The Phoenix Suns exceeded expectations by winning 45 games and returning to the playoffs, despite being swept in the first round by the Oklahoma City Thunder. This offseason, the team is considering roster changes but is leaning towards continuity and player development.
Key points
Phoenix Suns won 45 games this season
Suns were swept by Oklahoma City Thunder in playoffs
Team is considering offseason roster changes
Focus on continuity and player development
Kevin Durant traded and Bradley Beal bought out
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Hey Suns fans, let's talk about what Phoenix should do this offseason
The Phoenix Suns went from being predicted to have a losing record and miss the playoffs for a second straight year to winning 45 games and returning to postseason action.
The defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder swept them in the first round, but the Suns exceeded expectations with a change in culture, identity and a rebuilt roster without Kevin Durant (traded) and Bradley Beal (bought out).
The Suns enter the offseason open to roster changes, but everyone from team owner Mat Ishbia to general manager Brian Gregory to the players is saying they’re looking to stand pat for the most part and place an emphasis on continuity and player development.
Agree?
The Arizona Republic wants to hear from you, the fans, on what you think the Suns should do this offseason to be even better next season.
Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia at the end-of-season press conference on April 30, 2026, at Verizon 5G Performance Center in Phoenix.
Phoenix Suns general manager Brian Gregory at the end-of-season press conference on April 30, 2026, at Verizon 5G Performance Center in Phoenix.
Q&A
What were the Phoenix Suns' achievements this season?
The Phoenix Suns won 45 games and returned to the postseason, exceeding pre-season predictions of a losing record.
Who did the Suns lose to in the playoffs?
The Suns were swept in the first round of the playoffs by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
What is the Suns' plan for the offseason?
The Suns are considering roster changes but are focusing on continuity and player development.
Who are key players that the Suns traded or bought out?
The Suns traded Kevin Durant and bought out Bradley Beal, impacting their roster this season.
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Gillespie had a career year in setting the franchise record for most made 3s in a single season (232), while Goodwin was the team's best on-ball defender who contributed on the offensive end as well.
Match any offer for 7-footer Mark Williams, who is a restricted free agent?
Williams played a career-high 60 games in a single season in his first year in Phoenix, but he missed the playoffs with a recurring foot injury.
The max for Brooks is four years, $125.4 million he can be offered after the 2026 NBA Finals in June, while Green is eligible Oct. 1 for a four-year max extension of $195.2 million.
They showed flashes of their potential as rookies, but could a big jump from Year 1 to Year 2 lead to starting roles in 2026-27?
Reach out at the contact below, and we will run the best of your letters and responses in a future Suns mailbag story.
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Have opinions about the current state of the Suns? Reach Suns Insider Duane Rankin at dmrankin@gannett.com or contact him at 480-810-5518. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter, at @DuaneRankin.
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