The Phoenix Suns entered the 2023-24 NBA season with high expectations after acquiring Bradley Beal to complement the dynamic duo of Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. This new “Big Three” aimed to maximize their championship window under head coach Frank Vogel, who replaced Monty Williams in an offseason overhaul. The Suns focused on improving their defensive schemes under Vogel, known for his defensive acumen.
Throughout the season, the Suns demonstrated strong offensive capabilities, often overwhelming opponents with their scoring prowess. Booker continued to excel as a versatile scorer, while Durant provided his usual clutch performances. Beal adjusted well, adding another layer of offensive threat. The Suns’ ability to stretch the floor with multiple shooters posed significant challenges for opposing defenses.
Despite their offensive success, the Suns faced challenges with injuries, as both Durant and Beal missed stretches of games, testing the team’s depth. Role players like Deandre Ayton and new additions stepped up, but maintaining consistency proved crucial as the team navigated a competitive Western Conference.
By the end of the regular season, the Suns secured a strong playoff position, showcasing their potential as title contenders. However, questions remained about their defensive consistency against elite competition. As the playoffs approached, the Suns aimed to leverage their star power and offensive efficiency to make a deep postseason run, aspiring to capture the franchise’s first NBA championship.
- Regular Season Record: 49-33
- Playoff Result: Western Conference First Round: 0-4
Phoenix Suns Roster and Stats for 2023-24 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Kevin Durant | 75 | 27.1 | 6.6 | 5.0 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 41.3 | 4 | 26.8 | 6.5 | 3.3 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 41.7 |
| Devin Booker | 68 | 27.1 | 4.5 | 6.9 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 36.4 | 4 | 27.5 | 3.3 | 6.0 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 35.0 |
| Bradley Beal | 53 | 18.2 | 4.4 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 43.0 | 4 | 16.5 | 2.8 | 4.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 43.5 |
| Grayson Allen | 75 | 13.5 | 3.9 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 46.1 | 2 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 20.0 |
| Eric Gordon | 68 | 11.0 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 37.8 | 4 | 8.0 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 41.2 |
| Jusuf Nurkić | 76 | 10.9 | 11.0 | 4.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 24.4 | 4 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 2.8 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| Royce O'Neale | 30 | 8.1 | 5.2 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 37.6 | 4 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 33.3 |
| Bol Bol | 43 | 5.2 | 3.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 42.3 | 3 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Drew Eubanks | 75 | 5.1 | 4.3 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 100.0 | 3 | 5.7 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Chimezie Metu | 37 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 29.4 | |||||||
| Jordan Goodwin | 40 | 4.9 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 28.8 | |||||||
| Josh Okogie | 60 | 4.6 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 30.8 | 4 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 33.3 |
| Keita Bates-Diop | 39 | 4.5 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 31.2 | |||||||
| Yuta Watanabe | 29 | 3.6 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 32.0 | |||||||
| Nassir Little | 45 | 3.4 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 30.0 | 4 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 33.3 |
| Saben Lee | 24 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 12.5 | |||||||
| Thaddeus Young | 10 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Udoka Azubuike | 16 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Isaiah Thomas | 6 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 50.0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| David Roddy | 17 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 12.5 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Théo Maledon | 4 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||||||
| Ish Wainright | 4 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 25.0 | |||||||
Phoenix Suns in the 2024 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
In the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, the Phoenix Suns showcased their deep roster and playoff experience, efficiently dispatching their opponents. With Kevin Durant and Devin Booker leading the charge, the Suns displayed a balanced attack, combining sharp perimeter shooting with solid defense. Their performance underscored their status as serious contenders in the Western Conference.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2024 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 120-95 | |
| Apr 23, 2024 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 105-93 | |
| Apr 26, 2024 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 126-109 | |
| Apr 28, 2024 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 122-116 |
Phoenix Suns 2023-24 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2023-24 season for the Phoenix Suns.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2023 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 108-104 | |
| Oct 26, 2023 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 100-95 | |
| Oct 28, 2023 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 126-104 | |
| Oct 31, 2023 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 115-114 | |
