Highlights
- The Suns open NBA Cup 2026 group play Oct. 30 at home against the Denver Nuggets.
- Phoenix is placed in West Group A alongside the Nuggets, Rockets, Mavericks, and Jazz.
- The Suns will face Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets on Nov. 25 at Toyota Center, a reunion after Phoenix traded Durant to Houston in summer 2025.
- Last year the Suns reached the knockout round before a near-50-point loss to Oklahoma City ended their run.
The Phoenix Suns will open the Emirates NBA Cup 2026 at home on Oct. 30 against the Denver Nuggets, the team announced Tuesday, revealing a West Group A draw that also includes the Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, and Utah Jazz.
The four-game group slate carries a notable subplot: the Suns travel to Toyota Center on Nov. 25 to face Kevin Durant and the Rockets, the first NBA Cup meeting since Phoenix sent Durant to Houston in summer 2025 in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and Khaman Maluach, according to the Arizona Republic. The Suns went 0-4 against Houston last season.
The full group schedule:
- Fri., Oct. 30 vs. Denver Nuggets, 7 p.m.
- Fri., Nov. 20 at Utah Jazz
Where to find them
- West Group · viawestgroup.com
Sources
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- AZ Family (3TV/CBS5) retrieved 12/08/2026 16:45
- AZ Central retrieved 12/08/2026 16:45
- West Group (official site) retrieved 12/08/2026 16:45
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