Editing Phoenix Suns (section)

===2015–present: The Devin Booker era===
====2015–2020: The arrival of Devin Booker and further struggle years====
[[File:Devin Booker (30362063153) (cropped).jpg|thumb|right|[[Devin Booker]] in 2016]]
In the [[2015 NBA draft]], the Suns drafted [[Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball|Kentucky]] [[shooting guard]] [[Devin Booker]] with the 13th pick. He was the youngest player drafted at the time by the Suns at 18-years-old<ref>{{cite news|agency=The Associated Press|title=Suns' Booker sure doesn't talk like an 18-year-old|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2015/06/26/suns-booker-sure-doesnt-talk-like-an-18-year-old/29368199/|access-date=December 19, 2017|newspaper=USA Today|date=June 26, 2015|location=Phoenix|archive-date=June 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180626201056/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2015/06/26/suns-booker-sure-doesnt-talk-like-an-18-year-old/29368199/|url-status=live}}</ref> and debuted two days before his 19th birthday against the [[Dallas Mavericks]]. On July 1, 2015, the Suns retained the rights of Brandon Knight under an offer similar to that of Eric Bledsoe's, and signed [[Dallas Mavericks]] [[center (basketball)|center]] [[Tyson Chandler]] to a four-year deal worth $52 million. A day later, the Suns traded Markieff's brother [[Marcus Morris (basketball)|Marcus Morris]], [[Reggie Bullock]], and [[Danny Granger]] to the [[Detroit Pistons]] in exchange for their 2020 second-round selection. However, star player [[Eric Bledsoe]] sustained a season-ending injury on December 26, 2015.

On February 1, 2016, the Suns relieved [[Jeff Hornacek]] of his duties as head coach.<ref>{{cite press release|title=Suns Relieve Jeff Hornacek of Head Coaching Duties|url=http://www.nba.com/suns/press-release/suns-relieve-jeff-hornacek-head-coaching-duties|publisher=NBA Media Ventures, LLC|website=Suns.com|date=February 1, 2016|access-date=October 2, 2018|archive-date=February 2, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202110553/http://www.nba.com/suns/press-release/suns-relieve-jeff-hornacek-head-coaching-duties|url-status=live}}</ref> Former NBA player [[Earl Watson]] took on interim head coaching duties. The Suns traded the disgruntled [[Markieff Morris]] on February 19, 2016, to the [[Washington Wizards]] for [[Kris Humphries]], [[DeJuan Blair]], and the Wizards' first-round pick in the [[2016 NBA draft]]. On March 14, 2016, the Suns were eliminated from playoff contention for a sixth straight season making it the longest drought in franchise history surpassing the five straight misses from the [[1970–71 NBA season]] to the [[1974–75 NBA season]]. However, rookie [[Devin Booker]] went from being a sixth-man off-the-bench player for Kentucky to future impact player after the injuries to [[Eric Bledsoe]] and [[Brandon Knight (basketball)|Brandon Knight]]. He earned the team's first [[NBA All-Rookie Team]] honors since [[Amar'e Stoudemire]] back in 2003.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rookie Run: Devin Booker|url=http://www.nba.com/suns/booker|publisher=NBA Media Ventures, LLC|website=Suns.com|access-date=October 2, 2018|archive-date=June 17, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220617130945/http://www.nba.com/suns/booker|url-status=live}}</ref> Earl Watson officially became the full-time head coach on April 19, 2016, with his new assistant coaches [[Jay Triano]], former Suns player [[Tyrone Corbin]], [[Marlon Garnett]], and Scott Duncan replacing most of the assistant coaches from the previous season. During the [[2016 NBA draft]], the Suns drafted the 18-year-old Bosnian-born Croatian forward-center [[Dragan Bender]], [[University of Washington|Washington]] power forward [[Marquese Chriss]], and Kentucky point guard [[Tyler Ulis]]; Chriss was acquired by trading the Suns' 13th and 28th selections, [[Bogdan Bogdanović (basketball)|Bogdan Bogdanovic]], and the Pistons' 2020 second-round pick to the [[Sacramento Kings]]. During the 2016 free agency period, the Suns regained former players and fan-favorites [[Jared Dudley]] and [[Leandro Barbosa]] under new deals.

