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!

Nov 29, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jamaree Bouyea (17) against the Denver Nuggets in the first half at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Dec 5, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) drives to the basket as Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) defends during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Nov 23, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (15) rebounds the ball in the second half of the game at Mortgage Match Up Center. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images

Dec 3, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) shoots outside against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

Dec 1, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

News

The Phoenix Suns will officially be missing their two biggest stars against the Houston Rockets.

Nov 29, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) against the Denver Nuggets in the first half at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

News

The Phoenix Suns are going to face a really tough challenge with Devin Booker out given what their upcoming schedule looks like.

Dec 1, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) plays for the ball against Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns made a statement with their 17-point win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Dec 1, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) moves the ball against Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

News

Dillon Brooks and LeBron James have some history that came out on the court last night.

Nov 24, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) against the Houston Rockets in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

News

After a late injury scratch, the Phoenix Suns adjusted their starting five accordingly against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Nov 23, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) looks for the play against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

News

LeBron James missed last night's game against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Nov 21, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (15) reacts against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half of an NBA Cup game at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

News

The Phoenix Suns could be getting back two major pieces against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Nov 29, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) against Denver Nuggets forward Spencer Jones (21) in the second half at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

News

The Phoenix Suns need their star guard to get back on track.

Nov 12, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8), center Chet Holmgren (7), and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) talk while sitting on the bench during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

The Phoenix Suns will have an even tougher test against the defending-champion OKC Thunder tonight.

Nov 26, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard/forward Dillon Brooks (3) reacts with teammates after coming out of the game during the second quarter of the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

Tonight's NBA Cup matchup against the defending champs has a lot of implications, though the Phoenix Suns still are a strong bet to advance.

Nov 23, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA: Phoenix Suns Head Coach Jordan Ott and Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) talk in the first half of the game at Mortgage Match Up Center. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images

Charles Barkley wants to see more leadership and aggressiveness from Devin Booker.

Nov 12, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale (00) celebrates after making a three point basket against the Dallas Mavericks during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Phoenix Suns suddenly have a lot of valuable players, but should they move any of them?