Phoenix Suns season preview: Lineup, roster and prediction

The Phoenix Suns enter their second season with coach Jordan Ott at the helm.

Ott led the team to a playoff appearance in his first season but was swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round. It wasn’t the playoff run they were expecting after making it through the play-in tournament with a 1-1 record, after losing to the Portland Trail Blazers and beating the Golden State Warriors.

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Devin Booker remains the focal point for the Suns, after leading the team in points (26.1) and rebounds (7.9) last season.

“He’s the culture driver of what we’ve got going on,” Ott said about Booker during the play-in tournament. “He’s a guy we are happy to have on our team. … He’s been through everything as a basketball player.”

The team will be without center Mark Williams, who is recovering from shoulder surgery after suffering a torn labrum. He led the team in rebounds (7.9) and blocks (0.9) last season. The Suns will likely lean on Oso Ighodaro to start the season at center. Williams is expected to miss close to five months after having the surgery in early September.

Here’s a breakdown of the Phoenix Suns’ offseason moves and what to expect from them heading into the 2026-27 NBA season:

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Every player selected in the NBA Draft 2026 first round in photos

NBA commissioner Adam Silver poses with 2026 draft prospects before the NBA Draft at Barclays Center.

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Every player selected in the NBA Draft 2026 first round in photos

NBA commissioner Adam Silver poses with 2026 draft prospects before the NBA Draft at Barclays Center.

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Every player selected in the NBA Draft 2026 first round in photos

NBA commissioner Adam Silver shakes hands with AJ Dybantsa after h is drafted first overall by the Washington Wizards during Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York City.

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Every player selected in the NBA Draft 2026 first round in photos

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