NBA insider makes bold claim about Suns coach Jordan Ott originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Phoenix Suns have been one of the NBA's biggest surprises this season, and their head coach is drawing praise.

In 2023, the Suns made one of the biggest trades ever for Kevin Durant, then traded four players for Royce O'Neale in 2024 and, last season, completed two separate trades with the Charlotte Hornets. This year things could be a little different.

Phoenix was without Jalen Green (right hamstring strain) and two-way player Jamaree Bouyea (concussion protocol). The Phoenix Suns have limited Memphis Grizzlies to 38.3% shooting in building their largest lead of the game, 65-47, at the half.

Dillon Brooks scored 21 points, fellow former Memphis player Grayson Allen added 19 and the Phoenix Suns routed the Grizzlies 117-98 on Wednesday night.

Phoenix Suns G League guard Damion Baugh is flashing serious upside, emerging as one of the league’s most productive two-way guards.

The Houston Rockets won a nail bitter over the Phoenix Suns as Kevin Durant gets revenge against his former team.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander showed leadership after Oklahoma City’s collapse, choosing respect over excuses following the Suns’ buzzer-beater win.

The Phoenix Suns are now 1-1 against Memphis after a 117-98 win on Jan. 7 at FedExForum. Here are key takeaways.

Wednesday, Jan. 7, 7:00 p.m. CST, FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee TV: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (Memphis), Arizona's Family

The Phoenix Suns are reportedly looking trade one of their veteran centers. Nick Richards is on the trade block ahead of February's trade deadline, per Forbes NBA insider Evan Sidery. "The Suns are actively shopping Nick Richards for forward depth while also dipping under the luxury tax," Sidery said.