Suns in Play-In Again | Portland Trail Blazers News

The Phoenix Suns are projected to hover around the play-in bubble again in 2026-27, with a 42-win season, but their path is complicated by Portland’s devastating injury to Shaedon Sharpe — sidelined for months and missing crucial playoff momentum. While the Suns rebounded from a brutal first-round sweep last year, they’re back in the play-in mix alongside Lakers, Blazers, Warriors, and Jazz — all facing uncertainty. Meanwhile, the Spurs, who stunned the Thunder and reached the Finals last year, are now the West favorites, followed by Thunder, Nuggets, Rockets, and Timberwolves — setting up a wild new season in the Western Conference. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2b19c19465caa1d8