Game 82 is finally here, and we can finally say our goodbyes to this year’s Suns.
Who: Phoenix Suns (36-45) @ Sacramento Kings (39-42)
When: 12:30pm Arizona Time
Where: Golden 1 Cetner — Sacramento, California
Watch: Arizona’s Family 3TV / Arizona’s Family Sports
Listen: KMVP 98.7
Come and say farewell, waving your handkerchiefs to the Phoenix Suns as they sail off into the summer with much to work on and many changes to come. After tonight’s game against the Sacramento Kings, we as Suns fans can finally return to our families and friends—and try to forget about this season.
We can now watch the playoffs and enjoy real, passionate basketball without having our hearts tugged at night after night.
Tonight’s game marks a farewell to what we hope is the last time in a long while that we’ll be let down and seen as the disgrace of the NBA. It’s a moment to close the chapter on this frustrating ride, but also to look ahead with cautious hope. With the right adjustments, leadership, and commitment, maybe next season we’ll finally see a team that reflects the pride of the Valley.
Probable Starters
Suns
- Collin Gillespie
- Grayson Allen
- Ryan Dunn
- Royce O’Neale
- Oso Ighodaro
Kings
- DeMar DeRozan
- Keegan Murray
- Domantas Sabonis
- Zach Lavine
- Keon Ellis
Injury Report
Suns
- Kevin Durant — OUT (Left Ankle)
- Nick Richards — OUT (Right Elbow Soreness)
- Bradley Beal – OUT (Rest)
- Devin Booker – OUT (Right Calf Soreness)
Kings
- Jake LaRavia — OUT (Thumb)
- Malik Monk — OUT (Calf)
Uniform Matchup
What to Watch For
Sit back, enjoy the rookies, and take in the rare sight of a smile on Devin Booker’s face (from the bench)—maybe, just maybe, he knows about the changes coming to Phoenix.
Speaking of changes, take one final look at Bradley Beal in street clothes on the Suns bench tonight, because this may very well be the last time we see him in the purple and orange. Or don’t bother watching at all. Either way, we’ll see you next year.
Booker, Beal, and Kevin Durant will end their struggles in competition—all while watching from the bench. Exactly the way we all pictured this turning out when it began.
Prediction
We will all be relieved that it is now over.
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