While the Suns ended the 2016–17 season with only a slight improvement from their previous record despite the return of [[Eric Bledsoe]], [[Devin Booker]] continued to improve in his second season with the team, leading the team in points scored at 22.1 per game. [[Marquese Chriss]] was also named to the All-Rookie Second Team that season. In the [[2017 NBA draft]], the Suns dropped to the 4th pick in the draft and selected [[Josh Jackson (basketball)|Josh Jackson]] from the [[University of Kansas]]. On October 22, 2017, head coach Earl Watson was fired after a 0–3 start that included two losses of 40+ point deficits, which led to [[Jay Triano]] being promoted to interim head coach.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/suns-name-canadas-jay-triano-interim-coach-firing-earl-watson/|title=Suns name Canada's Jay Triano interim coach after firing Earl Watson - Sportsnet.ca|work=Sportsnet.ca|access-date=October 23, 2017|archive-date=October 31, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171031091109/http://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/suns-name-canadas-jay-triano-interim-coach-firing-earl-watson/|url-status=live}}</ref> On November 7, Bledsoe was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for [[Greg Monroe]] and a protected first- and second-round draft pick.<ref>{{cite press release|title=Bucks Acquire Eric Bledsoe From Phoenix|url=http://www.nba.com/bucks/release/bucks-acquire-eric-bledsoe-phoenix|publisher=NBA Media Ventures, LLC|website=Bucks.com|date=November 7, 2017|access-date=December 4, 2017|archive-date=December 11, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171211052103/http://www.nba.com/bucks/release/bucks-acquire-eric-bledsoe-phoenix|url-status=live}}</ref> The Suns ended the season with the second-worst record in franchise history at 21–61. After the season concluded, the Suns let go of interim head coach Triano and hired [[Igor Kokoškov]] as the team's new head coach. The Suns earned their first no. 1 pick in the [[2018 NBA draft]] lottery after ending the season with the league-worst record that year. With the first overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft, Phoenix selected [[Deandre Ayton]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Mahoney|first=Brian|title=Phoenix Suns select Deandre Ayton with No. 1 pick in NBA Draft|url=http://www.nba.com/article/2018/06/21/phoenix-suns-select-deandre-ayton-no-1-pick-2018-nba-draft|agency=The Associated Press|publisher=NBA Media Ventures, LLC|website=NBA.com|date=June 21, 2018|access-date=October 2, 2018|archive-date=October 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181003014436/http://www.nba.com/article/2018/06/21/phoenix-suns-select-deandre-ayton-no-1-pick-2018-nba-draft|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release|title=Suns Select Deandre Ayton with First Overall Pick of 2018 NBA Draft|url=https://www.nba.com/suns/press-release/suns-select-deandre-ayton-first-overall-pick-2018-nba-draft#gref|publisher=NBA Media Ventures, LLC|website=Suns.com|date=June 21, 2018|access-date=October 2, 2018|archive-date=October 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181003014749/https://www.nba.com/suns/press-release/suns-select-deandre-ayton-first-overall-pick-2018-nba-draft#gref|url-status=live}}</ref> They would also trade up into the top 10 that year to take [[Mikal Bridges]] with the 10th pick from the [[Philadelphia 76ers]], a draft pick the Suns already had from the [[Steve Nash]] trade before trading the pick to the 76ers in the [[Brandon Knight (basketball)|Brandon Knight]] trade. In the off-season, Devin Booker signed a 5-year $158 million contract extension with the Suns.

Before the start of the regular season and during preseason on October 8, 2018, owner [[Robert Sarver]] decided to relieve Ryan McDonough from the general manager position,<ref>{{cite web |title=Suns Relieve Ryan McDonough of General Manager Duties |url=https://www.nba.com/suns/press-release/suns-relieve-ryan-mcdonough-general-manager-duties |website=NBA.com |access-date=October 8, 2018 |archive-date=October 8, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181008214648/https://www.nba.com/suns/press-release/suns-relieve-ryan-mcdonough-general-manager-duties |url-status=live }}</ref> and named vice president of basketball operations [[James Jones (basketball, born 1980)|James Jones]] and assistant general manager Trevor Bukstein as the interim general managers. A highlight of the season was when a planned three-way trade with the [[Washington Wizards]] and [[Memphis Grizzlies]] fell apart through miscommunication of the players involved and being sent in the planned deal.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Amico |first1=Sam |title=One for the history Brooks: Three-team Ariza trade called off |url=http://amicohoops.net/nba-trade-rumors-washington-wizards-memphis-grizzlies-trevor-ariza-phoenix-suns-kelly-oubre-austin-rivers-marshon-brooks/ |website=amicohoops.net |access-date=November 29, 2019 |date=December 14, 2018 |archive-date=September 13, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190913113214/http://amicohoops.net/nba-trade-rumors-washington-wizards-memphis-grizzlies-trevor-ariza-phoenix-suns-kelly-oubre-austin-rivers-marshon-brooks/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

The Suns would once again have another losing season as they missed the playoffs for the ninth straight season. At the end of the season, the Suns made [[James Jones (basketball, born 1980)|James Jones]] the team's permanent general manager, with co-interim general manager Trevor Bukstein returning to his prior assistant general manager role.<ref name="frontofficechanges2">{{cite web |title=Suns Name James Jones General Manager |url=https://www.nba.com/suns/suns-name-james-jones-general-manager-0 |website=NBA.com |access-date=November 29, 2019 |date=April 11, 2019 |archive-date=November 7, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107232939/https://www.nba.com/suns/suns-name-james-jones-general-manager-0 |url-status=live }}</ref> When the season came to an end, the coaching staff, including head coach [[Igor Kokoškov]], were fired on April 23, 2019.<ref name="Igor2">{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/article/2019/04/23/report-suns-fire-kokoskov|title=Suns fire Igor Kokoskov after one year|date=April 23, 2019|website=NBA.com|access-date=April 23, 2019|archive-date=April 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190423090132/https://www.nba.com/article/2019/04/23/report-suns-fire-kokoskov|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="coachsearch2">{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/suns-fire-head-coach-igor-kokoskov-after-one-season-plan-to-pursue-monty-williams-david-vanterpool-per-report/|title=Suns fire head coach Igor Kokoskov after one season; plan to pursue Monty Williams, David Vanterpool, per report|date=April 23, 2019|website=CBSSports.com|access-date=April 23, 2019|archive-date=April 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190423145434/https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/suns-fire-head-coach-igor-kokoskov-after-one-season-plan-to-pursue-monty-williams-david-vanterpool-per-report/|url-status=live}}</ref> Former [[New Orleans Pelicans|New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans]] head coach and [[Philadelphia 76ers]] assistant coach [[Monty Williams]] was hired as the team's new head coach on May 3,<ref name="Monty2">{{cite web |title=Suns Agree to Terms with Monty Williams to Become New Head Coach |url=https://www.nba.com/suns/press-release/suns-agree-terms-monty-williams-become-new-head-coach |website=NBA.com |access-date=November 29, 2019 |date=May 3, 2019 |archive-date=October 3, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201003163852/https://www.nba.com/suns/press-release/suns-agree-terms-monty-williams-become-new-head-coach |url-status=live }}</ref> and completed the rest of the new coaching staff on June 26.<ref name="SunsCoachingStaff">{{cite web |title=Phoenix Suns announce complete coaching staff |url=https://www.nba.com/article/2019/06/26/suns-complete-coaching-staff-official-release |website=nba.com |access-date=June 27, 2019 |archive-date=June 27, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190627074257/https://www.nba.com/article/2019/06/26/suns-complete-coaching-staff-official-release/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Phoenix finished with a 19–63 record, the worst in the Western Conference. Ayton made the All-Rookie First Team. The Suns had the third odds in the lottery but landed the sixth pick.

