Fans’ strong support of Booker returning to the All-Star game does not surprise me. While Booker had been struggling over the last month, since the new year started, both his efficiency and scoring are up.

PHOENIX — The NBA admitted a mistake in the final seconds of the Phoenix Suns' ultimate win over the New York Knicks that could have been costly.

"The Suns hit big on Jordan Ott as their long-term answer at head coach," Forbes NBA insider Evan Sidery said. The Suns have cycled through coaches in recent years. Phoenix fired Monty Williams after the 2023 season, then later dismissed Frank Vogel and Mike Budenholzer after a pair of one-year stints.

Bradley Beal's money on the books will make an impact as the Phoenix Suns approach the trade deadline with a competitive team.

The Phoenix Suns are having one of the best against-the-spread seasons ever. At 25-10-2 ATS (over 70%), they’re outpacing last year’s Thunder, who posted a 54-26-2 record (65.9%) since U.S. sports betting regulation began in 2018.

The explosive guard missed the team’s first eight games before making his season debut Nov. 6 against the Los Angeles Clippers. He delivered a 29-point performance, hitting six 3s, the most in a Suns debut, in Phoenix’s 115-102 victory.

For Washington, new star Trae Young is out with a sprained MCL. He's played just ten games this season. Out alongside Young are all of Cam Whitmore (right shoulder), Jamir Watkings (G League) and Sharife Cooper (G League)

Suns owner Mat Ishbia is in no rush to make a big deal before the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline given Phoenix's 22-15 start to the season.

The Phoenix Suns are eight games over .500 less than halfway through coach Jordan Ott's first season, a height the previous "superteam" never reached last year.