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!

Sep 28, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4), forward Dillon Brooks (3), guard Devin Booker (1), and forward Miles Bridges (22) pose for a photo on Media Day at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

Mar 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10) shoots against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Sep 28, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (15) poses for a photo on Media Day at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

Mar 19, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (11) shoots a free throw in the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Sep 28, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) poses for a photo on Media Day at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

News

Jalen Green had a pretty notable mentor this summer before his second season with the Phoenix Suns.

Jan 25, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott against the Miami Heat at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

News

The Phoenix Suns feel like they are only going to grow in the second season with their group.

Mar 28, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach (10) against the Utah Jazz at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns are looking forward to Khaman Maluach's upside heading into his sophomore year.

Feb 21, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Oso Ighodaro (11) against the Orlando Magic at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns have some good competition to keep an eye on over the next few weeks.

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

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns have a few big questions to solve with the 2026-27 season rapidly approaching.

Jan 28, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) dribbles at the top of the key in the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Smith-Imagn Images

News

The Phoenix Suns have five additions who could all play a major role in the 2026-27 season.

Feb 22, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott reacts against the Portland Trail Blazers in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Not a lot of people have high hopes for the Phoenix Suns heading into the 2026-27 season.

Mar 28, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) against the Utah Jazz in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

News

Devin Booker did not show enough last season to move up in ESPN's rankings.

Apr 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) 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

The Phoenix Suns forward re-entered the top 100 after an impressive season.

Nov 13, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) and Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the first half of the game at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images

This Phoenix Suns guard could make Phoenix very fun to watch this season.

Jan 17, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots the ball while defended by New York Knicks guard Miles McBride (2) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

The Phoenix Suns will have to find a way to overcome this glaring stat this season.

Feb 21, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin (23) celebrates against the Orlando Magic in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Phoenix Suns defense surprised a lot of people last season and could once again in 2026-27.