During the day of the [[2019 NBA draft]], the Suns agreed to deal [[T. J. Warren]] to the [[Indiana Pacers]] and their second-round pick (which would become [[KZ Okpala]]) to the [[Miami Heat]] for cash considerations.<ref name="WarrenTrade">{{cite web|title=Pacers Acquire T.J. Warren|url=https://www.nba.com/pacers/pacers-acquire-tj-warren|website=NBA.com|access-date=July 6, 2019|date=July 6, 2019|archive-date=October 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026022553/https://www.nba.com/pacers/pacers-acquire-tj-warren|url-status=live}}</ref> During the draft, they agreed to swap their sixth pick (which would become [[Jarrett Culver]]), trading down for the [[Minnesota Timberwolves]]' 11th pick (which would become [[Cameron Johnson]]) and [[Dario Šarić]],<ref name="DarioTrade">{{cite web|title=Timberwolves Acquire Draft Rights to Jarrett Culver in Completion of Draft-Night Trade|url=https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/news/timberwolves-acquire-draft-rights-jarrett-culver-completion-draft-night-trade|website=NBA.com|access-date=July 6, 2019|date=July 6, 2019|archive-date=December 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191208071939/https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/news/timberwolves-acquire-draft-rights-jarrett-culver-completion-draft-night-trade|url-status=live}}</ref> and also agreeing to deal the [[Milwaukee Bucks]]' future first-round pick to the [[Boston Celtics]] for [[Aron Baynes]] and the draft rights to point guard [[Ty Jerome]],<ref name="AronTyTrade">{{cite web|title=Celtics Complete Trade With Phoenix Suns|url=https://www.nba.com/celtics/news/pressrelease/celtics-complete-trade-phoenix-suns|website=NBA.com|access-date=July 6, 2019|date=July 6, 2019|archive-date=July 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706192846/https://www.nba.com/celtics/news/pressrelease/celtics-complete-trade-phoenix-suns|url-status=live}}</ref> as well as agree to a deal with undrafted [[Jalen Lecque]].<ref name="JalenLecque">{{cite web |last1=Rankin |first1=Duane |title=Phoenix Suns sign undrafted rookie Jalen Lecque, add to point guard dilemma |url=https://eu.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2019/06/21/phoenix-suns-signing-undrafted-rookie-jalen-lecque-adds-point-guard-dilemma/1530911001/ |website=azcentral |access-date=November 29, 2019 |date=June 22, 2019}}</ref> In the off-season they signed veteran point guard [[Ricky Rubio]] to a three-year deal, and re-signed Oubre to a two-year deal, signed [[Frank Kaminsky]] and [[Cheick Diallo]].

The Suns played the Kings in their season opener on October 23, 2019, and won 124–95. On October 24, Ayton was suspended 25 games for failing a drug test. However, the Suns continued to play well, going 11–12 over their next 23 games.

On January 22, 2020, [[Larry Fitzgerald]] purchased a minority stake in the Suns, becoming the second active (at the time) NFL player with an NBA ownership share.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald buys share of Suns |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28536699/cardinals-wr-larry-fitzgerald-buys-share-suns |last1=Wojnarowski |first1=Adrian |last2=Schefter |first2=Adam |date=January 22, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |access-date= |archive-date=March 23, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200323131150/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28536699/cardinals-wr-larry-fitzgerald-buys-share-suns |url-status=live }}</ref>

