2024-25 Phoenix Suns: What Went Wrong

Most expensive team (player salaries + tax penalties) to miss playoffs, ever.

The Phoenix Suns have officially been eliminated from playoff contention.

With over $366 million in salaries and tax penalties combined, this is the most expensive team to *ever* miss the postseason.

— Shane Young (@YoungNBA) April 10, 2025

Forbes Sports’ Shane Young and Eliav Gabay break down what went wrong for the 2024-25 Phoenix Suns.

We discuss their roster construction, being the worst defense in the NBA and Mike Budenholzer’s job as head coach.