The Phoenix Suns missed the NBA playoffs this past season with Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal. The Suns, who are under a new ownership group, set lofty expectations out the gate.
But fans should have tempered expectations for this season, according to ESPN. The nation’s worldwide leader has the Suns at No. 14 in the West and just a 1.5% chance to make the playoffs. The Suns’ win projection is at 31.8.
“The Suns have shooting guards, centers and just about nothing else on their roster, and a lack of playmaking and defense will make it hard for them to win with any consistency in such a deep conference,” the article read. “Utah’s a near lock to finish last in the West, but second to last is a realistic possibility for a team that, until recently, was all-in for a title.”
Suns Not Projected To Win Many Games