Brendan Mau

Brendan Mau

Joined: Dec 5, 2024

Brendan Mau is a staff writer for Suns on SI. Brendan has been a credentialed media member covering the Suns since 2023 and holds a bachelor’s degree in sports journalism from Arizona State’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism. Follow Brendan on X @Brendan_Mau for more news, updates, analysis and more!

Mar 21, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin (23) and Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) slap hands against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Apr 22, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges (25) and guard Landry Shamet (14) and forward Jae Crowder (99) in the second quarter of game three of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at the Smoothie King Center against the New Orleans Pelicans. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-Imagn Images

Jan 9, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) against the New York Knicks at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Mar 15, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) dribbles and looks to pass during the first half against the Michigan Wolverines during the men's Big Ten Conference Tournament Championship at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Mar 8, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) react against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

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The Phoenix Suns made a lot of people look silly by overachieving expectations this year.

Apr 8, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach (10) against the Dallas Mavericks at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The Phoenix Suns have a lot of high-upside young players waiting for their shot.

Mar 28, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns head Coach Jordan Ott with forward Rasheer Fleming (20) against the Utah Jazz at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The Phoenix Suns have a glaring need at this position this summer.

Feb 22, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach (10) and forward Rasheer Fleming (20) against the Portland Trail Blazers at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The Phoenix Suns have a lot of potential sitting on their bench ahead of next season.

Apr 7, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4), forward Dillon Brooks (3) and guard Devin Booker (1) against the Houston Rockets at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The Phoenix Suns' top players all have areas they can improve in to help the team.

Jun 10, 2025; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns general manager Brian Gregory during an introductory press conference at the Verizon 5g Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Although they only have one pick, the Phoenix Suns have several options with who they could take in this year's draft.

Dec 23, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) against the Los Angeles Lakers at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Here's our take on some of the rumors about what the Phoenix Suns will do this offseason.

Jun 5, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New York Knicks guard Mikal Bridges (25) brings the ball up court against the San Antonio Spurs in the second quarter during game two of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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Last time Mikal Bridges was up 2-0 in the Finals with the Phoenix Suns, things did not end well.

Apr 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott with forward Dillon Brooks (3) against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Phoenix Suns learned a lot about who they can be moving forward this season.

Apr 8, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Marvin Bagley III (35) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Here are our top options for the Phoenix Suns on veteran-minimum contracts.

Dec 27, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Saddiq Bey (41) dribbles against Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale (00) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Here is an enticing trade the Phoenix Suns could look to make this summer.

Nov 20, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Bismack Biyombo (18) and forward Mikal Bridges (25) celebrate in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

There will be a total of four former Phoenix Suns players in this year's NBA Finals.