Brett Siegal: "With their big win over the Los Angeles Lakers, the Phoenix Suns have jumped into the top 10 of the NBA power rankings and are riding high now that Devin Booker is back on the court. Since returning from injury, Booker has averaged 26.8 points per game and has scored at least 21 points in six straight games.

Players were not broken down by position, but many of the top vote-getters in the West, like Booker, are listed on team rosters as guards. Booker is a four-time All-Star, last appearing in 2024. He was 17th in league scoring as of Dec. 29, averaging 25.3 points a game.

With his physical gifts and youthfulness, it might be viable for Patrick Williams to go from the Bulls to the Suns.

PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns have revealed their injury report for their New Year's Eve showdown against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Phoenix (19-13) listed Ryan Dunn (right knee contusion) as questionable against Cleveland, while Grayson Allen (right knee injury management) is doubtful, and Jalen Green (right hamstring strain) remains out.

For Week 11 of The Athletic NBA Power Rankings, we will explore an item for each team to remember 2025 by. Win-loss records and other statistical data are through Sunday’s action. Last ranking: 1 In the last week: W vs MEM, L at SA, L vs SA, W vs PHI Offensive rating: 118.5 (sixth place) Defensive rating: 104.6 (first place)

The Phoenix Suns (19-13) conclude a four-game road trip on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at the Cleveland Cavaliers (18-16). Phoenix is looking to extend a four-game win streak in Jordan Ott's return to Cleveland — and first game against his former team — since he was hired as the Suns' head coach in early June.

"Gillespie is considered by NBA scouts to be one of the top unrestricted point guards of the 2026 offseason. Because Gillespie has early Bird rights, he is eligible to sign up to a four-year, $67 million contract with Phoenix as a free agent."