With NBA All-Star Weekend now behind us, the Phoenix Suns are gearing up for the final push of the 2025-26 season. The break arrived just in time for a team that stumbled at the start of February, dropping four of their first six games. Injuries to key players like Devin Booker and Jalen Green certainly didn’t help matters.
Despite these setbacks, the Suns head into the post-break stretch with a respectable 32-23 record, just two games shy of a top-four seed in the Western Conference. Devin Booker looked rejuvenated during All-Star Weekend, narrowly missing a win in the 3-Point Contest and posting a solid performance in the All-Star Game mini-tournament. His return to form could be pivotal as the Suns look to overcome some early shooting struggles.
Adding to the Suns’ optimism are recent roster enhancements. The team strengthened its wing rotation by acquiring Amir Coffey at the trade deadline and signing free agent Haywood Highsmith. These moves provide the depth and energy Phoenix needs to climb the standings and capture the attention of NBA fans.
While the Suns’ recent slump has been noted by analysts, their overall standing in league-wide power rankings remains strong. Here’s a breakdown of where they currently sit:
Suns Power Rankings 2026
- Highest Rank: 10
- Lowest Rank: 12
The early February slide has caused some experts to temporarily adjust their view of the Suns, moving them just outside the top 10 in some rankings. However, the consensus still places them between 10th and 12th.
- Tim Cato, ALLCITY NBA: Ranked the Suns 10th, highlighting their strategic moves at the trade deadline as smart financial decisions that could pay off.
- John Schuhmann, NBA.com: Also ranked the Suns 10th, noting their challenging schedule ahead with a league-high seven back-to-backs, starting with home games against the Magic and Blazers.
- Ben Rohrback, Yahoo! Sports: Echoed the 10th-place ranking, pointing out the team’s overachievement despite injuries to Booker and Green.
- Law Murray, The Athletic: Placed the Suns 12th, reflecting on Booker’s All-Star performance and his pivotal role for the team.
- ESPN NBA Insiders: Ranked the Suns 12th, acknowledging their trade deadline activity but noting that Cole Anthony, a recent acquisition, won’t be joining the team.
As the Suns look to regain their footing, their recent roster moves and the return of key players like Booker could be just what they need to make a strong playoff push. The coming weeks will be crucial as they aim to solidify their position in the Western Conference standings.