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!

Jan 9, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) controls the ball against Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Feb 22, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) against the Portland Trail Blazers at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Apr 17, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (11) against the Golden State Warriors during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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

Feb 1, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Phoenix Suns center Bol Bol (11) looks on during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

News

This former Phoenix Suns forward could have a tough time returning to the NBA after this injury.

Apr 17, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of the jersey of Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) against the Golden State Warriors during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

These three Phoenix Suns players left more to be desired after this season.

Feb 22, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (15) against the Portland Trail Blazers at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

News

Here's how much Mark Williams is projected to make as he hits restricted free agency.

Jan 4, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) celebrates with teammates Devin Booker (1) and Jordan Goodwin (23) against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

Here were three standouts from this season's Phoenix Suns team.

Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) dribbles the ball against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

News

The Phoenix Suns could be targeting multiple players with the 47th pick.

Apr 3, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) during the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

News

The Phoenix Suns could pursue some interesting names if they opt to pull off a trade 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 are in a little bit of a better spot in terms of future draft capital this offseason, but still don't have a lot.

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

News

Here are the three biggest things the Phoenix Suns should avoid this offseason.

Suns general manager Brian Gregory speaks during his introductory news conference on May 6, 2025, in Phoenix.

The Phoenix Suns could reportedly be looking to add a first-round pick in this year's NBA draft.

Jan 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (15) against the Brooklyn Nets at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Here's how likely each player on the Suns is to be traded this offseason.

May 17, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander speaks during a press conference after the announcement he won the 2025-2026 NBA Most Valuable Player award. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander showed love to his fellow Canadian after matching him in MVPs.

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

Jordan Ott impressed in many ways his first year with the Phoenix Suns, but does have some improvements to make.