CBS Sports ranks Phoenix Suns’ front office 26th overall in NBA

Key Highlights

• Rebilas-Imagn ImagesAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOne way to evaluate a front office is to rewind the tape.
• Three coaching changes and franchise-altering trades that saw Kevin Durant play in the desert to leave shortly after showed organizational volatility.
• That’s the case laid out by CBS Sports’ Sam Quinn in their ranking of NBA front offices, where Phoenix landed at 26th out of 30. Although currently 7th in the standings in a loaded Western Conference, the Suns are pacing ahead of most analytic projections at the beginning of the season.
• Their productivity has hovered in playoff-caliber territory as their offensive efficiency has climbed month over month.
• That doesn’t happen by accident; it happens when roster construction aligns with coaching philosophy and when leadership commits to clarity after chaos. Phoenix Mercury CEO Josh Bartlestein (left) talks with team owner Mat Ishbia during the second quarter against the Washington Mystics at PHX Arena on May 25, 2025.