Phoenix Suns look toward future after playoff exit to Thunder
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 7:21 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The Phoenix Suns' season concluded with a first-round sweep by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite this setback, the team recorded 45 wins, surpassing ESPN's prediction of 32 and marking an improvement over last year's total. The franchise has shifted to a younger roster, with players like Dillon Brooks and Jordan Goodwin contributing significantly. Matt Ishbia, the Suns' owner, expressed pride in the team's progression, emphasizing the newfound identity and direction for the future. The offseason will involve continued development of young talents like Khaman Maluach and Rasheer Fleming, both of whom showed potential during the season.
- •Suns end season after being swept by Thunder in playoffs.
- •Team finishes with 45 wins, nine more than last season.
- •Roster transition includes young talents and key contributions from Dillon Brooks.
- •Matt Ishbia highlights team's newfound identity and direction.
- •Focus on developing players like Khaman Maluach and Rasheer Fleming.
- 7:21 PMYahoo Sports — The Phoenix Suns Should Feel Good About the 2025-26 Season
"The Phoenix Suns’ season ended abruptly at the hands of the No. 1-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder. But despite the disappointing first-round sweep, the 2025-26 campaign may have been the franchise’s biggest success in years. A four-game losing streak in the first round of the playoffs doesn’t accurately reflect the Phoenix Suns’ season, and casual fans […] The post The Phoenix Suns Should Feel Good About the 2025-26 Season appeared first on The Lead.
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