The NBA is expected to vote on an official structure for its Orlando bubble next Thursday, but two reports from ESPN reporters indicate a plan including the Phoenix Suns is a strong possibility.
First, it was Ramona Shelburne, who reported on a possible format that would bring all teams within six games of a playoff spot to Orlando. The Suns are exactly six games back from the eighth seed in the Western Conference, which is currently occupied by the Grizzlies.
This would make the regular season games more meaningful, which is something Portland star Damian Lillard came out in favor of publicly this week to Yahoo Sports.