Phoenix Suns: Defensive improvements for the upcoming season

While chances are slim, the Phoenix Suns can offer a legitimate argument on fighting for a playoff spot. For this to happen though, the team must make great strides on defense.

Last season the Phoenix Suns were awful. With one of the worst offenses and defenses in the league, it should sound crazy to consider a team that bad, without a big free agent signing, to entertain the possibility of the playoffs.

Yet, if healthy, there is no way the team does not make strides in the right direction.

Deandre Ayton provides Phoenix with a dominant interior presence for the first time in years. The shooting of Brandon Knight, Mikal Bridges, Trevor Ariza, Troy Daniels, and others should space the floor…