Many pundits are bullish on the Suns' chances in 2026. And rightly so.
After accumulating a plethora of first-round draft talent since their inception in 2011, the Suns have finally found the right mix between young talent and maturity.
An aggressive trade strategy in recent seasons, which has brought in players such as Christian Petracca, John Noble and Daniel Rioli, has further accelerated their rise.
With a dynamic midfield, speed out of the back half and established key position players, there is no glaring weakness, and you would think the Suns are poised to contend for their first ever flag in 2026.
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FB: Mac Andrew, Sam Collins, Wil PowellHB: John Noble, Charlie Ballard, Daniel RioliC: Lachie Weller, Touk Miller, Zeke UwlandHF: Christian Petracca, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, Bailey HumphreyFF: Ben Long, Ben King, Jed WalterFO: Jarrod Witts, Noah Anderson, Matt RowellI/C: Joel Jeffrey, Bodhi Uwland, Dylan Patterson, Leo Lombard, Ethan Read
Stiff to miss: Alex Davies, Jake Rogers, Nick Holman, Ned Moyle, Sam Clohesy
