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Apr 7, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and Jalen Green (4) against the Houston Rockets in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Phoenix Suns are in a fine place, despite what some reactions might be.

Apr 7, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) and Jalen Green (4) against the Houston Rockets in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns are in a fine place, despite what some reactions might be.

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Apr 17, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of the jersey of Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) against the Golden State Warriors during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

These three Phoenix Suns players left more to be desired after this season.

Jan 4, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) celebrates with teammates Devin Booker (1) and Jordan Goodwin (23) against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Here were three standouts from this season's Phoenix Suns team.

Jan 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (8) with Jamaree Bouyea (17) and Dillon Brooks against the Brooklyn Nets in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns had several players average career highs this season.

Apr 17, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) celebrates after a slam dunk 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

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There were plenty of great moments throughout this Phoenix Suns season.

Nov 21, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) celebrates with fans after hitting the game winning shot 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 Phoenix Suns had a lot of fun moments in the 2025-26 season.

Feb 22, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) reacts against the Portland Trail Blazers in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Analysis

The Phoenix Suns have three key players ready to hit the market.

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

The Phoenix Suns might not want to trade anyone this offseason, but there are some obvious candidates.

Apr 14, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) with guard Devin Booker (1) against the Portland Trail Blazers in the first half 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 must figure out these areas this summer.

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.

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

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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.