Kevin Hicks

Local insider John Gambadoro cools trade heat as Phoenix prioritizes Jalen Green’s development over a costly blockbuster deal for the dynamic, yet expensive, All-Star playmaker.

Getty TORONTO, ONTARIO - JUNE 10: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors reacts in the first half against the Golden State Warriors during

Fresh off a multi-million dollar extension, the Duke product must anchor the paint and fend off rising lottery talents to solidify his future in the Suns' rotation.

Skeptics relegate Devin Booker and a talent-heavy roster to the play-in tier, ignoring the roster's continuity and coaching advantages that point toward a much higher Western ceiling.

As the Suns' ultimate x-factor, the explosive guard must balance elite scoring with playmaking growth to unlock Phoenix’s offensive ceiling and rebound from a career-low season.

A torn labrum sidelines the rising Duke product until February, forcing Phoenix to lean on Oso Ighodaro and rookie prospects to anchor the frontcourt rotation.

Getty Garrett Williams is returning from a serious injury. The Arizona Cardinals are two days out from opening up the 2026 regular season.

From a play-in rematch in Portland to high-stakes showdowns against Stephen Curry and Nikola Jokic, witness how Miles Bridges’ debut fuels Phoenix’s grueling start to the season.

The seven-foot prodigy eyes a breakout role, wielding elite rim protection and perimeter range to potentially overtake veteran starters as the defensive heartbeat of Phoenix’s rising rotation.

After a record-breaking shooting campaign, the sharpshooting guard aims for stardom by refining his drive-and-kick game while challenging for a spot in Phoenix’s star-studded starting rotation.