The Phoenix Suns have experienced a dramatic shift from a promising start to facing a precarious situation as the NBA season unfolds. After beginning the season with a 9-2 record, expectations soared, especially with standout performances from Devin Booker and Kevin Durant during the 2024 Paris Olympics. However, the Suns now find themselves at 29-33, sitting outside the play-in tournament at the 11th seed in the Western Conference.

In a bid to revitalize their roster, the Suns have sent Oso Ighodaro, their 2024 second-round pick, to the G League affiliate, Valley Suns. Despite a solid start with a role on the team, a decline in minutes and the emergence of players like Bol Bol and Mason Plumlee have made Ighodaro expendable. With a crucial game against the Denver Nuggets approaching, the Suns hope to regroup and reclaim their earlier momentum.