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Jan 20, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott looks on during the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

There's a legitimate chance the Phoenix Suns take a step back this season.

Jan 20, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott looks on during the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Analysis

There's a legitimate chance the Phoenix Suns take a step back this season.

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Feb 1, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott against the Los Angeles Clippers at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

After a few changes this offseason, experts aren't high on the Phoenix Suns.

Feb 21, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) celebrates with Jordan Goodwin (23) against the Orlando Magic in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns have some great value deals on their payroll following a terrific offseason.

Apr 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) against the Oklahoma City Thunder during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns have quickly become a prime place for players to break out.

Jan 12, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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There's one move the Phoenix Suns made that stands out among the most puzzling this offseason.

Feb 3, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin (23) recognizes teammate guard Collin Gillespie (12) during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns won't be playing on national TV until January.

Apr 5, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) reacts during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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Here's what we really think of the Phoenix Suns' schedule.

Apr 14, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and forward Dillon Brooks (3) against the Portland Trail Blazers during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns have the official dates to look forward to for the 2026-27 season.

Apr 12, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) shoots the ball against the New York Knicks during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Analysis

There's a lot to like about what the Phoenix Suns have done this offseason.

Feb 22, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams (15) against the Portland Trail Blazers at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

Mark Williams, Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach all could be set up for big minutes for the Suns this season.

Apr 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) against the Oklahoma City Thunder during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns have a couple more months to decide if they want to make any other changes to their roster.

Apr 17, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) celebrates a three point shot against the Golden State Warriors during the first half in the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns move into the future with Dillon Brooks already entrenched in their lineup. Here's why they gave him the extension.

Apr 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott with forward Dillon Brooks (3) against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns paid Dillon Brooks, but in the big picture, he's worth the cost.

Dec 19, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns were handling business as usual before Miles Bridges. Now? The Suns hope he can perform.

Apr 18, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luke Kennard (10) celebrates against the Houston Rockets in the second half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The Phoenix Suns could be better in 2026-27 thanks to these two moves,

Apr 5, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) looks to pass the ball against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns are stuck.

Jan 12, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns gave up quite a lot to acquire him.

Suns head coach Jordan Ott high-fives guard Jordan Goodwin (23) during a game at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, on Feb. 5, 2026.

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns are built to surpass preseason expectations again this upcoming season.

Nov 29, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach (10) against the Denver Nuggets in the first half at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns' young talent really impressed for the most part in Las Vegas.

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

There's no need to rush anything despite the Suns' impressive showing in Vegas.

Mar 28, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Rasheer Fleming (20) against the Utah Jazz at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns veterans are taking notice of their young talent.

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

For the Phoenix Suns, this isn't a typical Summer League.

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

Analysis

These may be obvious, but four Phoenix Suns are under the microscope as Vegas welcomes them.

Suns center Khaman Maluach (10) warms up during a game against the Bucks at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on March 21, 2026.

Analysis

Last season's No. 10 overall pick once again finds himself buried on the Phoenix Suns' depth chart.

Mar 25, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Collin Sexton (2) reacts after scoring against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns suddenly have a need at the guard position heading into free agency.