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Apr 25, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) talks to referee Kevin Cutler (34) in the first half during game three of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

The Phoenix Suns are one game away from being sent home in unceremonious fashion.

Apr 25, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) talks to referee Kevin Cutler (34) in the first half during game three of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns are one game away from being sent home in unceremonious fashion.

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Apr 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott watches his team play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Analysis

Everything needs to be on the table at this point for the Phoenix Suns and coach Jordan Ott.

Apr 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) and Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) in the second half during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns played much better in Game 2, but there were a few obvious things to clean up.

Apr 19, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) looks at the scoreboard after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns have much to learn after a dismal opening game.

Apr 8, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) dribbles the ball agisasnt Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors are entering a winner-take-all battle.

Dec 20, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) drives past Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns are ready for a dogfight in a win or go home matchup tonight against the Golden State Warriors.

Apr 12, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott gestures to his team during a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns need to get strategic in combating the Portland Trail Blazers size.

Mar 30, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott looks on during the first quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns have had some glaring rotation problems since getting healthy.

Mar 30, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin (23) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns aren't often viewed as underdogs, though the Charlotte Hornets are rolling entering tonight.

Mar 28, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) against the Utah Jazz in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns need to string together four strong quarters.

Mar 21, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin (23) and Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) slap hands against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns are pretty much locked out of a guaranteed playoff spot, so here's what they should be striving for.

Mar 24, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) reacts against the Denver Nuggets in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

News

The Phoenix Suns made it very difficult for themselves to move out of the play-in last night.

Mar 22, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) smiles at Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) against the Toronto Raptors during the fourth quarter at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Anna Carrington-Imagn Images

Analysis

Despite several injuries, the Phoenix Suns thumped the Toronto Raptors to get back in the win column.

Mar 17, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives on the Toronto Raptors in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns and Toronto Raptors will meet at Mortgage Matchup Center.

Mar 16, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Rasheer Fleming (20) attempts a shot against the Boston Celtics during the first half at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns need a win — can they get it? Three bold predictions against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Feb 22, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott against the Portland Trail Blazers at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns are on a losing streak that needs to end immediately.

Mar 17, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) brings the ball up against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns are on their first three-game losing streak since the first week of the season.

Mar 12, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) in the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

News

The Phoenix Suns move into tonight needing a win. Will the Toronto Raptors have any say in that?

Mar 8, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) react against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns have found a lot of success as of late even with a very small starting lineup.

Jan 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Rasheer Fleming (20) against the Brooklyn Nets at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns will have an interesting debate approaching as they get healthy.

Mar 3, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) reacts during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns can continue to stack wins against the Chicago Bulls.

Feb 26, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale (00) celebrates with guard Collin Gillespie (12) against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns have a favorable upcoming schedule that they will look to take advantage of.

Feb 22, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) moves the ball against the Boston Celtics during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns play host to the Los Angeles Lakers tonight — let's get bold.

Feb 21, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (8) reacts against the Orlando Magic in overtime at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

News

The Phoenix Suns are on the second night of a back-to-back.

Jan 29, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott against the Detroit Pistons at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns move into today's matchup against the Orlando Magic looking to get back in the win column.