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Suns Weekly (11/30-12/4): Can the IST this week tell us more about the Suns than the first 20 games did?

Your weekly roundup of Phoenix Suns news, rumors, notes and videos from the prior week plus a preview of the week to come.

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Open Thread: Suns vs Grizzlies!

Nurkic vs. Biyombo. The matchup you’ve been dreaming of!

Game Preview: Suns look to bounce back against the Grizzlies

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A tip of the hat to Jusuf Nurkic for his performance against Nikola Jokic

No one holds the two-time MVP in check, but Nurk’s willingness to stand up to him earned our respect

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Open Thread: Suns vs. Nuggets

Clash of the Titans continue with two of the best squaring up in The Valley. Let’s see if KD and crew can pull this tough matchup off.

Fanning the Flames - Just checking in on that Deandre Ayton trade…

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Suns Injury Update: Devin Booker will miss tonight's game against the Nuggets

The ankle injury sustained in Toronto will indeed keep Booker out.

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Stephen’s Study: “Ice” broken in defensive scheme, optimizing Nurkic, and good Goodwin

The Suns return home, after a solid three-game road trip, but have things to focus on defensively, even amidst the bright spot developments.

Game Preview: Playoff rematch in The Valley as the Suns take on the reigning champion Denver Nuggets

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Inside the Suns - Topics: Jusuf Nurkic, Nassir Little, strengths and weaknesses

Your weekly Inside the Suns analysis straight from the BSotS community who live and breathe the team.

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The loss in unfortunate, but losing Booker would clearly be worse.

Suns JAM Session Podcast: Suns (11-7) @ Raptors Post Game Podcast

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).

Open Thread: Suns and Raptors time!

To the North!

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How the “throw-ins” solidified Phoenix’s depth chart

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The Phoenix Suns clinch the wild card spot in the In-Season Tournament

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Stephen’s Study: Quick takeaways from the Suns dramatic win in New York

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Will Chimezie Metu continue to see more minutes?

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The philosophy has changed in Phoenix as the Suns are a team that (finally) gets to the line

Frank Vogel wanted a scrappy team. Scrappy teams get to the line.

Devin Booker’s clutch defense vs. Jalen Brunson

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Phoenix Suns’ big shot maker Devin Booker named Western Conference Player of the Week

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