Our experts' picks for MVP and Finals winners
We polled the experts on the ESPN Forecast panel for their predictions heading into the 2021-22 NBA season.
2022 Schedule
2022 Schedule
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Jaylen Hands somehow makes wild buzzer-beater in the 3rd (0:25)
Tyrique Jones flushes powerful and-1 dunk (0:17)
Tyrique Jones throws down powerful poster dunk for Suns (0:24)
Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams
Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams joins The Woj Pod: Getting over the NBA Finals loss to the Bucks, the ways he pushed himself to evolve and change as a head coach, Gregg Popovich, John Thompson and much more in an illuminating visit with the @NBA_Coaches coach of the year.
Bol Bol elevates for thunderous slam (0:18)
Suns' Alexander beats halftime buzzer with a board and a bucket (0:26)
Why CP3 staying with the Suns is a big deal (1:23)
CP3's return means the Suns are built to win right now -- but what does the future hold?
The Suns are running it back with The Point God. Kevin Pelton breaks down Phoenix's critical move to retain Chris Paul.
New 4-year deal keeps Paul with Suns, agents say
Chris Paul, the 16-year veteran who averaged 21.8 points and 8.2 assists per game for the Suns during the NBA Finals, agreed to stay in Phoenix on Monday, securing a four-year deal that could be worth up to $120 million, his agents told ESPN.
Adrian Wojnarowski Senior NBA Insider
Phoenix Suns All-Star guard Chris Paul has agreed to stay on a new four-year deal that could be worth as much as $120 million, his agents Steve Heumann and Ty Sullivan of @CAA_Basketball tell ESPN.
Source: Paul will be ready for camp after surgery
Chris Paul had wrist surgery after the NBA Finals, a source told ESPN's The Undefeated on Monday, but the 36-year-old veteran is expected to be ready for training camp with the Suns.
Sources: Chris Paul declines $44M player option
Chris Paul and the Suns are motivated to negotiate a new deal once talks can begin at 6 p.m. ET on Monday, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
NBA trade grades: Who wins the Phoenix Suns-Brooklyn Nets deal for Landry Shamet?
The Nets have traded Landry Shamet to the Suns for Jevon Carter and the No. 29 pick in the 2021 draft. Kevin Pelton grades the deal.
2020-21 Pacific Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 51 | 21 | .708 | - | W3 |
| LA Clippers | 47 | 25 | .653 | 4 | L2 |
| LA Lakers | 42 | 30 | .583 | 9 | W5 |
| Golden State | 39 | 33 | .542 | 12 | W6 |
| Sacramento | 31 | 41 | .431 | 20 | L3 |
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Team Stats
Points Per Game115.37th
Rebounds Per Game42.923rd
Assists Per Game26.93rd
Points Allowed107.43rd
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(29) | Day'Ron Sharpe | C | North Carolina |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 34 | 39 | .466 |
| 2018-19 | 19 | 63 | .232 |
| 2017-18 | 21 | 61 | .256 |