The Phoenix Suns will look to go on a deeper playoff run during the 2024-25 season. Despite winning 49 games during the team's 2023-24 campaign, Phoenix was only able to secure the No. 6 seed in a competitive Western Conference.
The Suns swiftly exited the 2024 playoffs, losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a first-round sweep. While nearly racking up 50 wins and earning a playoff spot isn't a terrible year by any means, it was relatively disappointing given the expectations for Phoenix entering the season. Kevin Durant was beginning his first full year with the organization following a Feb.
2023 trade, forming an imposing duo next to Devin Booker. The Suns also made a blockbuster move during the 2023 offseason, landing Bradley Beal in a deal with the Washington Wizards. However, the team's lack of depth was exposed as the star trio dealt with several injuries throughout the year.
Phoenix's offseason started with a coaching change, hiring former Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer after firing Frank Vogel. Budenholzer is coming off an impressive run with the Bucks, owning a 69.3 win percentage during his five seasons with the organization and winning a championship in 2021.
The Suns weren't able to hand out any large contracts during the summer after they entered free agency in the second luxury tax apron (h/t ESPN's Bobby Marks ). Instead, Phoenix focused on making small upgrades and bolstering the team's depth. General manager James Jones re-signed veteran swingm.