15. Phoenix Suns
It’s been a rough start for a Phoenix Suns team that many believed was going to roll through the Western Conference with one of the best offensive trios in the game. After making two big splash moves during the offseason in which they acquired Bradley Beal and then retooled their supporting cast by trading Deandre Ayton, the Suns completely reconfigured their roster in an attempt to go all-in at a chance at a title this season.
On paper, the trio of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Beal is better than what any other team in the league could offer up. However, it’s been anything but an ideal start for this core. And the biggest reason why is injuries. Of the team’s dynamic trio, KD is the only one who has played in every game this season. Booker has played in just four games and Beal three.
It could be a while before we see this team at 100 percent again as Beal is going to miss the next few weeks of the season. I’m not sure how the latter portion of the season plays out for the Suns, but it’s been clear that it’s been a nightmarish start.