The Phoenix Suns will open their new campaign against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday in an early face-off between division rivals.

The Suns, led by Devin Booker, are looking to bounce back from a dismal run last season, wherein they missed the playoffs for the first time since 2020 after tallying a 36-46 record.

The expensive experiment with the trio of Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal didn't pan out for Phoenix. With Durant and Beal out, the team is banking on a fresh start.

The Ringer, however, wasn't as optimistic. The website, founded by Bill Simmons , predicted that the Suns will have the worst defense in the NBA, pointing out their “abysmal” effort last season.

“Hustle was voluntary on most nights and a complete fantasy on others. Everything else was atrocious, too,

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