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.
To say the Phoenix Suns are limping into the All-Star break is an understatement of epic proportions. This is the team with the highest payroll in NBA history. Ever. And yet, here they are, sitting at 26-28, a staggering contrast to the lofty expectations.
The expanded Play-In tournament, for all its flaws, has been a potential lifeline since its introduction in 2022.