Phoenix Suns unveil schedule with tough matchups and early tests for coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The Phoenix Suns released their 2026-27 schedule, featuring nine of their first 11 games at home. This early homestand is crucial for second-year head coach Jordan Ott, who faces a mix of experienced and rookie coaches while integrating Miles Bridges into the lineup. The season includes key rivalries against the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors, highlighted by a December 30 matchup against the Lakers. The final weeks of the season present a demanding stretch that could determine the Suns' playoff positioning, with games against top teams like the Lakers, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Warriors.
- •Suns play nine of first 11 games at home to start the season.
- •Jordan Ott faces significant coaching challenges early in the campaign.
- •Rivalries against Lakers and Warriors are highlighted throughout the season.
- •Final weeks feature crucial matchups that may decide playoff positions.
- •Suns seek dominance in the Pacific Division amid intense competition.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — 3 Major Takeaways From Phoenix Suns' Schedule Release
"A favorable early homestand tests Jordan Ott’s coaching mettle before a brutal closing stretch against Western Conference heavyweights defines the Suns' high-stakes push for Pacific Division dominance.
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