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!

Jun 17, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns general manager Brian Gregory in attendance of the Phoenix Mercury game against the Las Vegas Aces at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Apr 18, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10) dribbles the ball against Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) in the first half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Apr 21, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10) is defended by Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) in the first half of game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Mar 25, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Collin Sexton (2) reacts after scoring against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) in the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Analysis

Miles Bridges will have to prove he was worth the risk after being acquired by the Phoenix Suns.

Apr 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) celebrates with guard Jalen Green (4) 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

News

The Phoenix Suns have pretty much filled out their roster even before free agency.

Koa Peat (left) with Suns GM Brian Gregory during an introductory press conference at the Verizon 5G Performance Center, in Phoenix, on June 26, 2026.

Analysis

Koa Peat is an established winner, but joins the Suns with a few big question marks.

Apr 14, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and Jalen Green (4) against the Portland Trail Blazers during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns have a lot of options for their rotation after selecting Koa Peat.

Feb 5, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (15) grabs a rebound against the Golden State Warriors in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

News

The Phoenix Suns have decided what they're going to do with their starting center ahead of free agency.

Jan 31, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) celebrates against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the second half at Desert Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

News

Koa Peat will join a group of high-upside, young wings after being drafted by the Phoenix Suns.

Jan 7, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) dunks the ball during the first half of the game against the Kansas State Wildcats at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns will bank on Koa Peat's upside after trading up to pick him at No. 30 overall.

Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) reacts after a pay against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the second 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 made another draft night trade and are bringing in a well-known player from Arizona.

Mar 28, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) against the Utah Jazz at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Phoenix Suns have shown they aren't afraid to move around in recent drafts.

Jan 30, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) with center Mark Williams against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Phoenix Suns now turn their attention to another one of their own free agents.

Apr 7, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) drives to the basket against Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Things look a lot different just one year after the Phoenix Suns traded Kevin Durant.

Mar 22, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin (23) dribbles down court against the Toronto Raptors during the third quarter at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Anna Carrington-Imagn Images

The Phoenix Suns have reached agreement on a new deal with one of their top culture pieces.