After an offseason filled with several roster changes, the Phoenix Suns enter the 2025-26 season in a new era under first-time head coach Jordan Ott.
The summer was headlined by a historic seven-team trade in which the Suns sent Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 NBA draft (Khaman Maluach) and five second-round picks.
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The front office also acquired center Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets and signed Jared Butler and Nigel Hayes-Davis. In addition to Maluach, the Suns also selected Rasheer Fleming (31st pick) and Koby Brea (41st) in the draft.
Behind their recent additions and signings, the Suns are expected to begin their next phase with a new group of players. As a result, they are projected nationally to take a step back this season, currently boasting the fourth-lowest odds to win the Western Conference (plus-20000).
With the team officially convening for training camp on Thursday, Rookie Wire examined the Suns’ depth chart and offered an early projection of the starters and backups entering the season.
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Feb 8, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives against Denver Nuggets guard Jalen Pickett (24) during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
Devin Booker: $53,142,264
Collin Gillespie: $2,296,274
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Mar 23, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) brings the ball up the court during the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Grayson Allen: $16,875,000
Jordan Goodwin: $2,349,578
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Apr 6, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Royce O’Neale (00) shoots the ball against New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Royce O’Neale: $10,125,000
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May 4, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) reacts after a play during the fourth quarter of game seven of the first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Dillon Brooks: $21,124,110
Nigel Hayes-Davis: $2,048,494
Rasheer Fleming: $1,272,870
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Feb 5, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams (5) lays in the basket over Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Mark Williams: $6,276,531
Nick Richards: $5,000,000
Khaman Maluach: $6,016,000
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Suns salary information via Spotrac
This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Suns depth chart: Projecting starters, backups for 2025-26 season