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.
When the Phoenix Suns schedule is released each summer, we pull out our Sherlock Holmesian magnifying glasses, keenly look up and down the matchups, and see where the opportunity lies. We tally back-to-backs, note how long road trips are, and see if any breaks occur.
Over the past two seasons, since the introduction of the In-Season Tournament...or Emirates NBA Cup, or whatever sponsor they choose next year to try to snag a few more fans worldwide because the product is being passed over locally (State Bank of India NBA Cup, anyone?