat, Oct 10Suns Turn Takeaways Into Points, Hold Off Spurs 102-98 in PreseasonPHX @ CHIWed, Oct 7Bulls Erase 15-Point Deficit, Beat Suns 124-117 in Preseason GamePHX @ DETMon, Oct 5Pistons erase 19-point hole, win it at the line and on takeaways in preseason opener

Earlier from the desk

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October2026 · 71 pieces
From the archivesThu, Oct 22Valley Heat Check: The 124 Phoenix Once Scored in PortlandPostgameWed, Oct 21Suns Postgame Grades: Booker Perfect at the Line, Starters Sink in PortlandMorningThu, Oct 22Suns Trail by 52 in Portland, Then Turn to the WarriorsBy the numbersWed, Oct 21Valley Heat Check: Six Numbers That Define the Suns Before Tip-OffRumor checkWed, Oct 21Suns Rumor Check: What Holds Up as Phoenix Opens in PortlandMorningWed, Oct 21Ighodaro Cleared as Suns Open in Portland With Kennard UncertainAround the beatTue, Oct 20Center Secrecy, a Timme Claim and a Morant Hypothetical on the Suns BeatPlayer focusTue, Oct 20Valley Heat Check: Jordan Goodwin Is the Cheapest Guard Who MattersMorningTue, Oct 20Timme In, Huntley and Brea Out as Suns Set the Opening RosterFrom the archivesMon, Oct 19Suns Look Back at Two Eras of Backcourt ScoringCap watchMon, Oct 19Suns Cap Watch: $216.2M Payroll Sits Between the ApronsMorningMon, Oct 19Ighodaro Extension Report Headlines Suns' Opening WeekBy the numbersSun, Oct 18Suns Trim the Roster, Payroll Math Still BitesRumor checkSun, Oct 18Valley Heat Check: Grading the Suns Rumor MillMorningSun, Oct 18Suns Trim to 14, Apron Math UnchangedAround the beatSat, Oct 17Around the Beat: Checking the Suns' Press Corps After UtahPlayer focusSat, Oct 17Mark Williams: The Center Phoenix Won't See Until FebruaryMorningSat, Oct 17Suns Clear Health Report Days Before Real OpenerPostgameFri, Oct 16Suns Blow 13-Point Lead, Fall 119-116 to Jazz in Preseason FinaleCap watchFri, Oct 16Suns Cap Watch: $216.2M, Two Aprons, Picks Already SpentWeek aheadFri, Oct 16Five Days Stand Between Tonight's Finale and the Real OpenerMorningFri, Oct 16Suns Host Jazz in Preseason Finale With Starters Set to ReturnThe big questionThu, Oct 15Can Phoenix Win Big Without a True Center?From the archivesThu, Oct 15Three Finals, No Ring: Suns History Before the JazzMorningThu, Oct 15Suns Reload for Jazz After Lopsided Spurs LossPostgameWed, Oct 14Suns Fade Late, Fall 103-123 to SpursBy the numbersWed, Oct 14Suns By the Numbers: Payroll, Cap Hits and a 1-2 PreseasonRumor checkWed, Oct 14Suns Rumor Check: What's Real on the Trade and Cap FrontMorningWed, Oct 14Booker, Bridges Have a Return Date: Tonight, at the SpursWeek aheadTue, Oct 13Suns Chase Second Spurs Win Before Real Games BeginAround the beatTue, Oct 13Valley Heat Check: What Suns Beat Writers Are DebatingMorningTue, Oct 13Suns and Spurs Run It Back With Booker, Bridges on the ClockThe big questionMon, Oct 12Is Dillon Brooks Already the Suns' Best Player?From the archivesMon, Oct 12Suns From the Archives: Three Finals, Still No RingMorningMon, Oct 12Suns Eye Spurs Rematch With Booker, Bridges Targeting ReturnBy the numbersSun, Oct 11Suns By the Numbers: What $216.2 Million Buys PhoenixRumor checkSun, Oct 11Rumor Check: Cap Math Overrules the ChatterMorningSun, Oct 11Suns Beat Spurs Without Booker, Who Targets an Oct. 14 ReturnPostgameSat, Oct 10Suns Survive Wemby, Spurs 102-98 for First Preseason WinAround the beatSat, Oct 10Around the Beat: Suns Writers Weigh In on Center, Bridges, DepthPlayer focusSat, Oct 10Jalen Green: The Shot-Creator Phoenix Needs to Prove OutMorningSat, Oct 10Suns Face Wembanyama and Spurs Tonight, Chasing First Preseason WinCap watchFri, Oct 9Cap Watch: Booker's Extension Leaves Phoenix Little Room to SpendWeek aheadFri, Oct 9Suns' Week Ahead: San Antonio Twice, Then Utah Before the OpenerMorningFri, Oct 9Bridges' Return Estimate Lines Up With the Spurs GameThe big questionThu, Oct 8Can This Suns Roster Compete Now, or Is It Building for Later?From the archivesThu, Oct 8From the Archives: Chicago Beats Phoenix Again, 32 Years LaterMorningThu, Oct 8Miles