Overview
- Phoenix reached 32 wins before the All-Star break, prompting owner Mat Ishbia to tag Bill Simmons on X about his under-31.5 preseason pick.
- Bill Simmons replied by congratulating Phoenix and noting he had overestimated the Suns last season, saying, “I was wrong twice.”
- The Suns are 32-23 and seventh in the Western Conference after a loss to the Thunder, with Devin Booker named an All-Star and Ott drawing Coach of the Year buzz.
- Phoenix’s overhaul sent Kevin Durant out and brought in Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green, with depth pieces like Mark Williams and Jordan Goodwin reinforcing a defense-first identity.
- Brooks has set the tone with physical defense and steady scoring, while Green has appeared in only seven games due to injuries, and Ishbia says the team still has a long way to go.