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 8, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Haywood Highsmith (19) drives by Charlotte Hornets guard Sion James (4) during the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Amar’e Stoudemire during the Naismith Hall of Fame press conference at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Apr 5, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) shoots against Chicago Bulls forward Isaac Okoro (35) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Feb 1, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) against the Los Angeles Clippers at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Apr 14, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and forward Dillon Brooks (3) 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 the official dates to look forward to for the 2026-27 season.

Mar 10, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Haywood Highsmith (19) reacts after scoring a basket during the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

News

The Phoenix Suns have options for how they could fill their new open roster spot.

Apr 12, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) shoots the ball against the New York Knicks during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Analysis

There's a lot to like about what the Phoenix Suns have done this offseason.

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

Analysis

Mark Williams, Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach all could be set up for big minutes for the Suns this season.

Apr 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott gestures to his team during a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

News

This Phoenix Suns forward could be their biggest determining factor of success.

Apr 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) 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 plenty of players who could represent them when they host the 2027 NBA All-Star Weekend.

Apr 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns 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 couple more months to decide if they want to make any other changes to their roster.

Apr 2, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) works the ball against Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1)during the first quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

News

Miles Bridges is ready to get to work with the Phoenix Suns' all-time leading scorer.

Mar 31, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) brings the ball up court against the Brooklyn Nets during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Miles Bridges understands there's work to do to earn the trust of the Phoenix Suns' fanbase.

Suns head coach Jordan Ott high-fives guard Jordan Goodwin (23) during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on Feb. 5, 2026.

The Phoenix Suns are built to surpass preseason expectations again this upcoming season.

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

The Phoenix Suns' second-year center put together quite a performance in Las Vegas.

Nov 29, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach (10) against the Denver Nuggets in the first half at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Phoenix Suns' young talent really impressed for the most part in Las Vegas.