| Nov 02, 2023 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 132-121 | |
| Nov 04, 2023 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 112-100 | |
| Nov 05, 2023 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 120-106 | |
| Nov 08, 2023 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 116-115 | |
| Nov 10, 2023 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers (NBA Cup) | L 122-119 | |
| Nov 12, 2023 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 111-99 | |
| Nov 15, 2023 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 133-115 | |
| Nov 17, 2023 | @ Utah Jazz (NBA Cup) | W 131-128 | |
| Nov 19, 2023 | @ Utah Jazz | W 140-137 | |
| Nov 21, 2023 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers (NBA Cup) | W 120-107 | |
| Nov 22, 2023 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 123-115 | |
| Nov 24, 2023 | @ Memphis Grizzlies (NBA Cup) | W 110-89 | |
| Nov 26, 2023 | @ New York Knicks | W 116-113 | |
| Nov 29, 2023 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 112-105 | |
| Dec 01, 2023 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 119-111 | |
| Dec 02, 2023 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 116-109 | |
| Dec 05, 2023 | @ Los Angeles Lakers (NBA Cup) | L 106-103 | |
| Dec 08, 2023 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 114-106 | |
| Dec 12, 2023 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 119-116 | |
| Dec 13, 2023 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | L 116-112 | |
| Dec 15, 2023 | vs. New York Knicks | L 139-122 | |
| Dec 17, 2023 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 112-108 | |
| Dec 19, 2023 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 109-104 | |
| Dec 22, 2023 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 120-105 | |
| Dec 25, 2023 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 128-114 | |
| Dec 27, 2023 | @ Houston Rockets | W 129-113 | |
| Dec 29, 2023 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 133-119 | |
| Dec 31, 2023 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 112-107 | |
| Jan 01, 2024 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 109-88 | |
| Jan 03, 2024 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 131-122 | |
| Jan 05, 2024 | vs. Miami Heat | W 113-97 | |
| Jan 07, 2024 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 121-115 | |
| Jan 08, 2024 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 138-111 | |
| Jan 11, 2024 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 127-109 | |
| Jan 14, 2024 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 127-116 | |
| Jan 16, 2024 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 119-117 | |
| Jan 19, 2024 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 123-109 | |
| Jan 21, 2024 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 117-110 | |
| Jan 22, 2024 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 115-113 | |
| Jan 24, 2024 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 132-109 | |
| Jan 26, 2024 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 133-131 | |
| Jan 28, 2024 | @ Orlando Magic | L 113-98 | |
| Jan 29, 2024 | @ Miami Heat | W 118-105 | |
| Jan 31, 2024 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 136-120 | |
| Feb 02, 2024 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 129-120 | |
| Feb 04, 2024 | @ Washington Wizards | W 140-112 | |
| Feb 06, 2024 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 114-106 | |
| Feb 08, 2024 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 129-115 | |
| Feb 10, 2024 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 113-112 | |
| Feb 13, 2024 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 130-125 | |
| Feb 14, 2024 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 116-100 | |
| Feb 22, 2024 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 123-113 | |
| Feb 23, 2024 | @ Houston Rockets | L 114-110 | |
| Feb 25, 2024 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 123-113 | |
| Feb 29, 2024 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 110-105 | |
| Mar 02, 2024 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 118-109 | |
| Mar 03, 2024 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 118-110 | |
| Mar 05, 2024 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 117-107 | |
| Mar 07, 2024 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 120-113 | |
| Mar 09, 2024 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 117-107 | |
| Mar 11, 2024 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 117-111 | |
| Mar 14, 2024 | @ Boston Celtics | L 127-112 | |
| Mar 15, 2024 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 107-96 | |
| Mar 17, 2024 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 140-129 | |
| Mar 20, 2024 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 115-102 | |
| Mar 21, 2024 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 128-115 | |
| Mar 23, 2024 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 131-106 | |
| Mar 25, 2024 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 104-102 | |
| Mar 27, 2024 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 104-97 | |
| Mar 29, 2024 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 128-103 | |
| Apr 01, 2024 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 124-111 | |
| Apr 03, 2024 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 122-101 | |
| Apr 05, 2024 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 97-87 | |
| Apr 07, 2024 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 113-105 | |
| Apr 09, 2024 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 105-92 | |
| Apr 10, 2024 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 124-108 | |
| Apr 12, 2024 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 108-107 | |
| Apr 14, 2024 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 125-106 |