The Suns’ Week 16 felt like an endless journey. With the trade deadline behind them, rumors settled into reality. The team remained in flux, hoping for changes that never materialized, and now their path forward seems clearer but no less challenging. Despite star power, the Suns continue to struggle in a pace-and-space league, a team built for a different era.
The result? Ten more weeks of searching for positives in a season gone awry. As much as the Suns are still in the Play-In hunt, they are fighting against the growing tide in the Western Conference. And while the postseason might be a long shot, the Suns refuse to let Houston take advantage of their struggles.
“Let’s make the playoffs out of pure, unfiltered spite. Spite wins, baby!”
Week 16 saw a 1-3 record with highlights like Devin Booker surpassing Walter Davis to become the Suns’ all-time leading scorer, but that moment was overshadowed by a tough loss to the Blazers. Despite solid performances from players like Deandre Ayton, Phoenix couldn’t capitalize on late-game situations. The Suns shot more threes than ever in Week 16, but the strategy hasn’t paid off.
With the All-Star break approaching, the Suns face a tough schedule ahead. The coming games are crucial, but as history shows, nothing for Phoenix is ever easy.
