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Suns owner predicts team will make playoffs, win series this season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 9:35 AM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Suns owner predicts team will make playoffs, win series this season

Summary

Mat Ishbia, owner of the Phoenix Suns, expressed strong confidence in the team's upcoming season in an interview with CNBC Sport. He stated that the Suns will make the playoffs and win a playoff series despite projections suggesting a struggle to reach the postseason. Ishbia highlighted the team's youth and development, emphasizing the potential of star player Devin Booker. The Suns, under new head coach Jordan Ott, had a disappointing playoff history in the past two seasons, failing to win a game in each appearance. This season, they acquired Miles Bridges in a significant trade with the Charlotte Hornets and added Luke Kennard on a free agent contract.

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By the Numbers

•Mat Ishbia predicts Suns will make playoffs and win a series.
•Last season, Suns finished as the No. 8 seed but lost all playoff games.
•Team signed Luke Kennard and acquired Miles Bridges this offseason.
•Devin Booker leads an 'ascending, young team' towards improvement.
•Suns aim to overcome past playoff failures in 2026-2027 season.

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9:35 AMYahoo Sports — Suns Owner Delivers Stunning Claim On Team’s Playoff Future

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The Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia is not holding back on his team’s playoff future following a relatively quiet offseason. In his interview with CNBC Sport, Ishbia claimed that the Suns will again make the NBA playoffs this season and will win a playoff series. This is despite early season projections that the Suns will […] The post Suns Owner Delivers Stunning Claim On Team’s Playoff Future appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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