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Nov 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) warms up prior to the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Chris Paul is now a free agent - but do the Phoenix Suns really make sense?

Nov 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) warms up prior to the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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Chris Paul is now a free agent - but do the Phoenix Suns really make sense?

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Dec 1, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) plays for the ball against Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns made a statement with their 17-point win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Nov 12, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale (00) celebrates after making a three point basket against the Dallas Mavericks during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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The Phoenix Suns suddenly have a lot of valuable players, but should they move any of them?

Nov 23, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and Dillon Brooks (3) high five in the second half of the game at Mortgage Match Up Center. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images

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The Phoenix Suns have ascended to No. 6 in the West, and their play-style is a major reason why.

Nov 21, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (15) reacts against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half of an NBA Cup game at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Suns need to show they are capable of beating a top-4 team in their conference.

Nov 13, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns coach Jordan Ott during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images

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The Phoenix Suns and coach Jordan Ott have exceeded expectations early in the season.

Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall brings the ball up court against the Phoenix Suns.

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.The Phoenix Suns hope to continue their winning streak tonight against the Dallas Mavericks.

Apr 8, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) attempts to drive to the basket against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Here's what the Phoenix Suns will need to do to pick up their third-straight win.

Nov 2, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1), forward Ryan Dunn (0), Coach Jordan Ott, guard Grayson Allen (8), forward Royce O'Neale (00) and center Mark Williams (15) celebrate during a time-out in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images

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The Phoenix Suns reacted to one of the league's biggest upsets to start the 2025-26 season.

Nov 2, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) drives against Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) during the first half at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns held Victor Wembanyama to single-digit points for the first time all season.

Oct 30, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts after losing the ball out of bounds during the second half against the Miami Heat at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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The Phoenix Suns have basketball's most daunting task today.

Oct 31, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and the Suns bench react to a three-point shot by Booker in the second half between the Phoenix Suns and the Utah Jazz at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images

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The Phoenix Suns had a monster first quarter and forced the Jazz to play on their heels for most of their NBA Cup group opener.

Oct 27, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Walter Clayton Jr. (left) and Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) prepare for a jump ball during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns have now lost three straight.

Nov 26, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) against the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA Cup game at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The Phoenix Suns' season is here - how will they fare?

Apr 3, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) dribbles against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns can surprise people on a team and individual level this season.

Nov 20, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) against the New York Knicks at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Devin Booker is the Phoenix Suns' franchise leader and unquestioned top superstar for the 2025-25 NBA season.

Sep 24, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) poses for portrait during Media Day at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns will try and successfully rebuild from their big three era

Sep 24, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) poses for portrait during Media Day at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

Hoping to turn a new leaf, the Phoenix Suns will bank on these two players alongside Devin Booker.

Oct 3, 2025; Palm Desert, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots past Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht (4) at Acrisure Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

Analysis

Devin Booker and the team is trying to prove it can be a playoff team

Oct 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin (23) against the Los Angeles Lakers during an NBA preseason game at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns made a tough decision Friday, but it was the correct one.

Sep 24, 2025; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach (10) poses for portrait during Media Day at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns move into Sunday's meeting with hopes of these three players putting on a show.

Oct 3, 2025; Palm Desert, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots past Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht (4) at Acrisure Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns dominated the Los Angeles Lakers for the entirety of the night.

Apr 4, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the second quarter against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns are excited to revamp their culture on and off the court.

Apr 26, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) handles the ball against the Houston Rockets during the first quarter of game three of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns have reportedly made an offer previously - but would it work out?

Apr 13, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (8) and forward Ryan Dunn (0) react during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns have a few rotation battles to solve in training camp.