The Phoenix Suns have quietly become one of the most intriguing stories of the 2025-26 NBA season. Sitting at 27-17 and riding a three-game win streak - tied for the longest active stretch in the league - the Suns are doing more than just staying afloat. They’re thriving, and they’re doing it on their terms.
What makes this run even more impressive is the context: this current streak is happening right in the middle of a grueling six-game road trip through the Eastern Conference, one that started with back-to-back losses. But instead of folding, the Suns responded with resilience - the kind of response that says this team isn’t just hoping to make the playoffs. They expect to be there, and they expect to compete.
The Suns' Front Office Is Holding Steady - and That’s a Statement
While much of the league is gearing up for the trade deadline, the Suns are taking a different approach: standing pat. That’s not a sign of complacency - it’s a sign of belief. Belief in the roster, belief in the chemistry, and belief in what head coach Jordan Ott is building.
There were opportunities to make moves. Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale are both shooting the lights out and could’ve fetched solid returns on the trade market.
But the Suns didn’t bite. They’ve also shown little interest in being buyers, even with players like Jonathan Kuminga reportedly available at a discounted price.
The message is clear: this group is working, and they’re not interested in disrupting what’s clicking.
The Durant Absence Isn’t Defining This Team
When Kevin Durant went down, the assumption across much of the basketball world was that the Suns would struggle to stay in the mix. Instead, they’ve found a new identity - one that doesn’t lean on a single superstar, but rather a well-balanced, cohesive unit.
Devin Booker remains the engine, a steady star who’s embraced the leadership role and elevated his game in all the right ways. But he’s not doing it alone.
Jalen Green has emerged as a legitimate co-star, bringing athleticism, shot creation, and a growing confidence that’s hard to miss. Dillon Brooks, love him or hate him, has become the emotional core of this team - the guy who brings the edge and energy every night. And then there’s Collin Gillespie, the former two-way guard who’s carved out a real role through grit and smart play.
Role Players Rising, Chemistry Clicking
Allen and O’Neale aren’t just spacing the floor - they’re shooting at elite clips, giving Booker and Green the room they need to operate. And down low, Mark Williams is putting together the best season of his young career, anchoring the defense and making his presence felt in the paint.
Even potential trade candidate Nick Richards hasn’t been generating much buzz lately, a sign that the Suns are content with what they have. And why not? The chemistry is real, and it’s winning games.
The West Is Shifting - And the Suns Are Climbing
The Western Conference landscape is changing fast. Denver has stumbled since Nikola Jokic went down.
Golden State just lost Jimmy Butler for the season. Minnesota, once at the top of the standings, has slipped to seventh - one spot below Phoenix - and is now staring down a potential play-in scenario.
That’s opened the door, and the Suns are walking through it with confidence.
A Foundation That’s Finally Taking Shape
It may have taken some time, but owner Mat Ishbia seems to have landed on a formula that works: build around Booker, trust the structure, and empower the coaching staff. Jordan Ott has this team playing connected basketball, and the results speak for themselves.
This isn’t a team that’s overachieving by accident. It’s a team that’s ahead of schedule because the pieces are fitting together - from the stars to the role players, from the front office to the bench.
The Suns aren’t just trying to survive the season without Durant. They’re building something. And if this current stretch is any indication, they’re not just playoff hopefuls - they’re a team nobody will want to face come April.