Overview
- ESPN’s panel of NBA insiders projects Phoenix to win about 30 games and finish 13th in the Western Conference for 2025–26.
- Owner Mat Ishbia responded on X that he is not worried about “so‑called experts,” noting they previously labeled the Suns title contenders and were wrong.
- Phoenix overhauled its roster this offseason by trading Kevin Durant to the Rockets and buying out Bradley Beal, who later signed with the Clippers.
- The Suns added Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, No. 10 draft pick Khaman Maluach and center Mark Williams as they pivot around Devin Booker.
- Organizational changes included firing Mike Budenholzer, elevating Brian Gregory to general manager in place of James Jones and hiring first‑time NBA head coach Jordan Ott after a 36–46 season without a playoff berth.