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ESPN has surprising playoff prediction for Phoenix Suns

The Suns are in the playoff hunt. Will they remain there by season's end?

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker flexes during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans. | Tyler Kaufman/GettyImages

It’s no secret that the Phoenix Suns have defied expectations so far in 2025-26.

OK, it’s actually become one of the more intriguing NBA storylines this season as pundits and fans give the Suns their flowers for putting together a competitive record despite trading away Kevin Durant, paying Bradley Beal to not play for them, bringing in a new head coach and missing Jalen Green — the key piece in the KD trade — for most of the season thus far.