Phoenix fans foresee a potential uptick despite an upheaval-filled offseason. After an 8-1 start, the Suns collapsed to 28-45, traded Kevin Durant to Houston, and bought out Bradley Beal as they pivot around Devin Booker with a younger core. If everything aligns, a 40-59 win ceiling is plausible, with most fans leaning toward closer to 40 as a realistic outcome for a still-developing group.

Booker shifts into a higher-usage, playmaking role as the de facto point guard, while Mark Williams brings interior scoring and Jalen Green is projected to shoulder a larger workload. Ryan Dunn could evolve into a steady starter, and a defensive boost from Dillon Brooks and Dunn might offset a thinner roster. The decisive factor remains early team identity and the ability of young players to thrive in new roles; 37 wins is the pragmatic bar for improvement.