The Suns head into 2025-26 still seeking a true lead guard after Tyus Jones left for Orlando, pushing Devin Booker to anchor a multi-guard attack with Jalen Green if he starts at point. With Durant and Beal moved on, Phoenix bets its offense on Booker’s playmaking, Green’s growth, and Collin Gillespie stepping up as a reliable secondary ballhandler. New coach Jordan Ott must weave a flexible system around a roster that features combo guards like Goodwin and Butler while keeping a center-centered floor for offense to flourish without a traditional facilitator.

Jordan Goodwin returns to Phoenix Suns on waivers, bringing grit, defense, and a reliable second-unit presence. The low-cost addition is designed to anchor on-ball pressure and stabilize lineups behind Devin Booker and the Suns' growing youth core. Success hinges on improved shooting and playmaking, but his defensive impact and rebounding provide immediate value in a roster built for 2-way versatility.

Projected role centers on a tempo guard who can guard ones and twos, push in transition, and reset the offense without forcing action. If the jumper improves and decision-making stays solid, Goodwin can carve out a meaningful rotation spot; if not, his minutes may stay limited despite the upside.

David Thirdkill joined the Boston Celtics in 1985 after stints with Phoenix, Detroit, Milwaukee and San Antonio. A St. Louis product out of Bradley, he was the 15th pick in 1982 and carved out a bench role on the 1986 title squad.

In Boston he played 66 games over two seasons, averaging 2.8 points and 1.3 rebounds per game before an overseas career. This look traces a journeyman path that still intersects a dynasty moment for fantasy minds studying depth pieces and mid-80s roster chemistry.

Kevin Durant lands in Houston as the marquee offseason splash, topping ESPN’s list of newcomers to watch for 2025-26. His proven closer’s mentality and shot-making immediately elevate the Rockets’ ceiling and give them a true go-to option in crunch time.

Houston’s young core—Jabari Smith Jr., Tari Eason, Sengun, Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard—and the return of Jalen Green all stand to benefit from Durant’s gravity and playmaking. Myles Turner joins the frontcourt as a veteran presence, while Cooper Flag represents a high-upside rookie piece in DAL’s draft pipeline.