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Mark Williams’ shoulder surgery leaves Phoenix choosing between Oso Ighodaro’s established passing and defense and Khaman Maluach’s developing size and shooting. Their recent production explains why the starting job remains an open question.
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Mike D’Antoni reached the Basketball Hall of Fame without an NBA championship because his teams helped establish the pace, spacing, pick-and-roll play and three-point volume that now define modern offense.
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Amar’e Stoudemire never won an NBA championship, but his six All-Star selections, five All-NBA honors, elite peak and central role in Phoenix’s influential offense built a credible Hall of Fame case.
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The 2026 NBA Cup begins October 30, sends eight teams to single-elimination play and ends December 11 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Here are the groups, national TV schedule, tiebreakers and impact on the 82-game season.
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Phoenix’s reported extension keeps Dillon Brooks through 2029-30 without changing his existing 2026-27 contract. It rewards a career season while committing the Suns to his two-way role well into his 30s.