Kings @ Suns Wednesday game thread, October 22nd, 2025: Regular Season Opener

[Mainstreet]

It’s the regular season opener for both the Suns and the Kings on Wednesday.

Location: Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix, AZ

When: Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025

Television: Suns+, Arizona's Family 3TV / Arizona's Family Sports

Time: 7:00 PM Arizona time

Radio: KMVP 98.7 / S: KSUN

Afterward, the Suns play the next three games on the road: @Clippers, Friday, October 24th; @Nuggets, Saturday, October 25th and @Jazz Monday. October 27th.

 

[Mainstreet]

Jalen Green will miss the home opener, but Mark Williams is expected to play.

The Suns practiced today, but have tomorrow off. Then it's preparation for the Kings.

Duane Rankin summarizes where the Suns are in the video below.

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[Mainstreet]

Kings center Domantas Sabonis will miss the game.

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[Mainstreet]

In case anyone missed it, Russell Westbrook signed with the Kings.

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[Chaplin]

Jalen Green will miss the home opener, but Mark Williams is expected to play.

The Suns practiced today, but have tomorrow off. Then it's preparation for the Kings.

Duane Rankin summarizes where the Suns are in the video below.

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I'm generally not a fan of Rankin, but his updates throughout training camp have been pretty good.

 

[Mainstreet]

I'm generally not a fan of Rankin, but his updates throughout training camp have been pretty good.

He is one of the few local writers that is providing good in-depth Suns coverage with Gerald Bourguet gone.

 

[Superbone]

I'm generally not a fan of Rankin, but his updates throughout training camp have been pretty good.

I'm curious why not?

 

[Chaplin]

I'm curious why not?

He just never asks the harder questions and his writing isn't all that special. I much, much preferred Gerald. But, since he's all we really have now...

 

[Superbone]

He just never asks the harder questions and his writing isn't all that special. I much, much preferred Gerald. But, since he's all we really have now...

Those are all valid. I actually think Kellen Olson from AZ Sports is the best we have right now for local Suns reporters. He knows his basketball and asks good questions and his write-ups are interesting with provided video examples too.

 

[Chaplin]

Those are all valid. I actually think Kellen Olson from AZ Sports is the best we have right now for local Suns reporters. He knows his basketball and asks good questions and his write-ups are interesting with provided video examples too.

I've never really taken to Kellen, whose voice doesn't match his look. lol He's still ok, but I notice a lot in player interviews, he interrupts other reporters all the time.

 

[Proximo]

Those are all valid. I actually think Kellen Olson from AZ Sports is the best we have right now for local Suns reporters. He knows his basketball and asks good questions and his write-ups are interesting with provided video examples too.

Agreed.

 

[Mainstreet]

Russell Westbrook plans to play in the season opener on Wednesday.

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[Mainstreet]

As expected, Jalen Green will miss the opener.

Sounds like Mark Williams will play. I'm anxious to see him play in a Suns uniform.

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[Mainstreet]

One would think the NBA could produce a more equitable schedule than the Suns playing three games in four nights to open the season.

 

[Hoop Head]

I'm generally not a fan of Rankin, but his updates throughout training camp have been pretty good.

He seems re-invigorated without KD. He seemed to have been a bigger fan of KD the past few years and wasn't objective.

 

[Mainstreet]

He seems re-invigorated without KD. He seemed to have been a bigger fan of KD the past few years and wasn't objective.

What I like about Duane Rankin's reporting, he stays on topic, travels with the team and gives frequent reports.

Gerald Bourguet got into more analysis of the team and discussion with the fans, which will be missed.

Kellan Olson does a good job too, but in the past, I mostly used his reporting to fill in the gaps. Maybe as the season unwinds, I will look to him more.

 

[Ronin]

https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2025/10/20/mark-williams-excited-about-phoenix-suns-opener-nba/86807514007/

 

[Hoop Head]

Really excited for Suns basketball.

I hope Mark Williams can stay healthy because he gives the Suns a lob threat and a paint beast. He is also who Maluach will learn the most from watching.

I'm curious how the lineup is rounded out around Book, Brooks, and Williams as those 3 are the only locks to start.


I'd feel more confident in a win if Jalen were playing but we'll need to get 20+ points elsewhere. The Kings won't have Sabonis so it should be winnable but I hope the Suns show some fight.

 

[BirdGangThing]

https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2025/10/20/mark-williams-excited-about-phoenix-suns-opener-nba/86807514007/

will this be the first time we see williams

 

[Mainstreet]

Really excited for Suns basketball.

I hope Mark Williams can stay healthy because he gives the Suns a lob threat and a paint beast. He is also who Maluach will learn the most from watching.

I'm curious how the lineup is rounded out around Book, Brooks, and Williams as those 3 are the only locks to start.


I'd feel more confident in a win if Jalen were playing but we'll need to get 20+ points elsewhere. The Kings won't have Sabonis so it should be winnable but I hope the Suns show some fight.

I'm excited as well. It's not just about winning, although obviously that is the point.

I want to see the new players, how they are coached and the Suns style of aggressive, team oriented basketball.

It's nice to have a couple of young big men to develop in Maluach and Fleming.

Also, the Suns have two new starters in Mark Williams and Dillon Brooks. Actually three if Jalen Green were playing.

 

[Ronin]

Go Suns!

 

[95pro]

Kings also beat the Lakers LOL, they will come out firing. I think we are actually better defensively than LA, and deeper.

 

[leclerc]

Really, in preseason or?

 

[BirdGangThing]

i think we're going to see better defense- less turnovers and a lot more fun being had on the court

 

[mjb21aztd]

One az pro team has to be decent righttttt.... sighh lol

Hope suns season is a improvment over l yr

420 will be rdy gooooo suns)