The Phoenix Suns are likely to make further adjustments to their roster, centered around four-time All-Star Devin Booker. Currently graded at a C, the team appears to be in a transitional phase, not quite positioned as playoff contenders yet, but potentially in the mix for a play-in tournament berth, especially considering that last year’s play-in teams had losing records.
The Suns’ roster has taken a youthful twist with six players aged 23 or younger included in what could be their standard lineup for the 2025-26 season. Projected starters include Booker, Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Ryan Dunn, and Mark Williams. This mix has two reliable scorers in Booker and Green, enhanced by defenders like Brooks and Dunn, addressing last season’s defensive performance where they ranked 27th in the league.
Defensive improvements may come from Brooks, who shot a career-best 39.7% from three last season, which will be crucial in spacing the floor alongside Booker and Green. Dunn has shown promise, particularly in the summer league, knocking down 37.5% of his three-point attempts, which the team hopes translates to regular-season success.
The bench may see the likes of Collin Gillespie, Grayson Allen, and Royce O’Neale providing depth and experience. Gillespie’s ability to distribute the ball and maintain pace may be beneficial, while Allen and O’Neale could be valuable assets if they can maintain their above-40% shooting from the three-point line, which contributed to the Suns ranking third in the league for three-pointers last season.
The Suns have also drafted sharpshooting Koby Brea, who lit it up in college with a 49.8% shooting average from beyond the arc. While Brea’s participation will be limited due to two-way player restrictions, his recent college performance indicates he could become an impactful contributor.
With considerations of their rebounding challenges last season, the team is looking to improve. Their current dynamics echo successful models seen in other teams, suggesting that if they can enhance their execution and develop their young talent effectively, the Suns could become a competitive force in the Western Conference.
Overall, while the team navigates through this restructuring, the youth and potential for growth present a level of hope for Suns fans as they aim for better performance this upcoming season.