On February 13, 2020, NBA Commissioner [[Adam Silver]] announced that Devin Booker had been named as a reserve in the [[2020 NBA All-Star Game]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nba.com/article/2020/02/13/booker-replace-lillard-2020-all-star-official-release |title=Phoenix's Booker to replace Portland's Lillard in 2020 NBA All-Star Game and MTN DEW 3-Point Contest |website=nba.com |date=February 13, 2020 |access-date=June 21, 2021 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200213162008/https://www.nba.com/article/2020/02/13/booker-replace-lillard-2020-all-star-official-release |url-status=live }}</ref> marking the first time since [[Steve Nash]] in [[2012 NBA All-Star Game|2012]] that a Phoenix Suns player had been selected to the game.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/PHO/all_star.html |title=Phoenix Suns All-Star Game Selections |website=basketball-reference.com |access-date=June 21, 2021 |archive-date=July 24, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210724044303/https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/PHO/all_star.html |url-status=live }}</ref> This later selection came as a result of an injury to Portland's [[Damian Lillard]], who was unable to participate. Following the [[suspension of the 2019–20 NBA season]], the Suns were one of the 22 teams invited to the [[2020 NBA Bubble|NBA Bubble]] to participate in the final 8 games of the regular season. They went undefeated in the bubble, finishing 8–0, but failed to qualify for the playoffs for the 10th consecutive season. They finished the season with a record of 34–39.<ref>{{cite web |title=NBA Board of Governors approves competitive format to restart 2019-20 season with 22 teams returning to play |url=https://www.nba.com/news/board-of-governors-approves-nba-return-official-release |website=NBA.com |access-date=January 18, 2021 |date=June 4, 2020 |archive-date=October 22, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211022021825/https://www.nba.com/news/board-of-governors-approves-nba-return-official-release |url-status=live }}</ref>

====2020–2022: The arrival of Chris Paul and return to the playoffs====
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In the 2020 off-season, the Suns traded [[Kelly Oubre Jr.]], [[Ricky Rubio]], [[Jalen Lecque]], [[Ty Jerome]], and a future first-round draft pick for 10-time All-Star, 10-time All-NBA, and nine-time All-Defensive point guard [[Chris Paul]] from the [[Oklahoma City Thunder]]. Phoenix also received small forward [[Abdel Nader]]. Both [[Devin Booker]] and Paul were named All-Star reserves for the [[2020–21 NBA season]]. The Suns went on to have a 51–21 record (2nd best in the entire NBA), clinching the second seed in the Western Conference while head coach Monty Williams was named [[NBCA Coach of the Year]]. The Suns made the playoffs for the first time since [[2009–10 Phoenix Suns season|2010]]. The Suns faced the defending champions [[Los Angeles Lakers]] in the first round, defeating them in six games to win their first playoff series since 2010.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Beacham |first1=Greg |title=Suns defeat Lakers in Game 6 of playoff series |url=https://www.fox10phoenix.com/sports/suns-defeat-lakers-in-game-6-of-playoff-series |website=FOX 10 Phoenix |agency=The Associated Press |access-date=June 4, 2021 |date=June 3, 2021 |archive-date=June 4, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210604052107/https://www.fox10phoenix.com/sports/suns-defeat-lakers-in-game-6-of-playoff-series |url-status=live }}</ref> The Suns then went on to sweep the [[Denver Nuggets]], advancing the team to the Western Conference finals.<ref>{{citation |last1=Kaskey-Blomain |first1=Michael |title=Suns vs. Nuggets score: Chris Paul helps Phoenix sweep Denver, earn first Western finals berth since 2010 |work=CBS NBA |date=June 13, 2021}}</ref> Prior to the Western Conference finals, Paul entered into the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols and missed the first two games of the series.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Suns' Chris Paul enters COVID-19 health and safety protocols|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nba-suns-chris-paul-enters-covid-19-health-and-safety-protocols-124740305.html|access-date=June 18, 2021|website=sports.yahoo.com|date=June 16, 2021 |archive-date=June 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210618062211/https://sports.yahoo.com/nba-suns-chris-paul-enters-covid-19-health-and-safety-protocols-124740305.html|url-status=live}}</ref> On June 30, 2021, the Suns won the conference finals in six games against the [[Los Angeles Clippers]] to advance to the [[NBA Finals]] for the first time since [[1993 NBA Finals|1993]] after a 41-point performance by Paul.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Greif |first1=Andrew |title=Clippers have no Finals answer, eliminated by Suns in Game 6 |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2021-06-30/clippers-lose-to-suns-game-6-nba-finals |website=Los Angeles Times |access-date=July 1, 2021 |date=June 30, 2021 |archive-date=July 1, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210701051117/https://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/story/2021-06-30/clippers-lose-to-suns-game-6-nba-finals |url-status=live }}</ref> The Suns won the first two games of the Finals but ultimately lost the series 4–2 to the [[Milwaukee Bucks]], led by two-time regular season MVP [[Giannis Antetokounmpo]], who would be eventually named [[NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award|Finals MVP]]. Despite the loss, Booker set the NBA record for the most points scored by a player in his debut postseason.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kaskey-Blomain |first=Michael |date=July 15, 2021 |title=NBA Finals: Suns' Devin Booker sets league record for most points scored in a player's first postseason |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-finals-suns-devin-booker-sets-league-record-for-most-points-scored-in-a-players-first-postseason/ |access-date=April 1, 2022 |website=CBS Sports |archive-date=April 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401060947/https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-finals-suns-devin-booker-sets-league-record-for-most-points-scored-in-a-players-first-postseason/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Paul was awarded [[All-NBA Second Team]] honors for his performance that season although he came up short in the finals.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 15, 2021 |title=Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry lead 2020-21 All-NBA First Team |url=https://www.nba.com/news/nikola-jokic-giannis-antetokounmpo-stephen-curry-lead-2020-21-all-nba-first-team |archive-date=June 16, 2021 |access-date=April 1, 2022 |website=NBA.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210616005021/https://www.nba.com/news/nikola-jokic-giannis-antetokounmpo-stephen-curry-lead-2020-21-all-nba-first-team |url-status=live }}</ref> He was also the first player to lose all four playoff series in which his team led 2–0.<ref>{{cite news|first=Dave|last=McMenamin|title=Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul, 36, ready to 'get back to work,' not considering retirement after NBA Finals loss|date=July 21, 2021|website=ESPN.com|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31853092/phoenix-suns-star-chris-paul-36-ready-get-back-work-not-considering-retirement-nba-finals-loss|access-date=July 21, 2021|archive-date=April 17, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220417142035/https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31853092/phoenix-suns-star-chris-paul-36-ready-get-back-work-not-considering-retirement-nba-finals-loss|url-status=live}}</ref>

