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LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 09: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns is guarded by Mohamed Bamba #5 of the Orlando Magic during the 2018 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 9, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Suns defeated the Magic 71-53. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns haven’t qualified for the NBA playoffs since the 2010 season and currently hold the NBA’s second longest playoff drought.

However, this drought may come to an end in the next season or so if first overall pick DeAndre Ayton and Devin Booker, along with the flurry of other young prospects on the squad, can propel the Suns to at least the 8th seed this season.

Phoenix’s summer league team was also impressive and finished 4-1 in Las Vegas.

Their offseason additions also included lottery pick Mikal Bridges, Richaun Holmes and Trever Ariza to round out their roster. The Suns aren’t a team that many are talking about, but don’t sleep on their young talent.

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