4. Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are an interesting team to keep an eye on over the life of the remainder of the regular season. They have a chance to be special once again this season, with or without Kevin Durant.
But if they’re able to acquire Durant, the Suns will likely be the title favorites. That storyline aside, losing Deandre Ayton, which is looking more and more likely, is going to hurt.
Nevertheless, I have a hard time seeing the Suns not playing some sort of factor in deciding which team wins the Western Conference this season.