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.
This past week served as a stark reminder of what happens when $101.4 million in payroll sits on the sidelines. It also highlighted the inherent risk of constructing a roster around three max-contract players, two of whom are in their 30s and one with a history of injuries. When the injury bug bites, as it has for the Phoenix Suns, the carriage can swiftly turn back into a pumpkin.