Finding the right balance for Suns’ minutes management

John Voita is the Managing Editor of Bright Side of the Sun, co-host of the Suns JAM Session Podcast, and has been a credentialed member of the Phoenix media since 2023.

Injuries are inevitable. There’s no way around it. The NBA has already been riddled with them early this season, and the Phoenix Suns haven’t escaped unscathed. Some of this might be precautionary. After all, it’s still early, and teams may believe pushing players too hard in November could jeopardize their success come May.

It’s a tricky balancing act without a definitive solution. Play it too safe, and your team might falter under minute restrictions. Push too hard, and you risk losing key players to fatigue. Even with the…