Suns release 2018 preseason schedule

Control your emotions, Phoenix Suns fans. Today we were treated to our favorite team’s preseason schedule for the 2018 campaign.

We get five practice games in preparation for the Suns’ 51st season. Three of those are at home, and for the second consecutive season Phoenix will host a team from Australia’s National Basketball League. Here’s the entire slate:

Mon., Oct. 1 vs. Sacramento Kings 7:00 p.m.

Wed., Oct. 3 vs. New Zealand Breakers (NBL) 7:00 p.m.

Fri., Oct. 5 vs. Portland Trail Blazers 7:00 p.m.

Mon., Oct. 8 at Golden State Warriors 7:00 p.m.

Wed., Oct. 10 at Portland Trail Blazers 7:00 p.m.

Last year the Suns beat the Brisbane Bullets of the NBL 114-93.

All times listed are Phoenix time. All the games will be streamed live on suns.com through the RISE Network. You can listen to all the games on the radio at 98.7 FM Arizona Sports. Select games may be aired ESPN Phoenix 620 AM.