The peaks and valleys of the Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns were a team that came into this season with high hopes. Acquiring Kevin Durant last year, going all in by acquiring Bradley Beal, and parting ways with Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton, Matt Ishbia hoped to start this new chapter of Suns basketball with a winning culture.

Well, that has not happened. The Big Three have only managed to play six games together this season. In a minuscule sample size of 108 minutes, the numbers are encouraging. Their offensive rating sits at a healthy 120.7, with a net rating of +8.0.

Overall, as a team, the offensive rating is middling at 116.4, with a net rating of +0.8.

So, what can we really take away from the Suns at this point in the season?

Let’s delve into some factors that show the possibilities of the team and what has contributed to their slow start.