Phoenix Suns Prioritize Starting Center Addition After Missed Playoffs

After a disappointing 2024-25 season where the Phoenix Suns missed the playoffs and finished with a 36-46 record, the franchise is prioritizing the addition of a starting-level center this offseason. Despite acquiring Nick Richards midseason, who showed flashes but was inconsistent, the Suns seek a more reliable presence at the five, especially to improve their 24th-ranked defense. The team's future remains uncertain with potential trades involving Kevin Durant and others possibly facilitating the acquisition of a new center. Salary cap constraints and the new CBA rules limit Phoenix’s ability to pursue top free agents, making roster construction and value signings critical under new GM Brian Gregory. Alongside roster changes, the Suns are also searching for a new head coach following the firing of Mike Budenholzer. Overall, the Suns face a pivotal summer in reshaping their roster to regain competitiveness in a tough Western Conference.