On July 29, 2021, the day of the [[2021 NBA draft]], the Suns traded guard [[Jevon Carter]] and the 29th pick to the [[Brooklyn Nets]] for guard [[Landry Shamet]]. In August, the Suns re-signed free agent center [[Frank Kaminsky]] and also signed veteran center [[JaVale McGee]] to a one-year deal.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Feldman |first=Dan |date=August 5, 2021 |title=Suns signing JaVale McGee, Frank Kaminsky as backup centers |url=https://nba.nbcsports.com/2021/08/05/suns-signing-javale-mcgee-frank-kaminsky-as-backup-centers/ |access-date=April 1, 2022 |website=NBC Sports |archive-date=April 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401060947/https://nba.nbcsports.com/2021/08/05/suns-signing-javale-mcgee-frank-kaminsky-as-backup-centers/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Starting point guard Chris Paul was re-signed to a partially guaranteed four-year deal.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Salvador |first=Joseph |date=August 2, 2021 |title=Report: Chris Paul Agrees to Four-Year Deal With Suns Worth Up to $120 Million |url=https://www.si.com/nba/2021/08/02/chris-paul-contract-phoenix-suns-four-year-120-million-deal |access-date=April 1, 2022 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |archive-date=April 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401060947/https://www.si.com/nba/2021/08/02/chris-paul-contract-phoenix-suns-four-year-120-million-deal |url-status=live }}</ref>

After beginning the [[2021–22 NBA season|2021–22 season]] with a 1–3 record, the Suns rattled off a winning streak that was capped off on December 2 with a 114–103 victory over the [[Detroit Pistons]], which gave the Suns their 18th consecutive win to best the team's previous record of 17 games set in the [[2006–07 NBA season|2006-07 season]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Rankin|first=Duane|title=Suns win franchise record 18th consecutive game in topping Pistons minus injured Devin Booker|url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2021/12/02/suns-win-franchise-record-18th-consecutive-game-topping-pistons-minus-injured-devin-booker/8846767002/|access-date=December 3, 2021|website=The Arizona Republic}}</ref> On February 3, 2022, starting guards Devin Booker and Chris Paul were selected to reserve spots for the [[2022 NBA All-Star Game]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bontemps |first=Tim |date=February 3, 2022 |title=Phoenix Suns' Chris Paul, Devin Booker named All-Star reserves; Darius Garland, Fred VanVleet to make first appearance |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33210955/phoenix-suns-chris-paul-devin-booker-named-all-star-reserves-darius-garland-fred-vanvleet-make-first-appearance |access-date=April 1, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=April 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401060947/https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33210955/phoenix-suns-chris-paul-devin-booker-named-all-star-reserves-darius-garland-fred-vanvleet-make-first-appearance |url-status=live }}</ref> On February 10, the Suns traded second-year big man [[Jalen Smith]] and a second-round pick to the [[Indiana Pacers]] to reacquire wing [[Torrey Craig]] and acquired guard [[Aaron Holiday]] from the [[Washington Wizards]] for cash considerations at the NBA trade deadline.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Collier |first=Jamal |date=February 10, 2022 |title=Phoenix Suns finalizing trade to reacquire Torrey Craig from Indiana Pacers, sources say |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33260921/phoenix-suns-finalizing-trade-reacquire-torrey-craig-indiana-pacers-sources-say |access-date=April 1, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=April 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401060444/https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33260921/phoenix-suns-finalizing-trade-reacquire-torrey-craig-indiana-pacers-sources-say |url-status=live }}</ref> On March 10, the Suns became the first team that season to clinch a playoff berth after defeating the [[Miami Heat]] 111–90 on the road to claim their 53rd win.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 10, 2022 |title=Phoenix Suns 1st NBA team to clinch 2022 playoff berth after win vs. Heat |url=https://arizonasports.com/story/3058795/phoenix-suns-1st-nba-team-to-clinch-2022-playoff-berth-after-win-vs-heat/ |access-date=March 10, 2022 |website=Arizona Sports |archive-date=March 10, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220310040304/https://arizonasports.com/story/3058795/phoenix-suns-1st-nba-team-to-clinch-2022-playoff-berth-after-win-vs-heat/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On March 24, the Suns clinched the NBA's top overall record with a 140–130 victory over the [[Denver Nuggets]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 25, 2022 |title=Phoenix Suns clinch top seed in NBA playoffs in Chris Paul's return from broken thumb |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33590051/phoenix-suns-clinch-top-seed-nba-playoffs-chris-paul-return-broken-thumb |access-date=April 1, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=April 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401060947/https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/33590051/phoenix-suns-clinch-top-seed-nba-playoffs-chris-paul-return-broken-thumb |url-status=live }}</ref> In the 79th game of the season, the Suns set a new franchise record for wins with a 121–110 victory over the [[Los Angeles Lakers]] to tally their 63rd win on April 5, eliminating the Lakers from playoff contention in the process.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 6, 2022 |title=Booker scores 32, Suns eliminate Lakers from playoff race |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401361008 |access-date=April 6, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=April 6, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406060827/https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401361008 |url-status=live }}</ref> The Suns finished the regular season with a record of 64–18 with Devin Booker finishing 4th in MVP voting.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Wood |first=Kyle |date=April 11, 2022 |title=NBA Power Rankings: Where Things Stand Before Play-In, Playoffs |url=https://www.si.com/nba/2022/04/11/nba-power-rankings-play-in-playoffs-suns-grizzlies-heat-nets |access-date=April 13, 2022 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |archive-date=April 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412183137/https://www.si.com/nba/2022/04/11/nba-power-rankings-play-in-playoffs-suns-grizzlies-heat-nets |url-status=live }}</ref> In the first round of the [[2022 NBA playoffs]], the Suns would defeat the [[New Orleans Pelicans]] in six games, before falling to the [[Dallas Mavericks]] in seven games in the second round despite holding a 2–0 series lead.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Analysis {{!}} Without Zion Williamson, Pelicans show future is bright in loss to Suns |newspaper=Washington Post |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/04/28/pelicans-suns-game-6/ |access-date=June 13, 2022 |issn=0190-8286}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Suns vs. Mavericks score, takeaways: Chris Paul, Devin Booker help Phoenix to 2-0 series lead in Game 2 win |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/suns-vs-mavericks-score-takeaways-chris-paul-devin-booker-help-phoenix-to-2-0-series-lead-in-game-2-win/live/ |access-date=June 13, 2022 |website=CBSSports.com |date=May 5, 2022 |archive-date=June 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220613235326/https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/suns-vs-mavericks-score-takeaways-chris-paul-devin-booker-help-phoenix-to-2-0-series-lead-in-game-2-win/live/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Siegel |first=Brett |title=3 Things We Learned From Suns-Mavericks Game 4 On Sunday |url=https://www.si.com/fannation/nba/fastbreak/news/3-things-we-learned-from-suns-mavericks-game-5-on-sunday-nba-playoffs |access-date=June 13, 2022 |website=Fastbreak on FanNation |date=May 10, 2022 |archive-date=June 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220613235326/https://www.si.com/fannation/nba/fastbreak/news/3-things-we-learned-from-suns-mavericks-game-5-on-sunday-nba-playoffs |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":0">{{cite web |last1=Wright |first1=Michael C. |title=5 takeaways from Mavericks' surprising Game 7 romp against Suns |url=https://www.nba.com/news/5-takeaways-from-the-suns-mavericks-western-conference-semifinal-game-7 |website=NBA.com |access-date=May 17, 2022 |date=May 16, 2022 |archive-date=May 16, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516225647/https://www.nba.com/news/5-takeaways-from-the-suns-mavericks-western-conference-semifinal-game-7 |url-status=live }}</ref>

