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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

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

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.

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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.

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.