Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia expressed his full confidence on the team's defensive ability and overall culture this season.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/suns as Mat Ishbia Claps Back at Suns Prediction. PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns are looking to move past the mistakes of the last couple years as they usher in a new era under coach Jordan Ott.

It is easy to simplify how different the NBA is from a style of play perspective 10 years ago compared to now and the Phoenix Suns are open to taking advantage of that.

The Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns open their seasons Wednesday at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona.

Opinions on the Phoenix Suns vary ahead of the 2025-26 season, though the team mostly is expected to sit at the bottom of the Western Conference while figures such as first-year coach Jordan Ott and star player Devin Booker figure out the best course of action to put Phoenix back on the right path.

The 2025-26 NBA season tips off on Tuesday night, and Kentucky men’s basketball continues its extensive presence with a nation-leading 27 players featured on opening day rosters across the league.

Zach Lowe said Jalen Green's career could make him think about certain NBA prospects differently moving forward.

The Phoenix Suns are projected by ESPN to the second-worst team in the Western Conference and 26th overall in the NBA.