What Does the Phoenix Suns' Starting 5 Lineup Look Like?
The lineup listed below represents the Suns at full strength, which is one of the oldest teams in the NBA. Forward Royce O'Neale serves as the team's sixth man, along with guard Grayson Allen mixed in.
| Position | Starter |
| Point Guard: | Tyus Jones |
| Shooting Guard: | Devin Booker |
| Small Forward: | Royce O'Neale |
| Power Forward: | Kevin Durant |
| Center: | Nick Richards |
*Starting in place of injured Jusuf Nurkic
Point Guard Tyus Jones
A 10-year vet in the NBA, Jones was signed by the Suns during the 2024 offseason. Jones spent last year with the Washington Wizards and the previous four with the Memphis Grizzlies, though 2024-25 is only his second year as a full-time starter. Jones was top 10 in assists last year with 7.3 assists per game, making him the Suns' top option to spread the ball around to its premier scorers.
Shooting Guard Devin Booker
Booker returns to shooting guard after spending time as a point guard last year. 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. He was top five in points per game last year with 27.1, tied with teammate Kevin Durant. Now in his 10th season, Booker has spent his entire NBA career in Phoenix.
Small Forward Royce O'Neale
Royce O'Neale recently took his spot in the starting lineup and is a big contributor to this rotation, having just scored 27 points in his first game as a starter while also nabbing three steals. The veteran small forward has shifted in and out of the lineup as the Suns look for stability at the 3 spot, while also being a prescience on defense.
Power Forward Kevin Durant
One of the most talented players in the entire NBA, Durant has averaged at least 29 points in five of his 16 seasons since being drafted with the second overall pick in 2007 by the Seattle SuperSonics. Early in his career, he took the Oklahoma City Thunder to the NBA Finals before leaving as a free agent and winning consecutive NBA Finals MVP awards in 2017 and 2018 with the Golden State Warriors before leaving them in free agency to join the Brooklyn Nets, who traded him to Phoenix at midseason in 2022-23 when the superstar trio of Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden were not performing well together. Durant is a perennial top choice for NBA MVP on sportsbooks in Arizona.
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.
Examining the Phoenix Suns’ 2024-25 Bench
| Position | 2nd | 3rd |
| Point Guard: | Devin Booker | Ty Ty Washington Jr. |
| Shooting Guard: | Bradley Beal | Grayson Allen |
| Small Forward: | Grayson Allen | Bradley Beal |
| Power Forward: | Bol Bol | Ryan Dunn |
| Center: | Mason Plumlee | Oso Ighodaro |
Bradley Beal is the team's sixth man with the most minutes coming off the bench, while Grayson Allen is the next man up to provide relief for the team's guards. Bol Bol, Mason Plumlee, and Ryan Dunn have also seen a solid amount of relief minutes in 2024 so far. Bradley Beal is the newest addition to the bench, as the Suns opted to have him in this spot to strengthen their overall team.
Who Is Phoenix Suns’ 6th Man?
Bradley Beal has been the sixth man for the Suns thus far. He joined the Suns last season, and was a starter until they moved him to the bench. If you're considering betting on Beal to win NBA awards like the sixth man award (or on the Suns to win the Finals or the West), make sure to use the best Arizona sportsbook promos available today.
Get to Know the Phoenix Suns' Front Office
| General Manager | James Jones |
| Head Coach | Mike Budenholzer |
| Associate Head Coach | Kevin Young |
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 Cleveland Cavaliers (once). He was hired by the Suns in 2017 as Director of Player Personnel shortly after playing is final game for the Cavs, and he was promoted up 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' current starting lineup at full strength is Tyus Jones, Devin Booker, Royce O'Neale, Kevin Durant, and Nick Richards.
Kevin Durant is the Suns' leading scorer at 27.3 points per game, while Devin Booker follows at 26.2 PPG. Booker and Durant both averaged 27.1 PPG during the 2023-24 regular season.
The Suns' 6th man this year will be Royce O'Neale, who was traded to the Suns in February 2024 by the Brooklyn Nets.
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.
James Jones is the general manager and president of the Suns. Josh Bartelstein is the team's CEO.
Author
Wes is an editor and writer for BetArizona.com. Based out of the Kansas City area, Wes has covered sports professionally since 2015 with a strong emphasis on sports betting and the NFL, though he's also covered pro wrestling, UFC, college sports and more.
