The 2017-18 NBA season doesn't begin until Oct. 17.
That hasn't stopped many sites from taking an early stab at predicting each team's record.
Several record projections for NBA teams next season are already out.
Should Suns fans feel good about their team's chances in 2017-18?
Not exactly, according to many writers' early takes.
How writers see Suns faring in 2017-18 (Phoenix went 24-58 last season):
ESPN.com: Suns will finish with 30.3 wins (15th out of 16th teams in Western Conference)
Kevin Pelton writes: "The Suns are one of the two teams projected worse on defense than the Lakers.