What Does the Phoenix Suns' Starting 5 Lineup Look Like?
When the roster is healthy, the lineup listed below is who will be starting for the Suns, which is one of the oldest teams in the NBA. Guard Grayson Allen serves as the team's sixth man, along with forward Bol Bol 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 |
*currently out with injury
Point Guard Devin Booker
Booker is returning to point guard after spending time alternating as a 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. Now in his 10th season, Booker became the franchise's all-time leading scorer in February. Book has spent his entire NBA career in Phoenix and still hopes to lead them to an NBA Title. Booker is the second-highest scorer on the roster, averaging 25.7 PPG.
Shooting Guard Bradley Beal
Bradley Beal has alternated between point guard and shooting guard. He also has alternated between the starting lineup and the bench. Beal makes his way back as a shooting guard just in time to finish out the regular season.
Small Forward Ryan Dunn
Ryan Dunn has been the starting small forward for a while now. The rookie has become an important part of the Suns' offense. Most recently, Dunn dunked on Giannia Antekounmpo in Phoenix's 108-106 win over the Bucks in March and was just one rebound shy of a double-double.
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 is currently averaging 26.6 points per game. Durant is a perennial top choice for NBA MVP on sportsbooks in Arizona. An ankle injury has sidelined Durant for the rest of the season. Grayson Allen will be starting in his place.
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. This performance helped him earn a spot in the starting lineup. Richards is listed as a game-time decision, leaving Oso Ighodaro as the next man up.
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. As Phoenix approaches the end of the regular season, most pieces are back in place, with Durant the only one in the starting five to be officially ruled out. Richards is listed as a game-time decision.
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.
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Get to Know the Phoenix Suns' Front Office
| General Manager | James Jones |
| Head Coach | Mike Budenholzer |
| Associate Head Coach | David Fizdale |
Who Is the Phoenix Suns' Head Coach?
Mike Budenholzer is in his first year as the Suns' head coach, replacing Frank Vogel, who was one-and-done in Phoenix. 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’ starting lineup is Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Ryan Dunn, Grayson Allen and Nick Richards. Allen is playing in place of an injured Durant. Richards is listed as a game-time decision. If Richards doesn't play, Oso Ighodaro will start in his place.
Kevin Durant is the Suns' leading scorer, averaging 26.6 points per game. Devin Booker is second on the list, averaging 25.7 points per game. Durant is out with an ankle injury for the remaining two games of the season.
The Suns' 6th man this year is Grayson Allen, who has been one of the most consistent players on both sides of the ball since coming off the bench. Allen is averaging 10.4 points and 3.0 rebounds per game.
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.
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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