====2022–present: Transition of ownership and the arrival of Kevin Durant====
[[File:Kevin Durant - TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2017 - Day 2 (36933445680).jpg|thumb|right|[[Kevin Durant]] is eighth on the NBA's [[List of National Basketball Association career scoring leaders|all-time scoring list.]]]]
On September 13, 2022, the NBA fined owner [[Robert Sarver]] $10 million and suspended him for one year after an independent investigation determined that he used the "[[N-word]]" multiple times in public, as well as conduct that included "unequal treatment of female employees; sex-related statements and conduct; and harsh treatment of employees that on occasion constituted bullying."<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 13, 2022 |title=NBA statement about independent investigation regarding Robert Sarver and the Phoenix Suns organization |url=https://pr.nba.com/nba-statement-about-independent-investigation-regarding-robert-sarver-and-the-phoenix-suns-organization/ |access-date=September 13, 2022 |website=NBA.com: NBA Communications |archive-date=September 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220913162711/https://pr.nba.com/nba-statement-about-independent-investigation-regarding-robert-sarver-and-the-phoenix-suns-organization/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Suns' owner Sarver suspended from NBA/WNBA for one year, fined $10 million |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/robert-sarver-suspended-nba-wnba-163858663.html |access-date=September 19, 2022 |website=sports.yahoo.com |archive-date=September 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920172648/https://sports.yahoo.com/robert-sarver-suspended-nba-wnba-163858663.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Both current and former NBA players, including [[LeBron James]], Suns player [[Chris Paul]], and [[Draymond Green]], said that the punishment was too lenient, with Green requesting for a league vote to terminate Sarver as a league owner.<ref>{{cite news|first=Kendra|last=Andrews|title=Warriors' Stephen Curry says he spoke with Adam Silver about Robert Sarver discipline, calls impending Suns sale 'exactly what should have happened'|date=September 25, 2022|work=ESPN.com|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34666992/warriors-stephen-curry-says-spoke-adam-silver-robert-sarver-discipline-calls-impending-suns-sale-exactly-happened|access-date=September 26, 2022|archive-date=September 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926012605/https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34666992/warriors-stephen-curry-says-spoke-adam-silver-robert-sarver-discipline-calls-impending-suns-sale-exactly-happened|url-status=live}}</ref> On September 21, Sarver announced he would begin the process of selling both the Phoenix Suns and the [[Phoenix Mercury]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 21, 2022 |title=Robert Sarver says he's starting process to sell NBA's Phoenix Suns, WNBA's Phoenix Mercury |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34636682/robert-sarver-says-starting-process-sell-nba-phoenix-suns-wnba-phoenix-mercury |access-date=September 21, 2022 |website=espn.com: ESPN Inc. |archive-date=February 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208043242/https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34636682/robert-sarver-says-starting-process-sell-nba-phoenix-suns-wnba-phoenix-mercury |url-status=live }}</ref> Sarver eventually accepted the sale of both teams to [[United Wholesale Mortgage]]'s CEO [[Mat Ishbia]] and his brother [[Justin Ishbia|Justin]] for a record-high $4 billion purchasing price on December 20, 2022, with the move being made official on February 7, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 20, 2022 |title=Ishbia agrees to Suns purchase for record $4B |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35292815/sources-mat-ishbia-finalizing-suns-purchase-4-billion |access-date=December 27, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |archive-date=February 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230214122520/https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35292815/sources-mat-ishbia-finalizing-suns-purchase-4-billion |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nba.com/suns/news/mat-ishbia-assumes-controlling-ownership-interest-of-phoenix-suns-and-phoenix-mercury |title=Mat Ishbia Assumes Controlling Ownership Interest of Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury |website=[[NBA.com]] |access-date=February 16, 2023 |archive-date=February 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230213035410/https://www.nba.com/suns/news/mat-ishbia-assumes-controlling-ownership-interest-of-phoenix-suns-and-phoenix-mercury |url-status=live }}</ref> At 43 years old, Mat Ishbia became the 2nd youngest team owner in league history.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mat Ishbia confirms he's finalizing Phoenix Suns, Mercury purchase; price reportedly $4 billion |url=https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/2022/12/20/mat-ishbia-phoenix-suns/69744393007/ |access-date=December 21, 2022 |website=Detroit Free Press |archive-date=February 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230208184310/https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/2022/12/20/mat-ishbia-phoenix-suns/69744393007/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

