Phoenix Suns basketball is almost back in action! With Media Day scheduled for tomorrow, we’re launching the first installment of Bright Side Wonders for the 2026-27 NBA season. This weekly series—publishing every Monday (except this initial edition)—gives YOU the chance to step into the analyst’s seat and share your passionate Phoenix Suns insights with our community and writers.
Let’s dive straight into the three key questions we want your thoughts on as Media Day approaches:
Who are you most eager to hear from?
After a summer spent re-signing the core group that surprised many in the 2025-26 season, which player or team figure are you most excited to listen to tomorrow? We’ve already heard from some of the younger squad members during Summer League and from Brian Gregory and Miles Bridges over the summer, but as the offseason wraps up, who tops your list?
Clarity on the starting lineup
Before Mark Williams suffered his recent shoulder injury and was sidelined for most of the season, the projected starting five looked like Devin Booker and Jalen Green running the backcourt, Dillon Brooks and Miles Bridges at the forwards, and Williams anchoring the center. Now, with Williams out long-term, the spotlight turns to 20-year-old Khaman Maluach, Duke’s 2025 lottery pick, who has a big opportunity to step into the center role. Though he saw limited minutes last year, Maluach earned a spot on the All-Summer League Second Team in July by averaging 20 points and 13 rebounds per game, marking him as the Suns’ brightest young talent.
If the Suns officially name Maluach their starting center at Media Day, with Oso Ighodaro backing him up, what would that signal to you about his readiness and the team’s confidence in him?
What’s this season’s defining theme?
Last year, the organization frequently emphasized “franchise alignment”—a phrase that became something of a meme but seemed to pay off as the team exceeded expectations and built stability after years of roster and coaching changes. Now that we’re a year past that, what do you think should be the rallying phrase or theme for the 2026-27 Suns? Should it be continued alignment, heightened intensity, gritty toughness, or something else entirely?
What’s next for the Suns?
Media Day kicks off tomorrow, Monday, September 28th, with Bright Side providing live coverage. Training camp begins the following day as the team prepares for their first preseason game on October 5th against the Detroit Pistons. Stay tuned to Bright Side for all the latest updates and exclusive responses from tomorrow’s event.
Fan Take: This preseason buzz is crucial because it sets the tone for a Suns squad eager to build on last year’s momentum with youthful potential and veteran leadership. How the team navigates injuries and embraces new talent like Maluach could signal important shifts in the NBA landscape for years to come.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