Bridges' Ankle Injury Clouds Suns' Preseason SkidPostgameWed, Oct 7Suns Let Chicago Erase 15, Fall to 0-2 in the PreseasonPlayer focusWed, Oct 7Collin Gillespie: Phoenix's Bargain Table-SetterBy the numbersWed, Oct 7Valley Heat Check: Six Numbers That Define the Suns TonightMorningWed, Oct 7Suns Shift Minutes Before Game Two of the Preseason TripCap watchTue, Oct 6Cap Watch: Phoenix Sits Above the First ApronWeek aheadTue, Oct 6Suns' Preseason Slate: Bulls, Spurs Twice, Then JazzPostgameMon, Oct 5Closing Five Couldn't Hold It Down the StretchMorningTue, Oct 6Suns Blow a 19-Point Lead, Fall to Pistons in OpenerThe big questionMon, Oct 5The Big Question: Rebuild or Still Paying to Win?From the archivesMon, Oct 5From the Archives: Three Finals, No Title, One More RebuildMorningMon, Oct 5Williams' Shoulder Timeline Finally Has a DateBy the numbersSun, Oct 4Suns By the Numbers: Payroll, Pace and a Pistons OpenerRumor checkSun, Oct 4Rumor Check: No Trade Winds, Just a Crowded Cap SheetMorningSun, Oct 4Suns Finally Get a Game, in DetroitAround the beatSat, Oct 3Around the Beat: Booker's Mood, the Center Case, Bridges DoubtsPlayer focusSat, Oct 3Dillon Brooks: Heavy Minutes, Lighter VerdictMorningSat, Oct 3Preseason Opens Thin at Center, Short on HeadlinesCap watchFri, Oct 2Cap Watch: Above the First Apron, Thin on PicksWeek aheadFri, Oct 2Three Preseason Games, Three Names Still on the ShelfMorningFri, Oct 2Two Reserves Are Already Playing Starter MinutesRumor checkThu, Oct 1Rumor Check: Picking Up Options While the Cap Stays TightThe big questionThu, Oct 1The Big Question: Is Phoenix the League's Most Expensive Non-Contender?MorningThu, Oct 1Brooks' DUI Charge Becomes Official as Camp Rolls On
September2026 · 30 pieces
Around the beatWed, Sep 30Around the Beat: Brooks' DUI Charge, and Who Starts at CenterPlayer focusWed, Sep 30Miles Bridges Enters Year Two as Phoenix's Efficiency WingMorningWed, Sep 30Camp Begins as Phoenix Tracks Two Injury ClocksCap watchTue, Sep 29Cap Watch: Phoenix Sits Above the ApronWeek aheadTue, Sep 29Suns Preseason Slate: Detroit, Chicago, Then San Antonio TwiceMorningTue, Sep 29Booker's Media Day Praise for Maluach, and Ishbia's Money TalkThe big questionMon, Sep 28The Big Question: Can the Suns Survive Without Mark Williams Until February?From the archivesMon, Sep 28From the Archives: Three Finals, No Ring, and a Camp Still Taking ShapeMorningMon, Sep 28Suns Notes Roll In on Bridges, Maluach, Ighodaro and BookerBy the numbersSun, Sep 27Six Numbers That Frame the Suns Heading Into CampRumor checkSun, Sep 27Valley Heat Check: What's Confirmed, What's Still a RumorMorningSun, Sep 27Valley Heat Check: A New Center, Immediately HurtAround the beatSat, Sep 26Around the Beat: Confirmed Moves, Debated Roles, Unconfirmed Trade BuzzPlayer focusSat, Sep 26Kennedy Chandler Is Back, and the Job Is His to WinMorningSat, Sep 26Suns Make It Official: Chandler and Reath In, Three Camp Names OutFrom the archivesFri, Sep 25From the Archives: What Suns History Says About This RosterCap watchFri, Sep 25Cap Watch: What Year Two of This Payroll BuysMorningFri, Sep 25Valley Heat Check: The Preseason Calendar Finally Has DatesBy the numbersThu, Sep 24Valley Heat Check: Six Numbers That Explain the Suns Right NowRumor checkThu, Sep 24Valley Rumor Check: What's Real Before Camp OpensMorningThu, Sep 24Mark Williams Gets a Return Estimate, and It Stretches Into FebruaryAround the beatWed, Sep 23Around the Beat: ESPN's Rankings Sting the ValleyPlayer focusWed, Sep 23Devin Booker Enters Year Eleven Still Carrying the LoadMorningWed, Sep 23Suns Camp Gets Three New Names as Preseason NearsCap watchTue, Sep 22Cap Watch: Where the Suns Stand Against the ApronThe big questionTue, Sep 22The Big Question: Was the Durant Trade Addition or Subtraction?MorningTue, Sep 22Suns Cut Camp Numbers, Payroll Stays Above the ApronFrom the archivesMon, Sep 21From the Archives: The Threads Behind This Suns RosterBy the numbersMon, Sep 21By The Numbers: The Suns Before Tip-OffMorningMon, Sep 21A Center Question Still Unsettled