John Voita is the Managing Editor of Bright Side of the Sun, co-host of the Suns JAM Session Podcast, and has been a credentialed member of the Phoenix media since 2023.
The Phoenix Suns have devolved into a punchline. An afterthought in a league that once feared their fire. Mired in a five-game losing streak, they’ve faced some of the NBA’s elite, sure. But that’s no longer a valid excuse. Around the league, teams aren’t circling Phoenix on the calendar in anticipation. They’re marking it as a tune-up game. A chance to experiment. To sharpen the edges of their offense, test out new wrinkles, and pad their confidence.