Overview
- The NBA released the 2026-27 schedule on Aug. 11 and it confirms the Suns will host the Philadelphia 76ers on Dec. 30 and visit Philly on Feb. 17.
- Brooks agreed to a three-year, $73 million extension in early August that keeps him in Phoenix through the 2029-30 season and reflects the franchise’s emphasis on roster continuity.
- Brooks told reporters he was “excited” about the Dec. 30 game and called LeBron James’ birthday matchup “more ammunition” to try to win.
- Phoenix added Miles Bridges, signed Luke Kennard, drafted Koa Peat and re-signed role players to provide more shooting, spacing and athleticism around Brooks.
- The Brooks–James rivalry, which began with public exchanges in 2023, now carries extra weight because James’ move to the Eastern Conference makes their regular-season meetings rarer and each matchup more attention‑focused; Brooks enters the season after a career year averaging 20.2 points in the regular season and 26.0 in the playoffs.