Given all the recent comments by Suns management, it sounds like this will be a quiet offseason for Phoenix, primarily focused on continuity going into the 2026-27 season.
Ishbia and Gregory emphasize continuity in end-of-season presser
Most notably, owner Mat Ishbia doubled down on his view of Devin Booker as the franchise's star, and the one who will bring the organization its first championship. Ishbia also continued to rave about the impact of Dillon Brooks on the team's culture.
The comments went further, as Suns GM Brian Gregory echoed the sentiment on continuity. He fully backed the trio of Booker, Green, and Brooks, citing improvement and development from the trio. He even spoke about the expectation of career-best seasons for Suns vets Grayson Allen and Brian Gregory
Reputable Suns insider and radio host, John Gambadoro, has backed these statements by Ishbia and Gregory, too:
Yes minimal moves but mostly roster stays the same
— John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) May 1, 2026
The case for "running it back"
After exceeding expectations the way they did, "running it back" is a somewhat justifiable position. They had a new group that dealt with constant injuries the entire season, and won 45 games, making the playoffs in spite of it. There's reason to believe in a full season where the team is whole, with Jalen Green as the X-factor, and a chance to build upon what they did last season.
They built a solid foundation and have some key players that should be in Phoenix for the long-term future, but the difference between the Suns' roster and that of the league's best is undeniable. The hope is that some of their young prospects, like Khaman Maluach, will take the next step, but the holes are still there, and they won't go away if the roster doesn't change.
What will the Suns actually do?
Sure, after all they accomplished this past season, the Suns probably have plenty of faith in the current roster and its trajectory. However, they aren't just going to show their hand going into the summer right when the offseason hits, and this wouldn't be the first time Mat Ishbia's words didn't match the reality of the situation.
Back when Durant was with the Suns, Ishbia was saying he'd finish his career as a Sun. With both Vogel and Budenholzer, he said each time they were part of the solution in Phoenix, and yet, they both served one-year stints.
This is not to say Ishbia is a liar; he's a businessman. Suns management should at least be portraying that they have the utmost confidence and belief in their players. It's a bad business move to give away your position on certain players and potential moves.
All signs point towards more of the same roster going into the 2026-27 season, but there's no way to say that for certain. There's no telling what will actually happen, and we certainly know Ishbia is not afraid to make a big splash.
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