Connor Moreno

Connor Moreno

Joined: Jun 8, 2025

Connor Moreno is an alumnus of Arizona State and New Mexico State. Before joining the On SI team, he covered the NBA's Phoenix Suns as a beat writer, and now he serves as our UCLA Bruins writer for SI.

Jan 9, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) celebrates a shot against the Phoenix Suns in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Apr 9, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) looks to dribble against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Adam Flagler (14) during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Feb 28, 1996: Minneapolis, MN, USA; FILE PHOTO; Phoenix Suns forward Charles Barkley (34) in action against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Imagn Images

May 12, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) stands on the court before a play against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

May 12, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) holds onto the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

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Phoenix is making a push for the estranged, young Warriors forward.

Jan 11, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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The NBA season may be a few months away, but that doesn't mean it's too early to get amped for preseason basketball.

Mar 23, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Koby Brea (4) shoots against Illinois Fighting Illini forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

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The rookie's college coach weighed in on why Brea is so elite at the art of shooting.

Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Khaman Maluach stands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the tenth pick by the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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The New Orleans Pelicans offered the same rambunctious trade to the Phoenix Suns.

Dec 12, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin (0) against the Golden State Warriors at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Phoenix is reuniting with gritty defensive guard Jordan Goodwin after he was waived by the Lakers.

Apr 9, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunderduring the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Even a move that was necessary for the Suns isn't impressing national pundits.

Jan 27, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) guards LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) during the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

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Los Angeles is looking forward to a better version of Beal than with Phoenix

Mar 2, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) dribbles against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

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Suns fans were up in arms about Beal's sendoff to the franchise.

Apr 9, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

This might not go over well with Phoenix Suns fans.

Mar 23, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Koby Brea (4) reacts during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Koby Brea is looking like one of the steals of the draft.

Oct 25, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) looks to pass against Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

The Lakers are among five teams with serious interest in Beal.

Feb 1, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Phoenix Suns shooting guard Bradley Beal (3) looks on before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

There are some "pretty regular speed bumps" that are getting in the way of Phoenix completing a Bradley Beal buyout.