What Does the Phoenix Suns' Starting 5 Lineup Look Like?
When the roster was healthy, the lineup listed below is who started for the Suns, which is one of the oldest teams in the NBA. Guard Grayson Allen served as the team's sixth man, along with forward Ryan Dunn and center Mason Plumlee, mixed in.
| Position | Starter |
| Point Guard: | Devin Booker |
| Shooting Guard: | Bradley Beal |
| Small Forward: | Ryan Dunn |
| Power Forward: | Kevin Durant |
| Center: | Nick Richards |
Point Guard Devin Booker
Booker bounced back and forth between point guard and shooting guard. A four-time NBA All-Star and 2022 All-NBA First Teamer, Booker is a shooter whose range can extend out to the 3-point line. After ten seasons, Booker became the franchise's all-time leading scorer in February. Book has spent his entire NBA career in Phoenix. Booker is the face of the team and entering his 11th season, so we expect the Suns to restructure their roster and build around Book.
Shooting Guard Bradley Beal
Bradley Beal also alternated between point guard and shooting guard. Beal suffered from injuries throughout the season, limiting him to just 38 starts and 53 appearances. The three-time All-Star's contract is a tricky one with a no-trade clause, so we expect the Suns to either buy out his contract or trade him this offseason. Either way, we assume Beal's time in Phoenix is done.
Small Forward Ryan Dunn
Ryan Dunn started 48 games this season and was a key player of the Suns' offense. The rookie brought impactful plays and an explosive defense to the roster. One of Dunn's best moments this season was when he dunked on Giannis Antetokounmpo in Phoenix's 108-106 win over the Bucks in March and was just one rebound shy of a double-double. We expect Dunn to have a long-term role on the Suns.
Power Forward Kevin Durant
One of the most talented players in the entire NBA, Durant led the Oklahoma City Thunder to the NBA Finals and went on to win consecutive NBA Finals MVP awards in 2017 and 2018 with the Golden State Warriors. He was traded to Phoenix from Brooklyn at midseason in 2022-23 and averaged 26.6 points per game this season. Durant is a perennial top choice for NBA MVP on sportsbooks in Arizona. But injuries sidelined Durant for 20 games this season. It would be no surprise if Durant is involved in a blockbuster trade this offseason.
Center Nick Richards
Acquired from the Charlotte Hornets on January 15, the Suns got a center who could contribute immediately to help their playoff chances. Richards had a double-double in his first game with the Suns, scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds in a 125-121 win over the Detroit Pistons. He became the first person in Suns' history to record a double-double off the bench. Since Richards joined the Suns in January, we expect him to return to the starting lineup next season.
Examining the Phoenix Suns’ 2024-25 Bench
When the team is healthy, the Suns' bench looks like this:
| Position | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
| Point Guard: | Tyus Jones | Collin Gillespie | Ty Ty Washington Jr. |
| Shooting Guard: | Collin Gillespie | Grayson Allen | Devin Booker |
| Small Forward: | Grayson Allen | Cody Martin | Royce O'Neale |
| Power Forward: | Royce O'Neale | Bol Bol | Ryan Dunn |
| Center: | Oso Ighodaro | Mason Plumlee | Kevin Durant |
The Suns dealt with several injuries throughout the season, impacting the starting 5 and bench. Phoenix had the second-most expensive roster in NBA history, but it didn't help them as they ended the season below .500 and without a playoff berth.
Who Is the Phoenix Suns’ 6th Man?
Grayson Allen has been in the NBA since 2018, when he was drafted by the Utah Jazz. The Milwaukee Bucks traded Allen to the Suns in September 2023. Allen is a key player on both ends of the court. One of Allen's greatest strengths is his shooting beyond the arc, which has come in handy late in the game. The Suns got a victory against the Jazz in February thanks to Allen's buzzer-beating 3-pointer. Allen will be back as he signed a four-year contract extension in April of 2024.
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Get to Know the Phoenix Suns' Front Office
| General Manager | James Jones |
| Head Coach | TBA |
| Associate Head Coach | David Fizdale |
Who Is the Phoenix Suns' Head Coach?
Phoenix has had three new coaches in the last three seasons, and now they are on the hunt again. Mike Budenholzer was the Suns' head coach for just one season before being fired on April 14. Budenholzer previously coached the Atlanta Hawks from 2013-17 before moving on to the Milwaukee Bucks from 2018-22.
Who Is the Phoenix Suns’ General Manager?
James Jones is a former NBA player who spent 15 seasons as a player in the league, winning three championships with the Miami Heat (twice) and the Cleveland Cavaliers (once). He was hired by the Suns in 2017 as Director of Player Personnel shortly after playing his final game for the Cavs, and he was promoted when former general manager Ryan McDonough was fired. He shed the "interim" tag from his general manager's title in 2019.
Phoenix Suns Starting 5 FAQs
The Suns’ 2024-25 starting lineup was Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Ryan Dunn, Kevin Durant and Nick Richards. Phoenix’s season is over after failing to make the playoffs. We expect Durant and Beal to be traded in the offseason.
Kevin Durant was the Suns' leading scorer this season, averaging 26.6 points per game. Devin Booker came in second on the list, averaging 25.6 points per game.
The Suns' 6th man this year was Grayson Allen. Allen, who entered the NBA in 2018, is in his second season with Phoenix after he was traded to the Suns from the Bucks in September 2023. He averaged 10.6 PPG. Allen signed a four-year contract extension in 2024.
The best Suns players of all time include the likes of Paul Westphal, Grant Hill, Steve Nash, Jason Kidd, Charles Barkley, Paul Westphal, Charlie Scott, Connie Hawkins and Gus Johnson. You can add Devin Booker to the list after he became the Suns’ all-time leading scorer in February.
Mat Ishbia is the majority owner of the Phoenix Suns. The NBA approved the $4 billion sale to Ishbia on February 6, 2023.
James Jones is the general manager, and Josh Bartelstein is the team's CEO.
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Wes is an editor and writer for BetArizona.com. Based out of the Kansas City area, Wes has covered sports professionally since 2015 with a strong emphasis on sports betting and the NFL, though he's also covered pro wrestling, UFC, college sports and more.
