The Phoenix Suns have fallen so far back in the standings that their best bet is to sacrifice this season now and work out a trade for a brighter future.
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There is one hard truth that Suns fans have begrudgingly accepted. This roster is not a championship contender; the biggest problem is the backcourt.
This first game was a golden opportunity for this team to wash out the foul taste that has been fermenting in their mouths this offseason.
Now focusing firmly on basketball, Phoenix Suns guard Landry Shamet is hoping to produce more than he did in his first year with the franchise.
The stated goal of the Phoenix Suns is to win it all this season, but they can simultaneously compete for glory and still prepare for life after Chris Paul.
Rather than place all of their eggs into the basket of hoping that Cameron Payne can return to form, the Phoenix Suns should look to add another guard.
The Phoenix Suns had some nice additions this offseason. However, they are not flawless by any means. The team should be aware of these weaknesses.
Phoenix Suns big Deandre Ayton just go paid. But now with the 2022-23 season on the horizon, there's more work to be done for him in terms of his growth.
If the Phoenix Suns want to sign-and-trade Deandre Ayton to the Indiana Pacers, they should try to get back packages centered around these three players.
The Phoenix Suns needed more from their bench in the playoffs last year. If he keeps up his play of late, this guy can help fix that issue this year.
The Phoenix Suns' backcourt has suffered through several injuries since the All-Star break. These are three players that have filled the void.
The Phoenix Suns are still without Chris Paul, and fell short in their last two games. Going forward, they'll need to patch up these three things.
Last night the Phoenix Suns defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in their first game since the Chris Paul injury and there were some lessons to be learned.