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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

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

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

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

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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.

Feb 7, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) drives against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half of an NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

Analysis

How should the Phoenix Suns' rotation look with Jalen Green back healthy?

Jan 23, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) dribbles against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns move into the final regular season slate with these players due for a rise in performance.

Jan 25, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott against the Miami Heat in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns have to figure these things out if they'll push through to the postseason.

Sep 23, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Haywood Highsmith (7) speaks at Media Day. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns added a nice defensive presence ahead of their playoff push.

Oct 30, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) look on against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Analysis

The "Point God" officially announced his retirement after a legendary NBA career.

Jan 30, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns have two games remaining until the All-Star break.

Dec 23, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach (10) against the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns made one move, but there's far more winners from the domino effects after.

Nov 29, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Nick Richards (2) against the Denver Nuggets at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

Here are some trades the Phoenix Suns could make before tomorrow's deadline.

Feb 1, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) against Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns shot a season low from the field against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Jan 30, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) talks to Cleveland Cavaliers guard Lonzo Ball (2) in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns have found a rhythm even with Devin Booker sidelined.

Jan 25, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott against the Miami Heat at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns could be players at the NBA trade deadline. Here's six realistic targets.

Jun 10, 2025; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns general manager Brian Gregory during an introductory press conference at the Verizon 5g Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns could target this key player without giving up any rotation pieces.

Jan 25, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) reacts after a shot against the Miami Heat in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns will look to get back on track tonight against the Brooklyn Nets without Devin Booker.

Jan 25, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) shoots the ball against Miami Heat forward Simone Fontecchio (0) in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns had one of their worst offensive showings without two star players.

Jan 20, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Analysis

Jalen Green looked healthy and ready to go for the Phoenix Suns after missing 33 games in a row.

Nov 6, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of the jersey of Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) as he celebrates with teammates against the Los Angeles Clippers in the second half at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

Jalen Green is back for the Phoenix Suns after missing the past 33 games.

Oct 13, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Analysis

If the Suns are willing to make a bigger trade before the deadline, here's who they could target.

Jan 4, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) brings the ball up court against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns hope they can return to the win column, though one of the NBA's best awaits.

Dec 26, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) reacts after a score but was later called for technical foul against the New Orleans Pelicans during the fourth quarter at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns got the win last night -- can they replicate their success?

Nov 21, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green against the Minnesota Timberwolves during an NBA Cup game at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Suns guard will miss at least two-to-three more weeks.

Dec 18, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Royce O'Neale (00) against the Golden State Warriors at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

With trade season in full swing, we rank who is most likely to be traded on the Phoenix Suns.

Dec 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and guard Collin Gillespie (12) react after the Sun take the lead late in the second half of a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns are looking to get back on track against a struggling Golden State Warriors team.

Dec 2, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks towards the team bench during a break in the action against the Golden State Warriors in the first quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns and Oklahoma City Thunder battle in NBA Cup quarterfinal action.