During Ishbia's first few days of ownership, the Suns acquired 13-time All-Star and four-time scoring champion [[Kevin Durant]], along with reacquiring [[T. J. Warren]], from the [[Brooklyn Nets]] in exchange for [[Mikal Bridges]], [[Cameron Johnson]], [[Jae Crowder]], four unprotected first-round picks, and a 2028 first-round pick swap.<ref>{{cite web|title=Suns Complete Trade For Kevin Durant, T.J. Warren|url=https://www.nba.com/suns/news/suns-complete-trade-for-kevin-durant-t-j-warren|website=NBA.com|date=February 9, 2023|access-date=February 9, 2023|archive-date=February 25, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230225055313/https://www.nba.com/suns/news/suns-complete-trade-for-kevin-durant-t-j-warren|url-status=live}}</ref> Durant had previously requested a trade during the 2022 offseason, with Phoenix being listed as one of Durant's preferred landing spots.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Botkin |first1=Brad |title=Kevin Durant trade request: Nets superstar lists Suns, Heat among preferred destinations |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/kevin-durant-trade-request-nets-superstar-lists-suns-heat-among-preferred-destinations-per-report/ |website=CBS Sports.com |date=June 30, 2022 |access-date=February 16, 2023 |archive-date=February 16, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230216002120/https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/kevin-durant-trade-request-nets-superstar-lists-suns-heat-among-preferred-destinations-per-report/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Following the acquisition of Durant, the Suns' odds to win the NBA Finals surged from +1800 to +450 per [[BetMGM]], trailing only the [[Boston Celtics]] at +350.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Santaromita |first1=Dan |title=Suns jump to second in NBA championship odds after trading for Kevin Durant |work=The New York Times |url=https://theathletic.com/4172324/2023/02/09/suns-nba-championship-odds-kevin-durant/?source=googlesearch%3Fredirected%3D1&access_token=12484026 |access-date=February 16, 2023 |archive-date=February 16, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230216002120/https://theathletic.com/4172324/2023/02/09/suns-nba-championship-odds-kevin-durant/?source=googlesearch%3Fredirected%3D1&access_token=12484026 |url-status=live }}</ref>

