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Less than two weeks from the Phoenix Suns’ preseason beginning, it is time for some predictions from you all! After an offseason full of turnover, both on the roster and in the front office, the Suns have a completely new team compared to a season ago.
Devin Booker is still leading the team, but Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal are on the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers respectively, and despite being projected to win around 46-47 games last season according to most sportsbooks, the Valley’s over under is set at 31.5 for the 2025-2026 campaign on FanDuel Sportsbook.
The Valley’s squad, compared to a season ago, is younger and less proven. Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and Mark Williams are all under 30 and have no all-star appearances between the three of them, and all of them are projected to play some of the largest roles of their careers as starters. Additionally, rookies and sophomores Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Flemin,g and Ryan Dunn all look to play significant roles this year all while first-time head coach Jordan Ott runs the show.
Many analysts have the Suns finishing near the bottom of the Western Conference, attributing it to the depth that the Western Conference has and the talent downgrades the team made. But what if everything goes right for the Suns? Alongside Devin Booker returning to an All-NBA player, what if Jalen Green and Mark Williams blossom in their new roles with a new team, Dillon Brooks plays at an All-Defensive level, and the young players are able to contribute at a more consistent level than anticipated? Where would the team be in the standings?
If everything goes right for the Suns, how many games can they win this season? 30,40,50, 60 wins? What do you think? Additionally, what needs to go right for the Suns to achieve their ceiling?
