Suns picks in 2026 NBA Draft:
-No. 16 (owed to Grizzlies)
-No. 47 (from Sixers)
-No. 48 (owed to Mavericks)
So basically, as of right now, Phoenix’s only pick in this year’s draft is No. 47 via Philly
The Suns won a three-way tiebreaker, which means their first round pick in this year’s draft will be No. 16 and going to the Memphis Grizzlies
Game 1 was proof there's only so much Jordan Ott and the Suns can do to change the inevitable outcome of this matchup against the mighty Thunder. But that won't stop them (or me) from trying. For @sunsafterdark.bsky.social, here are 3 vital adjustments for Game 2:
Yeah Rasheer Fleming has gotta play. The universe agrees, since Fleming immediately drilled two 3s as soon as he checked in here in garbage time
All right, Suns. You've lulled them into a false sense of security. The time to strike...is now!
...now!
....
...NOW!
Second half adjustments:
-Give Rasheer Fleming a look
-Stop passing to Dillon
-Take care of the ball (9 TOs)
-Have fun ❤️
Dillon Brooks taunting the crowd after a 4-point play down 21 lmfaooooooo I cannot
What do you mean there are still 6 and a half minutes left in this half
First half recap so far
The Thunder averaged 9.7 offensive rebounds per game during the regular season, which ranked 27th in the NBA.
They already have 7 O-boards in the 1st quarter. Give us Rasheer Fleming or Khaman Maluach!
I'm gonna be honest: Against the NBA's best defense, I don't think there are very many matchups that will call for Dillon Brooks iso possessions
Where is that playoff whistle people speak of? Is it in the room with us?
Dillon, please
Most people are expecting a short first-round series between the Thunder and Suns. For @sunsafterdark.bsky.social, I wrote about 3 keys to the matchup if Phoenix wants to challenge the defending champs:
After the Suns lost on Tuesday, I had some fans tell me they wanted them to lose on Friday since the season was over either way. But that play-in win served a reminder of why we love this sport, regardless of how this surprising season ends (free article):
I don't care if the Suns get swept in the 1st round and lose each game by double digits: NOBODY outside of Phoenix thought this would be a playoff team. This group is ahead of schedule, this season has been a blast, and fans should enjoy this moment
Royce O'Neale said fuck the shot clock, we're ending this now 😂
You can’t spell REVENGE without GREEN 😤
8-0 JALEN GREEN RUN AND HE'S GOT 36 POINTS AND 8 3-POINTERS
LET YOUR APOLOGIES BE AS LOUD AS YOUR DISRESPECT
Warriors outscored the Suns 10-2 in the 4 minutes and change that Devin Booker rested. Golden State back within 8 now, Phoenix has to capitalize on this stretch with Curry and Draymond resting
Please, Dillon. Don't get that 3rd foul. We are begging
☀️ Trying to contain Steph Curry
☀️ Dillon Brooks vs. Draymond Green
☀️ Winning the turnover and offensive rebounding battles
Here's a look at the Warriors' strengths and weaknesses, and how the Suns can win tonight's do-or-die play-in game:
It all comes down to this! Here's a look at the Warriors' strengths and weaknesses before tonight's do-or-die matchup that will decide whether the Suns earn the 8-seed or become the first 7th-place team to miss the playoffs since the play-in started:
"You may be able to just look at the 3-point line at the end of the night and say, 'Who shot it better? That's who won.'"
Flex From Jersey and @geraldbourguet.bsky.social talked about how the Suns match up with the Warriors!
LISTEN: bit.ly/4cs0tFv
WATCH: bit.ly/4vyYtnC
Suns fans, would you rather face the Clippers or Warriors on Friday for the 8-seed?
Flex From Jersey and @geraldbourguet.bsky.social gave their thoughts on the latest pod!
LISTEN: bit.ly/4cs0tFv
WATCH: bit.ly/4vyYtnC
New @sunsafterdark.bsky.social pod with Flex From Jersey! We looked at what went wrong for the Suns in that awful play-in loss, whether Devin Booker is still that guy, and previewed the Clippers and Warriors matchups for Friday!
LISTEN: bit.ly/4cs0tFv
WATCH: bit.ly/4vyYtnC
We could waste time talking about Devin Booker needs to be better or how Jordan Ott should play his wings, but I'm more interested in the Suns' continued 4th quarter woes. For @sunsafterdark.bsky.social, I took a look at what went wrong during their play-in collapse:
These refs are on one. They've neglected to call a tech on Suns fans ALL NIGHT for clapping, glad they finally got that meanie Dillon Brooks for clapping his hands together so viciously. Someone could get hurt out there!
