With a miserable record of 23-59, the Phoenix Suns missed the playoffs for the sixth time in a row this season. It was the team’s worst record in franchise history.
But a glass-half-full optimist could actually find cause for these southwest cellar-dwellers. The team has three first-round picks in the upcoming NBA draft, as well as the money to be major players in free agency.
Management also moved to resolve their coaching situation quickly, awarding placeholder Earl Watson a three-year contract on Tuesday, per Jeff Goodman of ESPN.
After years of roster and personnel changes, the storm clouds may finally be receding.
There will be a number of offseason priorities to address, however, before the Suns start shining again.
Stability with Earl Watson
A carousel of coaches has resulted in an inconsistent identity for the Suns during the post-Mike D’Antoni era.
The freewheeling transitional basketball favored by Jeff Hornacek had its entertaining moments to be sure. But injuries, roster changes and devolving team chemistry ultimately doomed hi ...
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