In the first round of the [[2023 NBA playoffs|2023 playoffs]], the Suns would defeat the [[Los Angeles Clippers]] in five games.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Scott |first1=Dana |title=Phoenix Suns close out series over Los Angeles Clippers |url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2023/04/25/los-angeles-clippers-phoenix-suns-nba-playoffs-game-5-score/70151050007/ |website=azcentral.com |access-date=May 10, 2023 |archive-date=April 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230426042043/http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nba/suns/2023/04/25/los-angeles-clippers-phoenix-suns-nba-playoffs-game-5-score/70151050007/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In the second round of the 2023 playoffs against the [[Denver Nuggets]], the Suns lost the first two games to Denver, as Chris Paul suffered a groin injury in game 2.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 1, 2023 |title=Phoenix Suns lose to Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals |url=https://www.12news.com/article/sports/suns-lose-to-nuggets-in-game-2/75-1536fef0-986c-4f6e-8c95-d36c71d3a16e |access-date=May 9, 2023 |website=12news.com |archive-date=May 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230509151238/https://www.12news.com/article/sports/suns-lose-to-nuggets-in-game-2/75-1536fef0-986c-4f6e-8c95-d36c71d3a16e |url-status=live }}</ref> The Suns came back to win the next two games at home without Chris Paul, as Devin Booker and Kevin Durant became the first duo in NBA playoff history to each record 35 points, five rebounds, and five assists in consecutive playoff games.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Linn |first=Joey |date=May 7, 2023 |title=Kevin Durant and Devin Booker Set NBA Record in Game 4 vs. Nuggets |work=si.com |url=https://www.si.com/nba/nuggets/news/kevin-durant-and-devin-booker-set-nba-record-in-game-4-vs-nuggets |access-date=May 9, 2023 |archive-date=May 9, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230509151241/https://www.si.com/nba/nuggets/news/kevin-durant-and-devin-booker-set-nba-record-in-game-4-vs-nuggets |url-status=live }}</ref> However, after dropping game 5 in Denver, Phoenix went on to lose the series to the Nuggets in six games, as they trailed by 30 points at halftime in an elimination game at home for the second straight season.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Brandt |first1=David |title=Nuggets blow past Suns 125-100, advance to Western Conference finals |url=https://apnews.com/article/nba-playoffs-2023-suns-nuggets-acbe7347fec1903efa1d9cf99a8227d0 |website=AP News |date=May 12, 2023 |access-date=May 12, 2023 |archive-date=May 12, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230512051502/https://apnews.com/article/nba-playoffs-2023-suns-nuggets-acbe7347fec1903efa1d9cf99a8227d0 |url-status=live }}</ref> Following their series loss to the Nuggets, the Suns dismissed head coach [[Monty Williams]] after four seasons with the team. Williams finished his Phoenix tenure with a record of 194–115 (.628) in the regular season and 27–19 in the playoffs.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wojnarowski |first1=Adrian |title=Phoenix Suns fire coach Monty Williams after four seasons |url=https://www.espn.com.au/nba/story/_/id/37644346/sources-suns-dismiss-coach-monty-williams-4-seasons |website=[[ESPN]] |date=May 14, 2023 |access-date=May 16, 2023 |archive-date=May 16, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230516062648/https://www.espn.com.au/nba/story/_/id/37644346/sources-suns-dismiss-coach-monty-williams-4-seasons |url-status=live }}</ref> Subsequently, the Suns hired [[Frank Vogel]] as their new head coach on June 6, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Suns hire Frank Vogel to fill coaching vacancy |url=https://www.nba.com/news/suns-hire-frank-vogel-as-coach |access-date=June 7, 2023 |website=NBA.com |date=June 6, 2023 |archive-date=June 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230607042244/https://www.nba.com/news/suns-hire-frank-vogel-as-coach |url-status=live }}</ref>

On June 24, Phoenix acquired veteran guard [[Bradley Beal]] from the [[Washington Wizards]] in a three-team deal also involving the [[Indiana Pacers]], with the Suns sending Chris Paul, Landry Shamet, five future second-round picks, four future pick swaps and cash considerations to Washington and one future second-round pick to Indiana.<ref>{{cite web |title=Suns Acquire Beal, Goodwin, Todd |url=https://www.nba.com/suns/news/suns-acquire-beal-goodwin-todd |website=nba.com |access-date=August 31, 2023 |archive-date=June 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230629000531/https://www.nba.com/suns/news/suns-acquire-beal-goodwin-todd |url-status=live }}</ref> Just before the start of the regular season on September 27, the Suns traded [[Deandre Ayton]] and rookie [[Toumani Camara]] to the [[Portland Trail Blazers]] in a three-way deal that sent 7-time All-Star Trail Blazers guard [[Damian Lillard]] to the [[Milwaukee Bucks]], in exchange for Milwaukee shooting guard [[Grayson Allen]] and Portland center [[Jusuf Nurkić]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/news/damian-lillard-traded-to-bucks-2023 |title = Blazers trade Damian Lillard to Bucks in blockbuster 3-team swap |website=NBA.com|date=September 27, 2023|access-date=September 28, 2023}}</ref> After starting the [[2023–24 Phoenix Suns season|2023–24 season]] with multiple injuries and a 14–15 record, the Suns went 35–18 the remainder of the season and were one of five teams to rank in the top 10 offensively and defensively during that span.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Young |first1=Shane |title=Phoenix Suns Avoid Play-In Tournament, Face Timberwolves In First Round |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/shaneyoung/2024/04/14/phoenix-suns-avoid-play-in-tournament-face-timberwolves-in-first-round/?sh=1d2af920248a |website=forbes.com |access-date=April 18, 2024}}</ref> They finished with a 49–33 record, securing the sixth seed in the [[2024 NBA playoffs]] and clinching their fourth consecutive playoff appearance.<ref>{{cite web |title=NBA playoff standings: Suns clinch playoff berth on last day |url=https://arizonasports.com/story/3544985/nba-playoff-standings-suns-play-in-tournament-playoffs/ |website=arizonasports.com |date=April 14, 2024 |access-date=April 18, 2024}}</ref> However, they were promptly swept in the first round by the [[Minnesota Timberwolves]], marking the first time the Suns were swept in a playoff series in 25 years. On May 9, 2024, Vogel was fired after one season with Phoenix.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Brandt |first1=David |title=Suns part ways with coach Frank Vogel |url=https://www.nba.com/news/suns-part-ways-with-coach-frank-vogel |website=NBA.com |access-date=May 9, 2024}}</ref> Two days later, the Suns hired [[Mike Budenholzer]], who previously coached the [[Milwaukee Bucks]] and defeated the Suns in the [[2021 NBA Finals]], as their 22nd head coach in team history.<ref>{{cite web |title=Suns Name Two-time NBA Coach Of The Year And Arizona Native Mike Budenholzer Head Coach |url=https://www.nba.com/suns/news/suns-name-arizona-native-mike-budenholzer-head-coach |website=NBA.com |access-date=May 11, 2024}}</ref>