The Phoenix Suns fell well short of expectations during the 2024-25 season, and there were multiple reasons for their shortcoming. Phoenix cut its losses this summer following its 36-46 record, most notably hiring a new coach in Jordan Ott, promoting Brian Gregory to general manager, trading away Kevin Durant and cutting Bradley Beal. Durant and Beal were originally acquired via trade to give the Suns a “Big 3” along with Devin Booker to try to get them over the hump in winning their first NBA title, but that did not end up being the case.