Suns set key preseason schedule leading up to 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
The Phoenix Suns will open the 2026-27 NBA season on October 21 against the Portland Trail Blazers. Key dates include Media Day on September 28, when All-Star Devin Booker and Jalen Green will address the press, and training camp beginning September 29. Jalen Green becomes extension eligible on October 1 after a season impacted by injuries. The Suns' preseason includes games against the Detroit Pistons and San Antonio Spurs, with their home opener set for October 10. Roster decisions must be made by October 19.
- •Suns' season opener on October 21 at Portland.
- •Media Day features Devin Booker and Jalen Green on September 28.
- •Training camp starts September 29 under head coach Jordan Ott.
- •Green's contract extension eligibility begins October 1.
- •Preseason games start October 5 against Detroit.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Jalen Green extension among key dates on Suns preseason schedule
"The Phoenix Suns have work to do before opening the 2026-27 regular season Oct. 21 on the road against the Portland Trail Blazers.
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